Excavator Rentals
At Keystone Improvements, we provide outstanding hardscaping and softscaping services in Central Florida and Gulf Coast communities. Additionally, we offer the option to rent the heavy-duty excavators used in our projects. Whether you need to move large amounts of earth for a swimming pool or require assistance in removing a decaying tree, an excavator is an indispensable resource for a variety of outdoor improvement and landscaping tasks.
What is an Excavator
An excavator is a large construction machine designed primarily for serious digging and demolition in a variety of terrains. It consists of a rotating cab (often called the "house"), an undercarriage with tracks for mobility, and a powerful digging arm with an attachment (typically a bucket). Unlike backhoes, the cab of an excavator can rotate 360 degrees, offering superior flexibility and reach for precise operation, especially in tight or demanding spaces.
Common Excavator Uses in Central Florida
The unique challenges surrounding outdoor projects in the Sunshine State, including sandy soil, dense vegetation, and the need for effective water management, make an excavator an invaluable tool. Here are just a few common uses for our excavators across the region:
- Pool and Pond Excavation: Do you need to move large amounts of earth to prepare a site for a new swimming pool or retention pond? An excavator is the most efficient way to handle this job.
- Site Grading and Foundation Prep: Essential for leveling uneven land, creating proper drainage slopes, and digging trenches for foundations, utilities, or irrigation systems.
- Tree and Stump Removal: While chainsaws handle the canopy, the powerful arm of an excavator can quickly and safely remove the entire root ball of large, decaying, or hazardous trees.
- Concrete Demolition: Equipped with specialized attachments, such as hydraulic hammers, excavators efficiently break up and remove old driveways, patios, and concrete slabs.
- Drainage and Trenching: Quickly digging deep, precise trenches for drainage or burying utility lines is effortless with an excavator compared to manual shoveling.
Benefits of Using an Excavator
Choosing to rent an excavator for your project offers significant advantages over manual labor or smaller, less powerful equipment:
- Speed and Efficiency: An excavator can do the work of a dozen people in a fraction of the time, dramatically accelerating your project timeline.
- Power and Depth: Excavators can handle tough, compacted soil, heavy clay, and large rocks that hand tools or skid steers cannot tolerate.
- Safety: It minimizes the risk of muscle strains and injuries associated with intensive manual digging and hauling.
Heavy Equipment for Rent
At Keystone Improvements, we understand that a successful project requires more than one tool. We offer a variety of heavy equipment for rent, perfect for the handy homeowner or contractor looking to manage an outdoor improvement project:
- Track Loaders are ideal for moving materials, land grading, and scraping the top layer of soil.
- Dump Trailers are essential for efficiently hauling away the debris of excavated material.
- Sod Cutters make it easy to remove old turf before the start of a landscape project.
Excavators for Rent Near Me:
When you need the power of a dozen shovels without the cost of manual labor, rent an excavator from Keystone Improvements. We proudly serve property owners, builders, and contractors throughout our service area, from Tampa to Lakeland, including communities such as Apollo Beach, FishHawk, Auburndale, and Valrico. Start your excavating project today! Contact us to reserve an excavator rental or discuss your project details with our professional service team.
