I rented an excavator a while back, it was the largest one they had that had a bull dozer type blade on the front of it, along with heat and air. The company rented all types of heavy equipment, (big equipment) the cost to rent it for 3 weeks was $2,200.00. I remember being told one time "if it flys, floats or F (u know), you r better off to rent it.
I am keeping this same thought when it comes to heavy equipment
And will be renting it again when things dry out at my place.
Tracy