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Hire Direct At Hire Direct we offer modern, well maintained construction & earthmoving equipment in Northland & Auckland. Call us for expert advice & the right equipment.

Hire excavators, rollers, loaders, bulldozers, tip trucks, dumpers, attachments & more.

Hire Direct has recently added the CAT 330 Next Gen Excavator with Trimble Earthworks to the fleet, available for hire n...
21/10/2026

Hire Direct has recently added the CAT 330 Next Gen Excavator with Trimble Earthworks to the fleet, available for hire nationwide.

The 330 Next Gen delivers:

✅ 20% less fuel per unit of work than the 330F it replaces
✅ 15% more lifting capacity, and integrated grade technology as standard.
✅Fitted with Trimble Earthworks 3D grade control with automatic bucket guidance.

Suited to roading, bulk earthworks, subdivision and infrastructure projects across Auckland and Northland.

Talk to the Hire Direct team about availability.
09 886 5241 | [email protected] | hiredirect.co.nz

When the job calls for serious capacity, the Hitachi ZX490LCH-7 delivers it.At 50 tonnes with a heavy counterweight conf...
14/10/2026

When the job calls for serious capacity, the Hitachi ZX490LCH-7 delivers it.

At 50 tonnes with a heavy counterweight configuration, this is one of the most capable large excavators in the Hire Direct fleet. Available for hire nationwide, it is built for bulk earthworks, mass excavation and major roading programmes where production rate matters most.

Key features of the Hitachi ZX490LCH-7:

🔹 Hitachi HIOS V hydraulic system with up to 11% reduced fuel consumption
🔹 Heavy counterweight configuration for maximum lifting performance and stability
🔹 Fast cycle times
🔹 Bulk Wide 3.3cbm and GP Buckets, Auto-Grease, Piping and Tier 1 Site ready

Well-suited to mass excavation, high-volume truck loading, major roading/infrastructure projects and quarry work, this machine keeps production moving where smaller gear would slow the programme down.

Call the team at Hire Direct to secure a ZX490LCH-7 today.

09 886 5241 | [email protected] | hiredirect.co.nz

We've had the call before: "this machine isn't doing the job, send it back."And sometimes, they're right. Not because th...
30/09/2026

We've had the call before: "this machine isn't doing the job, send it back."

And sometimes, they're right. Not because the machine is faulty, but because it wasn't the right spec for the conditions.

It's one of the most common frustrations in equipment hire. A machine gets sent out because it's what's available, not because it's the right fit. The contractor rings back frustrated. The job stalls. Nobody wins.

The fix isn't complicated. It's knowing the conditions well enough to spec correctly from the start, and having the (reliable) fleet depth and agility to deliver quickly when something isn't working onsite.

We put time into understanding what's actually happening on a job before we recommend a machine. If you have a rental machine on site that isn't performing the way it should, we can get you sorted.

Give the Hire Direct team a call to talk through what's right for your next project.
09 886 5241 | [email protected] | hiredirect.co.nz

One of our customers was spending upwards of $30,000 a season on windscreen and glass repairs alone.Flying stones from r...
18/09/2026

One of our customers was spending upwards of $30,000 a season on windscreen and glass repairs alone.

Flying stones from roadworks were constantly chipping and cracking cab glass. On modern machines with a lot of glazing in the cabin, those costs were adding up fast across their fleet. Not just the glazier bill - downtime, delays and frustration.

We worked with them to develop a solution on our rental machines. Just as safe, arguably safer. Glass breakage on the same machines was eliminated for the year. So they're using the same machines this season - because it worked.

It's the kind of value we provide that doesn't show up in a rental rate comparison. But it shows up very clearly in your end-of-year accounts.

If your fleet is working in roading or aggregate-heavy conditions, it's worth a conversation with the Hire Direct team. We'd love to help you save the same costs.

True value. Real Solutions.
09 886 5241 | [email protected] | hiredirect.co.nz

Every civil contracting company says they value their people. But are the machines you're putting them in actually refle...
26/08/2026

Every civil contracting company says they value their people.

But are the machines you're putting them in actually reflecting that?

For a civil operator, the machine is their office. They can be in it 8-12 hours a day. Comfort, visibility, precision of the controls, how worn it is, reliability, ease of use: all of it affects how they perform, how they feel at the end of a shift, and whether they come back tomorrow ready to go again.

There's a pattern in the industry where rental decisions get made purely on rate. The operator, your most important asset onsite, ends up in a machine that's older, inferior, rougher, and less capable than what they deserve.

Modern, properly-optioned machines of premium make with GPS, smooth hydraulics, and ergonomic cabs don't just make operators more comfortable. They make them more productive, more accurate, and less fatigued. That's a direct performance outcome for your business.

Hire Direct's fleet is maintained to a high standard for performance: newer machines, premium brands, many GPS-equipped, actually spec'd for the work they need to do.

Your best people deserve better than second-best gear.
09 886 5241 | [email protected] | hiredirect.co.nz

CAT 30T Articulated Dump Trucks available for hire across Auckland, Northland & North Island!CAT units with wide tyres r...
19/08/2026

CAT 30T Articulated Dump Trucks available for hire across Auckland, Northland & North Island!
CAT units with wide tyres ready to go.

