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Buying guides, model guides, job how-tos and care tips for mini excavators and skid steers — written for Perth and WA.

Buying guides

Buying guides Excavator & Skid Steer Attachment GuideWhich attachment for which job — buckets, augers, breakers, rippers, rakes, grabs, trenchers and more, and how to che...Read guide Buying guides Mini Excavator Buying Guide for Perth & WAEverything to check before you buy a mini excavator in Perth — size, access, engine, hydraulics, attachments, transpo...Read guide Buying guides Rippa Mini Excavator Comparison: R06 to R82 PROCompare every Rippa mini excavator side by side — operating weight, engine, power and price — to find the right size ...Read guide Buying guides Skid Steer Loader Buying Guide for PerthHow to choose a compact skid steer loader — sizes, rated load, engines, attachments and where each Rippa model fits.Read guide

Model guides

Model guides Rippa R06 Mini Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsThe smallest Rippa excavator — a 747 kg, Kubota-powered machine for tight access, indoor work and garden projects.Read guide Model guides Rippa R10 Mini Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsA 978 kg, 1-tonne-class mini excavator with a Kubota Z482, 1,833 mm dig depth, adjustable tracks and a hydraulic quic...Read guide Model guides Rippa R13 PRO Mini Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsA 1,165 kg excavator with a 3-cylinder Kubota D722, 25 L/min hydraulic flow and dual-speed tracks — a step up in smoo...Read guide Model guides Rippa R15 Mini Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsThe 1.5-tonne all-rounder: Kubota D722, 1,460 kg operating weight, 20 L fuel tank and a hydraulic quick hitch.Read guide Model guides Rippa R18 PRO Mini Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsA 1,818 kg contractor favourite with a Kubota D902, variable piston pump (41.4 L/min), 2,420 mm dig depth and dual-sp...Read guide Model guides Rippa R22 PRO Mini Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsThe 2-tonne-class best seller: 1,950 kg, 14.1 kW, triple-pump hydraulics, 2,365 mm dig depth and a 1,300 mm transport...Read guide Model guides Rippa R32 PRO Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsA 3.3-tonne zero-tail-swing excavator with a Kubota engine, operator cab and hydraulic quick hitch — built for bigger...Read guide Model guides Rippa R57 PRO Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsA 5.7-tonne excavator with a Kubota V2607 (38 kW) for municipal, road and infrastructure work.Read guide Model guides Rippa R82 PRO Excavator Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsAn 8.2-tonne excavator with a 45 kW Yanmar or Changchai engine, 57 kN bucket digging force and 6,502 mm digging range.Read guide Model guides Rippa RS03 Mini Skid Steer Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsThe most affordable Rippa loader — a compact machine with a Briggs & Stratton XR2100 engine and a wide range of RS03/...Read guide Model guides Rippa RS04 Mini Skid Steer Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsA compact diesel mini loader with a Kubota Z482, 175 kg rated load and single-lever controls.Read guide Model guides Rippa RS06 Skid Steer Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsA mid-size tracked loader with a Kubota D1105 (18.2 kW), plunger pump, pilot controls and a 600 kg rated load.Read guide Model guides Rippa RS07 Skid Steer Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsA Kubota D1105 loader (18.4 kW) with a closed-loop pump, comfortable cockpit and fast attachment changes.Read guide Model guides Rippa RS10 Skid Steer Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsA heavy-duty loader with a 35.5 kW Kubota V2607 for construction sites, logistics yards and road maintenance.Read guide Model guides Rippa RS20 Skid Steer Guide: Specs, Uses & AttachmentsThe flagship loader: Kubota V2607 (49.9 kW), 1,050 kg rated load, operator cab and two-speed travel up to 9 km/h.Read guide

Job guides

Job guides Breaking Concrete, Rock & Limestone with a Hydraulic BreakerHow to use an excavator hydraulic breaker safely and efficiently for old slabs, footpaths, limestone caprock and rock.Read guide Job guides Compact Equipment for WA Farms & Lifestyle BlocksMini excavators, skid steers, dumpers and mowers that make fencing, firebreaks, dams, drainage and clean-up easier on...Read guide Job guides Fencing & Post Holes with an Auger AttachmentHow to drill straight, consistent post holes for fences, pergolas and sheds using excavator and skid steer augers.Read guide Job guides Land Clearing & Stump Removal with Compact MachinesHow to clear scrub, remove stumps and handle logs and green waste using mini excavators and skid steer attachments.Read guide Job guides Landscaping & Garden Renovation with Compact MachinesUsing mini excavators and skid steers for lawn removal, garden beds, levelling, soil moving and planting.Read guide Job guides How to Dig a Pool with a Mini ExcavatorPlanning, machine choice, digging sequence and spoil management for residential pool excavation in Perth.Read guide Job guides Retaining Wall Excavation with a Mini ExcavatorHow to dig footings, cut batters and backfill retaining walls on sloping Perth blocks.Read guide Job guides Site Preparation for Driveways, Slabs & ShedsExcavating, levelling and preparing bases for driveways, shed slabs and paving with a mini excavator and skid steer.Read guide Job guides Trenching for Drainage, Reticulation & CablingChoosing the right bucket or trencher, digging clean trenches and backfilling for reticulation, stormwater and conduit.Read guide

Care & safety

Care & safety Hot Weather Care: Engines & Hydraulics in Perth SummersKeep diesel engines and hydraulic systems running reliably through Perth's hot, dusty summer conditions.Read guide Care & safety Mini Excavator Operating Tips for BeginnersControls, pre-start checks, smooth digging technique, working on slopes and the habits that keep new operators safe.Read guide Care & safety Mini Excavator Safety ChecklistA practical checklist for planning, pre-start, operating and shutting down a mini excavator safely on residential and...Read guide Care & safety Quick Hitches Explained: Mechanical vs HydraulicHow excavator quick hitches work, the difference between mechanical and hydraulic types, and how to use them safely.Read guide Care & safety Storing a Mini Excavator or Skid Steer Between JobsHow to store a compact machine for short and long periods — fuel, battery, hydraulics, tracks and security.Read guide Care & safety Undercarriage & Rubber Track CareHow to check track tension, clean the undercarriage and extend rubber track life on mini excavators and track loaders.Read guide

Local guides

Local guides Mini Excavators for Perth's Northern SuburbsMachines for sandy blocks, new estates and backyard projects in Joondalup, Wanneroo, Ellenbrook, Clarkson, Alkimos an...Read guide Local guides Mini Excavators for the Perth HillsMachines and attachments suited to the Hills' slopes, gravel, clay and granite — from Kalamunda and Mundaring to Darl...Read guide Local guides Mini Excavators for Rockingham, Mandurah & the SouthMachines for coastal sand, limestone and big backyard projects in Rockingham, Baldivis, Kwinana, Secret Harbour and M...Read guide

Help

Help Mini Excavator & Skid Steer GlossaryPlain-English explanations of the terms you'll see in excavator and skid steer specs and brochures.Read guide Help Frequently Asked QuestionsAnswers to the questions Perth customers ask us most about Rippa mini excavators, skid steers, attachments, finance a...Read guide
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