The Right Tools in the Right Hands: How We Deliver Precision Earthmoving Across NZ
When it comes to shaping land for golf courses, bespoke landscapes, or residential platforms, you need the right machinery as well as the expertise to use it.
At Peak Earth Shaping, we combine state-of-the-art equipment with skilled operators to deliver high-end, precision earthworks across New Zealand. Our fleet is designed to handle everything from large-scale terrain sculpting to delicate final passes—always with flow, not force.
Here’s a closer look at the machines that help bring each project to life and the types of work they’re built for.
Excavators for Golf Course Construction & Custom Earthworks
Excavators are at the heart of what we do. Our team uses these machines daily to carve bunkers, shape fairways, and work in and around complex sites. But not all excavators are created equal.
Here’s an overview of our toys:
Sumitomo SH130 with Rototilt® (13T)
- 360° rotating bucket and 40° tilt
- Perfect for complex shaping, natural contours, and detailed finishes without constantly moving the machine
- Also features a grapple attachment for precisely picking up and moving large boulders for walls etc
- The grapple turns this machine into a multi-tool—ideal for golf course shaping and custom landforms
Case CX130 (13T)
- Equipped with tilt and rock buckets
- Handles bulk earthmoving with the precision needed for tight or sensitive areas
Yanmar VIO17 (1.7T Mini Excavator)
- Comes with trenching, cleaning, and rock buckets + post hole auger
- Ideal for residential earthworks and smaller, high-detail job.
Bulldozer (10–14T)
- Essential for shaping fairways, greens & tee complexes, and large-scale landscaping earthworks
- Ideal for larger earthworks
- Also used for respreading sand and topsoil after the subgrade has been shaped
These machines allow us to scale up or down depending on the project. From full fairway builds to tight-access garden sculptures—we’ve got it covered.
Precision Grading: Laser-Level Technology in Earthworks
When millimetres matter, we bring in the lasers.
Kubota Tractor with Leica Dual Grade Laser Control
- Essential for precisely levelling tees, house pads, or driveways to within less than 5mm
- Ideal for golf course construction and residential site preparation
Leica Depth Master
- Machine-mounted system that reads laser heights from inside the cab
- Real-time precision that lets our operators shape as they go
These machines allow us to turn architect and client plans into reality.
Whether we’re building a large pad or fine-tuning slope gradients, this provided us with absolute accuracy. Tee levelling, house pads they provide accurate levels across small and large areas—fast and efficiently—saving clients time and money.
Compact Power: Finishing & Contouring Tools
The final stages of shaping are where the magic happens—and our compact machines help us get there.
ASV Posi-Track
- Lightweight and stable with minimal ground disturbance
- Equipped with a Norm Tilt Bucket for shaping and smoothing
- Great for golf course detail work, residential driveways, site works, and fine sculpting
Toro Sand Pro 5040
- Designed for bunker shaping, infield grooming, and turf finishing
- Rear landscaping blade and front blade for perfect surface finishing
These tools allow us to fine-tune the landscape with finesse
It’s not just about what you move, it’s how you finish.
Versatile Machinery for Any Landscaping Project
We also have access to a wide range of other machines for projects that need larger, smaller, or more specialised tools.
Golf Course development and natural landscape shaping to residential earthworks and platform builds, our approach always stays the same:
There are no straight lines in nature.
We shape with purpose, precision, and flow—never force.
Ready to Shape Your Land?
Whether you’re planning a golf course, carving a landscape, or preparing a residential site—we’ve got the tools, the talent, and the track record to make it happen.