Excavator rental in Malaysia (harga sewa excavator, 2026): mini excavator, 20-ton, backhoe (JCB) and bobcat
In October 2026, a mini excavator costs about RM430–RM1,200 a day and a 20-ton excavator (PC200) about RM1,500–RM2,800 a day; a backhoe (JCB) with operator is about RM580–RM800 a day. The operator, diesel and delivery are often extra.
What a mini or 20-ton excavator, a backhoe (JCB) or a bobcat costs to hire in Malaysia by the day and the month, what's usually extra (operator, diesel, delivery) and the site rules.
Excavator rental prices
Price lists from Malaysian rental companies and live marketplace listings (2026), for the machine:
| Size | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Mini, under 2 tons | about RM430–RM860 | about RM4,100–RM7,100 |
| Mini, 3–5 tons (PC30, Vio30) | about RM810–RM1,200 | about RM5,800–RM15,000 |
| 7–20 tons (PC200, EC200) | about RM1,500–RM2,800 | about RM20,000–RM40,000 |
| Long reach, 20+ tons | about RM1,600–RM4,000 | about RM23,800–RM55,000 |
Market estimates, not CariLori prices. Sources differ a lot: a 2024 marketplace guide put mini excavators at about RM270–RM810 a day. One rental company takes about 10% off for a week and 20% off for a month. Most prices leave out the operator, diesel and delivery, so ask for the total.
Operator, diesel and delivery
- Operator: often extra, about RM150–RM300 a day. Some companies include one; ask.
- Diesel: usually on you, though some backhoe prices include it. Check the quote.
- Delivery on a lowloader: from about RM500 for an excavator in the Klang Valley. Marketplace listings charge about RM420–RM1,060 both ways for a mini excavator and about RM1,180–RM2,360 for a 20-ton. See lowloader prices.
- Working day: usually 8 am–5 pm. Overtime is charged by the hour, about RM80–RM120 an hour for a backhoe.
- Per hour (sewa excavator per jam): Malaysian rental companies price by the day, not the hour. For a few hours of work, ask for a half-day or a price for the whole job.
Excavator with breaker
To break concrete or rock the excavator needs a breaker (hammer). Marketplace listings in October 2026: a 0.75-ton mini excavator with breaker about RM410–RM650 a day; a 3-ton mini excavator with breaker about RM1,510 a day, against about RM920 for the same machine without one.
Backhoe (JCB) rental prices
Rental company price lists (2026):
| Backhoe | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Mini backhoe | about RM500 | about RM7,000 |
| Standard backhoe (JCB 3CX, Case 580) | about RM580–RM800 | about RM9,500 |
| Large backhoe (Case 590, JD410) | about RM670 | about RM17,400 |
Most backhoes come with an operator for 8 am–5 pm. Whether diesel and delivery beyond about 30 km are included differs by company. In Johor Bahru one listing (2024–2025) was from RM650 a day including diesel and operator.
Bobcat (skid steer) rental prices
Marketplace listings in October 2026: about RM360–RM860 a day and about RM5,000–RM6,500 a month in Selangor; about RM1,300 a day and RM10,300 a month in Johor. Delivery is about RM950–RM1,330 both ways. No rental company publishes a bobcat price list, so ask for quotes.
Which machine for the job?
- Mini excavator: drains, small trenches, renovation and landscaping where space is tight.
- Backhoe (JCB): digs and loads with one machine: roadside drains, pipes and small sites.
- Bobcat (skid steer): moving and levelling soil, sand and debris, and clearing a site.
- 20-ton excavator (PC200): big earthworks, land clearing, ponds and foundations.
Land clearing and earthworks (upah tolak tanah)
Nobody publishes an hourly digging rate: contractors price the job after seeing the site. For clearing land, a 2026 price guide gives about RM1,000–RM2,500 an acre for light scrub, RM2,500–RM5,000 with thick scrub and small trees, and RM5,000–RM8,000 or more for full clearing with the waste taken away.
Site rules
- CIDB card: everyone working on a construction site, operators included, must be registered with CIDB (Act 520); working unregistered can mean a fine of up to RM5,000. Ask to see the operator's card.
- No DOSH certificate for diggers: the 2024 certificate-of-fitness rules count excavators and bulldozers as material-handling machines and leave them out, unlike cranes and lifts.
- Digging by a road: you may need a permit. In Perak, digging in a road reserve has needed a JKR permit since August 2026. Find underground cables and pipes before you dig.
What to tell suppliers
- The job (drain, land clearing, foundation, breaking concrete) and its size
- The site address and how wide the access is
- How many days
- With or without an operator, and who supplies diesel
- Whether you need a breaker, or a lorry to take the soil away
Find an excavator on CariLori
Post a request under Machinery & lifting and choose a mini excavator, excavator, backhoe or bobcat. Suppliers who cover your area contact you with their price. To see them first, browse excavator suppliers or backhoe suppliers.
Questions
How much is excavator rental per day?
About RM430–RM1,200 for a mini excavator and about RM1,500–RM2,800 for a 20-ton excavator such as the PC200 (2026), usually before the operator, diesel and delivery.
How much is excavator rental per hour (per jam)?
Malaysian rental companies price by the day (usually 8 am–5 pm), not by the hour. For a short job ask for a half-day or a price for the whole job; overtime is charged by the hour.
How much is a PC200 excavator a month?
About RM20,000–RM40,000 a month for a 20-ton class excavator such as the PC200 or EC200 (2026), or about RM1,500–RM2,800 a day.
How much is backhoe (JCB) rental per day?
About RM580–RM800 a day for a standard backhoe such as the JCB 3CX, usually with an operator. Diesel, overtime and long-distance delivery differ by company.
How much is bobcat rental?
About RM360–RM860 a day in Selangor and about RM1,300 in Johor (October 2026 listings), plus delivery.
Is the operator included?
It depends: backhoes usually come with one, excavators often don't. An operator costs about RM150–RM300 a day, so ask what the price includes.
How much does it cost to bring an excavator to my site?
From about RM500 in the Klang Valley. Marketplace listings charge about RM420–RM1,060 both ways for a mini excavator and up to about RM2,360 for a 20-ton.
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