Business Details
Your Trusted Earthmoving Equipment Hire Partner
Hume Hire, now part of the Proquip Rental and Sales brand, has established itself as a trusted provider of earthmoving equipment hire across New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory. As a family-owned business with depots in Wagga Wagga and Albury, we specialize in delivering well-maintained machinery for projects of all scales, from urban developments to remote locations. Our extensive fleet includes excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, and attachments, all available for dry hire with competitive long-term rates. We prioritize reliability, offering equipment with minimal operational hours and comprehensive maintenance between jobs. Our team's industry experience ensures clients receive tailored recommendations to meet their project needs, supported by flexible hire options with or without operators.With a commitment to customer satisfaction, we streamline the hiring process and provide free quotes to facilitate seamless access to high-quality machinery. Our statewide service network covers major locations including Sydney, Melbourne, and regional hubs, ensuring timely delivery of equipment when it matters most. The transition to Proquip Rental and Sales in mid-2025 reflects our ongoing dedication to expanding service capabilities while maintaining the trusted standards our clients expect.
Services
Excavator Hire
Dozer Hire
Loader Hire
Truck Hire
Attachment Hire
Roller Hire
Skid Steer Hire
Telehandler Hire
Site Dumper Hire
Grader Hire
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with extensive industry experience in earthmoving equipment hire
- Extensive fleet of well-maintained machinery with minimal operational hours
- Competitive long-term hire rates across NSW, Victoria, and ACT
- Statewide service network covering urban and remote project locations
- Flexible dry hire options with or without operators for all equipment types
Services
Excavator Hire
Our excavator hire service provides access to a comprehensive range of machines from 1.7-tonne mini excavators to 50-tonne heavy-duty models. Each unit undergoes regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance for earthworks, trenching, and demolition tasks. Clients benefit from flexible hire periods with or without operators to suit project timelines.
Dozer Hire
We offer dozer hire options including D5, D6, and D7 models suitable for land clearing, grading, and heavy earthmoving applications. Our low-hour machines feature modern hydraulics and durable blades for challenging terrain. Competitive rates apply for both short-term and long-term projects across multiple states.
Loader Hire
Our loader hire service covers 6-8 tonne small units through to 26-tonne large models for material handling and site preparation. All loaders come with standardized attachments and undergo pre-hire inspections to guarantee operational reliability for construction and civil engineering works.
Truck Hire
We provide prime mover, tipper truck, and water truck hire solutions for haulage requirements in construction and mining sectors. Our fleet includes modern vehicles with load capacities ranging from standard tipper trucks to specialized water carts for dust suppression.
Attachment Hire
Our attachment hire service includes hydraulic grabs, augers, brooms, and compaction wheels to enhance machinery functionality. These purpose-built tools enable clients to maximize equipment versatility for excavation, landscaping, and infrastructure projects.
Questions
What regions does Hume Hire service?
We service New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory, including major centres like Sydney, Melbourne, Albury, and Wagga Wagga.
What equipment types are available for hire?
We offer excavators (1.7t-50t), dozers, loaders, graders, rollers, skid steers, telehandlers, dump trucks, and specialized attachments.
Can I hire equipment with an operator?
Yes, we provide both wet hire (with operator) and dry hire (without operator) options for all machinery types.
Are there long-term hire discounts available?
We offer competitive long-term rates for extended hire periods across our entire equipment range.
What maintenance standards do you follow?
All equipment undergoes regular maintenance and pre-hire inspections to ensure reliability and safety on worksites.
Is Hume Hire now part of another company?
Yes, we're transitioning to Proquip Rental and Sales, with full integration expected by mid-2025 while maintaining existing service standards.