Looking for mini excavators or trenchers rentals in Ashland, Ohio?
Cardinal Rental & Sales offers dependable equipment for landscaping, utility work, and construction projects.
Per 1 Day:
$300.00
Per 4 Days:
$600.00
Per 1 Week:
$1,125.00
Per 4 Weeks:
$2,399.00
Rent a Mini Excavator 9000 lbs/ 11 ft Dig (Thumb) serving Ashland, Ohio
Need a compact excavator that can dig, grab, and place material precisely? Our tracked mini excavator in the 9,000 lb class (similar to a Yanmar ViO35) comes equipped with a hydraulic thumb—ideal for trenching, drainage work, light demo, and handling rocks/brush/logs.
Best for
- Drainage + utility trenching: downspouts, drain tile, water/electric/gas (after locates), shallow-to-medium trenches
- Footers + small excavation: shed/garage additions, retaining wall base, slab edges, light site cut/fill
- Rock, log, and debris handling (thumb work): placing boulders, moving timbers, grabbing brush/piles, loading debris into a trailer or dumpster
- Stump/root and brush removal (light-to-medium): digging out roots, pulling shrubs, clearing fence lines (job dependent)
- Tight-ish access jobs: backyards and residential sites where a full-size excavator is too big (confirm width/turning room)
- Cleanup + finish shaping: ditch cleanouts, swales, backfilling, rough grading with the bucket
Yanmar ViO35-6A Mini Excavator Rental Specs
- Operating Weight: 8,214 lbs
- Digging Depth: 11 ft 3 in
- Bucket Digging Force: 5,643 lbs
- Engine Power: 24.4 HP (Diesel)
- Zero Tail Swing: Ideal for tight spaces
- Blade Width: 5 ft 8 in
- Fuel Capacity: 10.8 gallons
- Travel Speed: Up to 2.7 mph
Rent a Mini Excavator 4000 lbs/ 7ft Dig serving Ashland, Ohio
Need a small digger that fits tight spaces but still gets real work done? Our tracked mini excavator in the 4,000 lb class (similar to a Yanmar ViO17) is ideal for backyard access, trenching, and light excavation where a larger excavator won’t fit.
Best uses
- Drainage trenching in tight areas: downspout lines, French drains/drain tile, sump discharge, gutter tie-ins (call 811 first)
- Shallow utility trenching: water/electric/low-voltage/irrigation sleeves and conduits where access is limited (locates required)
- Backyard and gate-access excavation: patios, landscape beds, small hardscape prep, and projects where a larger excavator can’t fit or would tear up the yard
- Footing, pad, and post-hole prep (light duty): small pads, deck/piers, shed bases, sign posts (auger availability varies)
- Stump/shrub and root removal (small-to-medium): digging out shrubs, small stumps, old landscape material, and root balls (size/soil dependent)
- Ditch, swale, and trench cleanup: reshaping small ditches, cleaning silt, correcting drainage paths, smoothing transitions
- Backfill and finish shaping: placing backfill, contouring soil, and restoring grade after trenching or removals
- Demolition cleanup (light): lifting and loading broken concrete/landscape debris after it’s already broken up (not for impact demo)
Yanmar ViO17 Mini Excavator Rental Specs
- Operating Weight: 4,023 lbs
- Digging Depth: 7 ft 7 in
- Bucket Force: 3,474 lbs
- Engine Power: 14.5 HP (Diesel)
- Zero Tail Swing: Perfect for tight spaces
- Retractable Width: Fits through spaces as narrow as 3 ft 1 in
- Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gallons
- Travel Speed: Up to 2.6 mph
Rent a Mini Excavator 2600 lbs / 4'7" ft Dig serving Ashland, Ohio
The Yanmar SV08 is a compact, zero-tail-swing mini excavator. It is designed for easy operation in tight spaces and has a variety of features that make it ideal for construction, landscaping, and other small-scale projects.
