One of the largest ejector fleets in the Southern Hemisphere.

Your trusted partner for reliable plant and truck hire solutions.

About JC

JC Excavations is a Penrith based civil and plant hire company established in 1999. We support projects across NSW and the East Coast with wet and dry hire, float services, and one of the largest ejector fleets in the Southern Hemisphere. Safety and sustainability are at the core of how we work.

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Browse the Fleet

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Ejector Dump Trucks

Caterpillar 730 Ejector Dump Truck (30t)

Our 30T Caterpillar 730 Ejectors deliver consistent load distribution and safer operation in tight spaces. With one of the largest ejector fleets in the Southern Hemisphere, JC Excavations is the trusted partner for major infrastructure and tunnelling projects.

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Tipper Dump Trucks

Caterpillar 730 Tipper Dump Truck (30t)

Our 30T Cat 730 Tippers move bulk material efficiently with great traction and braking on uneven ground. A reliable choice for infrastructure works and tight access sites.

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Tipper Dump Trucks

Caterpillar 740B Tipper Dump Truck (40t)

Our 40T Cat 740B Tippers maximise productivity on longer hauls with excellent stability and payload control. Built for major earthworks, quarries and large civil projects.

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Ejector Dump Trucks

Caterpillar 740B Ejector Dump Truck (40t)

Our 40T CAT 740B Ejectors provide controlled discharge while moving, reducing carryback and improving safety on grades and in tunnels. Ideal when precise placement is critical.

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Water Carts

Caterpillar 730 Water Cart (25kL)

Our 25kL Cat 730 Water Carts deliver dependable dust suppression and compaction support with efficient spray coverage. Perfect for all Tier 1 works and confined sites. We install wider wheels and tyres for lower ground pressures plus better stability with the wider footprint.

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Water Carts

Caterpillar 740 Water Cart (35kL)

Our 35kL Cat 740 Water Carts provide high-volume coverage to keep haul roads safe and compliant. Suited to large civil and mining environments.

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Wheeled Excavators

Hyundai HW170ACR Zero Swing Wheeled Excavator (20t)

Our 20T HW170ACR zero-swing wheeled excavators combine strong lift performance with compact tailswing for safe work in tight corridors. Roadable between sites to minimise downtime.

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Wheeled Excavators

Hyundai HW150ACR Zero Swing Wheeled Excavator (17t)

Our 17T HW150ACR zero-swing wheeled excavators are ideal for urban civils and services, offering precise control and quick setup. Versatile with a full range of attachments.

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Wheeled Excavators

Hyundai R170W-9 Wheeled Excavator (19t)

Our 19T R170W-9 wheeled excavators deliver excellent reach and lifting capability with fast roading between jobs. A dependable all-rounder for trenching, lifting and general civil works.

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Our Services

JC Excavations provides versatile, high-quality equipment and professional services tailored specifically to the demands of your projects. Our offerings include:

  • Truck Hire

    Including a wide range of tippers, ejectors, and water carts (30–40T capacity), with specific tunnel specification trucks available.

  • Excavator Hire

    Fleet sizes ranging from 6T to 50T with comprehensive attachment options including buckets, hammers, grabs, augers, and more.

  • Wet & Dry Hire

    Our equipment comes with options for both wet hire, with skilled and fully ticketed operators, and dry hire for your own operational flexibility.

  • Float & Transport Services

    Efficient, safe, and reliable float services capable of accommodating heavy machinery with considerations for weight, height, and special transport restrictions.

  • Attachment Hire

    Wide range of attachments available for hire, including buckets, hammers, augers, grabs, pallet forks, and more. All attachments are site-ready and well maintained.

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    Cross-Hire & Specialist Sourcing

    Need something we don’t have? We can source specialist gear through our trusted partner network to keep your project moving.

Our Projects

From road and rail to utilities and freight, JC Excavations has delivered infrastructure projects across the East Coast with one of the largest ejector fleets in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Meet Our Team

  • Managing Director/Owner

    John Culleton

    John is a hands on, results - driven leader known for his extensive knowledge across excavations, earthworks and plant hire. John sets a high standard for all projects he is involved in, through his unwavering dedication, discipline and reliability in not only his work, but now also the work of his employees. He takes great pride in his company and consistently goes above and beyond for all aspects of his work life.
  • Plant Manager

    Ricardo Salvaggio

    Ricardo oversees all aspects of the company's plant and machinery, playing a key role in both operations and strategic decision making. As Plant Manager he works closely with our operations and allocations teams, ensuirng machines are correctly allocated, accurately priced and projects run smoothly. Ricardo endeavours to maintain quality work, hence why he is hands-on from managing projects to fleet planning. His ability to work proactively and his incredible attention to detail makes him an invaluable resource to the company.
  • Operations Manager

    Shannon De Silva

    Shannon's key position in coordinating all our operators and plant on our projects day to day, plays a vital role in keeping JC Excavations running smooth and efficient. His excellent communication skills, people management and strategic planning is an invaluable asset to our team, making him a crucial part of JC Excavation's success.
  • Allocations

    Alanna Allen

  • Trusted by Industry Leaders

    What our customers say about working with JC on time-critical, high-compliance jobs.

    “Working with JC on projects has been a rewarding experience. They work together with the project to help deliver a Tier 1 project as a team. I will be happy to work anywhere with JC again.”

    Thomas Bently
    Senior Project Manager

    “We have partnered with John and Ricardo from JC Excavations for many years now. The dumpers are top notch, their service is exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble for these guys. They always bend over backwards to make sure we are happy. The dumpers arrive on site on time, with paperwork sent prior to arrival. Highly recommend.”

    Jon Arnot
    Director

    “The JC excavation team have been easy to deal with and provided excellent solutions to all our plant hire needs. Their equipment is not notch, well maintained, and always comes with the required safety documentation. I would recommend the JC team to any civil contractors looking for reliable plant on their jobs”

    Joshua Fisicaro
    Project Manager

    “I’ve worked with JC Excavations since 2015 on several Tier 1 projects. They’ve always been reliable, responsive, and quick to provide wet or dry hire equipment—even at short notice. Their support has been key to keeping my projects on schedule”

    Tom Connell
    Superintendant

    “We’ve had the pleasure of working with JC and continue to be impressed by their professionalism and strong commitment to safety. Their team consistently goes above compliance requirements, always looking for opportunities to innovate and introduce safer ways of working. What really sets JC apart is their proactive and collaborative approach. They don’t just meet standards, they actively drive improvements that make a safer and more confident on site. Their willingness to adapt, share knowledge, and lead by example has made them a trusted and valued partner.”

    Adam Ayerst
    Senior Safety Manager

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