Hire Guides & Blogs
Practical guides on plant, tool and equipment hire from our team near Okehampton: which machine to choose, what it involves, the rules to know and local advice for Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
Plant Trailer Hire in Devon: 9ft to 18ft Explained
Which trailer for which machine: our 9ft, 10ft and 18ft plant trailers compared, how to check weights and your licence, and tips for loading…
Low Loader Trailer Hire for Farm Machinery
Moving a digger, loader or compact tractor between farms? What fits on our Bailey 10-ton low loader, tractor towing rules to check, and how…
Mobile Storage on Your Drive: Hiway Storage in Devon
A lockable 12ft storage trailer parked on your drive for renovations, house moves, student moves and business overflow. How Hiway Storage works and how…
Compact Tracked Telehandler Hire for Tight Access
Need to lift and place materials where a wheeled telehandler would sink or not fit? When the compact Mechbadger tracked telehandler beats a full-size…
Plant Hire Rates: Daily, Weekly or Monthly – Which Is Cheaper?
Daily, weekly, monthly, long-term or Flex Hire? How hire periods compare and how to pick the one that costs you least for the job…
How Much Does Mini Digger Hire Cost in Devon?
An honest guide to what goes into a mini digger hire quote in Devon, from machine size and hire length to delivery, insurance and…
Long Term Plant Hire vs Buying: The Real Costs
Owning a digger looks cheaper until you add depreciation, servicing, inspections, insurance and the weeks it sits idle. Here is how to weigh it…
Flex Hire Explained: One Monthly Fee for Any Equipment
How our Flex Hire account works: four tiers, one monthly fee, unlimited swaps within your tier, servicing included and a 10% loyalty rebate.
Plant Hire Insurance: What You Need Before You Hire
Insurance is not automatically included when you hire plant. Here is what hired-in plant cover is, what waivers don't cover, and what to check…
Self Drive Plant Hire vs Operated Hire: Which Suits Your Job?
Our hire is self-drive unless agreed otherwise. Here's what that means for you, what you're responsible for, and when an experienced operator is the…
Do You Need a Licence for a Mini Digger in the UK?
There's no single licence for a mini digger, but training, site card schemes and road and towing rules all matter. Here's how it breaks…
How to Prepare Your Site for Plant Hire Delivery
A smooth delivery starts before the lorry leaves Okehampton. Access, ground, overhead lines, Devon lanes and who signs: a practical checklist.
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