APU Excavations & Rentals

At APU, we specialise in reliable digger hire, excavator hire, and vacuum excavation services across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Ipswich. With a versatile fleet that includes 1.7 tonne mini excavators and 3.5 tonne diggers, with wet and dry hire options, we provide tailored solutions for every project. Whether you need mini digger hire for backyard projects, loader hire for large-scale construction, or safe and precise vacuum excavation for sensitive underground work, we’re dedicated to delivering top-quality equipment and unmatched customer service. Our team ensures you have the right tools and support to complete your project with precision and efficiency.

APU has been operating for 5 years, providing a range of excavation and underground services, including equipment rentals for diverse projects. Our dedicated team of operators boasts a collective experience of 30 years in vacuum excavation, traditional excavation, and working with underground services. We offer a variety of high-quality equipment to help your organisation excel with efficiency and success

Why Was APU created?

APU was established as a specialized Excavation and Rentals company to address the demand for underground services and tailored customer service in the Ipswich, West Moreton, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast regions.

Over the course of five years, our fleet has expanded to include a variety of equipment such as different-capacity excavators, vacuum trucks, tippers, tilt tray, concrete saw, track loaders, generators, cable locator, and Wakka Pakkas. These are available for both Wet Hire and Dry Hire options, providing flexibility to meet your specific requirements.

What Locations Do APU Service?

APU is a customer-driven company, and our service areas reflect our commitment to meeting their needs. We primarily operate in South-East Queensland, serving the regions of Ipswich, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Toowoomba.

We prioritize your customer experience and strive to enhance our services by offering both Wet and Dry Hire options. APU takes pride in being a full-service company, dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions.

We are pleased to offer rental equipment and a start-to-finish service that includes machine operators, depending on the requirements of your project.

Wet Hire

Vacuum Excavation, Excavators, Concrete Vibrators, Concrete Saws, Wakka Pakkas

Dry Hire

Excavators, Concrete Vibrators, Concrete Saws, Wakka Pakkas, Generators, Pipe and Cable Locators

Meet Our Team

Meet the chief staff dedicated to keeping you pumped up, and sucking! #PUMPYEAH

Director & Owner

Dan Murray

With over a decade of experience, Dan leads our Excavation and Vacuum Excavation services, overseeing all company operations. Under his guidance, we offer a wide range of APU Services, including mini excavator hire, digger hire, vac truck hire, generator rentals, and excavation and vacuum excavation services, available for both dry hire and wet hire.

Director & Owner

Paul Cannan

Meet Paul Cannan, APU’s Business Partner and Managing Director. With over two decades of experience in the access industry, Paul specialises in managing new and existing clients and sales. His 20 years of experience ensure a streamlined and efficient experience for your project needs.

General Manager

Hobie Pegg

Hobie leads APU’s operations with extensive industry expertise and a hands-on approach to delivering excellence. With a strong focus on efficiency, safety, and client satisfaction, he ensures every project meets our high standards—from planning through to completion. Hobie’s leadership drives the team to perform at their best, keeping APU’s reputation for reliability and quality at the forefront of every job.

Operations Manager

Jarryd Hutchinson

With over a decade in earthmoving operations, project coordination, and resource management, Jarryd ensures APU’s services across Southeast Queensland run efficiently and on schedule. His background in allocations and team leadership means he knows exactly how to manage machinery, operators, and deadlines under pressure. Known for his calm approach, attention to detail, and commitment to both customer and team satisfaction

Operations Coordinator

Stacey Savage

With years of experience managing labour, equipment, and materials for projects across Australia, Stacey keeps APU’s operations running like clockwork. She thrives on the fast-paced nature of the role, coordinating resources, solving problems, and ensuring projects stay on track. Drawn to APU’s tight-knit, supportive culture, Stacey values teamwork and clear communication to keep things moving smoothly, even when challenges arise. Known for her reliability and attention to detail, she makes sure every customer feels informed, supported, and confident in the service we deliver.