Gear that gets
the job done.
Excavators, trailers, access equipment and garden gear. We’re your local hire shop with all the gear you need to get the job done, from DIY to large contractors.
Everything you need for the next job
Diggers & Excavators
01Mini-excavators and diggers for landscaping, drainage and site works, plus buckets and attachments.
Industrial Machinery
02Heavy-duty machines and trucks to move the big jobs along, ready when you are.
Access Equipment
03Scissor lifts to cherry pickers. Get up high safely for building, trimming and maintenance.
Trailers
04Tip and box trailers for hauling materials, green waste and gear around the property.
Chippers & Splitters
05Wood chippers and log splitters to clear, cut and process firewood the easy way.
Garden Equipment
06Mowers, tillers and garden gear to keep the lawns, beds and lifestyle block in shape.
More than just hire gear
We're a proper one-stop yard for the Darfield district. As well as the hire fleet, pop in for tyres and repairs, landscaping supplies and firewood.
Tyres & Repairs
01New tyres, puncture repairs and fix-ups for cars, trailers, mowers and machinery. Bring it in and we'll get you rolling again.
Landscaping Supplies
02Bark, compost, shingle, AP20 and more. Pick it up locally or we'll help load your trailer.
Firewood
03Dry, ready-to-burn firewood to keep the home fires going through the Canterbury winter. Order in and stock up early.
Darfield's own hire centre
Trafco Hire Centre is locally owned and operated right here in the Darfield district, servicing the wider Canterbury region. When you call, you get a local who knows the area, knows the gear, and will sort you out: tradies, handymen and DIY alike.
Right in town
1b Cardale Street: easy to get to, no trek into the city.
Locally owned & operated
Owned and run by Darfield locals who know the gear and the area.
Big range
From hand tools to excavators: one stop for the whole job.
Trusted around Canterbury
“Were absolutely incredible, very professional and efficient. Needed to dig a trench for my masters thesis research and they did an amazing job and were a pleasure to work along side. Would 100% recommend.”
“Great service from Trafco hire. We hired their furniture trailer for part of a day, was great! Thanks Shane! Will definitely be back to hire from you again.”
“Absolutely top service from Trafco Hire Centre. Shane was exceptional to deal with. He definitely knows his stuff and took the time to make sure I had the best digger for the job. The equipment was spot on and the whole process was easy and professional. Highly recommend Trafco to anyone needing reliable gear and great advice.”
“Professional team. Pleasure to hire from you thanks”
“Excellent service beyond the usual, I hired a furniture mover and the trailer was neat and well serviced.”
“Wonderful place nice friendly service great selection of equipment to hire”
“Were absolutely incredible, very professional and efficient. Needed to dig a trench for my masters thesis research and they did an amazing job and were a pleasure to work along side. Would 100% recommend.”
“Great service from Trafco hire. We hired their furniture trailer for part of a day, was great! Thanks Shane! Will definitely be back to hire from you again.”
“Absolutely top service from Trafco Hire Centre. Shane was exceptional to deal with. He definitely knows his stuff and took the time to make sure I had the best digger for the job. The equipment was spot on and the whole process was easy and professional. Highly recommend Trafco to anyone needing reliable gear and great advice.”
“Professional team. Pleasure to hire from you thanks”
“Excellent service beyond the usual, I hired a furniture mover and the trailer was neat and well serviced.”
“Wonderful place nice friendly service great selection of equipment to hire”
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