Some of the key specs of the SV08 include:
- Weight: ~2,690 lbs
- Dig Depth: Up to 5.5 feet
- Digging Force (Arm): 1,255 lbs-force
- Digging Force (Bucket): 3,085 lbs-force
- Engine: 12.5 HP Diesel
- Fuel Tank: 3.2 gallons
- Travel Speed: 1.3 mph
Per 1 Day:
Per 4 Days:
$750.00
Per 1 Week:
$1,350.00
Per 4 Weeks:
$2,950.00
Rent a Mini Excavator 12000 lbs/ 13ft Dig (Thumb) serving Ashland, Ohio
Step up to our 5.5-ton class mini excavator and you’ll find the perfect balance of power, capability, comfort, and efficiency to work all-day . With a true zero tail swing design ready to work in tight environments, you can add even more capability with available auto-shifting 2-speed travel to quickly move between work areas; blade float functionality for back blading and leveling; and 4-way blade control. With advanced technology and a sturdy build, this excavator ensures high performance and ease of operation.
Yanmar Mini Excavator (12,000 lbs) Specs
- Operating Weight: 12,000 lbs
- Max Dig Depth: 13’6″
- Max Reach: 20’3″
- Engine: Diesel, Tier 4 compliant
- Bucket Capacity: 0.3-0.5 cubic yards (varies by bucket size)
- Track Type: Rubber or steel options
- Swing Radius: Tight tail swing
- Auxiliary Hydraulics: For attachments (e.g., breakers, augers)
Per 4 Hours:
Per 1 Day:
Per 4 Days:
$438.00
Per 1 Week:
$799.00
Per 4 Weeks:
$2,399.00
Rent a Trencher Tracked with Backfill Blade (3') serving Ashland, Ohio
The Ditch Witch C24X 3′ trencher with a backfill blade is built to efficiently tackle trenching tasks while ensuring precise and clean results. Its design allows for smooth operation, making it suitable for various utility and landscaping projects. The addition of the backfill blade enhances its functionality, enabling seamless backfilling after trenching work.
Ditch Witch C24X Trencher Rental Specs
- Trench Depth: Up to 36 inches
- Trench Width: 4–6 inches
- Engine: 24 HP Honda® GX690 (Gasoline)
- Machine Width: 35.8 inches (fits through tight spaces)
- Fuel Capacity: 6.4 gallons
- Weight: 1,915 lbs
- Features:
- Tracks for better traction
- Easy-to-use controls for smooth operation
- Compact design for maneuverability
Ashland Mini Excavators & Trenchers FAQ
Most projects fall into a few buckets: 4,000 lb minis for tight access/light digging, and 8,000–10,000 lb minis for deeper digging, stumps, and heavier trenching. The right choice depends on dig depth, reach, soil conditions, and access width. If you tell Cardinal Rental your trench depth and gate width, we’ll match the best machine for your Ashland job.
Mini excavator dig depth depends on model, but many common rentals dig roughly 6–12 feet. Dig depth is only part of the story—reach, dump height, and stability matter too. If your job needs a specific depth (footer, water line, downspout, electric), ask us and we’ll confirm the right unit.
You don’t need to be a pro, but you do need to be comfortable with basic equipment operation and jobsite safety. Mini excavators are straightforward, and Cardinal will review the controls, safe digging approach, loading, and shutdown before you leave. If you’ve never run one, plan a few extra minutes at pickup for a quick walkthrough.
You can, but your assumption that “mini = no damage” is often wrong. Even small minis can rut turf, especially when turning or working in wet soil. If you care about the yard, ask about track mats / ground protection, and consider whether a mini skid steer is better for moving spoils without tearing things up.
Choosing a trencher depends on trench depth, trench width, soil type, and length of run. Many rentals are set up for common jobs like 6 inch wide trenches for drainage and utility lines. If your job is rocky clay (common around Ashland) you may need a heavier unit or the right chain type.
A trencher is faster for long straight runs and leaves a cleaner narrow trench. A mini excavator is better for short runs, turns, tie-ins, and variable depth, and it’s easier for obstacles. If your run has a lot of corners or you need to work around landscaping, mini ex may actually be the smarter rental.
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Skid Steers: Mini & Full Size
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