Buckhurst Plant Hire | Nationwide Transport

Powering the UK’s Overhead Infrastructure

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

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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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News and Events

July 1, 2025

Supporting Local Operator Development
At Buckhurst Plant Hire, we’re proud to support the development of future talent in the construction industry. Most recently, we've provided a selection of reliable machines to valued customer VMR Training at their dedicated training ground in Preston, where a...
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July 1, 2025

Clearing a River Blockage on the M9 in Scotland
When the unexpected happens, you can count on Buckhurst to respond, even in the toughest of conditions. During a nighttime road closure on the M9 in Scotland, our team received an urgent call-out request to remove a fallen tree that...
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June 25, 2025

Continuing our Support for Bathgate Thistle Community Football Club
We’re proud to continue our sponsorship of Bathgate Thistle Community Football Club 2013s for the 2025/26 season, supporting grassroots football and the next generation of talent in the local area. Based just around the corner from our Buckhurst Plant Hire...
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