YOUR NEXT PROJECT
MADE EASY.
Supporting civil and construction projects across the Illawarra, South Coast & Southern Highlands. Our fleet of earthmoving machines and attachments gives you the support and reliability to complete your project on-time, on-budget and on-point with expert advice.
Illawarra, South Coast & Southern Highlands
Earthmoving Machines Ready to Hire.
Donnelley Hire offers a comprehensive selection of modern earthmoving equipment for hire, including excavators, skid steers, rollers, dump trucks and a wide range of attachments such as auger drives, ripper tynes, sieve buckets, hydraulic grabs, and more. Our fleet is meticulously maintained with low hours and safety compliance, backed by ISO-certified quality processes. We also offer GPS-equipped excavators, providing millimetre precision and efficiency for civil and subdivision works.
Whether you need a machine for dry hire or you want a full wet-hire solution with an experienced operator, Donnelley Hire has you covered 24/7. We serve the Illawarra, South Coast, and Southern Highlands, partnering with local councils, builders, and contractors for flood recovery, drainage, road works, trenching, and bulk earthworks. From small landscaping jobs using a 3.5 t excavator to major infrastructure projects deploying our 25 t machines and rollers, we deliver the right gear, attachments, and responsive local service to ensure your project is finished safely, on time and within budget.
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Excavators
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Attachments
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Dump Trucks
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Loaders
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Rollers
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Trench Rollers
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Robotic Excavators
Why Choose Us
Working With Donnelley Hire
With a fleet built for the tough demands of civil construction, Donnelley Hire offers a wide range of machines and attachments tailored to suit drainage, roadworks, subdivisions, and emergency response. We work with local councils, builders, plumbers, and large contractors to ensure every job has the right gear on site, when it’s needed. Our equipment is serviced in-house, maintained to the highest standard, and ready to perform. Whether you’re digging trenches in West Dapto or clearing stormwater after heavy rainfall.
More than just machines, we’re a team committed to making your hire experience easy, flexible, and reliable. We offer same-day delivery, expert support, and personalised service that big hire companies simply can’t match. With locations in Wollongong and Nowra, we cover the Illawarra, South Coast, and Southern Highlands. Helping power projects that grow our region, protect our environment, and support local communities.
Trusted By Local Legends.
Supplying Civil & Construction.
Trusted By Local Legends
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Wollongong & Nowra
Our Fleet, Available Across Two Branches
WOLLONGONG & SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
Our Donnelley Hire Wollongong is the backbone of our operations, supporting major infrastructure, council works, and civil construction throughout the Illawarra. Conveniently located for quick dispatch, the team here works closely with builders, contractors, and local authorities to deliver reliable machines and attachments when and where they’re needed most.
NOWRA, SOUTH COAST & SHOALHAVEN
Our Donnelley Hire Nowra extends our reach across the South Coast, Shoalhaven and into the Southern Highlands, supporting a diverse mix of regional projects from roadworks and subdivisions to flood recovery and rural infrastructure. With local knowledge and fast response times, the Nowra team ensures your equipment is on-site and ready to perform, wherever the job takes you.
Wet or Dry Hire, Short or Long Term
Hire that fits your project.
More than just machines, we’re a team committed to making your hire experience easy, flexible and reliable. We offer same-day delivery, expert support, and personalised service that big hire companies simply can’t match. With locations in Wollongong and Nowra, we cover the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highlands helping power projects that grow our region, protect our environment and support local communities.
From fast-moving residential jobs to multi-stage civil works, our team is here to make your hire experience easy and efficient. We keep things simple, No hidden charges, no confusing terms, just well-maintained machines, transparent pricing, and support from people who know the work. With depots in Wollongong and Nowra, we’re ready to deliver across the Illawarra, South Coast, and Highlands whenever and wherever you need us.
