Hitachi ZX60C-6A
- Year
- 2025
- Hours
- 600
- Tonnage
- 5.4 t
NZ$100,000 + GST
NZ$115,000 incl. GST
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Excavators Delivered to New Zealand
Duty on an excavator into New Zealand is 5% Normal Tariff. A valid certificate of origin under New Zealand's free trade agreements can make it duty free. GST is 15% on the machine's value plus duty, freight and insurance.
- Currently listed
- 24 machines
- Size range
- 5.4 to 39.7 t
- From
- NZ$68,000 + GST
MPI charges a biosecurity fee and may require partial dismantling for cleaning before release. Figures are from September 2026; confirm them with a customs broker. NZ Customs tariff, GST on imports, MPI fees.
Excavators don't need NZTA entry certification, though every machine that lands still gets an MPI check.
What we do instead
We handle sourcing, freight and customs. Every machine is cleaned and inspected before it leaves, then delivered to your yard. Listing prices are plus GST. We use the same process into Australia.
SANY SY55C
- Year
- 2022
- Hours
- 3,700
- Tonnage
- 5.78 t
NZ$68,000 + GST
NZ$78,200 incl. GST
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Hitachi ZX70-5A
- Year
- 2020
- Hours
- 4,200
- Tonnage
- 6.7 t
NZ$133,265 + GST
NZ$153,255 incl. GST
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Liugong CLG9075E
- Year
- 2021
- Hours
- 4,500
- Tonnage
- 7.5 t
NZ$113,797 + GST
NZ$130,867 incl. GST
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XCMG XE75DA
- Year
- 2022
- Hours
- 5,000
- Tonnage
- 7.7 t
NZ$110,000 + GST
NZ$126,500 incl. GST
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Caterpillar 307
- Year
- 2023
- Hours
- 2,800
- Tonnage
- 8.12 t
NZ$125,000 + GST
NZ$143,750 incl. GST
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Caterpillar 312GC
- Year
- 2024
- Hours
- 730
- Tonnage
- 11.6 t
NZ$173,595 + GST
NZ$199,634 incl. GST
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Caterpillar 312GC
- Year
- 2022
- Hours
- 1,100
- Tonnage
- 11.6 t
NZ$168,932 + GST
NZ$194,272 incl. GST
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How buying works
- 01Inquire. Choose your machine and send us a message or give us a call. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- 02Confirmation. We check the digger's availability against your requirements, including any customisation you've asked for, and confirm how long it will take to get it to you.
- 0310% deposit. A holding deposit of 10% secures the machine before we ship it. Total time is typically 6 to 8 weeks from deposit to arrival at your door, confirmed with you in person and in writing.
- 04Balance on delivery. Pay the remaining 90% when we hand the machine over.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay duty if I import an excavator into New Zealand myself?
Normal Tariff is 5%, but it can be duty free under New Zealand's free trade agreements with a valid certificate of origin (September 2026, confirm your rate with a broker). NZ Customs tariff, Section XVI.
Is GST charged on top of duty?
Yes. GST is 15%, calculated on the machine's value plus duty plus freight and insurance (September 2026, confirm with NZ Customs). NZ Customs GST guide.
What does MPI charge to check a used excavator?
A biosecurity levy of $29.26 by sea, plus a Customs entry fee of $56.93. MPI can also require a machine to be partly dismantled for cleaning before it's released (September 2026, confirm current fees with MPI). MPI fees for importing machinery. See also MPI biosecurity cleaning explained.
Does an excavator need NZTA entry certification?
No. Entry certification applies to road vehicles, not excavators. NZTA entry certification.
Which excavator size suits my job?
See 12 to 15 tonne excavators if you're comparing models around that range.