Mini Excavator Rental — Specs & Rates
All rates subject to 8% Monroe County sales tax. Four hour minimum rental. Tax exempt? Bring NY Form ST-119.1.
- Machine
- John Deere 26 P-Tier compact (mini) excavator, 2.6-metric-ton class
- Cab
- Enclosed cab with heat
- Hydraulics
- Hydraulic thumb standard
- Buckets
- Any 2 included — 4 sizes to choose from
- Hour limits
- 8 hrs/day • 40 hrs/week • 160 hrs/month
- Delivery
- $150 flat round trip within ~25 mi
| Rental Period | Rate |
|---|---|
| Half Day | $175 |
| Day | $295 |
| Weekend | $595 |
| Week | $1,150 |
| Month | $2,350 |
Whether you call it a mini excavator, compact excavator, small excavator or mini digger, this is the machine. The 26 P-Tier is the one most of our customers reach for first. It is small enough to get through a standard gate and work in a finished back yard, but it has the breakout force and the reach to dig real footings, cut a trench for conduit or a service line, pull stumps, and load a truck. The enclosed heated cab means it is a machine you can actually use in a Rochester February, not just in July.
Delivery covers the whole Rochester area — Webster, Penfield, Irondequoit, Greece, Gates, Chili, Henrietta, Pittsford, Fairport, Spencerport, Brockport and Victor are all within our flat-rate $150 round trip zone of about 25 miles. Farther out in Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Orleans or Genesee County? Call and we will quote the haul.
The hydraulic thumb is standard, not an upcharge, which is what makes this unit useful for anything involving material handling — brush piles, rock, demo debris, awkward pipe. Pick any two buckets with the rental at no extra cost; additional buckets are $25 a day, $40 a weekend, $75 a week or $150 a month each. If you need to drill rather than dig, the PA15 auger drive mounts to this machine.
Rented from CreekStone Rents & Earthworks, an independent equipment yard in Rochester. Operators must be 18 or older and qualified to run the machine; the operator is not included with the rental.
John Deere 26 P-Tier Dimensions & Capacities
Check these against your job before you book: gate width, trench depth, how high you need to load a truck, and how much you need to lift.
Size & Weight
- Operating Weight
- 5,795 lb (cab)
- Width
- 5′1″ over tracks and blade
- Track Width
- 12″ rubber tracks
- Transport Length
- 13′9″
- Overall Height
- 7′11″ to top of cab
- Tail Swing
- Reduced tail swing, 32″ radius
- Ground Pressure
- About 3.5–3.8 psi
Digging & Lifting
- Max Dig Depth
- 8′7″
- Max Reach at Ground
- 14′10″
- Max Dump Height
- 9′1″
- Max Cutting Height
- 13′8″
- Bucket Digging Force
- 5,398 lbf
- Arm Digging Force
- 3,464 lbf
- Lift Capacity, Over Front
- About 2,000 lb at 10 ft radius, ground level, blade down
- Lift Capacity, Over Side
- About 800 lb at 10 ft radius, ground level
Engine & Other
- Engine
- Yanmar 3TNV80F 3-cylinder diesel, Final Tier 4
- Horsepower
- 18.5 net hp
- Fuel Tank
- 10.4 gal diesel
- Travel Speed
- 1.7 mph low / 3.0 mph high
- Extras
- Enclosed heated cab, hydraulic thumb, dozer blade
Manufacturer-published specifications for this model (cab version, standard arm). Actual figures vary with model year, configuration, attachments and ground conditions — call (585) 489-6006 to confirm before you count on a tight gate, a trailer weight or a critical lift.
Buckets & Attachments for the 26 P-Tier
| Attachment / Item | Half Day | Day | Weekend (F–Su) | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excavator Buckets — Choose Any 2 With Rental | |||||
| 30″ Ditch / Cleanup Bucket | Included | — | — | — | — |
| 24″ Tooth Bucket | Included | — | — | — | — |
| 18″ Tooth Bucket | Included | — | — | — | — |
| 12″ Tooth Bucket | Included | — | — | — | — |
| Additional Bucket (each, beyond your 2) | $25 | $25 | $40 | $75 | $150 |
| Excavator Auger — Deere PA15 | |||||
| Deere PA15 Auger Drive Unit | — | $150 | $275 | $500 | $1,200 |
| Includes one bit — specify 6″, 9″ or 12″ at booking — tree stump shredding bit not included | |||||
| 6″ Auger Bit (additional) | — | $50 | $50 | $150 | $300 |
| 9″ Auger Bit (additional) | — | $50 | $50 | $150 | $300 |
| 12″ Auger Bit (additional) | — | $50 | $50 | $150 | $300 |
| Tree Stump Shredding Bit (additional) | — | $75 | $75 | $200 | $500 |
Getting the Machine to Your Job
Two options, both simple, no hidden line items on the invoice.
Most of the paperwork is done before you arrive. We email the rental agreement, card authorization and optional damage waiver, you sign from your phone, and we send a secure payment link. The only in-person step is a quick walk-around to document condition, fuel and hours. See how the rental process works or what to bring.
Mini Excavator Rental in Rochester, NY — FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a mini excavator in Rochester, NY?
The John Deere 26 P-Tier rents for $175 a half day, $295 a day, $595 for a weekend (Friday through Sunday), $1,150 a week and $2,350 a month. Any two buckets are included in that rate. Delivery is a flat $150 round trip within about 25 miles of Rochester, or you can pick up free at our Rochester yard by appointment.
Do I need a trailer to rent the excavator?
No. We deliver for a flat $150 round trip within roughly 25 miles of Rochester, which covers most of Monroe, Wayne and Ontario counties. If you would rather haul it yourself, yard pickup is free — just make sure your trailer and tow vehicle are rated for the machine.
Which buckets come with the rental?
Choose any two of the 30-inch ditch and cleanup bucket, 24-inch tooth, 18-inch tooth and 12-inch tooth. Extra buckets beyond your two are $25 a half day or day, $40 a weekend, $75 a week or $150 a month each. Tell us which ones you want when you book so they are staged at pickup.
Can the excavator handle stumps and brush?
Yes. The hydraulic thumb is standard on this machine, which is what makes stump pulling, brush piling and debris handling practical. For larger clearing jobs, contractors often pair it with the compact track loader and brush grapple.
What size mini excavator is the John Deere 26 P-Tier?
The 26 P-Tier is in the 2.6-metric-ton class. That is bigger than a 1-ton micro excavator, so it digs deeper, lifts more and has the reach for real footings and trenches, but it is still compact enough to fit through a standard gate and work in a finished back yard.
Do you deliver mini excavators to Webster and other towns around Rochester?
Yes. Delivery is a flat $150 round trip within about 25 miles of Rochester, which includes Webster, Penfield, Irondequoit, Greece, Gates, Chili, Henrietta, Pittsford, Fairport, Spencerport, Brockport and Victor. Longer hauls elsewhere in Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Orleans and Genesee counties are quoted on request, or you can pick up free at our Rochester yard by appointment.
How deep can the mini excavator dig and how wide is it?
John Deere publishes a maximum dig depth of 8 feet 7 inches for the 26 P-Tier with the standard arm, a reach of about 14 feet 10 inches at ground level and a dump height of about 9 feet 1 inch. It is about 5 feet 1 inch wide over the tracks and blade and weighs about 5,800 pounds with the cab. Lift capacity is roughly 2,000 pounds over the front at 10 feet with the blade down, and much less over the side, so call us before a critical lift.
More answers on the main equipment rental FAQ.
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