Our Extensive Dry Hire Fleet Across Cairns

Froggy's Dry Hire supplies Cairns with a wide-range of equipment from skid steers to excavators, graders, backhoes, tippers, water carts, and more. View our complete range of equipment for hire across Cairns below.

SKID STEER LOADER HIRE:

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Caterpillar 226 B3 Wheeled Skid Steer Loader for Hire

  • 4 in 1 Bucket Attachment
  • Pallet Fork Attachment
  • Auger Drive Unit Attachment
  • Slasher Deck Attachment
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Bobcat T590 Tracked Skid Steer Loader for Hire

  • 4 in 1 Bucket Attachment
  • Pallet Fork Attachment
  • Auger Drive Unit Attachment
  • Slasher Deck Attachment
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Bobcat S70 Wheeled Skid Steer Loader for Hire

  • 4 in 1 Bucket Attachment
  • Pallet Fork Attachment
  • Auger Drive Unit Attachment
  • Slasher Deck Attachment
  • Pallet Forks Attachment
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EXCAVATOR HIRE:

Our range of excavators for hire
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1.7 – 2 Tonne Excavators for Hire


Available in 1.7 ton, 1.8 ton and 2 ton

All mini excavators are paired with 2500kg ATM and 3000kg ATM trailers, featuring Bluetooth Wireless Electronic Brake Control systems for added convenience and safety.


Features Include:


  • Hydraulic Attachments: Tilting Hitches, Tilting Mud Buckets, Quick Hitches
  • Digging & Breaking Tools: Rippers, Rock Breakers, Hydraulic Rock Grabs
  • Auger Drive Units: Available in 100mm – 600mm diameters
  • Bucket Range: Full selection of digging buckets
  • Compact Design Options: Zero Swing & Reduced Swing


Trusted Brands We Offer:

Hitachi | Bobcat | Kubota | Wacker Neuson


2.5-3.5 Tonne Excavators for Hire


Versatile Small to Mid-Sized Excavators


Our 2.5T – 3.5T excavators are available with 3500kg ATM and 4500kg ATM trailers, or can be paired with our LR, MR, and HR tipper trucks for convenient transport and job site efficiency.


Features Include:


  • Hydraulic Attachments: Tilting Hitches, Tilting Mud Buckets, Quick Hitches
  • Digging & Breaking Tools: Rippers, Rock Breakers, Hydraulic Rock Grabs
  • Auger Drive Units: Ranging from 100mm to 600mm diameter
  • Bucket Range: Full selection of digging buckets
  • Compact Design Options: Zero Swing & Reduced Swing


Trusted Brands We Offer:

Hitachi | Bobcat | Kubota | Caterpillar


4 – 5 Tonne Excavators for Hire


Reliable Mid-Sized Excavators for Versatile Applications


Our 4T – 5T excavators are available with MR and HR tipper trucks, featuring rated alloy loading ramps for seamless transport and job site efficiency.


Features Include:


  • Hydraulic Attachments: Tilting Hitches, Tilting Mud Buckets, Quick Hitches
  • Digging & Breaking Tools: Rippers, Rock Breakers, Hydraulic Rock Grabs
  • Auger Drive Units: Available in 100mm to 600mm diameters
  • Bucket Range: Full selection of digging buckets
  • Compact Design Options: Zero Swing & Reduced Swing


Trusted Brands We Offer:

Hitachi | Bobcat | Kubota | Caterpillar


12 - 14 Tonne Excavators for Hire


Heavy-Duty Excavators for Demanding Applications


Our 12T – 14T excavators deliver exceptional power and efficiency for large-scale earthmoving, mining, and construction projects. Built for reliability, these machines handle tough terrains and demanding workloads with ease.


Features Include:


  • Hydraulic Attachments: Tilting Hitches, Tilting Mud Buckets, Quick Hitches
  • Digging & Breaking Tools: Rippers, Rock Breakers, Hydraulic Rock Grabs
  • Auger Drive Units: Available in 100mm to 600mm diameters
  • Bucket Range: Full selection of digging buckets
  • Compact Design Options: Zero Swing & Reduced Swing


Trusted Brands We Offer:

Hitachi | Doosan | Caterpillar


24 – 36 Tonne Excavators for Hire


Powerful Excavators for Large-Scale Earthmoving & Mining


Our 24T – 36T excavators are built for heavy-duty excavation, mining, and large-scale earthmoving projects. Designed for maximum efficiency and durability, these machines deliver superior performance in demanding environments.


Features Include:


  • Hydraulic Attachments: Tilting Hitches, Tilting Mud Buckets, Quick Hitches
  • Digging & Breaking Tools: Rippers, Rock Breakers, Hydraulic Rock Grabs
  • Bucket Range: Full selection of digging buckets
  • Compact Design Options: Zero Swing & Reduced Swing

Bobcat E20 1.8-2 Tonne Excavator for Hire

  • Hydraulic Tilting Quick Hitch
  • Auger Drive Unit
  • Hydraulic Grab
  • Ripper
  • Digging Buckets
  • Cleaning Buckets
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Wacka Neausen 1.8-2 Tonne Excavator for hire

  • Auger Drive Unit
  • Hydraulic Grab
  • Ripper
  • Digging Buckets
  • Cleaning Buckets
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Kubota U17-3 1.7 Tonne Excavator for Hire

  • Auger Drive Unit
  • Hydraulic Grab
  • Ripper
  • Digging Buckets
  • Cleaning Buckets
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Bobcat E26 3 tonne Excavator for Hire

