Diggin' It Excavating
Diggin' It Excavating
Salt Spring Island's Best Excavating Company

Our Equipment

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EQUIPMENT & OPERATOR SERVICES

Our rates are based on island-rates, all prices include our highly-trained operators and fuel.

 

CAT 325 Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 325 is productive and versatile. Its compact radius design allows us to work in those tight Salt Spring Island spaces without compromising performance.

Operating Weight: 22500 kg / 49604 lb
Dig Depth: 6.70 m / 22’

Rate: $231/hour including operator + $350 delivery charge
Rammer Hoe Pack $75/day rate

Dig Depth: 6.70 m / 22’

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CAT 308E2 Mini Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 308E2 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator delivers high performance, durability and versatility in a compact design to help us work in a variety of applications.

Operating Weight: 8400 kg / 18519 lb
Dig Depth: 4.69 m / 15'5"

Rate: $168/hour including operator + $175 delivery charge
Hydraulic Jackhammer Attachment Rate: $102/hour

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CAT 303.5E Mini Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat 303.5E CR delivers high performance in a compact radius design to help us work in the tightest applications.

Operating Weight: 3723 kg / 8209 lb
Dig Depth: 3.15 m / 10'4"

Rate: $152/hour including operator + $100 delivery charge

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CAT 301.7 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

The new Cat® 301.7 CR gives us a blend of power, control and stability to make our working day easier and more productive.

Operating Weight: 1690 kg / 3726 lb
Dig Depth: 2.49 m / 8’2"

Rate: $132/hour including operator + $100 delivery charge

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CAT 289 Compacted Track Loader

The Caterpillar 289D3 is a highly capable and durable compact track loader used for excavation, grading, and material handling.Its compact size and low ground pressure make it ideal for working in tight spaces and sensitive environments.

Operating Weight: 4848 kg / 10688 lb
Lift Capacity: 1311 kg / 2890 lb

Rate: $141/hour including operator + $100 delivery charge

Attachments:
Forks $0/included with hourly rate
Broom $265/day rate
Post Hole Auger $180/day rate
Snow Plow $0/included with hourly rate

 
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CAT 247B Tracked Skidsteer

The Cat® 247B Multi Terrain Loader, is a highly versatile, compact construction machine. It is designed to deliver traditional Cat reliability and productivity in the toughest working conditions.

Operating Weight: 3024 kg / 6667 lb
Lift Capacity: 885 kg / 1950 lb

Rate: $136/hour including operator + $100 delivery charge

Attachments:
Forks $0/included with hourly rate
Broom $265/day rate
Post Hole Auger $180/day rate
Snow Plow $0/included with hourly rate

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Morooka MST 1500 Tracked Dumper

The Marooka MST-1500 tracked dumper is renowned for its ability to go anywhere thanks to its large 6-cylinder Cummins engine, and excellent power to weight ratio. It just keeps going when other wheeled soil-shifting machines get stuck. With a 6 ton payload, a 7 yard dump box and minimal soil pressure it is definitely a huge asset when moving dirt on the raincoast.

Operating Weight: 13500 kg / 29762 lb
Maximum loading capacity: 6000kg / 15432 lb

Rate: $215/hour including operator + $175 delivery charge

 
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4x4 GMC C5500 Truck with a Fassi F60 Crane

Our 2006 C5500 off-road 4x4 truck with an F60 Italian made crane with a 28'8' reach is perfect for moving logs, transporting machinery and getting heavy objects out of difficult to reach spots. Call us first, we are fully insured and take pride in our customer service!

Lifting Capacity: 5,974 lbs.ft
Rotation: 360 degrees
Maximum Reach: 28'8"

Rate: $150/hour including operator (2 HOUR MINIMUM)

 

4x4 FORD F550 Truck

Our 2022 F550 has a hoist capacity of 3.5 tons, dual rear wheels, 4x4 off-road capabilities, and 16” bed sides, this dump truck can complete even the toughest of jobs. It has a 5yd max capacity for hauling. During the winter months it is our swiss army knife, decked out with the plow and sand spreader which can easily be taken off to meet any hauling needs.

Rates:

Hauling $119/hour
+ cost of disposal/buying of materials
Plow $175/hour

 

Peterbilt 330 Hook Truck

Our 2004 Peterbilt hook truck with a flat deck, 5yd gravel bin, 15yd waste bin, and trailer hauling capabilities is the perfect choice for reliable and efficient hauling services. Our experienced drivers and well-maintained equipment ensure the safe and efficient transportation of your loads. We provide versatile services, including waste hauling, construction material transportation, trailer hauling, and more.

Rates:

Truck Hauling $131/hour
Truck & Trailer $155/hour
+ cost of disposal/buying of materials