Mini / midi excavators

Hiring mini excavators and midi excavators at Molse Bouwmachines

At Molse Bouwmachines, you can rent mini excavators and midi excavators weighing from 1,200 kg to 8,000 kg. You'll always receive advice on the correct tonnage for your job, along with fast delivery to your site in Mol, Geel, Herentals, Turnhout, and the wider Kempen region. From a compact mini excavator for garden work to a midi excavator for larger earthworks, you choose the machine that suits your project, not the other way around.

Which mini-excavator do you choose? Tonnage and application explained

The heavier the mini-excavator, the more digging power and depth it has, but also the less manoeuvrable it is on a small site. This is our range, from compact to heavy:

• 1.200 kg (canopy) — the compact Mini digger 1,200 kgIdeal for garden landscaping, small earthworks, and sites with narrow access.
• 1.500 kg (canopy) — of 1.500 kg mini-excavatora bit more digging power, still compact enough for private projects and garden landscapers.
• 1.800 kg (cabin) — of Mini-digger 1,800 kg with enclosed cab: comfortable working through in rain or cold, for example on driveways or foundation work.
• 2.600 kg (cabin) — of Mini-excavator 2,600 kgSuitable for larger garden projects, sewage works and swimming pool installations.
• 3.500 kg (cab canopy) — of 3.500 kg mini-excavator with cab or the 3.500 kg canopyThe workhorse for contractors and groundworkers on foundations and larger earthmoving jobs.
• 5.000 kg (cabin) — of mini-excavator 5,000 kg: on the border of what is still called a "mini", with noticeably more digging depth and power.
• 8,000 kg (midi-excavator, cab) — of Digging bucket 8.000 kg: the largest in this range, for larger sites where a full-size crawler excavator is not yet needed.

If you're unsure between two weight classes, opt for the larger of the two: a slightly heavier machine will work faster and more stably, whereas a mini-excavator that's too light for a demanding job will cost more time – and therefore more rental cost.

Mini-excavator or midi-excavator: what's the difference?

There is no hard border, but in practice, one speaks of a midi excavator from around 5 to 6 tonnes: more digging power and depth than a mini-excavator, but still more compact and manoeuvrable than a fully-fledged crawler excavator. In our range, the 8,000 kg mini-digger the largest — perfect for larger earthworks without immediately having to resort to the heaviest category. Do you need even more power? Then check out our wheeled excavators of crawler excavators.

Will the mini-digger fit on your site? Access, transport, and driving licence

Are you working in a garden, along a narrow driveway or behind a building? If so, measure the width of your gate, door or passage beforehand: the smallest weight classes (1,200 kg and 1,500 kg) are most suitable for getting through a standard entrance. Are you unsure if the mini-excavator will fit on your site? Measure the exact width and ask our team, and we'll help you figure it out.

For transport, the following applies: with a standard B driving licence, you can tow a trailer as long as the total weight of the towing vehicle and trailer – with the mini-excavator on board – remains under 3,500 kg. Does it exceed this? Then you need a BE driving licence. If you would rather not arrange this yourself, or if the mini-excavator doesn't fit on your own trailer? Then we will deliver and collect the machine at your site.

Attachments for your mini-excavator or midi-excavator

A mini-excavator is only as versatile as the attachments you hire with it. At Molse Bouwmachines, you can hire, among other things:

• Digging buckets in various widths, from slot bucket to deep bucket.
• Tilting buckets, useful for slopes or profiling work.
• Breakers for breaking concrete, foundations or paving.
• Ground drilling for pile foundations or planting trees.
• Tiltrotators, which allows you to rotate and tilt the bucket 360° without moving the machine.
• Sorting grabs to sort and move rubble, stones or roots.

Do you also need to remove soil or rubble? Then check out our wheeled dumpers of tracked dumpers with it.

Mini-excavator hire in Mol, Geel, Herentals, Turnhout and the Kempen

Molse Bouwmachines is based in Mol, but we supply mini excavators and midi excavators in the wider Kempen region: Geel, Herentals, Turnhout, Balen, Dessel, Retie and the surrounding municipalities. Would you prefer to collect them yourself? That is of course also possible, at our location in Mol.

Why hire a mini-digger from Molse Bouwmachines?

• Always reachable — No classic 9-to-5 mentality, you’ll fit in with us quickly and easily.
• Quality and A-brands — professional equipment, no breakdowns or downtime on site.
• Personal advice — help is our motto: we'll help you choose the right tonnage and accessories.
• Fast delivery — in Mol and the wider Kempen region.

Frequently asked questions about mini-excavator hire

What mini-digger do I need for my garden or driveway?

For garden landscaping, small earthworks or a driveway, our compact mini-excavator weighing 1,200 kg or 1,500 kg is usually sufficient. Do you have a larger garden, a swimming pool or sewage works? Then you'd best choose the 1,800 kg or 2,600 kg. Are you unsure? Our team will be happy to advise you on the correct tonnage.

What is the difference between a mini excavator and a midi excavator?

There is no hard limit, but from around 5 to 6 tonnes people speak of a midi excavator: more digging power and depth than a mini excavator, but still more compact than a full-size crawler excavator. Our 8,000 kg midi excavator is the largest in this range.

Should the mini-digger be delivered or can I transport it myself?

With a Category B driving licence, you can tow a trailer yourself as long as the combined total weight of the towing vehicle and trailer remains under 3,500 kg; above that, you need a Category BE driving licence. Don't have a suitable trailer or driving licence? We'll deliver and collect the mini-excavator from your site.

Will a mini-excavator fit through a narrow gate or door?

Our most compact models (1,200 kg and 1,500 kg) will fit through most standard gates and doorways. Please measure the exact width of your passage beforehand and check with our team, and we will confirm if the machine will fit.

What attachments can I rent for my mini-excavator?

At Molse Bouwmachines you can hire, amongst other things, Excavators, digging buckets, grading buckets, breakers, earth augers, tiltrotators and sorting grabs for your mini excavator or midi excavator, tailored to your project.

Do you also rent out mini excavators in Geel, Herentals and Turnhout?

Yes. Molse Bouwmachines is based in Mol, but we supply mini excavators and midi excavators throughout the wider Kempen region, including Geel, Herentals, Turnhout and the surrounding municipalities.

Rent a mini-digger? We'll help you get started

Are you unsure between two weight classes, or do you want to know which accessories you need? Call or email us for advice — we'll be happy to help you find the right mini-excavator or midi-excavator, quickly and without hassle.