  • Auger Drive Unit
  • Hydraulic Grab
  • Ripper
  • Digging Buckets
  • Cleaning Buckets
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Bobcat E35 3-5 Tonne Excavator for Hire

  • Hydraulic Tilting Mud Bucket
  • Auger Drive Unit 
  • Hydraulic Grab, Ripper
  • Digging Buckets
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Bobcat E45 3-5 Tonne Excavator for Hire

  • Hydraulic Tilting Mud Bucket
  • Auger Drive Unit 
  • Hydraulic Grab, Ripper
  • Digging Buckets
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Doosan DX140LC-3 12-14 Tonne Excavator for Hire

  • Hydraulic Tilting Quick Hitch
  • Mud Bucket
  • Auger Drive Unit
  • Ripper
  • Digging Buckets
  • Rock Breaker
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Hitachi ZX240LC-3 24-33 Tonne Excavator for Hire

  • Hydraulic Tilting Mud Bucket
  • Ripper
  • Digging Buckets
  • Rock Breaker
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GRADER HIRE:

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Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader for Hire

  • UTS Control
  • Trimble Read
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BACKHOE HIRE:

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Caterpillar 432E Backhoe for Hire

  • Tool Carrier Hydraulic Hitch Loader
  • Heavy Duty Pallet Forks
  • Load Lifting Jib
  • 4 in 1 Multi-Purpose Loader Bucket
  • Digging & Mud Buckets
  • Ripper
  • Auger Drive Unit
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Caterpillar 430E Backhoe for Hire

  • 4 in 1 Multi-Purpose Loader Bucket
  • Digging & Mud Buckets
  • Ripper
  • Auger Drive Unit
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TIPPER TRUCK HIRE:

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Isuzu NPR 300 Crew Cab Tipper Truck for Hire

  • 4,950kg GVM Tipper
  • Retractable Tarp
  • Flashing Lights
  • UHF Radio
  • Tow Bar
  • Red Arc Brake Controller
  • Reverse Camera
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Isuzu NPR 300 Crew Cab Tipper Truck for Hire

  • 6,500kg GVM Tipper
  • Retractable Tarp
  • Flashing Lights
  • UHF Radio
  • Tow Bar
  • Red Arc Brake Controller
  • Reverse Camera
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Isuzu FVZ 1400 Tipper Truck for Hire

  • 22,500kg GVM Tipper
  • Retractable Tarp
  • Flashing Lights
  • UHF Radio
  • Tow Bar
  • Red Arc Brake Controller
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UD CW385 Tipper Truck for Hire

  • 26,000kg GVM Tipper
  • Retractable Tarp
  • Flashing Lights
  • UHF Radio
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WATER TRUCK HIRE:

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UD CW445 Water Truck for Hire

  • 26,000kg GVM Tipper
  • 13,500 L Capacity
  • Hydraulic Hot Shift PTO with on fly Hydraulic Water Pump
  • 5 x Fully Adjustable Spray Heads
  • Retractable Hose Reel
  • Flashing Lights
  • UHF radio
  • Reverse Camera
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ROLLER HIRE:

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BOMAG BW213 D-4 Roller for Hire

  • Single Drum Vibratory Roller, Smooth and Padfoot
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2.2 Tonne Twin Drum Roller

  • Double Drum Vibratory Roller, Smooth and Padfoot
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ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCK HIRE:

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25 tonne Cat 725 Articulated Dump Truck Hire

  • Civil and Mine Spec Available
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30 Tonne Bell 30D Articulated Dump Truck Hire

  • Civil and Mine Spec Available
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DINGO HIRE:

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Dingo K9-4 Mini Loader for Hire

  • 4 in 1 Bucket Attachment
  • Trencher Attachment
  • Auger Attachment
  • Level Bar Attachment
  • Trailer Package
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE HIRE

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ATTACHMENTS & TRAILER HIRE

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Reliable Dry Hire Solutions for Your Next Civil Earthwork Project

Dry Plant Hire Equipment You Can Trust

Here at Froggy’s Dry Hire, we supply a range of equipment for dry hire that is unrivalled. We have been lucky enough to provide our plant hire for a wide array of civil earthworks projects throughout Cairns and far North Queensland. Our equipment hire has assisted government projects, local shire earthworks and small to medium local businesses. Our hire rates are affordable, leaving you with more money in your pocket. Whether your project length is short or long term, Froggy’s Dry Hire has the plant hire for you. Get a free quote calling us or filling out our online form.


With over 15 years of plant hire experience, we have built a fleet of machines that are ready to tackle anything civil earthworks. Our plant hire is always serviced to the highest standards, giving you the confidence to complete any job. When you dry hire from Froggy’s Dry Hire, you can rest easy knowing our plant is of the highest standard. Our equipment hire is always cleaned before the next person looks to hire.

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Need Plant Hire Across Far North Queensland? Froggy’s Dry Hire Has You Covered

At Froggy’s Dry Hire, we are willing to supply your civil earthworks project with quality plant hire equipment throughout Cairns, including Palm Cove, Kuranda, Gordonvale, Edmonton, Redlynch, and across far North Queensland. We can also assist projects out of our service radius, so get in contact with us to discuss where your project is located.

Contact Froggy’s Dry Hire for a Free Dry Hire Quote Today!

Whether you are looking to tackle a dam construction project with an excavator or you need a roller to assist in your road construction, Froggy’s Dry Hire is ready to provide you with plant hire that is of the highest standard. We pride ourselves on our equipment completing a range of project scopes, in a variety of conditions. Get an affordable and competitive dry hire quote from the team at Froggy’s Dry Hire by giving us a call or filling out our online form.