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Whether you’re giving your garden a complete overhaul or just need to shift some soil, our mini diggers will save you time, effort, and a whole lot of backache.
At Smiths Hire, we’ve got a range of compact diggers available to help make short work of your summer projects. They’re easy to use, surprisingly powerful, and ideal for fitting into tight spots where bigger machines just won’t go. Not sure where to start? Here are four of the most popular jobs made easier with our mini digger tool hire service.
Dig in and get creative with garden landscaping
Levelled lawns, terraced beds, smooth gravel areas – it’s incredible what you can do with a bit of vision and the right tools. Landscaping can be physically demanding, but a mini digger does all the hard work for you. It doesn’t matter if you’re removing old turf, shifting soil, or prepping space for a new patio or lawn, our mini diggers offer powerful performance in a compact frame – ideal for domestic gardens.
We recommend something like our The Kubota KX015-4 for smaller gardens. This mini digger is a brilliant all-rounder in the 1.5–2.0 tonne range. It’s compact enough to get into tight spots like residential gardens or narrow side access, but still packs plenty of power for tougher digging jobs. Whether you’re clearing turf, shifting soil, or tackling more demanding groundwork, it gives you the strength and flexibility you need to get the job done efficiently.
Make a splash with a new pond or water feature
This digger is compact enough to get through garden gates and tight spaces, but still powerful enough to dig deep and deal with tough ground. Because it’s a hybrid, you can switch to electric mode for quieter, emission-free digging when you need to, which is perfect if you’ve got neighbours close by. It’s a solid choice for ponds, rockeries, or prepping the foundations for bigger water features, and if you need a bit of extra muscle, it can come with a breaker attachment too!
Prep the perfect base for a patio or decking area
If you’re laying a new patio or decking this summer, the most important step is getting a solid, level base. Moving earth, clearing turf and compacting the ground can be hard work, but with the 1.7t Kubota U17-3A Mini Digger, it’s straightforward and quick.
This digger gives you plenty of reach and power to handle the digging and clearing easily. Its smooth rubber tracks mean it’s gentle on your garden and easy to move around, even in tighter spots. You won’t be worn out halfway through the job, and you’ll get everything done faster.
If you’re taking up an old patio, this digger will help break up concrete and clear the debris so you can start fresh. Once the ground is level and tidy, you’re ready for your new outdoor space, perfect for summer BBQs and get-togethers.
Dry summer ground only makes manual digging tougher, but this micro digger gives you the muscle to get the job done faster and with less strain. It’s the straightforward, no-nonsense tool you need to keep your project on track.
No matter what project you’re working on in the garden, sometimes you just need that extra bit of power to make things easier and quicker, and that’s where we come in!
At Smiths Hire, we’ve spent over 55 years supporting customers across the North West and Yorkshire. With 18 tool hire depots covering major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds, we’re well-positioned to get you the equipment you need, right when you need it.
If you’re not sure which mini digger will work best for your job, or you want a bit of expert advice, just give us a call on 0333 323 2100. We’ll help you find the perfect fit and make sure your project runs smoothly from start to finish!
