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Owner's toolkit · Canberra

Own a machine in Canberra with the numbers worked out

Towing limits, running costs, repayments and attachment fitment for the Rippa range, plus guides to the jobs, rules and seasons of the ACT. Prices update from Rippa Australia, which freights to Canberra.

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159Attachments
0.7–8.2 tExcavator range
Rippa mini excavator
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Quick hitches (6)Tilt buckets (12)4-in-1 buckets (3)Grid & rock buckets (6)Stump buckets (2)High dump buckets (2)Mixing buckets & barrels (5)Gripper buckets (3)Digging buckets (5)Mud buckets (5)Augers & drilling rigs (7)Hydraulic breakers (8)
R22 -52% R22 Excavator Ripper (2.2T)
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R22 Excavator Ripper (2.2T)

Fits R22
$267 $560
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RS03 Rock breaker for RS03-RS04
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Rock breaker for RS03-RS04

Fits RS03 / RS04
$1,641
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RS06 Shovel(Digger) Steer Straight for RS06-RS07
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Shovel(Digger) Steer Straight for RS06-RS07

Fits RS06 / RS07
$1,275
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RS03 Grab Hook for RS03-RS04
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Grab Hook for RS03-RS04

Fits RS03 / RS04
$1,305
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R22 -54% R22 Excavator Tilt Bucket (2.2T)
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R22 Excavator Tilt Bucket (2.2T)

Fits R22
$900 $1,950
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R10 R10/R13/R15 Grid Bucket
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R10/R13/R15 Grid Bucket

Fits R10 / R13 / R15
$612
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R10 -56% R10/R13/R15 Mud Bucket
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R10/R13/R15 Mud Bucket

Fits R10 / R13 / R15
$195 $440
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R10 -53% R10/R13/R15 Excavator Hydraulic Rock Breaker
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R10/R13/R15 Excavator Hydraulic Rock Breaker

Fits R10 / R13 / R15
$1,161 $2,450
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Canberra jobs

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Pools & Backyard Projects

Pools, decks, outdoor rooms and the garden that follows, on 1960s to 90s blocks with mature trees and tight side access.

Retaining Walls & Terracing

Every new block in the growth suburbs comes with a slope. Cutting terraces, footings, drainage and backfill.

Rural & Acreage

Water, fencing, driveways, sheds and fire preparation on Tablelands granite and clay.

Trades & Contractors

Plumbers, landscapers, fencers and builders who bill the machine on every job.

Winter Operation & Storage

Frost, frozen ground, wet clay and cold starts: how to keep a machine working and healthy through a Canberra winter.

Local guides

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FAQ

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What does a mini excavator cost to run in Canberra?

For a 2 tonne machine doing 200 hours a year: diesel, DIY servicing, tracks and insurance come to a few thousand dollars, with depreciation the largest line. The running cost estimator on this site works it out for your hours.

Do I need approval for retaining walls in the ACT?

Walls over a set height, near boundaries or supporting other land need approval under the ACT's planning rules; Access Canberra publishes the exempt development limits. Check before you build.

Do I need a licence to operate a mini excavator in the ACT?

Not on your own property. Construction sites require a white card and usually a verification of competency.

Can a dual-cab ute tow a Rippa excavator to Canberra?

A 3,500 kg braked rating tows the R22 PRO on a 3.5 tonne trailer with breakaway brakes. Use the towing check to compare every model against your vehicle.

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