Excavator Rentals

Cline Rents offers a number of excavators with different buckets and attachments to meet your excavation needs.

• John Deere 35G 3,450 lb Lift
• John Deere 50G Open Cab 5,500 lb Lift
• John Deere 50G Closed Cab 5,500 lb Lift
• John Deere 17G Mini Excavator

Safe operation your for any excavator rental is critical.  Excavators are professional pieces of equipment that are powerful and heavy.  Care should be taken whenever using an excavator. Here are some requirements you should keep in mind when using an excavator provided by machinefinder.com:

• When doing excavation jobs on slopes, level the machine by digging a shelf (or bench cut). Material removed from the upper slope can be used to build up the lower slope and create a level surface.
• On steep bench cuts, cut enough away from the upper bank to allow for adequate swing clearance when casting downslope.
• Never dig underneath the excavator.
• When backfilling a cave-in, the excavator’s tracks should be at a 90-degree angle to the excavation with the propel motors to the rear of the machine.
• When loading trucks, never swing the excavator bucket or the truck cab. By swinging over the rear of the truck, any loose materials will fall on the ground or in the bed, rather than on the cab.
• Never attempt the clean the excavator’s bucket by striking it on the ground or against another object.
• Always use your seat belt.
• Make sure that all the mirrors are clean and properly adjusted.
• Make sure the propulsion system and controls are working correctly.
• Call your local utility company to have the job site marked for underground lines or structures.
• Only make small, gradual turns.
• Don’t make sudden movements.
• Don’t try to carry loads that exceed an excavator’s operating weight capacity.
• Park on a level surface with the bucket lowered.
• Don’t dig underneath sidewalks or other structures without a support system to prevent a dangerous collapse.
• Wear a helmet and ear and respiratory protection when needed.¹

If you are using your excavator rental in a trench digging operation make sure you also consider these additional factors provided by the University of Iowa Environmental Health and Safety. 

• Removal of all support encumbrances located near the surface of the excavation or trench.
• Underground utility installations located.
• Access and egress from the excavation or trench provided.
• Any employee exposure to vehicular traffic and employees provided with visible warning vest or garments.
• Employees protected from falling loads while in the excavation or trench.
• A warning system provided when mobile equipment nears the edge of the excavation or trench.
• Hazardous atmospheres evaluated prior to entry and during work based on containment(s) present.
• Water hazards associated with excavation or trench are evaluated and controlled.
• The stability of any adjacent structures is evaluated and controlled.
• Loose rock or soil is kept back from excavation or trench by at least 2 feet.
• Walkways are provided where employees or equipment are permitted to cross over excavation.
• Daily inspections shall be done of excavations, adjacent areas, and protective systems by the Competent Person.²