Mini Excavator rental in DeKalb, IL

Mini (compact) excavators dig trenches, footings, ponds and utility lines, and remove stumps, in spaces too tight for a full-size excavator. Below are 3 equipment rental businesss in DeKalb to call about mini excavator availability.

We have not yet confirmed which of these yards stock a mini excavator. Call ahead. Rental yards can claim their listing to confirm their machines.

Midwest Equipment Rental & Sales (Formerly DeKalb Tool Rental) Unverified
1796 Sycamore Rd
DeKalb, IL 60115
📞 8448257368
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United Rentals Unverified Chain
1845 E Lincoln Hwy
Dekalb, IL 60115
📞 +18157583551
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What to ask before renting a mini excavator in DeKalb

Operating weight and dig depth of the available models?
Rubber or steel tracks, and is a thumb or extra bucket width available?
Is a trailer included, and what tow vehicle/hitch is required?
Have you called 811 to have underground utilities marked before digging?

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Frequently asked questions

Which yards in DeKalb rent a mini excavator?

We list 3 equipment rental businesss in DeKalb, IL but have not yet confirmed which stock a mini excavator. Call ahead, or rental yards can claim their listing to confirm their fleet.

What is a mini excavator used for?

Mini (compact) excavators dig trenches, footings, ponds and utility lines, and remove stumps, in spaces too tight for a full-size excavator.

What should I ask before renting a mini excavator?

Operating weight and dig depth of the available models?

Do I need my own insurance to rent a mini excavator?

Requirements vary by yard. Many offer an optional damage waiver and some ask business customers for a certificate of insurance. Ask the yard and your insurer before you rent.

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