Hank's Equipment Hire
Family-owned dry hire across Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays – mini excavators, skid steers, tipper trucks, trailers, generators and tools.
Hire equipment for tradies and homeowners across the Whitsundays
Hank’s Equipment Hire supplies dry hire mini excavators, skid steer loaders, tipper trucks, trailers, generators and tools to tradies, builders and DIY homeowners across the Whitsundays. Hank’s runs CAT and Isuzu machinery, with delivery and pickup across Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Proserpine, Bowen and the wider Whitsunday Coast. The team answers calls 24/7 on 0434 085 029.
The Hank’s Equipment Hire fleet
Mini Excavator Hire
- Single Day to Long-Term Hires
Caterpillar 301.7, 1.7 tonne, zero tail swing
Fits through a 990mm gate for tight-access work
Buckets, augers, ripper and hydraulic grab are available for hire
Skid Steer Loader Hire
- Single Day to Long-Term Hires
Caterpillar 216b3 wheeled skid steer, 635kg rated
Forks and spreader bars are available for hire on request
1,580mm wide with 2.85m max lift
Tipper Truck Hire
- Single Day to Long-Term Hires
Isuzu 75/190 tipper truck with 3.6 tonne payload
Drop sides for easy loading, beacon fitted
LR licence required for the hire, manual transmission
Trailer Hire
- Single Day to Long-Term Hires
12×7 flat top with sides and cage, 2,600kg payload
3.5 tonne hydraulic tilt with 12,000lb electric winch
Both with electric brakes and 7-pin flat plug
Generator Hire
- Single Day to Long-Term Hires
5.8kVA peak diesel generator, single-phase 240V
Silenced canopy with electric key start
Convenient Twin 15A outlets, 9.5-hour run time
Tool Hire
- 1 Day To Multi-Day Hires
Honda petrol post driver and star picket driver
Fencing hand-held wire spinner
Plate compactor and machinery loading ramps
Grass Slashing
- Wet Hire With Tractor Operator
Tractor, slasher and operator come to your property
Built for tough tropical grass, not lawns
Job priced by the size of your block
Car Trailer Hire
- Single Day to Long-Term Hires
Bed tilts to ground level, no ramps needed
12,000lb winch loads non-running cars and machinery
Suits cars, utes, ride-ons and small machinery
Water Tank Trailer Hire
- Single Day to Long-Term Hires
2000L capacity tank, 25m hose reel with 19mm heavy duty hose
Honda GX160, 5.0HP petrol, recoil start.
Max Flow: 680 LPM
How to hire from Hank’s
The Hank’s Equipment Hire process runs in four steps, from enquiry through to return.
Step 1: Get in touch
Call Hank’s on 0434 085 029 any time, day or night. The website enquiry form is also active around the clock for quotes and bookings. Calls are returned within one hour.
Step 2: Get a quote
Quotes are provided on enquiry. Day rates, weekly rates, and long-term rates apply depending on the machine and hire length. Delivery costs are quoted on distance to the worksite.
Step 3: Pickup or delivery
Pickup from Airlie Beach can be arranged in advance, or the team delivers across the Whitsunday Coast. A current driver’s licence is required at handover. Minimum hire is one day.
Step 4: Hire and return
The gear runs on the customer’s job for the agreed hire period. Return is to Airlie Beach for self-pickup hires, or the team collects the gear if it was delivered. The hire wraps once the gear is checked back in.
Local Whitsundays Family Business
Why hire from Hank’s
Locally owned in the Whitsundays – Hank’s Equipment Hire is family-owned and based in Airlie Beach. The same person who answers the phone knows the fleet, the region, and the conditions. No call centres, no chain-branch handover, no surprises on quote day.
Phone support, 24/7 – The phone rings through 24/7 on 0434 085 029. Early-start jobs, late finishes, weekend pickups: the line stays open for availability checks, quotes, and equipment returns outside business hours.
Caterpillar and Isuzu gear – The Hank’s fleet runs Caterpillar excavators, Caterpillar skid steers, an Isuzu tipper, and a Honda petrol post driver. Premium brands hold up under load and get serviced on schedule between hires. Hirers get gear that starts, runs, and finishes the job.
Dry hire, delivered or picked up – Hank’s hires the gear, the customer runs the job. Dry hire keeps the costs lower and the timing flexible. Pickup is welcome from the local base, or delivery can be arranged across the Whitsunday Coast, from Airlie Beach and Cannonvale out to Bowen, Proserpine and beyond.