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Feature Product – Mini Loader
Active Hire’s huge range of mini loaders are the perfect companion for making the biggest of landscaping or outdoor jobs simpler, quicker and much less physical.
If you have a backyard blitz in mind or need to move, spread or dig anything such as soil, mulch, gravel or clay, a mini loader is ideal! With a seemingly endless list of attachments and many different makes and models to choose from, you can bet we have the right mini loader for your job.
What is a Mini Loader?
Commonly known as a Dingo or Kanga, Mini Loaders are a small but powerful digging machine that is operated from a platform at the rear of the machine. The operator stands upright at all times and the machine ceases to function if the operator leaves the platform. Mini Loaders are relatively easy to use and do not require a permit or license to operate* making them perfect for the home owner looking to do it themselves. There are many different brands of Mini Loader available however Active Hire uses mainly Dingo and Kanga brand machines. These come in two different sizes which vary in width and capacity. The larger (standard) machine is approximately 1050 mm in width and has a safe working load of 250Kg. The smaller machine is around 800mm wide and will handle up to 150Kg.
Both machine come with loads of useful attachments including; Post hole digger, Trench Digger, Ripper Tynes, Rotary hoe, Sweeper Attachment, leveler, Fork Tynes, Cement Mixer along with several different buckets to suit the job at hand. We also stock machines with narrow wheels or tracks.
Is it easy to use?
As with any piece of machinery, it will take a bit of getting use to but Mini Loaders are fairly easy to get the hang of. It is advised that you read the users manual before getting started to understand the capabilities, limitations and basic operations of the machine. Your local Active Hire Branch will also run you through the basics when you pick it up or have it dropped off and then it is sensible to spend a short period of time getting used to the controls prior to starting, particularly if you are working in tight spaces. When you feel confident with the controls you’re ready to have a go! Although these machines are anything but a toy, they are quite a lot of fun to use (and surprisingly efficient)! If you apply common sense and stay within the machines capabilities you will make light work of a normally hard day in the yard.
How do I get one?
Call your local Active Hire branch and we will look after the rest! If you would like to pick it up we will organise a trailer with the machine and its attachments pre – loaded on to it. We also have a fleet of efficient trucks that can deliver directly to your home or building site saving you time and even more effort. Don’t forget to check out our full list of equipment where you’ll find hundreds of tools and equipment to make every job a breeze, big or small!
*Always contact your local authority before digging below the surface to avoid damaging services.
