Plan the dig before hiring the machine.
Use trench lengths, depths, gate widths, haul distances and material quantities to choose the right digger, dumper, breaker or compaction equipment with fewer surprises on site.
Trench spoil example
Choose a job, then get numbers.
Each tool starts with measurements a homeowner, landscaper or contractor can collect before asking for hire prices.
01Trench Spoil Volume Calculator
Work out trench dig volume, loose spoil and likely dumper loads before hiring a digger.
Live calculator02Drainage Fall & Invert Level Planner
Estimate pipe fall, end invert level and trench-depth change across a drainage run.
Live calculator03Strip Foundation Dig Out Calculator
Estimate trench volume, loose spoil and concrete volume for strip footings.
Live calculator04Driveway Excavation & Sub-Base Calculator
Estimate dig-out volume, Type 1 sub-base tonnage and compaction kit for driveway preparation.
Live calculator05Micro Digger Access Envelope Checker
Check gate width, path width, turning space, slope and unloading access before booking a machine.
Live calculator06Digger & Dumper Pairing Calculator
Match spoil volume, haul distance and access width to a practical dumper choice.
Live calculator07Concrete Slab Breakout Calculator
Estimate slab volume, waste weight and whether the job suits a hydraulic breaker or hand breaker.
Live calculator08Post Hole & Fence Line Calculator
Calculate post count, hole volume, concrete volume and whether an auger or manual digger makes sense.
Live calculatorBuilt around real site checks.
No vague hire advice: every calculator starts from the measurements that usually decide the job — access width, dig depth, material volume, haul distance, fall, compaction and waste handling.
Measure first. Hire with a clearer brief.
Simple measurements turn a vague hire enquiry into a practical equipment checklist: machine size, access risks, spoil movement, compaction and extra tools.