Earth Moving.

Dig, load and grade.

Machines for digging, loading, grading and moving material. From a backyard drainage job to a full foundation dig, we'll match the machine to the work and the access.

Excavator

Mid-size crawler excavator with the reach and breakout force for foundations, ponds, septic systems and heavy trenching.

Size class
12–20 ton

Dig depth
15–20 ft typical

Undercarriage
Steel or rubber track

Options
Hydraulic thumb, multiple buckets

Good for: Foundations, ponds, septic, land clearing, demolition

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Mini excavator

Compact tracked excavator that fits through gates and works close to buildings without tearing up the yard.

Size class
1.5–6 ton

Dig depth
7–12 ft typical

Tail swing
Zero or reduced

Options
Backfill blade, thumb, multiple buckets

Good for: Utility trenches, footings, drainage, small ponds, stump removal

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Most popular

Skid steer

Wheeled loader that runs every attachment we stock. The most versatile machine on the lot.

Rated operating capacity
1,900–2,500 lb

Coupler
Universal quick-attach

Hydraulics
Standard-flow auxiliary

Tires
Heavy-duty pneumatic

Good for: Loading, grading, material handling, snow, with attachments almost anything

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Compact track loader

A skid steer on rubber tracks. Better flotation and traction on soft, wet or uneven ground, and smoother grading.

Rated operating capacity
2,000–3,500 lb

Coupler
Universal quick-attach

Hydraulics
Standard or high-flow

Ground pressure
Low, for soft ground

Good for: Grading, site prep, wet ground, landscaping, forestry attachments

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Fits through a 36" gate

Mini skid steer

Stand-on compact loader that fits through a standard 36" gate. Easy to learn and gentle on finished lawns.

Machine width
36–42 in

Rated operating capacity
500–1,000 lb

Operator
Stand-on platform

Attachments
Mini auger, bucket, forks, trencher

Good for: Landscaping, hardscape, fence lines, backyard projects

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Not sure which one?

Tell us the job, the ground and the access, and we'll recommend the right machine.

Why Salmon River.

The easier way to rent.

Quick checkout.

Sign rental paperwork digitally before you arrive. Pickup and return take minutes.

Fair pricing.

Clear daily, weekly and monthly rates. Bring a written quote on the same class of machine and we'll work to match it.

Ready to run.

Every machine is inspected, greased and fueled between rentals. If something's wrong on site, we fix it or swap it.

Delivered to your site.

Pick it up from our yard or have it dropped at the job, with a walkaround on arrival.

Help choosing.

Tell us the job, the ground and the access. We'll recommend the right machine and attachment.