Skid Steer Loader Rental in Melbourne (2026, AUD)

Skid Steer Loader Rental in Melbourne (2026 Rates)

Day rate

A$320–A$720

Week rate

A$1,024–A$2,592

Month rate

A$2,720–A$6,840

Updated

July 2026

In Melbourne, Australia, a skid steer loader rents for about A$320–A$720 per day, A$1,000–A$2,600 per week, or A$2,700–A$6,800 per month (2026).

Skid Steer Loader rental rates in Melbourne (2026, indicative AUD).
Size class	Day rate	Week rate	Month rate
small frame	A$280–A$360	A$900–A$1,300	A$2,400–A$3,400
medium frame	A$460–A$580	A$1,500–A$2,100	A$3,900–A$5,500
large frame	A$630–A$750	A$2,000–A$2,700	A$5,400–A$7,200

Day rate by size class

small frame

A$280–A$360

medium frame

A$460–A$580

large frame

A$630–A$750

Indicative day rate ranges. Bars scaled to the highest rate shown.

Skid Steer Loader rental rates in Melbourne

In Melbourne, the small frame class starts at A$280–A$360 a day and the large frame class runs A$630–A$750. Week and month rates in the table work out cheaper per day than stacking day rates. Figures are indicative, converted from US benchmarks at ~1.52 AUD/USD; confirm exact local pricing with a quote.

Renting a skid steer loader in Melbourne

A skid steer is hired in Melbourne for grading, material handling, snow removal. Suppliers quote either bare rental or delivery with an operator — say which you need when you ask for a price.

Delivery & what’s included

Delivery and pickup are billed separately (typically a per-trip fee based on distance). Confirm fuel policy, damage waiver, and minimum rental period in your quote.

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Frequently asked questions

Which skid steer size class should I rent in Melbourne?+

The rates above cover 3 classes: small frame at A$280–A$360, medium frame at A$460–A$580 and large frame at A$630–A$750 a day. Renting the smallest class that will do the job keeps both the day rate and the transport charge down.

Is a weekly or monthly skid steer rate cheaper in Melbourne?+

Yes. On the small frame class a week costs about 3.2× the day rate and a month about 8.6×, so past a few days it is worth booking by the week, and past two weeks by the month.

What's the cheapest way to rent a skid steer in Melbourne?+

Book by the week or month instead of stacking day rates, consolidate delivery with other work on the same site, and compare quotes from several Melbourne suppliers.