Equipment Selection Guide:

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Equipment Selection Guide: Complete UEC Fleet
 

Quick Decision Tool
 
Need light excavation or tight access work? → SANY-SY16C Mini Excavator (1.8T)
Need versatile digging and trenching? → SANY-SY35U Mini Excavator (3.5T)
Need heavy excavation or larger projects? → SANY-SY50U Mini Excavator
Need to move materials, load trucks, or grade surfaces? → CAT-249D Compact Track Loader

 
Equipment Overview
 
SANY-SY16C Mini Excavator (1.8T) - $200/day + GST
Your compact access specialist
 
- Operating Weight: 1.8 tonnes
- Width: Just 980mm - fits through narrow passages
- Transport Height: 2,420mm for easy transport
- Maximum Reach: Up to 4,000mm horizontal reach
- Weekend Special: Friday-Sunday $375 + GST
- Optional: Auger drive attachment (+$55/day)
 
Best for: Garden work, landscaping, tight access, residential projects, utility work in confined spaces
 
SANY-SY35U Mini Excavator (3.5T) - $355/day + GST
Your precision digging specialist
 
- Operating Weight: 3.5 tonnes
- Superior digging depth and reach
- Bucket Options: 350mm, 450mm, 600mm, 1200mm tilt bucket
- Included Attachments: Multiple buckets, ripper
- Optional: Hydraulic grab (+$50/day)
 
Best for: Excavation, trenching, utility installation, precision digging, medium-scale projects
 
SANY-SY50U Mini Excavator - $485/day + GST
Your heavy-duty excavation powerhouse
 
- Larger capacity for demanding projects
- Superior digging force and reach
- Handles tougher materials and larger volumes
- Optional: Hydraulic grab (+$50/day)
 
Best for: Large excavation projects, heavy trenching, commercial work, bulk earthmoving
 
CAT-249D Compact Track Loader - $385/day + GST
Your material handling powerhouse
 
- Rated Operating Capacity: 1,610 lbs (2,500 lbs with counterweight)
- Ground Pressure: 5.6 psi (gentle on lawns and finished surfaces)
- Travel Speed: 7.0 mph for efficient site coverage
- Included Attachments: 4-in-1 bucket, spreader bar
- Optional: Slasher attachment (+$200/day)
 
Best for: Loading trucks, site preparation, landscaping, material handling, grading
 
Project-Specific Recommendations
 
Choose SANY-SY16C for:
- Residential Gardens - Fits through standard gates and narrow access
- Landscaping Projects - Pool excavation, garden beds, retaining walls
- Urban Renovations - Working around existing structures
- Light Utility Work - Small trenches, service connections
- Backyard Projects - Where larger machines can't access
 
Choose SANY-SY35U for:
- Standard Excavation - Foundations, drainage, general digging
- Trenching Projects - Utility installation, pipe laying
- Medium Access Jobs - Suburban construction sites
- Precision Work - Digging around existing utilities
- Versatile Projects - Mix of digging and material handling
 
Choose SANY-SY50U for:
- Large Excavation - Commercial foundations, bulk earthworks
- Heavy Trenching - Main sewer lines, large drainage
- Tough Materials - Rocky ground, compacted soils
- High Production - When volume and speed matter
- Commercial Projects - Construction sites requiring power
 
Choose CAT-249D for:
- Site Preparation & Grading - Level ground, spread materials
- Material Handling - Moving soil, gravel, debris efficiently
- Truck Loading - Vertical lift design optimized for loading
- Landscaping Projects - Topsoil placement, mulch spreading
- Sensitive Ground - Lower ground pressure protects surfaces
 
Size Comparison Guide
 
Project Scale:
- Small/Residential → SY16C (1.8T)
- Medium/Standard → SY35U (3.5T)
- Large/Commercial → SY50U or CAT-249D
 
Access Requirements:
- Very tight (under 1m) → SY16C
- Standard access → SY35U
- Open sites → SY50U or CAT-249D
 
Material Volume:
- Light volumes → SY16C
- Standard volumes → SY35U
- Heavy volumes → SY50U or CAT-249D
 
Site Conditions Guide
 
Ground Protection Needed?
CAT-249D - 5.6 psi ground pressure, gentler on finished surfaces
SY16C - Lightest weight option for delicate areas
 
Restricted Access?
SY16C - 980mm width, fits through narrow passages
SY35U - Compact footprint for standard access
 
Steep Terrain?
CAT-249D - Best stability for carrying loads on slopes
SY50U - Power and weight for challenging conditions
 
Rocky/Tough Materials?
- Breaking rock: Any SANY excavator with ripper
- Moving broken rock: CAT-249D for efficiency
- Heavy rock work: SY50U for maximum power
 
Cost Optimization
 
Daily Rates
- SY16C: $200 + GST (Weekend special: $375 Fri-Sun)
- SY35U: $355 + GST
- SY50U: $485 + GST
- CAT-249D: $385 + GST
 
Extended Rental Discounts (15+ days)
- SY16C: From $175/day + GST
- SY35U: From $260/day + GST
- SY50U: From $365/day + GST
- CAT-249D: From $290/day + GST
 
Additional Savings:
- Repeat customers: 10% discount on all rentals
- Longer hires: Progressive discounts for 5+ and 7+ day rentals
 
Delivery Zones
- Free delivery: 0-20km from Brisbane
- Zone 1 (20-60km): $150 + GST
- Zone 2 (60-80km): $350 + GST
- Zone 3 (80-100km): $450 + GST
- Zone 4 (100-150km): $600 + GST
 
Simple Decision Framework
 
1. What's your main task?
 - Light digging/tight access → SY16C
 - Standard excavation → SY35U
 - Heavy excavation → SY50U
 - Moving materials → CAT-249D
 
2. How's site access?
 - Very tight (under 1m) → SY16C
 - Standard access → SY35U
 - Open sites → SY50U or CAT-249D
 
3. Project scale?
 - Residential/small → SY16C
 - Standard commercial → SY35U
 - Large commercial → SY50U or CAT-249D
 
4. Ground protection needed?
 - Most sensitive → SY16C (lightest)
 - Finished surfaces → CAT-249D (low ground pressure)
 
5. Special attachments required?
 - Auger work → SY16C with auger drive
 - Hydraulic grab → SY35U or SY50U
 - Slashing → CAT-249D with slasher
 
Wet Hire Options Available
 
When you need an operator included:
- 4T posi combo: $165 + GST/hour
- Medium compact track loader: $150 + GST/hour
- 4T excavator: $150 + GST/hour
 
All wet hire includes experienced operator and typically comes with 10m³ tip truck for complete earthmoving solutions.

Why Choose UEC Equipment Hire?
 
✓ Personal Service - Direct contact with owner-operator Clint
✓ Competitive Rates - Small business pricing advantage
✓ Complete Fleet - Right machine for every job size
✓ 10% Repeat Discount - Loyalty rewards
✓ Free Local Delivery - Within 20km of Brisbane
✓ Well-Maintained Fleet - 250-hour service intervals
✓ Flexible Terms - 1-day minimum, extended hire discounts
✓ Honest Advice - We'll recommend the right machine, not the most expensive
 
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Ready to Book?
 
Call: 0487 707 587
Email: admin@uecivil.com.au
Website: www.uecivil.com.au
Service Area: 150km radius from Brisbane
 
Still unsure which machine suits your project? Call for personalized advice - we're here to help you choose the right equipment for maximum productivity and value. With four different machines available, we can match you with the perfect solution for your specific needs and budget.