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Whether you're a contractor, landscaper, or DIY enthusiast, we make plant hire simple. Call Andy on 07908 498 895 to book your equipment or get expert advice on what’s best for your site.

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15Years

Of Experience

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About Us

Mini/Micro Digger Hire + Onsite Repairs and Diagnostics

At B&A Mini Digger Ltd, we offer a range of Develon mini excavators for hire, designed to tackle everything from tight-access jobs to heavy-duty excavation.

Whether you're working on a residential garden or a commercial site, our fleet of DX10, DX19, DX27, and DX50 diggers delivers the power, precision, and reliability you need.


We offer micro, mini, and midi diggers suitable for:
  • Residential groundwork
  • Utility trenching
  • Landscaping and garden clearance
  • Site preparation
Our diggers are compact, powerful, and easy to operate—perfect for tight spaces and precision work.

Mini Digger Hire in County Durham

Our Excavators

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Perfect for ultra-tight spaces and indoor work, the DX10Z is a zero-tail swing micro excavator ideal for:

  • Garden clearance
  • Indoor demolition
  • Utility trenching in confined areas

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The 875kg 8008 CTS micro excavator is a compact machine, capable of high performance in the most restricted areas, including within buildings and in rear gardens. The JCB 8008 CTS is designed to maximise productivity and save man-hours.

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A compact yet powerful machine, the DX19 is great for:

  • Landscaping and groundwork
  • Small-scale construction
  • Drainage and pipe laying
Key Features:
  • Enhanced digging depth and reach
  • Smooth hydraulic control
  • Comfortable operator station
  • Ideal for residential and commercial sites

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The 16C-1 is a lightweight conventional tailswing model, ideally suited to being towed behind a van or pickup. The 16C-1 has been designed and built to withstand the toughest of job sites, with long lasting components and easy, cost effective repairs, they provide minimum downtime and maximum profits.

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The DX27Z offers a balance of power and agility, making it suitable for:

  • Medium-sized excavation projects
  • Site preparation and levelling
  • Foundation digging
Key Features:
  • Zero tail swing for safe operation in tight areas
  • High lifting capacity
  • Advanced hydraulics for precision digging
  • Excellent visibility and operator comfort

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This 2.5 ton mini excavator is capable of handling the heaviest loads while firmly standing its ground – and delivers the premium quality and reliability. It’s fully optimised for safe towing in 3,500kg restricted regions, so you can rest assured its fully transportable.

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The DX50Z is the largest in our mini digger fleet, ideal for:

  • Heavy-duty excavation
  • Commercial groundwork
  • Infrastructure and utility projects
Key Features:
  • Powerful engine and hydraulic system
  • Zero tail swing for urban and confined sites
  • Superior stability and breakout force
  • Spacious cab with ergonomic controls

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The tough to beat 5 tonne machine. The 50Z-2 Stage V compact excavator is more comfortable, easy to use and tough, with a low cost of ownership, has zero tailswing for easy and safe manoeuvrability, especially in confined spaces, and 100% steel bodywork.

Hiring Plant equipment made simple

How to hire our equipment

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Call us

Call 07908 498 895 and check availability

Specify Your Machine

Tell us what you want to do and we can receommend a machine

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Choose a hire period

We offer short and long term hire of our plant machinery.

Arrange Delivery/Collection

We can deliver across the Northeast or you can collect from us.

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07908 498 895

Onsite Plant Repairs & Diagnostics

Repairs and Diagnostics

Onsite Support

At B&A Mini Digger Ltd, we offer onsite plant repair services across County Durham and the North East, helping you minimise downtime and keep your machinery running smoothly. Using the advanced TEXA diagnostic system, we can quickly identify faults in a wide range of plant equipment—including diggers, dumpers, rollers, and loaders.

What We Repair
We provide expert onsite support for:

  • Engine diagnostics using TEXA software
  • Electrical faults and sensor issues
  • Hydraulic hose repairs and replacements
  • Cooling system and fuel system faults
  • General mechanical breakdowns
Advanced Diagnostics with TEXA
The TEXA diagnostic tool allows us to:
  • Read and clear fault codes
  • Monitor live data and sensor feedback
  • Perform system resets and calibrations
  • Diagnose issues across multiple brands and models

Here to help

FAQ

We specialise in hiring out mini diggers, dumpers, rollers, and Avant loaders, including models from JCB, Develon, Hamm, Cormidi, and Avant.
Absolutely. We offer daily, weekly, and long-term hire options to suit your project needs.
Micro diggers (like the JCB 8008 or Develon DX10Z) are ultra-compact and ideal for tight spaces. Mini diggers (like the JCB 8026 or DX27Z) offer more power and reach for larger jobs.
Call Andy on 07908 498 895 or use our Contact Page to request a quote and confirm availability.
TEXA is a professional-grade diagnostic system used to identify faults in construction and agricultural machinery. It connects to your machine’s ECU to read error codes and live data.
No-our service is fully mobile. We come to your site and perform diagnostics and repairs on location.
Yes, we offer urgent call-outs for breakdowns that halt your project.. Call-out fees vary based on location and job type. Contact us for a quote.
We accept bank transfer, card payments, and cash. Invoicing is available for trade accounts.