Looking for the right excavator? Here’s what to know before you book
Whether you’re trenching in your backyard or digging a foundation out in the middle of nowhere, picking the right size excavator is all about the job site, your goals, and how much room you’ve got to work with.
From compact excavators for tight spaces to large excavators that move serious dirt, the right machine saves you time and keeps your project on track.
Top Takeaways
- We rent mini excavators, medium excavators, and large excavators with all the must-have excavator attachments. The right excavator depends on your space, digging depth, and operating weight requirements.
- Every excavator comes with an enclosed cab and climate control. No cooking in the sun or freezing your fingers off.
- We carry a variety of brands of excavators for rent: Bobcat, Komatsu, Caterpillar, Kubota, and John Deere.
Our Excavators: From Backyard-Sized to Job-Site Beasts
At Big Horn Machinery, we’re your machinery rental company in Rawlins, Wyoming.
We offer a range of standard excavators to cover all kinds of jobs, big or small.
Mini Excavators
These compact excavators are built for tight spaces. Perfect for slipping through a backyard gate or working between buildings without tearing up the property. If you’re digging trenches for utility lines or doing light construction projects in urban and confined areas, this is your machine. Rent mini excavators and pick-up same-day!
Medium Excavators
These versatile machines give you a little more power without going full-scale. Medium excavators are great for moderate digging holes, soft ground clearing, or handling material on medium-sized construction sites. They strike the right balance of tail swing, digging depth, and lifting capabilities.
Large Excavators
For jobs that demand serious muscle—like moving heavy materials, deep trenching, or demolition work—our large excavators are up for it. Our fleet includes Cat (Caterpillar) excavators with excellent fuel efficiency and plenty of power to handle a wider range of tasks. These machines thrive in wide open spaces where operating weight and reach really matter.
Common Excavator Attachments We Keep On-Hand
Having the right work tool attachments makes all the difference. Here are some of our most requested add-ons, all of which we rent:
- Standard buckets for everyday digging and loading
- Hydraulic thumbs to grab logs, debris, or awkward loads
- Post hole augers for fencing or steel structures
- Hydraulic breakers for demo work and tearing up concrete
Need something more specific? We’ve got other attachments available, and we’ll help match the right one to your job.
How to Choose the Right Excavator for Your Project
1. Start with your job site access
If you’re working in confined areas or navigating between buildings, measure first. A wheeled excavator or mini excavator might be your only option. Our team can help you figure out what size makes sense for your space.
2. Then look at digging depth and operating weight
Once you’ve figured out how much room you’ve got, ask: how deep do you need to dig? The deeper you go, the larger your operating weight will need to be. Larger excavators reach farther and dig deeper, but they need space to operate safely.
“The deeper an excavator digs, the farther it reaches—and it has to be heavier to handle that,” said Mark at Big Horn.
3. Finally, match your attachments to the task
Are you demolishing concrete? Digging holes for utility work? Moving rock or rebar? Choosing the right equipment means pairing the right excavator with the right tool, from hydraulic shovels to breakers.
Climate-Controlled Cabs: Standard on Every Rental!
Every rental excavator in our fleet comes with a fully enclosed cab and climate control. Whether you’re working through a Wyoming cold snap or a scorching summer afternoon, your excavator operator will stay focused and comfortable.
A Few Stories From the Dirt: Excavator Rentals In Carbon County
Apples-to-apples pricing confusion
We had one customer call for a week-long excavator rental with delivery. Quote came out to about $1,900. He said he found a wheeled excavator elsewhere for $400—but after a closer look, that was a one-day rate, not a full week. Big difference!
“If we ever look overpriced, we ask folks to double-check: apples to apples. We constantly monitor pricing so we’re never out of line.”
Operator error leads to frustration
Another time, a customer called saying his equipment wasn’t working. He’d forgotten to insert the safety pins needed after transport. No damage done, but it’s a good reminder: if your machine’s not behaving like you expect, call us! We’ll talk you through setup so your excavator runs the way it should. Our goal is to be your guide to using our equipment well and efficiently!
Excavator Rentals in Rawlins, Carbon County, and Beyond
These stories? They happened right here in Rawlins, WY.
Whether you’re renting an excavator for trenching or a backhoe loader for digging on your ranch, we’ve got you covered. We serve Carbon County, southern Wyoming, and northern Colorado with a full lineup of rental excavators and heavy equipment.
Get the Right Equipment, Right Now
Call Big Horn Machinery today to schedule your excavator rental. From Cat large excavators to compact units built for tight spaces, we’ve got the right excavator for rent and the knowledge to help you choose it.
FAQs
How much does it cost to rent an excavator?
Prices vary based on the excavator size, rental duration, and whether you need delivery. Prices are listed on our excavator rental page.
What areas do you serve?
We rent excavators across Rawlins, Carbon County, southern Wyoming, and northern Colorado. Whether you’re digging on a ranch or clearing a construction site, we’ll get the machine to your location.
