In 1882, Sir W.G Armstrong & Company built the first known part-hydraulic excavator in England. Using water to operate the hydraulic functions, this early machine helped build the Hull docks. It used water to operate the hydraulic functions and cables to operate the bucket. This early invention wasn’t particularly successful but it was a step forward. Continue reading Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Excavators for Hire
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The Machine That Does It All – Telehandler Hire
Telehandlers are versatile, they act as a crane, a tractor and a forklift truck, all in one machine. Suitable for many purposes and capable of carrying a range of loads, Telehandlers for hire may be the ideal solution for you. Continue reading The Machine That Does It All – Telehandler Hire
How are powered access solutions changing the construction industry in London?
If you’re travelling around London, you’ll notice that powered access solutions, such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts, now litter the London skyline alongside cranes and scaffolding. Continue reading How are powered access solutions changing the construction industry in London?
5 Reasons the Genie Superlift hire is so popular
The Genie Superlift is one of our most popular industrial lifts. With its multitude of useful features, the popularity of Genie Superlift hire among our customers doesn’t come as a great surprise. Carefully designed to offer maximum lifting strength in a single, convenient, and user-friendly piece of kit, the Genie Superlift offers everything you need from a manual lift. Continue reading 5 Reasons the Genie Superlift hire is so popular
Scaffolding in a minute, hire a Monkey Tower
When working at height, erecting scaffolding towers can be time consuming and costly, often requiring two or three people to assemble. Continue reading Scaffolding in a minute, hire a Monkey Tower
The Power of the Powerless Pecolift
What could be better than a safe product that requires no power connection, no fuel, is easy to move and very quiet? Continue reading The Power of the Powerless Pecolift
How aerial work platform hire is growing its reach with better safety features than ever before
Aerial work platform hire in London is only safe if those who use the aerial work platforms are trained and up to date with the latest safety measures that should be followed to keep themselves, and those around them, safe. Whilst cherry pickers, boom lifts and scissor lift have been around a while, the aerial work platform hire industry is constantly looking at ways to make equipment safer, more robust, more environmentally friendly and more accessible.
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Why you should put money aside for IPAF training and PASMA training in 2019
Last year, 38 people died in the UK from a construction industry accident. Some of these may have been avoided with comprehensive PASMA training.
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Generating Power with Mr Plant Hire
If you need emergency power or a temporary supply of power, then hiring a generator is the best option. Mr Plant Hire have a range of generators for hire in London. Depending on your requirements generator hire is available to suit small tools or lighting, all the way up to large diesel skid mounted generators for larger projects. Continue reading Generating Power with Mr Plant Hire
The Many uses of Aerial Work Platforms
When a ladder or scaffolding is not suitable for the job, aerial work platform hire is the solution. They are easy to maneuverer, particularly in small areas. Continue reading The Many uses of Aerial Work Platforms
