When you are working on a large project, the right tools can make all the difference. When you need to move a lot of soil, you can do it with a shovel, but there are better tools for that type of job. A mini excavator would be perfect for any job that requires dirt or any other material moved in large quantities. Read below to see what jobs could benefit from a mini excavator. 

1. Space Restrictions 

One of the most common reasons to rent a mini excavator is limitations in the size of the work area. If you are working close to a building or in an area that you can't get a full-size machine into, a mini excavator might be the best solution. The machine has a much smaller footprint than a full-size machine and is lighter so it will not be as likely to compact the soil in the area you work in. 

Sometimes the restriction is less about the working area and more about access to it. If you need to get the machine down a road or through a gate that is narrow, a mini excavator may fit when a larger machine will not. 

2. Small Jobs 

Sometimes you need to do a job that you could do by hand but the job is going to take a lot of time and labor to complete. You may need to dig a ditch for drainage pipes, water lines, or electrical wiring, and you probably won't need a large piece of machinery to do the job. However, if the ditch is long and deep, it will probably take you a long time to do by hand, even with help. 

You can rent a mini excavator for the weekend so that you can get the work done quickly and without having to recruit too many people to help. If you don't have a large group of dedicated friends to dig the ditch, you might be working alone and the excavator is going to make that situation much easier. 

3. Large Jobs 

You can make your property look amazing with some landscape projects or land clearing. You can also improve the usability of the property and increase the resale value of the property. If you are dealing with a large area, taking the time to do the work by hand could really extend the timeline on the project. 

Your landscape can be improved by the addition of large rocks, a level terrace, or even a new pond or pool. These projects would provide great opportunities for a small, lightweight, and easy-to-operate machine. Many equipment rental companies offer mini excavators because they are extremely versatile and make landscaping or material-moving so much easier. 

4. Short Deadlines 

Deadlines are sometimes the most difficult thing to deal with. They may be deadlines you set or that are tied to something else that is happening, but if you need to get a specific job done, and there isn't time to do the work by hand, renting equipment is often that best solution. 

In some cases, one job must wait until another is complete, so delays in the first job can set the entire project timeline off. The cost of renting an excavator to complete the work quickly may be higher than doing the job by hand, but if that expense is saving you time and potentially money, you may find it is worth spending the money and getting the work done as quickly as possible. 

At Ever-Joy Rent All, we have the tools and equipment you need to get the job done. We can work with you to get the equipment you need to your location on time and are happy to reserve equipment for you so that it is ready when you are. Give us a call and we can discuss your equipment rental needs.