Buckhurst Plant Hire | Nationwide Transport

Powering the UK’s Overhead Infrastructure

Supplying reliable plant and utility equipment to many leading overhead line contractors nationwide.

An orange Doosan 25T excavator with a demolition attachment is working on a construction site.

Nationwide Hire for over 25 years

Buckhurst Plant Hire was established in 1997 by the Walsh family. Beginning in a small yard, the company has grown and is now operating from several depots with over 3000 pieces of machinery.

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Offering Operated Plant Hire

Providing operated plant hire on many machines, including excavators, tractors, telehandlers and more. All of our operators are reliable and fully qualified with the relevant tickets and experience.

              
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Something brand new is coming...

Brand new to the UK, the All-Wolf 8x8 Amphibious ATV — keep an eye out, this machine is ready to make an impact.

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News and Events

September 5, 2025

Buckhurst Plant Hire to Exhibit at the Emergency Services Show 2025
Launching the HASDER All-Wolf 8x8 Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle Buckhurst Plant Hire is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Emergency Services Show 2025, taking place on 17–18 September at the NEC Birmingham. This leading event brings together...
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September 4, 2025

Specialist ATV Hire Supporting Wood Pole Reinforcement Projects
As part of the UK Power Networks Project, one of our tracked ATVs has been out on site this week, supporting a valued customer with wood pole strengthening works. These works play an essential role in increasing the service life...
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August 15, 2025

New Utility Equipment at an Overhead Lines Project in North Wales
Earlier this week, one of our latest fleet additions, a Marshall 10 tonne twin-axle plant trailer with a Palfinger PK 12.501 SLD 5 loader crane, was delivered on long-term hire to a valued customer in Deeside, North Wales. This utility...
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