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HEC excavator working on an earthmoving project in Central Queensland outback

Barcaldine, Queensland — Est. 2021

Earthmoving Done Right
In Central Queensland.

Local, family-owned earthmoving contractors you can trust

Hunt Earthmoving Contractors brings years of expertise and genuine local knowledge to every project across Central and Western Queensland. When you work with us, you're not just hiring a machine — you're partnering with Bob and Amy, who are 100% invested in delivering quality work at affordable pricing.

What We Do

Earthmoving Services
Built for the Outback

From rural roads to dams, we handle it all

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We deliver a comprehensive range of earthmoving solutions tailored to rural and regional Queensland. Our experienced and capable team uses modern equipment and proven methods to tackle everything from property maintenance to large-scale civil works.

01

Bulk & Agricultural Earthworks

Rural roadway and access track construction and maintenance, erosion repairs, fire break construction, trench work, property maintenance, gateways and grids.

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02

Land Clearing & Levelling

Vegetation removal, blade up clearing, line and fence clearing, hand clearing with stump grinding and removal, plus seeding and regenerative works.

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03

Dam & Drainage Construction

Stock dam construction, alteration and maintenance, contour construction, and dam desilting to keep your water infrastructure in top shape.

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2021

Established

4

Service Areas

100%

Owner-operated

04

Preparatory Site Works

Residential and commercial civil works and site pads to get your project off to a solid start.

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About HEC

About Hunt Earthmoving Contractors

We are licensed, insured, experienced and fully qualified; ensuring when you choose us, you don't just hire a machine, you engage with a team you can trust to deliver your project to the high standards we expect.

We're proud to be local, family owned and operated, and committed to delivering reputable and reliable service with quality work and affordable pricing.

Bob & Amy Hunt

Founders, Hunt Earthmoving Contractors

HEC machinery working on a land clearing project in Queensland Excavator on site during earthworks in Central Queensland Completed dam construction project by Hunt Earthmoving Contractors

Bob's Tickets & Qualifications

  • Civil Construction Grader Operations
  • Civil Construction Excavator Operations
  • Wheeled Front End Loader Operations
  • Integrated Tool Carrier Operations
  • WorkCover White Card
  • Slewing Mobile Crane (up to 20T)
  • Dogging & Forklift Operations
  • Boom Elevated Work Platform
  • Chainsaw Operations
  • MC Licence & Traffic Controller

What Our Clients Say

From The Field

Real feedback from real projects across Central Queensland. Don't just take our word for it — hear from the customers we've worked with.

Bob and the team transformed our property access in no time. Professional, efficient, and didn't break the bank. Highly recommend!

Sarah Mitchell Central Queensland

Needed a dam built before the wet season. Hunt Earthmoving delivered on time and to a standard I wasn't expecting. Great blokes to work with.

David Thompson Western Queensland

We've used them for firebreak maintenance for two seasons now. Reliable, reasonably priced, and they always leave the place looking better than they found it.

Jenny Caldwell Barcaldine Region

Talk directly with the people who will actually do your job — no middlemen, no runaround.

Bob Hunt Founder, HEC

Ready to Get Started?

Ready to Get Your
Project Started?

Whether it's a small maintenance job or a major earthworks project, we're ready to help. Contact Bob and Amy today for a free quote and let's make it happen.