Mini Excavator Hire
1–6 ton · 0.05–0.25 m³ bucket
Tight-access sites, trenching, landscaping. Models: 1.5T, 3T, 5T available.
Request QuoteFrom Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban to Polokwane — PHM Services delivers the right machinery where you need it. Excavators, TLBs, Trucks, Cranes & more.
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45-Ton Excavator
2.8 m³ bucket · Operator available
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Our Equipment Fleet
From 1-ton mini excavators to 100-ton mining machines — short-term and long-term rentals with operators where required.
1–6 ton · 0.05–0.25 m³ bucket
Tight-access sites, trenching, landscaping. Models: 1.5T, 3T, 5T available.
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7–20 ton · 0.4–1.2 m³ bucket
General excavation, bulk earthworks, road construction. 14T, 20T models.
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20–45 ton · 1.5–2.8 m³ bucket
Heavy bulk earthworks, mining operations. 30T, 35T, 45T variants.
Request Quote50–100+ ton · 3–6 m³ bucket
Large-scale mining, quarrying, mass excavation. 60T, 85T, 100T available.
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Versatile TLB for excavation, loading, backfilling. JCB 3CX, CAT 428 style.
Request Quote10–50+ ton · 3–7 m³ blade
Land clearing, grading, pushing. D6, D8, D9 class dozers available.
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20–40 ton payload · 15–28 m³
High-volume earthmoving, road sub-base preparation, large cut-and-fill.
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5–50+ ton · 1–20 m³ bucket
Loading stockpiles, aggregates, general material handling. L120–L350 class.
Request Quote1–4 ton · 0.3–0.8 m³ bucket
Compact, maneuverable for tight sites. Attachments: auger, pallet forks, sweeper.
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14–25 ton · 3.7–5 m blade
Road maintenance, grading, leveling. Ideal for township and mine road upkeep.
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Get a Custom QuoteNationwide Coverage
From Limpopo to the Western Cape, from urban construction hubs to remote mining villages — PHM Services delivers with reliable transport including low-beds and trailers.
Our headquarters. Fastest response times and largest fleet availability in Gauteng.
Strong coverage across coastal and inland KZN. Richards Bay mining and port sector specialists.
Serving the Cape construction boom. Infrastructure, residential development, and hospitality projects.
Serving IDZ, automotive, and rural infrastructure projects across Eastern Cape.
Gold mining, petrochemical, and agricultural projects. Strong coverage in Goldfields.
Mining-focused province. Medupi Power Station area specialists. Cross-border logistics to Zimbabwe.
Coal mining and power generation heartland. Sasol complex specialists. Highveld heavy industry.
Platinum mining specialists. Rustenburg PGM belt is core territory. Sun City resort and hospitality.
Remote mining specialists. Our low-beds and transport fleet handle the most remote Northern Cape locations.
Our logistics team plans optimal delivery routes for even the most remote project sites. Low-bed transport, pilot cars, and permits arranged.
PHM Services delivers to every town, village, and municipality across all 9 provinces. Find plant hire near you.
Why PHM Services
Backed by Raphetha Group (Pty) Ltd — a proven name in South African heavy industry. We combine fleet quality with logistics excellence and transparent pricing.

Every machine in our fleet undergoes rigorous pre-delivery inspection. Service records, compliance certificates, and condition reports available on request.
100%
Pre-delivery inspected
Our logistics fleet of low-beds and trailers ensures your machinery arrives on time, every time — from Gauteng to the most remote Northern Cape mine.
24–48h
Average delivery time
Certified, experienced operators available for all equipment types. TETA-accredited, medically fit, and site-ready.
15+
Years avg. operator experience
Headquartered in Midrand, Gauteng — but our reach extends to every corner of South Africa. We handle permits, escorts, and cross-province logistics.
9/9
SA Provinces covered
No hidden costs. Clear daily, weekly, and monthly rates with all-in options. We match or beat competitor quotes for volume contracts.
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Registered South African Company
Client Feedback
From major construction firms to independent project managers — our clients rely on PHM Services for critical plant hire needs.
“PHM Services delivered three 30-ton excavators to our Soweto road project within 36 hours. Machines were in excellent condition and the operators were certified and professional. We've renewed the contract for 6 months.”
Sipho Dlamini
Project Manager · Aveng Construction
Johannesburg, Gauteng
“We needed a 100-ton excavator at a platinum mine with 48-hour notice. PHM arranged transport, low-bed, and permits — machine was on site and operational on time. Outstanding logistics capability.”
Nomsa Khumalo
Site Engineer · Murray & Roberts Mining
Rustenburg, North West
“Competitive rates and no hidden costs. We hired graders, rollers, and TLBs for a N2 road rehabilitation project. PHM's fleet was well-maintained and breakdowns were near zero over 4 months.”
Pieter van Zyl
Operations Director · Stefanutti Stocks Civil
Cape Town, Western Cape
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Fill in your requirements and our team will respond within 2 hours with availability and competitive pricing. No obligation. Serving all 9 SA provinces — excavators, TLBs, cranes, mining machinery & more.