Questions from Gold Coast buyers
Straight answers on delivery, licences, towing, finance and choosing a machine for Gold Coast, QLD.
Where is the Rippa warehouse on the Gold Coast?
1/14 Wheeler Crescent, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223, just off the M1 at the Currumbin exit. Visits are by appointment; call 1300 263 551.
Can I collect a machine the same day?
If it is in stock and paid for, yes. Bring a trailer and tow vehicle rated for the machine; the warehouse loads it for you and runs through the controls.
Can I test drive a machine before buying?
Yes. Ask when you book. Most buyers spend twenty minutes on the machine at the warehouse before deciding.
Which excavator suits a Gold Coast canal block?
Canal estates are sand and fill with a high water table, so a 1.5 tonne machine such as the R15 with a wide mud bucket does most jobs. Steep hinterland blocks want the R22 PRO or R32 PRO.
Do you deliver to the Tweed?
Yes. Tweed Heads is ten minutes away, and delivery runs to Kingscliff, Pottsville and Murwillumbah regularly.
Do I need a licence to operate a mini excavator in Queensland?
Not on private property. Construction sites require a white card and usually evidence of competency for the machine.
Is finance available?
Yes, through Rippa Australia's finance partners. Use the finance estimate on this site for indicative repayments and apply on the Rippa Australia store.