5T Excavator Dry Hire Perth & WA - Komatsu PC55

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The Go-To Civil Excavator for Perth Contractors

The Heavy Duty Hire 5 tonne excavator is a Komatsu PC55, one of the most capable and versatile machines in its class. Available for dry hire across Perth metro and regional Western Australia, the PC55 delivers the power and reach needed for serious civil work without the size and access constraints of a larger machine.

Spec Sheet [CLICK HERE]

Risk Assessment [CLICK HERE]

Mine-Spec and Ready for Site Induction

The HDH Komatsu PC55 is maintained to manufacturer standards and can be supplied with service records and compliance documentation to support your site induction requirements.

Let us know your site's specific HSEQ requirements when you enquire and we'll have documentation ready before delivery.

What the 5T Komatsu Excavator Is Best Used For

The PC55 is a workhorse on civil and construction sites across WA. It handles a wide range of production tasks efficiently and is regularly hired by Tier 1 and Tier 2 civil contractors on subdivision and infrastructure packages:

  • Drainage installation and trench excavation on civil subdivisions

  • Site preparation and cut-to-fill earthworks

  • Service trench excavation for water, sewer, gas and electrical

  • Retaining wall excavation and footings

  • Light demolition and site clearance

  • Material loading and general civil earthworks

Machine specifications

  • Operating weight: 5,370 kg

  • Bucket digging force: 40.7 kN

  • Arm digging force: 24.0 kN

  • Maximum digging depth: 3,630 mm

  • Maximum reach at ground level: 6,045 mm

  • Engine: Komatsu S4D84E-3, 30.0 kW

  • Transport width: 2,000 mm

Full specification sheet available — see link above.

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why contractors choose hdh for excavator hire

When you hire the HDH 5T, you get a machine that arrives clean, serviced and pre-delivery inspected. Service records and compliance documentation are available to support your site induction. GPS tracked for security.

Direct contact with the owner — no call centre, no hire desk. Call 0452 692 150 for same-day availability and quotes.

Dry Hire - Minimum One Week

All HDH excavators are supplied on a dry hire basis. Minimum hire period is one week. Delivery and collection available across all of WA. Call for urgent or short-notice requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What attachments are available with the 5T excavator?

A: All HDH excavators can be supplied with rockbreaker, auger, grab, rake buckets and various other attachments. Contact us to discuss your specific attachment.

Q: Is the Komatsu PC55 suitable for mine site work?

A: Yes. The machine is maintained to mine-spec standards and can be supplied with all documentation required for typical mine site induction processes. Advise your site's specific requirements when booking.

Q: How does the 5T compare to the 1.7T for civil trenching?

A: The 5T is significantly more productive for larger trench excavation, drainage installation and bulk earthworks. For standard utility trenching in residential lots, the 1.7T is often sufficient. For civil packages involving drainage infrastructure or volume earthworks, the 5T gives you the production output you need.

Q: What is the hire rate for the Komatsu PC55?

A: Rates are quoted based on hire duration, delivery location and current availability. Call 0452 692 150 or submit an enquiry for a same-day quote.