Reliable Machinery & Equipment
Experienced & Skilled Team
Flexible Hire Options
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About Our Team
At J Newton Excavations, we provide reliable earthmoving, site preparation, trenching, land clearing, and foundation digging services. With years of experience and a skilled team, we deliver safe, efficient, and professional excavation solutions for residential, commercial, and civil projects.
Whether you need a yard clean-up, swimming pool excavation, or large-scale earthmoving, we have the right equipment and attachments to get the job done. Our equipment hire service is available for both short-term and long-term projects, with or without an operator, giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for you.
Covering a 200km radius from Cairns, we cater to homeowners, builders, landscapers, property developers, and contractors. Our commitment to transparent pricing, reliable scheduling, and strict safety standards ensures your project runs smoothly from start to finish.
If you're looking for earthmoving, equipment hire, or excavation in Cairns, contact J Newton Excavations today on 0448 010 963. Let us handle your needs with efficiency and expertise.
Explore Our Services
We provide expert excavation services for residential, commercial, and civil projects. From site preparation and foundation digging to trenching and bulk earthworks, our skilled team ensures precise and efficient results using high-quality equipment suited to projects of all sizes.
Get access to reliable excavation and earthmoving equipment, available for short-term and long-term hire. Choose from a range of well-maintained machinery and attachments, with the flexibility to hire with or without an operator to suit your project requirements.
Our earthmoving services cover land clearing, site cuts, and bulk material relocation for residential and commercial projects. With a fleet of advanced machinery, we ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to keep your project moving forward on schedule.
Providing Efficient Excavation
At J Newton Excavations, we provide professional and reliable excavation services for residential, commercial, and civil projects. Whether it’s site preparation, trenching, land clearing, or foundation digging, our skilled team ensures precise and efficient work using high-quality machinery.
From small backyard projects like swimming pool excavation to large-scale commercial developments, we tailor our services to meet your needs. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and reliability, we complete projects on time and within budget. Our operators are fully licensed and insured, giving you peace of mind that your site is in good hands.
For expert excavation services backed by experience and professionalism, call J Newton Excavations on
0448 010 963 today.
Quality Equipment Hire
If you need excavation and earthmoving equipment, J Newton Excavations offers flexible hire options to suit projects of any scale. Our fleet includes excavators, auger attachments, and earthmoving machinery, all well-maintained and ready for short-term or long-term hire. Whether you require an operator or prefer to operate the machinery yourself, we provide options to fit your needs.
Our hire services cater to builders, landscapers, contractors, and homeowners, ensuring they have access to reliable and high-quality equipment to get the job done efficiently. We focus on minimising downtime and maximising productivity, with all equipment regularly serviced and inspected for safety.
With transparent pricing and no hidden costs, hiring excavation equipment has never been easier. Contact J Newton Excavations on
0448 010 963 for dependable equipment hire you can trust.
Your Experts in Earthmoving
Our earthmoving services are designed to handle everything from site cuts and bulk earthworks to land clearing and material relocation. We work with homeowners, developers, and contractors, providing efficient and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of projects.
With a team of skilled operators and a fleet of modern machinery, we ensure every job is completed safely and professionally. Whether you're preparing land for construction or clearing a residential site, we take a precise and careful approach to deliver quality results.
For reliable earthmoving services that keep your project moving forward, call J Newton Excavations on
0448 010 963 today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anybody perform an excavation?
Excavation work should be carried out by professionals. Only excavation companies have the skills and experience it takes to plan the project with precision and execute it safely.
How should a property owner prepare for excavations?
The hired excavation company will instruct you specifically on the right way to prepare for the project, which includes scheduling a site inspection. Talk to your contractor about their specific excavation plan.
What about marking utilities before the excavation begins?
As the property owner, you can mark utilities if possible, but if the area has more than just dog fences and easy-to-find electric lines, consult your excavation company to help you.
What are the risks associated with excavation?
Some of the major risks associated with excavation come via utility lines such as gas, electric or water.
They include excavation collapse, falling loads, workers’ accidents and more, but experienced companies like ourselves will put all the right measures in place to prevent these risks.
How can I find a trustworthy excavation company?
Look for a company with many years of experience, an excellent track record and with a focus on your region. This means they are familiar with excavating in the local soil and climate.
What if the equipment breaks down onsite? Will it be fixed or replaced quickly?
Yes, though it will depend on the circumstances and the extent of the breakdown. In each case, our engineers will fix or replace it as fast as possible.
What is your safety policy?
At J Newton Excavations, we are highly committed to offering a safe working environment that focuses on preventing injuries, ill health and negative environmental impacts during and after our operations.
What will the cost of my project be?
Since no two projects are the same, costs will differ based on factors like location, access to the site, size, scope, materials being removed, traffic and security. Our friendly and experienced estimators and excavation engineers will collaborate and come up with a quote at the end of a free and no-obligation site inspection.
Do you offer both wet and dry machinery hire?
Yes, we do both wet and dry machinery hire, earthmoving, earthworks, pool dig-outs, site clean-ups, and construction site maintenance.
How much experience do your excavator operators have?
Our highly skilled and qualified operators have spent more than 40 years in the earthworks industry.
Can I extend the equipment hire period?
- We always want to provide flexibility for our customers in Cairns, so we're happy to extend the hire period if the machine you're currently hiring isn't going somewhere else after your existing period ends
- While you’ll be asked how long you would like to hire out the equipment for when you first contact us, we know that circumstances change, so feel free to speak to a member of our friendly team at J Newton Excavations to see if we can extend it for you.
Do you deliver the equipment?
- Yes. We will deliver and collect all equipment. We service commercial and residential properties throughout Cairns and the surrounding regions, but if you're not within these areas, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll let you know whether we can help.
Do I need a licence to hire equipment?
- If you intend to drive an excavator on a public road, we’ll need proof of a valid driving licence. All excavator operators need to be appropriately trained and competent.
Does hire equipment come with fuel?
- Yes, all our excavation equipment will be supplied with a full tank of fuel. However, we do ask that you fill up the tank upon its return to us.
What can earthmoving do?
In the majority of cases, earthmoving is a term used in construction to describe a project which involves transferring large quantities of rubble or soil from one location to another.
This can be for construction purposes, including building and civil engineering, or it may be more domestic, such as removing a large amount of soil for the purpose of landscaping.
Why choose earthmoving machines?
Hiring a machine can be both expensive and risky if you don't know what you are doing, but when you come to J. Newton Excavations, you cannot only hire equipment, but also teams to help you manage it, which can make earthmoving much easier, and preferable to trying to do it by hand. Get started today!


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