Mini excavator
rental in
Phoenix, AZ
2 sizes of mini excavator. John Deere 17G that retracts to 3 ft 2 in for gate access, and Kubota U35-4 that digs 10 ft 5 in down, with a hydraulic thumb. From $242/day.
Rates don't include delivery, fuel, the 15% damage waiver or tax. See your out-the-door price with a quick quote. Delivery is required and billed each way.
Excavators in one paragraph
Both of these dig. The difference is that one is built to get into places nothing else fits, and the other is built to move dirt at a working pace.
The John Deere 17G runs an expandable undercarriage that pulls in to 3 ft 2 in, which gets it through a standard side gate and into a backyard. That is unusual and it is the reason it goes out.
The Kubota U35-4 is twice the weight with 3 ft more dig depth and a hydraulic thumb included. If access allows it, it is the better machine and only $18/day more.
3 things we will ask you for
- How deep the work actually is, measured rather than estimated
- The narrowest opening anywhere on the route in, not just the entry gate
- What the ground is, whether that is finished slab, graded dirt or a slope
Send us a photo of the access route and the work area, and we will tell you straight which machine to take.
Every machine, side by side
| John Deere 17G | Kubota U35-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight class | 4,000 lb class | 8,000 lb class |
| Operating weight | 3,790 lb | 8,234 lb |
| Narrowest width | 3 ft 2 in retracted, 4 ft 2 in expanded | 5 ft 7 in stowed |
| Max dig depth | 7 ft 2 in | 10 ft 5 in |
| Max reach | 12 ft 6 in | 16 ft 11 in |
| Transport length | 11 ft 6 in | 15 ft 7 in |
| Engine | 14.5 HP diesel | 24.8 HP Kubota diesel |
| Tail swing | Reduced | Tight |
| Thumb | No | Hydraulic thumb included |
| Buckets | 12 in and 18 in | 12 in and 18 in |
| Daily rate | $242 | $260 |
| Weekly rate | $755 | $795 |
| 4-week rate | $1,700 | $1,970 |
Pick a machine
Full specs on each pageWhich one you need
| Your situation | Rent |
|---|---|
| The only way in is a side gate | John Deere 17G |
| Irrigation, sprinkler lines or shallow utility runs | John Deere 17G |
| Footings, sewer tie ins or anything past 7 ft deep | Kubota U35-4 |
| Rock, caliche or root balls to move | Kubota U35-4, for the thumb and the breakout |
| Pushing and loading rather than digging | A skid steer, not an excavator |
| Removing a stump and nothing else | A stump grinder is cheaper and leaves no hole |
Work out the estimate total
Put in the ZIP the machine is going to and how long you need it. The delivery band and the estimate total come back straight away, waiver, fuel and tax included.
| Rental, 1 day | — |
|---|---|
| Damage waiver, 15% | — |
| Prepaid fuel | — |
| Delivery out, enter a ZIP | — |
| Pickup back | — |
| Sales tax, 9.1% | — |
| Estimate total | — |
About this figure. The total carries the 15% damage waiver, prepaid fuel and 9.1% sales tax. This is an estimate rather than a quote, and we confirm the band from the full address before anything is booked.
Zones and rates
Delivery is required on both mini excavators and billed each way, at the compact tier for the 17G and the mid size tier for the U35-4.
| Distance | Each way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 20 mi | $75 | $150 |
| 21 to 30 mi | $95 | $190 |
| 31 to 40 mi | $125 | $250 |
| 41 to 50 mi | $175 | $350 |
Past 50 mi, call us and we will quote the run to your address. Deliveries go out Monday to Friday between 3 and 11 a.m., and same day is possible when the machine is sitting on the yard. Have it ready for pickup before 7 a.m. on the day that it goes back to us.
Where we deliver
Common questions
What size excavator do I need for a residential job in Phoenix?
If it has to pass through a side gate, the 17G is the only option. If it can come in off the driveway, the U35 digs deeper and works faster for very little more money.
How much does it cost to rent a mini excavator in Phoenix?
The 17G is $242/day and the U35 is $260. Delivery is required on both, at the compact tier for the 17G and the mid size tier for the U35.
Does Summit Rentals rent full size excavators or backhoes?
No. We stock these 2 sizes and nothing larger, and we do not carry backhoes.
Do you have a breaker, auger or grapple attachment?
No. We stock 12 in and 18 in buckets, and the U35 comes with a hydraulic thumb. There is no hydraulic breaker in the fleet.
Do I have to call Arizona 811 before digging on my own property?
Yes. The locate is free, it is required by law, and it applies to homeowners as well as contractors. Wait for the marks before you break ground.
Can I rent a mini excavator for the weekend?
Yes. Day rates apply, and delivery runs Monday to Friday between 3 and 11 a.m., so plan the drop off for the Friday.
Other equipment
All equipment4 sizes from 19 to 40 ft, all battery powered with tires that do not mark a finished floor.
Daily rates start at $143 Aerial work platforms Boom lifts3 sizes of 4WD diesel boom lift, 46 to 51 ft working height.
Daily rates start at $350 Material handling Forklifts5,000 lb class propane forklift for flat concrete, plated at 4,600 to 4,750 lb with 15 ft of fork height.
Daily rate $197Know which one you need?
You can book it online in about 2 min, or call the yard and we will put it straight onto the schedule.
Talk to a Summit representative
Tell us the job, the access route and the ground conditions, and we will tell you which machine to take before you pay for anything.
Call (602) 900-1845