£70/day + VAT
£84.00 a day inc VAT
Self-drive Hire Rates
| Period | Rate (ex-VAT) | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Day (24h) | £70.00 | £84.00 |
| 2 Days | £145.00 | £174.00 |
| 3 Days | £220.00 | £264.00 |
| Week (4–7 days) | £295.00 | £354.00 |
| Extra day (after a week) | £55.00 | £66.00 |
| Month (30 days) | £995.00 | £1194.00 |
Friday to Monday counts as 3 days.
No insurance needed to hire. You're responsible for the machine while it's with you. You can get a hired-in plant insurance quote at checkout.
Keep the machine safe overnight
Park it on firm, level ground away from the road, bucket or skip down, key out and kept indoors. Lock gates where you can. Theft while on hire is your responsibility, so keep it out of sight.
Micro Digger Hire - Kubota K008-5
Delivered from Wolverhampton (WV4) to anywhere within 35 road miles · Birmingham · Walsall · Dudley · Telford · Cannock
Micro Power — Maximum Access
Book Your Rental
Select your desired rental dates.
Dotted dates have one delivery slot left. All times are UK time.
Booked online or by phone? You can cancel within 14 days. See section 17 of our terms.
Prefer to call? 01902 213089
Recommended for this hire
See all essentials for this machine- Grease cartridge, EP2 400 gLithium complex EP2 grease for the daily greasing your digger or dumper needs.£7.80 (£6.50 ex VAT)
- Grease gun, side leverSide-lever grease gun that takes standard 400 g cartridges. Yours to keep.£41.94 (£34.95 ex VAT)
- Diesel jerry can, 20 L, UN approvedUN-approved 20 L can for carrying diesel to site. Yours to keep. Want it full? Add a diesel fill.£38.40 (£32.00 ex VAT)
- Site essentials packHard hat, ear defenders, 2 FFP3 masks, hi-vis vest, safety glasses and gloves in one pack.£39.00 (£32.50 ex VAT)
- Safety helmet (hard hat), EN 397Portwest PW50 hard hat with an adjustable harness and sweatband. One size, adjusts 55 to 62 cm.£9.60 (£8.00 ex VAT)
- Taper shovel, steelHawksmoor taper-mouth shovel: one-piece forged steel head, 28 in handle with D-grip.£36.00 (£30.00 ex VAT)
Description
Micro digger hire for patios, shed bases and back gardens with a narrow gate. The Kubota K008-5 narrows to 70 cm, digs to 1.7 m, and is the smallest and lightest machine on the fleet. Add our KM55 breaker to take out concrete and tarmac on the same hire.
Features & Benefits
- Fits through gaps wider than 75 cm for garden or side-access work
- Variable tracks (700–860 mm) for stability on site
- Dig depth 1.72 m for drainage & cable runs
- Breaker lines fitted — plug & play for concrete breaking
- Supplied with 3 buckets (12”, 24”, 36”) & quick hitch
- Stage V Kubota engine = quiet and fuel-efficient
Specifications
Dig Depth
1.72 m
Est. Fuel Consumption
0.6–1.0 L/hr
Width
70 cm (tracks retracted)
Aux Flow
21 L/min
Operating Weight
1,050 kg
Engine
7.6 kW Kubota
On-Site User Guide
Everything you need to operate this machine safely and confidently.
Price it and check it fits
What will it cost, delivered?
Measure your narrowest gap
Gate posts, downpipes, bins and side passages. Use the smallest figure.
Not sure? WhatsApp us a photo of the gap with a tape measure in it and we will tell you.
Not sure it's the right machine? Ask.
Answers from our rate card, machine specs and live diary in seconds.
Will it fit through my gate?
3D models are to scale on width; the fit rule is the same one our price box and drivers use.
See the micro digger full size in your garden
Open on your phone, tap the AR button and point the camera at the ground. Approximate model, real width.
Delivered to you, up to 35 road miles from our Wolverhampton yard
Same machine, same price wherever you are; only the delivery changes with distance. Next-day delivery as standard, often same day.
What the Kubota K008-5 is for
The Kubota K008-5 0.8 tonne micro digger is our smallest digger and the one that gets into places nothing else can. It needs a gap wider than 75 cm, which covers most standard side gates and terraced entries.
People hire it for back garden jobs: cable and pipe trenches, digging out for patios and decking, taking out old shrubs and roots, and levelling small plots. It is light, so it does far less damage to lawns and block paving on the way in and out.
Where people go wrong: they expect it to dig like the mini. On a long or deep footing it is slower, and the U17-5 will finish the job sooner. If the job is small or the access is tight, the micro is the right call.
It is also the machine that runs our Kubota KM55 breaker. If there is an old concrete path or patio to break out first, book the two together.
Why hire this K008-5 from us
- No insurance needed to hire. You're responsible for the machine while it's with you. You can get a hired-in plant insurance quote at checkout.
- Brand new Kubota K008-5.
- Checked digitally before it leaves the yard, every single hire.
- Delivered by our own trained team, who hand it over in person.
- Instant price and online booking 24/7, in about 60 seconds. No deposit and no account needed.
Questions we get asked
Is a micro digger the same as a micro excavator?
Yes. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator, small enough to go through a 75 cm gate. It is self-drive, from £70 a day ex VAT, delivered across Wolverhampton and the West Midlands.
Do I need a licence to hire it?
No licence or ticket is needed to hire from us or to operate the machine on private property. We hand over the machine on site, walk you through the controls and the daily checks, and the operator guide stays with the machine.
Do I need insurance?
No insurance needed to hire. You're responsible for the machine while it's with you. You can get a hired-in plant insurance quote at checkout.
Is there a deposit?
No deposit and no trade account. We keep the card you pay with on file and only charge it for damage or loss, under our hire terms.
What access width do I need?
The K008-5 needs a gap wider than 75 cm with the tracks retracted, which is a standard doorway or a garden gate. The tracks then widen to 860 mm on site for stability.
What does delivery cost to Dudley or Walsall?
Transport is £40 each way for the first 10 miles, then £1.80 per mile after that. Dudley and Walsall are both inside the first 10 miles, so both are £40 each way. Checkout prices your exact postcode before you pay.
Is there a weekend rate?
No. We charge for every 24 hours, so there is no weekend rate. Friday to Monday is 3 days: £220 for the micro digger.