Compaction Equipment Hire

United Rentals offers an extensive, modern range of site-ready compaction machinery, helping you meet project specifications and deadlines with ease across Eastern Australia.

Whether you’re compacting subgrades, or asphalt, or backfill materials, our fleet includes a variety of rollers designed for efficiency, operator comfort, and maximum ground pressure.

From trench rollers to heavy-duty padfoot and smooth drum rollers, our machines deliver reliable performance across projects of every size - available with quick delivery and flexible dry hire terms.

Our compaction hire fleet includes versatile machinery suitable for small site works through to large-scale civil infrastructure projects.

Compaction Equipment Available

Padfoot

Padfoot Rollers

Ideal for compacting cohesive soils in bulk earthworks and road base preparation.

Smooth Drum Roller

Smooth Drum Rollers

Perfect for granular materials, subgrade layers, and finishing surfaces on road construction and subdivisions.

Multi Tyre Rollers

Multi Tyre Rollers

Deliver uniform compaction across surfaces with flexible pressure adjustment for various material types.

Trench Roller

Trench Rollers

Remote-controlled compactors suited to confined trench work and backfill compaction.

Power industry solutions

What can United Rentals do for you?

Let United Rentals be your single-source provider for power industry solutions

Safety

With our low TRIT and decades of experience, our team is here to help ensure environmental safety compliance and can train your crew through United Academy.

Customized Solutions

United Rentals is a continuous improvement partner with turn key project management solutions, advanced analytics and sophisticated systems integration capabilities

Improve Resiliency & Reliability

Backed by a team of experts, we have the solutions and experience to help reduce CAIDI, SAIDI, and SAIFI scores, improve efficiency in planned maintenance work, substation commissioning, testing and outages, even with seasonal limitations.

Connected Technology

Our digital tools help Power providers make smarter equipment decisions and save both time and money. Total Control keeps teams in the know and in control.

Industries We Serve

Our compaction equipment for hire supports projects across multiple sectors, including:

  • Civil Construction & Infrastructure
  • Road Construction & Maintenance
  • Bulk Earthworks & Land Development
  • Utilities & Trenching Projects
  • Mining & Resources
  • Residential & Commercial Developments
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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of compaction equipment are available for hire?

United Rentals offers a wide range of compaction equipment including smooth drum rollers, padfoot rollers, trench rollers, and vibrating plate compactors. These suit various site conditions and compaction needs, from small trench work to large-scale earthworks.

How do I choose the right compaction machine for my project?

The right machine depends on soil type, job size and site conditions. Smooth drum rollers are best for granular soils and asphalt, while padfoot rollers are ideal for cohesive soils like clay. Our team can help assess your needs and recommend the most suitable equipment.

Do you provide short-term and long-term hire options?

Yes. United Rentals offers flexible rental terms to suit both short-term jobs and long-term construction projects. Hire durations can be tailored to your project timeline.

Are your compaction machines regularly serviced and maintained?

Absolutely. All equipment is maintained to strict safety and performance standards, with regular serving and thorough inspections before each hire.

Can I get compaction equipment delivered to my site?

Yes, we offer reliable delivery and pickup services nationally. Our logistics team ensures fast turnaround and safe transport to your job site.