Northamptonshire Expert Mini Excavator Hire Guide

By: PlantClassifieds 12/03/2024

I bring over 12 years of experience in the Northamptonshire construction equipment rental industry. I’ve worked closely with many construction sites, discussing equipment needs with site managers and operators.

Based on my extensive experience, I have identified Northamptonshire’s top mini excavator hire companies for 2024.

Please comment on my “Northamptonshire Expert Mini Excavator Hire Guide”.

Here’s A List of My Best Mini Excavator Hire Companies in Northamptonshire

Clee Hill Plant Hire

Corby, Northamptonshire

Clee Hill’s mini excavators range from 1.5 to 5.0 tonnes, and its Kubota diggers are designed for high performance in confined spaces, enhancing site efficiency and productivity.

They offer a variety of attachments, such as buckets, breakers, and lifting packs, for all machine sizes.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

1.5-tonne Excavator Hire
2.3-tonne Excavator Hire
3.0-tonne Excavator Hire
5.0-tonne Excavator Hire

Contact Clee Hill Plant Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Emmitt Plant Hire

Corby, Northamptonshire

Emmitt Plant Limited offers a diverse range of self-drive mini excavators for hire, from 0.8-tonne to 5-tonne excavators.

With depots in Ipswich, Suffolk, and Corby, Northants, Emmitt Plant serves trade customers and the general public with plant and tool hire services and servicing and repairs.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

Contact Emmitt Plant Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Breaker Hire

JW Clark Plant Hire

Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire

JW Clark Plant Hire offers a range of mini excavators for hire in Northamptonshire.

JW Clark mini excavators are accessible to everyone, including account holders and cash customers, trade professionals, and the general public.

They also offer hired-in plant insurance as an additional option for those without insurance coverage.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

1.0-tonne Excavator Hire
1.5-tonne Excavator Hire
3.0-tonne Excavator Hire
3.7-tonne Excavator Hire
5.6-tonne Excavator Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Breaker Hire

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Hawkes Plant Hire

Corby, Northamptonshire

Hawkes Plant Hire Ltd. offers a wide range of micro and mini diggers for hire in Northamptonshire, catering to different project needs.

Hawkes is open 24 hours a day for specialised rental enquiries, seven days a week.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Contact Hawkes Plant Hire

Charles Wilson Plant Hire

Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire

Charles Wilson Engineers Ltd offers dependable micro and mini digger hire services tailored to the construction industry.

CW Plant offers mini diggers from renowned manufacturers like Bobcat and Kubota, providing quality and reliability tailored for any job.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Breaker Hire

Contact Charles Wilson Plant Hire

Gap Plant Hire

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Gap Plant Hire offers a selection of mini excavators, including various models tailored for the utilities and construction industries, especially when limited space is a concern.

Gap offers standard and zero-tail swing models, delivering unmatched power relative to their weight. It also has a fleet of 1.5-tonne electric diggers available for hire.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Breaker Hire

Contact Gap Plant Hire

Stable Hire

Rushden, Northamptonshire

Stable Hire provides a complete selection of mini excavators to meet every job requirement, operating space, and working environment.

Stable’s lineup includes mini and midi excavators with operating capacities ranging from 1 ton to 5 tons.

Call or email Stable Hire Ltd directly for further details or specific inquiries about their services and equipment availability.

Stable Hire’s Range of Equipment Available for Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Breaker Hire

Contact Stable Hire

L Lynch Plant Hire

Rushden, Northamptonshire

L Lynch Plant Hire offers a variety of mini excavators for hire, providing options for both operated and self-drive plant hire services.

It also offers transport fleet services for delivering and collecting equipment.

Lynch’s range includes mini excavators with different specifications and diesel and electric options to suit various project needs.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

Contact L Lynch Plant Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Breaker Hire

DCE Plant Hire

Thrapston, Northamptonshire

DCE Plant Hire is known for its mini digger and dumper hire services.

They offer a range of high-performance mini excavators and other plant machinery suitable for compact spaces, which are ideal for groundwork preparation such as drainage, soakaways, and building footings.

DCE’s equipment can be hired as self-drive, and delivery options are available.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

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Attachments Available for Hire

Breaker Hire

Buckhurst Plant Hire

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Buckhurst Plant Hire supplies a full range of mini excavators for hire and specialises in providing mini excavators to the construction, agriculture and utility sectors.

Their plant hire offering includes the following Takeuchi range of mini excavators: TB201R, TB216, TB225, TB230, TB250, and the Sany SY50U.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

1.0-tonne Excavator Hire
1.6-tonne Excavator Hire
2.5-tonne Excavator Hire
3.0-tonne Excavator Hire
5.0-tonne Excavator Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Contact Buckhurst Plant Hire

DCV Engineering

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

DCV Engineering Limited, located in Wellingborough, provides a range of mini excavator rental services, offering machines from small 1-tonne Kubota and Doosan excavators up to larger 5.5-tonne diggers.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Contact DCV Engineering

RJC Plant Hire

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

RJC Plant Hire is based in Northamptonshire and offers mini excavator rentals to rail companies, large construction companies, builders, farmers, landscapers, and even homeowners.

The company’s excavator fleet consists primarily of JCB machines.

Range of Equipment Available for Hire

Attachments Available for Hire

Breakers

Contact RJC Plant Hire

Mini Excavator Hire Sizes

Mini excavators range from micro diggers up to 6-tonne excavators. Mini excavators are classified by weight, with sizes generally falling between less than 1 tonne (micro digger) and under 6 tonnes.

Below is an overview of the standard size ranges and uses for mini excavators, distinct from midi excavators, which are heavier and range from 6 to 12 tonnes.

Less Than 1-Tonne Mini Excavator (800-1,999 lbs): Ideal for small confined spaces, getting through doorways, interior projects, yard work, and digging trenches for utilities.
1- to 2-Tonne Mini Excavator (2,000-4,000 lbs): Suitable for trenching, grading surfaces, loading small site dumpers, and small demolition projects.
3- to 5-Tonne Mini Excavators (6,000-10,000 lbs): Appropriate for more extensive trenching, foundation digging, and site preparation, including land clearing.