Small Machine. Massive Impact.
Pool Excavation Through 800mm Side Gate – Brighton
- Location: Brighton, VIC
- Client: Heritage Build Co
A heritage-listed terrace house required complex underpinning works in an extremely confined basement area. With only 900mm side access and limited headroom, the project demanded a compact excavation solution capable of delivering precision without compromising efficiency.
THE CHALLENGE
Built For Tight
Access Challenges
- Heritage-listed property with restricted site access
- Only 900mm clearance between neighbouring structures
- Basement ceiling height limited to 1.8m
- Conventional excavators could not access the site
- Manual excavation would significantly increase labour time and costs
“Access limitations made conventional excavation impossible.”
THE SOLUTION
Excavation Built For
Confined Spaces
- 750mm Retracted Track Width
- Zero Tail Swing Design
- Precision Basement Excavation
- Easy Navigation Through Tight Access Areas
- Minimal Disruption To Heritage Structure
The Kubota U10-5 micro excavator was selected specifically for its ultra-compact footprint and precise control. Its narrow track width allowed seamless access through the confined side passage, while the zero tail swing design enabled safe and efficient operation within the restricted basement environment.
PROCESS
From Tight Access To Fast Excavation
SITE ACCESS
Machine transported through 900mm side passage.
BASEMENT POSITIONING
Compact dimensions allowed safe manoeuvring inside low-clearance basement.
PRECISION EXCAVATION
Underpinning pits excavated accurately to engineer specifications.
PROJECT COMPLETION
All 14 pits completed efficiently with reduced labour requirements.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Trusted Support From Start To Finish
Altrax provided the perfect equipment solution for our restricted-access project. The machinery performed reliably throughout the job and helped us complete the works far more efficiently than expected.
— Residential Contractor, Victoria
EQUIPMENT USED
Kubota U10-5 Micro Excavator
Mini Excavators
Small footprint. Exceptional capability. Designed specifically for restricted-access excavation and confined construction environments.
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