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Direct heaters provide large volumes of instant heat, right where you need it. They are best used in well ventilated areas such as warehouses, factories and on construction sites.

With the cold months fast approaching we have added two more of the Master B150 diesel oil fired direct heaters to our hire fleet.

The B150 produces 150,000Btu of heat burning diesel (red or white) at a rate of 4 litres per hour. With the tank holding 44 litres it can run for 11 hours. Each B150 heater is suitable to heat an area of approximately 20,000 cubic feet (570 cubic metres).

View the full spec in our catalogue: Master B150 diesel oil fired direct heaters

Paslode’s cordless nailers have been a market leader in timber to timber construction for many years, highly trusted by professional tradesmen for their performance and reliability.

With demand high we have added another IM350 First Fix Nailer and IM65 Second Fix Nailer.

The IM350 is a beautifully weighted nailer designed for first fix applications. It is supplied for hire with two Li-ion+ batteries, each with a maximum capacity of 9000 shots per 90-minute charge. We can provide it with either 51mm, 63mm or 90mm nail packs (1100 nails and a fuel cell providing enough fuel to handle fixing all 1100 nails).

View the IM350 in our catalogue »

The IM65 is an easy to use nailer designed for second fix jobs firing 16-gauge straight brad nails. We stock brad nails in 32mm, 38mm and 50mm packs (2000 nails and two fuel cells providing enough fuel to handle fixing all 2000 brads). It is supplied for hire with two Li-ion+ batteries, each with a maximum capacity of 10000 shots per charge.

View the IM65 in our catalogue »

Formally developed and manufactured by Kango, the 900K has been the go-to medium sized demolition hammer for decades. Now marketed by Milwaukee Power Tools the classic design of the 900K lives on and remains a favourite of professionals and DIYers alike.

The perennial popularity of and demand for the 900K makes it essential for us as a hire company to maintain a suitably large fleet and assure availability at all times, so to this end we have just added two further units.

The Milwaukee 900K is an 11kg variable speed demolition hammer providing 20 J blow energy from its 1600w motor. It utilises Milwaukee’s Digitronic fullwave electronics system for precise power adjustment.

View the 900K in our catalogue »

Demand for the ever popular Kubota K008-3 micro excavator remains high so this week we added another one. This latest addition brings our K008 fleet to twelve.

The K008 weighs in at 980kg and has a maximum digging depth of 1720mm. It has an adjustable track width of between 700mm and 860mm and is ideal for working in small spaces, back gardens or where access is tight. The ROPS bar can also be folded down to aid access where height is an issue.

Adjusting the width down to 700mm is a quick and easy process thanks to a single lever operation in conjunction with the removal of one pin to fold the blade extensions.

Operator comfort is addressed thanks to the 008’s Three Vortex Combustion System engine which is quieter with less vibration and emissions.

Check out the Kubota K008 in our catalogue »

In time for spring we’ve added another Kubota KX030-4 3.0t mini excavator to our fleet.

Replacing Kubota’s KX71-3 model, the KX030 is proving just as popular and it’s easy to see why. As well as offering Kubota’s world-renowned combination of power and performance, the KX030-4 boasts the biggest, most comfortable cab in its class, providing excellent visibility thanks to the expansive glazing.

The KX030-4 utilises Kubota’s excellent chip-key anti-theft system. This system makes each individual machine impossible to start without its dedicated key and almost eliminates entirely the risk of theft.

The KX030-4 is just 1500mm wide, 2420mm high and can dig to a depth of 2870mm.

Check out the Kubota KX030-4 3.0t mini excavator in our hire catalogue »

The Stihl TS410 disc cutter is, in many people’s opinion (including ours), the Rolls Royce of petrol disc cutters and in 2019 we made sure we always had plenty of supply by adding ten new ones to our hire fleet.

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The 1.6t Kubota U17-3a is an ultra-short swing radius excavator with variable tracking and 2-speed travel. We’ve just added the first one to our hire fleet this week.

With the tracks drawn in the U17 measures just 990mm wide but once the tracks are extended to 1240mm the cab can be swung safe in the knowledge that the rear end won’t be colliding with anything close by, making it ideal for working in tight spaces or up against obstructions.

Both our drum floor sanders and our edge sanders have been brought bang up to date with the latest products from Hiretech.

The HT8 Drum floor sander is a 200mm (8″) high performance drum floor sander with clamp bar sanding drum technology and are specified with the optional multi-speed control. The unique drum rubber resists abrasion and damage caused by exposed nails while providing the feel and touch needed to sand a fine, score free finish. Hiretech’s patented reversible clamp bar makes it easy for the user to fit abrasives, quickly and accurately. Completely self-contained with high efficiency dust pickup, the HT8 breaks down into three simple component parts for easy transport.

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Bringing our fleet of 6 tonne excavators up to 13 our latest addition of a Kubota KX057-4 sees a first time investment in Kubota for this category.

Operators are well looked after with Kubota’s most luxurious cabin yet which features a wider entrance, generous legroom and a deluxe seat. Operation is greatly enhanced with more easy-to-use features, the new digital panel puts convenience at the operator’s fingertips. Featuring easier button operation, the user-friendly digital panel is positioned to the front right corner of the operator. This operator-facing wider display greatly improves visibility with easier access, simpler settings and easy-to-read indicators and alerts.

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Our new Scania P320 plant lorry, on order since last June, arrived today.

With a plant body built to our exact specification in Yorkshire by Sterling and a gross capacity of 26,000kg, this state-of-the-art vehicle takes pride of place in our fleet.