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Owner's guide · Northern Territory

Owning a compact machine in the Territory

The Northern Territory is where owning a machine makes the most sense and asks the most of it. Guides below cover remote-property jobs, wet-season care, spares and running costs, with calculators and live prices from Rippa Australia.

Territory jobs Running cost estimator
17Machines
159Attachments
0.7–8.2 tExcavator range
Rippa mini excavator
Local guides

Owner's guides for the NT

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Territory jobs

Territory jobs, from suburb to station

All areas

Rural Block Setup

Turning a bush block into a home: driveway, pad, drainage, water, fire breaks and the wet-season-proof layout.

Cyclone & Wet-Season Preparation

Drainage, tree work, securing the machine and the clean-up afterward.

Station & Remote Property Work

Water, fencing, yards and roads where the nearest dealer is a day away.

Council & Community Work

Housing maintenance, water and sewer, drainage and roads with a machine that lives in the community.

Mining & Gas Service Work

Site-compliant compact machines for contractors servicing mines and gas fields.

Mini excavators

The excavator range, Territory prices

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Skid steer loaders

Skid steers from walk-behind to full size

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FAQ

Common questions from Northern Territory buyers

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What spares should a Territory owner keep?

Engine, fuel, air and hydraulic filters, a set of bucket teeth, a hydraulic hose kit, a belt and, for remote owners, a spare track. Order the kit with the machine so it travels on the same truck.

How do I prepare a machine for a cyclone?

Fuel it, move it to high hard-standing, drop the boom and blade, engage the locks, remove the key and chain it down if it is in the open. Afterward it becomes the clean-up crew.

What does a machine cost to run in the NT?

Diesel is dearer and dust is harder on filters than in the south, so budget more for consumables. The running cost estimator on this site takes your diesel price and hours.

Do I need a licence to operate a mini excavator in the NT?

Not on your own property. Construction and mine sites require a white card and usually a verification of competency.

Attachments

159 attachments, matched to each model

By type
Quick hitches (6)Tilt buckets (12)4-in-1 buckets (3)Grid & rock buckets (6)Stump buckets (2)High dump buckets (2)Mixing buckets & barrels (5)Gripper buckets (3)Digging buckets (5)Mud buckets (5)Augers & drilling rigs (7)Hydraulic breakers (8)
RS06 Mixing Barrel for RS06-RS07
Skid steer attachments

Mixing Barrel for RS06-RS07

Fits RS06 / RS07
$2,109
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R10 -44% R10/R13/R15 Digging Bucket with Teeth
Excavator attachments

R10/R13/R15 Digging Bucket

Fits R10 / R13 / R15
$195 $350
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RS06 Stump Grinder Attachment for RS06-RS07
Skid steer attachments

Stump Grinder Attachment for RS06-RS07

Fits RS06 / RS07
$2,950
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R06 -48% R06 Excavator Ripper
Excavator attachments

R06 Excavator Ripper

Fits R06
$198 $380
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R32 -25% R32 Digging Bucket with Teeth (3.3T)
Excavator attachments

R32 Digging Bucket

Fits R32
$462 $620
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R18 Grid Bucket for R18
Excavator attachments

Grid Bucket for R18

Fits R18
$795
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RS10 Snow blower for RS10-RS20
Skid steer attachments

Snow blower for RS10-RS20

Fits RS10 / RS20
$13,023
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R06 -48% R06 Excavator Rake Attachment
Excavator attachments

R06 Excavator Rake Attachment

Fits R06
$234 $450
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