Mini excavators & skid steers for Logan

Logan sits between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, which puts it closest of all the Brisbane areas to Rippa Australia's warehouse. It is also where suburban Brisbane turns into acreage: Jimboomba, Logan Village, Park Ridge, Greenbank and Cedar Grove are lifestyle blocks of one to ten acres, while Yarrabilba and Flagstone are among the fastest-growing estates in Queensland.

Ground

Sandy loam and clay on the Logan River flats, heavier clay and shale on the ridges toward Greenbank, and plenty of ironbark and gum to clear on the acreage.

Typical jobs

Driveways, shed pads, dams and drainage, fencing for horses and stock, firebreaks and the endless landscaping of new estates. Logan owners tend to keep a machine because the jobs never stop.

Machines that suit

The R22 PRO is the acreage workhorse; the R32 PRO with a cab suits contractors; an RS06 or RS10 skid steer handles mulch, gravel and clearing. Delivery from Currumbin Waters is around 45 minutes.