Earth Moving and Excavation Equipment Rental in Ottawa & Gatineau

Rent earthmoving, excavation and digging equipment in Ottawa and Gatineau for trenching, grading, loading, site preparation, landscaping, drainage, cleanup and material handling. Choose from mini excavators, excavators, skid steers, loaders, backhoes, compaction equipment and attachments, with help matching the right equipment to your job and site conditions. Pick up your rental where suitable or have equipment delivered directly to your jobsite.

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Start with the work to be done. Digging and trenching may call for mini excavators, excavators or backhoes; grading and loading often suit skid steers or loaders; attachments add drilling, breaking, lifting and grabbing capability; compactors help finish the base; and track carriers or conveyors help move material through tight or uneven access.

  • Choose digging equipment based on depth, reach, access width, and ground conditions.
  • Use skid steers and loaders for grading, loading, cleanup, and material movement.
  • Add forks, grapples, augers, breakers, or buckets when the job needs more capability.
  • Pair excavation work with compaction equipment for trench backfill, base prep, and finishing.
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Rent earthmoving, excavation and digging equipment in Ottawa and Gatineau for trenching, grading, loading, site preparation, landscaping, drainage, cleanup and material handling. Choose from mini excavators, excavators, skid steers, loaders, backhoes, compaction equipment and attachments, with help matching the right equipment to your job and site conditions. Pick up your rental where suitable or have equipment delivered directly to your jobsite.

Common use cases

Digging, Trenching & Drainage

Use mini excavators, excavators or backhoes for trenches, drainage runs, foundations, service work and general excavation. Add buckets, augers or hydraulic breakers where the job requires them.

Grading, Loading & Material Handling

Use skid steers and loaders for grading, loading, cleanup and moving soil, gravel, mulch, debris, pallets, stone and other jobsite materials.

Landscaping, Property & Farm Work

Support yard reshaping, driveway prep, rural property cleanup, fence lines, retaining-wall prep, interlock base work, and access-sensitive residential jobs.

Site Prep, Compaction & Cleanup

Pair excavation equipment with compactors, rollers, bins, trailers, pumps or cleanup equipment to prepare, finish and clear the site.

Why rent from J. Connelly

Match the Equipment to the Job

Rent the right machine for each phase of work, from digging and loading to compacting and cleanup, instead of trying to make one piece of equipment handle everything.

Build a Complete Setup

Pair machines with buckets, forks, grapples, breakers, augers, compactors, bins, trailers, pumps, or other site-support equipment when the project calls for more than one rental.

Avoid Ownership Costs

Earthmoving equipment is often needed for short project windows. Renting helps reduce storage, maintenance, transport, and long-term ownership costs.

Get Local Rental Support

Our rental team can help narrow down equipment based on the job, site access, material, digging depth, attachment requirements and delivery logistics.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment should I rent for digging or trenching?

For tight access, small foundations, drainage, and utility trenches, start with mini excavators. For deeper digging, heavier material, or larger sites, look at excavators or backhoes. The right choice depends on digging depth, reach, access width, soil conditions, and whether you need an attachment.

Should I choose a mini excavator, excavator, or backhoe?

Choose a mini excavator for tighter access and precise digging, an excavator for heavier digging and more reach, or a backhoe when the job benefits from both digging and loading in one machine.

What should I use for grading and moving material?

Skid steers are a strong choice for grading, loading, cleanup, and compact jobsite work. Loaders are better for larger volumes, heavier lifting, stockpiles, pallets, brush, debris, and broader material-handling jobs.

Can I rent attachments with the machine?

Yes. Depending on the machine, attachments may include buckets, forks, grapples, augers, hydraulic breakers, frost rippers, and other job-specific tools. Renting the machine and attachment together helps reduce compatibility guesswork.

What else might I need with excavation equipment?

Many jobs also need compaction equipment, bins, trailers, pumps, or cleanup tools. A trenching job may need a machine, bucket or attachment, compactor, and pump support, while a cleanup job may need a loader, grapple, bin, or trailer.

What details help J. Connelly recommend the right setup?

Share the job type, site access, material being moved, ground conditions, digging depth, lifting needs, attachment requirements, cleanup or disposal needs, rental dates, and delivery location.

Earthmoving Equipment Delivery Across Ottawa & Gatineau

J. Connelly Rental delivers earthmoving and excavation equipment directly to jobsites across Ottawa, Gatineau and surrounding communities. Customer pickup is also available for equipment that can be safely transported with the appropriate trailer and towing setup, and trailer rentals are available with select machines. Tell us what you're renting and where the job is located and we'll help arrange the right transportation setup.

  • Ottawa and Gatineau equipment rentals for residential, commercial, and jobsite work
  • Service for projects in Kanata, Stittsville, Nepean, Barrhaven, Orléans, Gloucester, and Riverside South
  • Support for rural and outer-area jobs in Manotick, Greely, Richmond, Carp, Vars, Navan, Russell, Embrun, and nearby communities
  • Gatineau-area coverage including Aylmer, Hull, Le Plateau, Chelsea, Cantley, and Val-des-Monts
  • Delivery planning based on machine size, attachment needs, access, address, timing, and site conditions

Plan Your Earthmoving Rental Setup

Tell us what you need to dig, move, lift, compact, clean up or prepare, and we’ll help match the right equipment and attachments to your site and rental dates.

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Reliability, outstanding customer service and the best prices in town is what sets J. Connelly Rental apart from the competition. Thanks to our vast experience and to our strategic Ottawa location, you’ll be able to complete your project on time and on budget. We also promise that your equipment will be delivered on-site in due time!

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