Mini Excavator Rental FAQ — Orange County

Every rental includes the Kubota U27-4 mini excavator, Big Tex 14LP-16-16 dump trailer, standard digging bucket, and a full tank of fuel (return at the same level). We deliver and pick up the equipment — no towing required on your end.

No CDL or special license is required. A valid driver's license is required for identification at delivery. Since we handle all delivery and pickup, you never need to tow or haul the equipment yourself.

No. We deliver and pick up everything — excavator and trailer. You never need to tow, haul, or return anything. Just have a clear delivery path and safe staging area at your job site.

Book any 3 consecutive days and the price is automatically set to $1,200 — saving you $150 vs three separate daily rates. Just select your 3 dates on the calendar.

Book any 4 or 5 consecutive days and the price is automatically set to $1,550. The booking calculator applies the best available rate as you select dates.

6–7 days = $1,800 (weekly rate). 30 days = $4,800. For 8–29 days: $1,800 per full week + $450 per remaining day. The booking calculator handles all of this automatically.

Delivery starts at $300 roundtrip for jobs within 10 miles of our base in Orange County. For longer distances, call us at (949) 385-3576 for a custom delivery quote.

We haul your loaded trailer to an approved disposal facility and return. $1,000 per run. Great for demo, pool excavation, or any project generating large debris volume.

Maximum dig depth of 9 feet 4 inches, maximum reach of 14 feet 7 inches. Handles pool excavation, utility trenches, footings, and most residential earthwork.

Big Tex 14LP-16-16: 14,000 lb GVWR, 9,750 lb payload, 16-ft bed with 24-inch sides. Handles dirt, gravel, concrete, brush, and demolition debris.

All of Orange County — Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Orange, Tustin, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, San Clemente, and more. Beyond 10 miles, call for a delivery quote.

Free cancellation anytime before delivery — since your card is not charged at booking, there's nothing to refund. Contact us at (949) 385-3576 as soon as possible.

Call us immediately at (949) 385-3576. We'll troubleshoot with you and resolve any mechanical faults at no cost to you.

Online via Stripe — all major credit cards accepted (no debit cards). Your card is saved at booking but not charged until after the equipment is returned. An authorization hold is placed at delivery.

Pacific Iron Rental charges $450 for a single day, $1,200 for the 3-day special, $1,550 for 4–5 days, and $1,800 for a full week (7 days). The 30-day rate is $4,800. All rentals include roundtrip delivery starting at $300 within 10 miles. California sales tax (7.75%) is applied to the base rental rate. There are no hidden fees — the price shown in the booking calculator is your full total.

No prior excavator experience is required. The Kubota U27-4 is designed to be operated by homeowners and first-time renters. However, Pacific Iron Rental does not provide operator training — the renter is responsible for knowing how to safely operate the equipment. If you have specific questions about operating technique, our team is happy to help by phone.

Renting from Pacific Iron Rental is fully online — no showroom visit or phone call needed. Visit pacificironrental.com, pick your dates on the live availability calendar, add any optional services (dump runs, pre-pay fuel), enter your delivery address, and pay securely via Stripe. We'll call you within 2 hours to confirm your delivery window.

Yes — pool excavation is one of the most common uses for our Kubota U27-4 in Orange County. The machine reaches 9 feet 4 inches deep, which covers the depth of most residential pools. The included Big Tex 14LP-16 dump trailer handles soil removal. You can also add our dump run service ($1,000/run) and we'll haul the dirt to an approved disposal facility.

We typically schedule delivery within 1–2 business days of booking. Once you complete your online reservation, someone from our team calls you within 2 hours to confirm your delivery date and time window.

We deliver throughout all of Orange County, including Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Fullerton, Orange, Tustin, San Clemente, Dana Point, Aliso Viejo, and Laguna Niguel. Delivery starts at $300 roundtrip within 10 miles. Call (949) 385-3576 for a quote on longer distances.

No. Pacific Iron Rental is a local, owner-operated business focused exclusively on one high-quality package — the Kubota U27 mini excavator and Big Tex 14LP-16 dump trailer. Unlike large rental chains, we deliver the equipment to your job site (you never tow) and we're available by phone throughout your rental. Our pricing is also structured for multi-day projects rather than hourly rates.

No hidden fees. Your booking total includes the base rental rate, roundtrip delivery, and California sales tax (7.75%). The price shown in the booking calculator is the price you pay. We don't charge fuel surcharges, environmental fees, or insurance markups. Optional add-ons like dump runs ($1,000/run) and pre-pay fuel ($75) are clearly listed before you confirm.

The Kubota U27-4 and Big Tex 14LP-16 are inspected and serviced before every rental. Because Pacific Iron Rental operates one package instead of a large fleet, our equipment gets more attention than machines at high-volume rental yards. Hydraulic fluid levels, track tension, bucket teeth, trailer brakes, and all safety systems are checked before each delivery.

Currently, Pacific Iron Rental offers one package — the Kubota U27 mini excavator and Big Tex 14LP-16 dump trailer together. This keeps pricing simple and ensures you always have both digging and hauling capability on site. If you're interested in trailer-only rental, call us at (949) 385-3576 and we'll do our best to help.

Normal wear and tear is expected — scratches, minor cosmetic marks, and standard operational wear are not charged. If significant damage occurs, call us immediately at (949) 385-3576 so we can assess the situation. Renters are responsible for damage beyond normal use per the rental agreement. We recommend checking with your homeowner's insurance or contractor liability policy for coverage.

Yes. Call us at (949) 385-3576 as soon as you know you need more time. We'll check equipment availability and extend your rental. Pricing adjusts automatically — if you booked 3 days and extend to 5, you get the 5-day special rate of $1,550 instead of being charged daily add-on rates.

Yes. Pacific Iron Rental operates 7 days a week, 7am to 6pm. Weekend deliveries are available at no extra charge. If your project requires early morning delivery to meet a concrete pour or inspection window, let us know when we call to confirm your booking and we'll accommodate your schedule.

Two options: (1) Load the included Big Tex 14LP-16 dump trailer yourself during your rental and arrange your own dump facility. (2) Add our dump run service for $1,000 per run — we haul the loaded trailer to an approved disposal facility and return it to your site. Most pool excavation and demo jobs need 1–3 dump runs depending on volume.

For most residential projects in Orange County — pools, grading, trenching, retaining walls, and demo — the Kubota U27 is the ideal size. It fits through standard 36-inch residential gates, operates in tight backyards with zero tail swing, and digs to 9 feet 4 inches deep. It's the most popular size for homeowner and small contractor work across Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, and all of OC.

When your rental period ends, we come to your job site and pick up the excavator and dump trailer — same address where we delivered. Just make sure the equipment is accessible and the excavator is parked on or near the trailer. No need to load it yourself. We handle all transport.

Pacific Iron Rental serves both homeowners and contractors across Orange County. Many of our customers are homeowners tackling DIY pool excavation, backyard grading, drainage installation, or landscape remodels. No contractor license is required to rent. You just need a valid driver's license for identification at delivery.