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8 Tonne Excavator
A compact powerhouse built for performance and versatility, this 8-ton zero tail swing excavator delivers maximum digging depth, stability, and operator comfort – all in a machine that fits tight urban sites with ease.
- Zero tail swing for confined spaces
- Digging depth up to 4.5m
- 8,065kg operating weight
- Rubber tracks for low ground disturbance
- Ideal for landscaping, foundations, and utilities
This 8-ton zero tail swing excavator offers the power of a full-sized digger in a compact, maneuverable package – perfect for urban construction, utilities, and tight-access projects.
With a digging depth of up to 4.5 metres, this machine is suited for a wide range of tasks including trenching, foundations, drainage, and general earthworks. Its zero tail swing design ensures the rear of the machine stays within the width of the tracks, allowing operators to work safely and efficiently near walls, fences, and obstacles without risk of collision.
The flat body design enhances visibility, work efficiency, and safety, particularly when swinging the boom in restricted job sites. Equipped with a standard boom swing, it’s ideal for precision ditching or trenching along structures.
Rubber tracks provide excellent grip across various terrains while minimising surface damage – making it suitable for landscaping jobs as well as more demanding groundworks. Despite its compact footprint, the machine retains a robust 8,065kg operating weight, delivering the stability and power needed for tough jobs.
Comfort hasn’t been overlooked either – the spacious cab, ergonomic controls, and clear operator visibility allow for confident, productive use all day long.
Each piece of machinery equipment is delivered/ collected by our trained Errigal Plant Hire experts, who will load and unload plant safely from our lorries & vans onto your site.
Once we have the equipment delivered to you, a familiarisation handover will take place to make sure your operatives are aware of the machines basic functions and any safety issues.
This service is also standard practice in our depots where trained staff will demonstrate any hired machine at point of collection.
It’s our priority to make sure you get the job at hand done efficiently, and with the upmost safety of your operatives in mind.
When hiring any piece of quality equipment from Errigal Plant Hire you can be safe in the knowledge that it has been checked and tested by one of our technicians. The equipment will be started and run before your hire to ensure that the machine arrives on site in perfect working order. A member of our team will run the machine demonstrating all it’s functions and safety features before each hire, although we do advise that all customers read the manufacturers operating instructions before use.
Technical Specification
| Type | Zero Tail |
| Operating Weight | 8065 kg |
| Width | 2270 mm |
| Digging Depth | 4130 - 4500 mm |
Safety Advice
