Southern Lakes · Central Otago

Machine Hire & Contracting

For the Jobs That Need the Right Machine.

Locally owned and operated in Cromwell. Hire South provides mini diggers, skid steers, trailers and attachments for hire across Central Otago, Queenstown-Lakes, Wanaka, and the wider South Island. Self-drive hire or operated contracting — we've got the machine and the team for the job.

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5+ Machines Available
Central Otago Based
100% Locally Owned
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How We Can Help

Hire a Machine

Self-drive hire of diggers, skid steers, and trailers. You drive it, we'll sort delivery.

Add Attachments

Augers, rock breakers, buckets and more. Ask us what attachments suit your job.

Contracting Service

Book one of our operators on-site. We bring the machine, the skills, and get it done.

Our Fleet

Everything you need for the job — self-drive or operated

Diggers, skid steers & trailers available for self-drive hire. The Foton tipper truck is available through our contracting service only.

Hire South Kubota U17 1.7-tonne mini digger available for self-drive hire in Cromwell, Central Otago

Kubota U17 Mini Digger

Compact. Powerful. Versatile.

  • Tight driveways and backyards
  • Quick weekend jobs or small sites
  • Ideal for first-time operators and DIYers
  • Landscapers, builders, and fencers
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Hire South Kubota U27 2.7-tonne digger for self-drive hire or operated contracting across Central Otago and Queenstown-Lakes

Kubota U27 Digger

Grunty. Agile. Dependable.

  • Mid-sized digs and trenching
  • Sites with tight access
  • Still towable, still nimble
  • Tradies, drainlayers, builders, landscapers
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Hire South Kubota U55 5.5-tonne excavator available for self-drive or operated hire across Central Otago

Kubota U55 Digger

Powerful. Stable. Productive.

  • Bigger digs and heavy lifting
  • Serious earthworks and site prep
  • Wide, open job sites
  • Builders, contractors, earthmovers
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Hire South Takeuchi TL6R tracked skid steer available for self-drive hire or operated contracting in Cromwell, Central Otago

Takeuchi TL6R Skid Steer

Compact. Powerful. Built for Work.

  • Light access sites and small jobs
  • Spreading gravel, loading trailers, site prep
  • Landscaping, retaining walls, section tidy-ups
  • Builders, contractors, farmers, DIY legends
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Hire South Foton 4.5-tonne tipper truck used for operated contracting and earthworks in Central Otago Contracting Only

Foton 4.5T Tipper Truck

Contracting Use Only.

  • Tipper tray for materials, spoil, and aggregate
  • Available as part of our operated contracting service
  • Works alongside our diggers for full site solutions
  • Talk to us about including truck services in your job
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Hire South tandem trailer available for self-drive hire in Cromwell, Central Otago — ideal for plant and equipment transport

Trailers

Simple. Solid. Bloody Handy.

  • Moving machines, timber, and gear
  • Big loads without sides in the way
  • Digger or tractor transport
  • Building, landscaping, fencing jobs
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Attachments & Add-Ons

Hire the right attachment for the job

Auger

Post holes, fence lines, and tree planting

Rock Breaker / Hammer

Breaking concrete, rock, and hard ground

Tilt Bucket

Grading banks, landscaping, and fine finishing

General Purpose Bucket

Digging, trenching, and loading

Ripper Tooth

Breaking hard compacted ground

Rake / Grab

Clearing scrub, debris, and roots

Not sure what you need? Call us and we'll sort the right setup.

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Contracting Services

Book our team and machines together — we'll get the job done

Hire South offers operated hire and contracting services across Central Otago, Queenstown-Lakes, and Wanaka. Whether it's a one-day job or an ongoing site, our team brings the machines, the skills, and the work ethic to get it finished.

Digger & Earthworks

Trenching, foundations, and general digger work for residential and rural sites

Driveways & Landscaping

Gravel driveways, site clearing, and landscaping prep done efficiently

Vineyard & Orchard Posting

Post-driving and setup for new or existing vineyards and orchards

Mowing

Block, lifestyle, and vineyard mowing for tidy, well-maintained sections

Small Tree Removal

Clearing small trees on site

Labouring

Reliable hands-on labour for building, clean-ups, or on-site assistance

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Hire South team of three workers with a Kubota U27-4 digger after completing a vineyard fence posting job in Central Otago, snow-capped mountains in the background

What Our Clients Say

"Hire South did a great job assisting with my project on short notice. They were friendly, professional and got the job done on time as needed. Highly recommend."

— Jeremy L

"Simon came out to our vineyard in Kurow to pull out a few blocks of unproductive vines with his digger. Job was completed quickly and without any issues. Simon was professional and an all around good bloke to work with!"

— Lisa F

"Simon was fantastic to deal with. The machine we got was basically new at a really competitive rate. Will definitely be using these guys again, can't recommend Hire South highly enough!"

— Jennifer M

Our Team

Simon and James (Jimmy), co-owners of Hire South

Simon & James (Jimmy)

Co-Owners

Owner-operators with backgrounds in farming, fencing, and tourism. Between them they bring the hands-on skills, the work ethic, and the local knowledge to get any job done right across Central Otago, Queenstown-Lakes, and Wanaka.

Get a Quote

Tell us about your job and we'll get back to you fast

Phone

+64 27 299 6517

Email

info@hiresouth.co.nz

Address

1032 Luggate-Cromwell Rd
Mount Pisa 9383
New Zealand

Business Hours

Mon – Sat: 7am – 6pm
Sunday: By arrangement

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