Rycan Retaining and Earthworks provides professional earthmoving services to both domestic and commercial clients throughout Brisbane West and Ipswich region. Our operators are Certified in Civil Excavation and have the knowledge and the experience to carry out various forms of excavation, material handling, leveling, demolition, and clearing.
Machinery Available For Hire
Mini Bobcat Skid Steer S70 – Wheeled
Our S70 compact skid-steer loader makes quick work of big jobs in tight spaces. It’s perfect for those jobs too big for a shovel and in spaces too small for larger machinery. This machine is purpose-built for residential work.
This machine is great for:
- Leveling and spreading
- Material Handling
- Filling
Hire fee includes the following attachments:
- Standard 4-in1 Hydraulic Bucket
- Leveling bar
Attachments available for an extra fee:
- 250mm post hole auger and drive
- Concrete mixing bowl and drive
Mini Bobcat Excavator E20 – Tracks
Our E20 Excavator offers impressive performance in tight areas with minimal repositioning.
We can hydraulically retract the undercarriage to only 980mm to travel through gates or between homes, then expand to 1.36m for a wider footprint and greater performance.
Its zero-tail swing gives better maneuverability on the most restricted job sites.
This machine is great for:
- Boring post holes up to 1.5m deep, 250mm or 450mm wide
- Material Handling
- Cut and Fill, Trenching
- Leveling
- Demolition and Vegetation Removal
Hire fee includes the following attachments:
- Mud, ripper, and trench bucket
- Hydraulic clamp
- Hydraulic leveling bar
- 250mm or 450mm soil/clay auger and drive
Attachments available for an extra fee:
- 450mm soft rock auger and drive
- 450mm dedicated hard rock auger and drive
- Hydraulic Hammer
Bobcat Excavator E45 with 1t Counterweight – Tracks
Now this is a special piece of machinery! Our E45 is a compact excavating and lifting superstar.
It has a 600mm tail-swing due to its custom 1 tonne counterweight which allows it to lift rocks up to 700kg. We can excavate close to the surrounding objects with unlimited rotation, more flexibility, and less risk of destruction to property around it. It also has a custom boom extension fitted, allowing it to reach objects up to 7 metres away from the cab.
This machine is great for:
- General Grading/Landscaping
- Material Handling
- Digging of Trenches, Holes, Foundations
- Demolition
- Construction
Hire fee includes the following attachments:
- Mud, ripper, and trench bucket
- Hydraulic leveling bar
- 450mm soil/clay auger and drive
Attachments available for an extra fee:
- 450mm soft rock auger and drive
- 450mm dedicated hard rock auger and drive
- Hydraulic Hammer – concrete/ rock breaking
- Hydraulic Grabber/ Claw – lifting large rock/ boulders
Hire Rates
Minimum 3 hours machine hire. Float rates include transport to and from the site within 10 km of our depot (Karana Downs) and the first 3 hours.
