About Micro Excavations Gold Coast

With decades of experience, specialised equipment, and a passion for solving difficult access problems, we continue to lead the industry in tight access and micro excavation solutions.

The Original Limited Access Specialists Since 1982

Micro Excavations Gold Coast is a family owned and operated business specialising in tight and limited access excavation for over 30 years.



Founded in 1982 by Bernie Carlson, we coined the terms “Micro Bobcats” and “Micro Excavators” and were the first to offer both machines on the same truck. We’re also one of the few companies to operate with permanent, fully trained operators, ensuring consistent quality on every job.

Queensland’s Largest Micro Machinery Fleet

We own and operate the largest fleet of micro machines in Queensland, including:


  • Micro excavators from 550mm to 1550mm wide
  • Micro bobcats & posi-tracks from 900mm to 1580mm wide
  • A full range of attachments including augers, rock breakers, trenchers, pallet forks, stump grinders and a mini concrete nibbler

This means we always have the right machine for even the tightest access sites.

Built for Tight & Sensitive Sites

Our machines have been used in:


  • Shopping centres and retail complexes
  • Apartment buildings and hotels
  • Prestige homes and high-end properties
  • Backyards, stormwater chambers, electrical trenches, and subterranean tanks

Some machines have even been craned into backyards and restricted areas to get jobs done that conventional equipment simply cannot reach.


All our machines are fitted with grass tyres or rubber tracks to ensure minimal damage to lawns, concrete, and paving, making us the ideal choice for sensitive or high-value sites.

Three Generations of Experience

From humble beginnings, Micro Excavations has grown into a multi-generation family business, now employing three generations and operating the largest fleet of micro machines in Queensland.


With decades of experience, specialised equipment, and a passion for solving difficult access problems, we continue to lead the industry in tight access and micro excavation solutions.

A small excavator loading dirt into the bed of a white Micro Excavations truck parked on a driveway.
Mini excavator digging in a dirt pit at a construction site. Orange and black machine.
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Toyota skid steer loader, gray and turquoise, with cage, on a concrete surface.

Why Choose Micro Excavations?

  • Established in 1982

  • The original limited access specialists

  • Queensland’s largest micro machinery fleet

  • Full-time, fully trained professional operators

  • Specialists in tight, restricted, and sensitive sites

  • Trusted across residential, commercial, and high-end projects

Talk to the Original Tight Access Experts

If you need excavation done where others can’t reach, talk to the team who built their entire business around solving that exact problem. Contact Micro Excavations Gold Coast today for expert advice and professional service.