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It typically costs $150–$20,000 per day to rent a excavator in Canada. Weekly rates run about 3–4× the daily rate and monthly rates about 3–4× the weekly, which lowers the effective day rate for longer projects. Delivery, an operator and insurance are usually quoted separately, and owners set the final price, confirmed when you e-sign your rental contract.

EXCAVATOR RENTAL RATES BY SIZE

Recommended guideline rates in CAD, from real catalog data. Owners set the final price, locked in at contract. See how excavators compare nationally on the Indice des tarifs de location au Canada →

Classe de taille Journalier Hebdomadaire Mensuel
Compact (up to 48 HP) $150–$650 $544–$2,600 $1,415–$7,800
Mid-size (48–166 HP) $315–$1,570 $1,071–$6,280 $2,785–$18,850
Large (166+ HP) $600–$20,000 $2,040–$80,000 $5,305–$235,000

ESTIMATION RAPIDE DES COÛTS

Total estimé

Estimation approximative seulement — basée sur les tarifs typiques du catalogue et n'inclut pas la livraison, l'opérateur, le carburant ni l'assurance.

Les excavatrices se regroupent grossièrement en mini (moins d'environ 6 tonnes / faible puissance), midi (6 à 10 tonnes), standard (10 à 45 tonnes) et grandes machines d'excavation de masse au-delà. Les mini-excavatrices conviennent à l'aménagement paysager, aux services publics et aux sites résidentiels restreints; les machines midi et standard traitent les fondations, les travaux routiers et le terrassement général; les grandes excavatrices servent à l'exploitation minière, à la démolition et à l'excavation de masse.

Au-delà de la taille, les deux leviers qui font le plus bouger votre facture sont la durée et la livraison. Les tarifs hebdomadaires et mensuels réduisent considérablement le coût journalier effectif, alors adaptez la durée de location à votre calendrier. La livraison (transport par fardier) est habituellement facturée séparément selon la distance et le poids de la machine — l'intégrer d'avance à votre plan évite les surprises.

Les accessoires comme les marteaux hydrauliques, les pouces, les tarières et les roues de compactage ont généralement leur propre tarif, et les grandes machines consomment plus de carburant. Si vous avez besoin d'un opérateur, d'une assurance ou d'une livraison, vous pouvez demander des devis à des fournisseurs à proximité directement via la plateforme au moment d'envoyer une demande de location.

FOIRE AUX QUESTIONS

In Canada, expect roughly $250–$450 per day for a mini or compact excavator, $500–$900 per day for a mid-size 10–20 tonne machine, and $1,500+ per day for large excavators. Weekly and monthly rentals cost far less per day — often a week runs about 3–4× the daily rate.

A mini excavator (1–4 tonnes) typically rents for about $250–$400 per day. Because most minis can be towed on a standard trailer, you can often avoid delivery fees by picking the machine up yourself.

Yes — the longer the rental, the lower the effective daily cost. A weekly rate is usually around 3–4× the daily rate (versus paying seven separate days), and a monthly rate is often 10–12× the daily rate. If your job runs more than three or four days, ask for the weekly price.

Not always. Many contractors and property owners rent an excavator bare (no operator) if they are competent and, where required, certified to run it. If you would rather not operate it yourself, you can hire a certified operator through HeavyRentals and add that cost to the job.

The base rate covers the machine for the rental period. Delivery and pickup, fuel, attachments (breakers, augers, thumbs), an operator, and any damage waiver or insurance are usually billed on top. Always confirm delivery radius and fuel policy on the listing before you book.

For landscaping, trenching, drainage and tight residential lots, a 1–4 tonne mini excavator is usually enough. For foundations, utilities and larger digs, step up to a 10–20 tonne machine. For major earthworks and demolition, a large excavator is the right call. When in doubt, choose the smallest machine that reaches the required depth and reach — it costs less to rent and to move.

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