Excavator · 2.5tKubota U27-4 Digger
A compact, capable excavator that gets into tight spots without sacrificing dig power. Zero tail swing means you can work hard up against fences and buildings. Comes with a full bucket set and minitilt as standard. It’s a canopy machine — an open ROPS canopy rather than an enclosed cab — so dress for the weather in winter. We deliver across North Canterbury, with delivery into greater Christchurch by arrangement.
Need a digger near you in North Canterbury? Terra Hire's 2.5-tonne Kubota is on call across the district — Waikari, Rangiora, Amberley, Oxford, Waipara, Hawarden and Cheviot all covered, with delivery into greater Christchurch and wider Canterbury by arrangement. It's a proper mini excavator: zero tail swing, full bucket set, and straightforward enough for a first-time operator. Trenching, drainage, post holes, foundations, site clearance — call us and we'll sort the delivery.
Give us a call, text or email — we'll check availability, confirm your dates and quote delivery to your site.
Call to book — 021 216 6812Email gerno@terrahire.nzGive us a call — we'll talk through your job and point you at the right gear.
021 216 6812What delivery costs
We bring the machine to you and pick it up afterwards — no trailer or tow vehicle needed. Prices below include both trips, and include GST.
Free within 15km of our Waikari yard. Further out, it's priced on distance — the machine has to be floated out and floated home, twice.
| Town | From yard | Delivered & collected |
|---|---|---|
| Waikari | Our yard | Free |
| Hawarden | ~12km | Free |
| Waipara | ~18km | $153 |
| Culverden | ~30km | $216 |
| Amberley | ~35km | $243 |
| Cheviot | ~52km | $333 |
| Rangiora | ~52km | $333 |
| Hanmer Springs | ~55km | $348 |
| Kaiapoi | ~62km | $385 |
| Christchurch | ~75km | $454 |
| Oxford | ~82km | $491 |
| Rolleston | ~92km | Call for a quote |
| Kaikōura | ~125km | Call for a quote |
Hiring for more than a day? Delivery is the same price whether the machine is with you for one day or four — so extra days work out much better value than a second trip later.
Got a neighbour who needs work done? If we can drop to two jobs on one run, the delivery splits between you. Worth asking around.
These are guides, not fixed quotes — access, timing and the exact address all matter. Ring 021 216 6812 or email gerno@terrahire.nz and we'll confirm the number for your job.
Guides for this machine
What size digger do I need?
Most lifestyle-block jobs need less machine than people think — and more than a spade and a long weekend. Here's how to size it right.
Read the guide →How to prepare your site for digger delivery
Five minutes of prep before the transporter turns up saves you an hour on site — and sometimes a wasted day's hire. Here's how to get the gate, access and job ready.
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