Close to the Hills
Rippa Perth is in Bellevue, at the foot of the Darling Scarp, so Hills customers in Kalamunda, Mundaring, Darlington, Glen Forrest, Gooseberry Hill, Lesmurdie, Roleystone and nearby suburbs can easily visit our yard to see machines in person.
What makes Hills digging different
- Slopes: many blocks are steep, so stability and careful machine selection matter.
- Laterite gravel and clay: hard when dry, heavy and sticky when wet.
- Granite and rock: boulders and outcrops often turn up in footings and trenches.
- Trees and roots: clearing and stump removal are common jobs.
Recommended machines
- R18 PRO or R22 PRO — extra weight and power for harder ground and rock.
- R32 PRO — zero tail swing and a cab for bigger properties and full days.
- R15 — a lighter all-rounder where access or towing is limited.
Compare them all in our model comparison.
Attachments that earn their keep in the Hills
- Ripper to break up compacted gravel before digging.
- Hydraulic breaker for granite and rock.
- Rake and grab for clearing and debris.
- Grid bucket to sort rock from soil.
Working safely on slopes
- Travel straight up and down slopes, not across them, where possible.
- Keep the bucket low when travelling and the blade downhill when working.
- Avoid working near the edges of cuts, retaining walls and soft ground.
- Always locate services with Before You Dig Australia first.
Bushfire season
The Hills is a high-risk bushfire area. Check your shire's firebreak and fuel load requirements (City of Kalamunda, Shire of Mundaring and others publish annual notices) and plan machine work early.
Need help choosing? Call 1300 263 551, visit us at 10 Bushby St, Bellevue WA 6056, or send an enquiry.
Still have questions?
Our Bellevue team can help you choose the right machine and attachments.