Key features of the CAT 730:
• Cat C13 ACERT engine producing 367hp for strong, consistent haul performance under heavy load cycles
• 30T / 17.5m³ heaped body capacity
• Full-time six-wheel drive for maximum traction across wet, soft and challenging ground conditions
• Automatic Traction Control (ATC) applying differential locks automatically as conditions dictate, no operator input required
• Automatic Retarder Control managing braking on downhill grades without operator interaction
• Advanced APECS transmission control for smoother shifting, better rimpull and improved fuel economy
• Engine compression brake delivering 60% more retarding power than previous models
• Body Height Limiting for safer, controlled tipping cycles on site
• Air conditioned ROPS certified cab with colour multi-purpose display for operator comfort on long production days

Well-suited to bulk spoil removal, aggregate cartage, roading subgrade and fill placement, the 730 ADT keeps production cycles moving on sites where lesser machines would be slowing down or getting stuck.

Talk to the Hire Direct team about long term rental and availability
09 888 2267 | [email protected] | hiredirect.co.nz

14/08/2026

One of the biggest wins on a GPS machine is what you don't have to do.

✅ No re-checking levels.
✅ No rework.
✅ No wasted passes digging to the wrong formation.

Hire Direct has low-hour GPS excavators available from 14T through to 36T, including machines fitted with Unicontrol, Topcon and Trimble across our Hitachi, CAT and other machines!

Key features of our latest model GPS Excavators:
• Trimble, Unicontrol & Topcon GPS machines across the range
• 14T to 36T Excavators available, including the 14T Hitachi ZX135US-7H, 20T Hitachi ZX225USLC-7 and up to 36T Hitachi ZX360LCH-7
• 3D CAT Grade units available - 323, 330 & more!
• Real-time grade guidance for accurate dig depth and slope
• Improved fuel efficiency through fewer machine hours per task
• Suited to roading, subdivisions, drainage and bulk earthworks and more!

For contractors working nationwide, these machines are set up to help you hit design and keep your site on track. On a longer project, the fuel and re-work savings are real!

Talk to the Hire Direct team to book in for the upcoming season!
09 888 2267 | [email protected] | http://hiredirect.co.nz

Grading to design used to mean survey stakes, constant checking, and plenty of passes to get there. A CAT 12M fitted wit...
05/08/2026

Grading to design used to mean survey stakes, constant checking, and plenty of passes to get there. A CAT 12M fitted with Trimble Machine Control changes that picture significantly.

Key features of the CAT 12M with Trimble Machine Control:
• Cat C9.3 ACERT engine with Variable Horsepower Plus delivering up to 231hp matched to application demand
• 3.7m/14ft mouldboard for efficient, wide-coverage grading passes
• Trimble 3D Machine Control with automatic blade guidance for real-time grade accuracy to design levels
• Total Station-compatible for enhanced positioning accuracy where required
• Eliminates the need for manual survey stakes on site, reducing survey time and associated costs
• Significantly reduces the number of passes required to hit formation grade
• Joystick controls reducing operator hand and arm movement by 78% for lower fatigue on long grading days
• Operating weight of approximately 18,400kg suited to roading construction, subdivision formation and civil earthworks

The Trimble integration means your operator is working from the design file directly, hitting grades accurately on fewer passes and spending less time re-checking. On a roading or subdivision project, that translates to faster programme delivery, reduced fuel burn per task, and less reliance on survey support on site.

Talk to the Hire Direct team about availability.
09 886 5241 | [email protected] | hiredirect.co.nz

Hire Direct has added a CAT D8T to the fleet, and it is now available for long-term hire nationwide.Key features of the ...
29/07/2026

Hire Direct has added a CAT D8T to the fleet, and it is now available for long-term hire nationwide.

Key features of the CAT D8T:
• CAT C15 ACERT engine delivering 310hp of proven, fuel-efficient power
• Semi-U blade with 10.3m³ capacity for high-volume material movement per pass
• Differential steering system maintaining full power to both tracks for precise control under load
• Multi-shank (3-tyne) rippers for maximum ripping force in compacted or rocky conditions
• Auto-Grease fitted
• Electro-hydraulic dozer controls for low-effort, precise blade management
• ROPS and FOPS certified cab with air conditioning and bolt-on window guards
• Operating weight approx. 38,000kg, suited to large-scale earthworks and bulk dozing applications

Built for bulk earthworks, roading, site formation, quarry stripping and land clearing, this machine delivers serious power and productivity on large civil and infrastructure projects.

Get in touch with the Hire Direct team to discuss long-term hire and availability of our CAT D8T.
09 888 2267 | [email protected] | hiredirect.co.nz

Carting water-logged material, TBMs or silt/slurry on your next project? Hire Direct has the units you need!Available im...
23/07/2026

Carting water-logged material, TBMs or silt/slurry on your next project? Hire Direct has the units you need!

Available immediately:

2x near new Hino FM2632 6x4 Tip Trucks with:

• Kiwi Tarps
• Premium Bison 450-grade steel body with auto body lock
• Fully sealing, locking tailgates to help prevent load spillage and contamination
• High 12T payload to cart more spoil per trip
• 6-speed Allison automatic transmission, ideal for city driving and easy operation
• Auto-grease system fitted
• Reliable 320HP Euro 5 engine (compared to the 270HP Euro 6 engine in the new equivalent model)
• Tier 1 site-ready with all required safety features

Anyone working on tunnelling/drilling, Watercare, or environmental (or any) projects and needing to bolster your cartage capabilities - give us a call today to book these well-spec'd tippers in on the job - available immediately!

To book these units in, call Hire Direct!
09 886 5241 | [email protected] | hiredirect.co.nz

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36 Winger Crescent
Kamo
0112

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 5pm
Thursday 6:30am - 5pm
Friday 6:30am - 5pm

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