Self-drive hire rates
Machine-only, ex-VAT. Delivery and collection charges apply.
| Category | Model | 1 Day (24h) | 2 Days | 3 Days | Week (7 days) | Extra day | Month (30 days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Excavator (0.8t) | Kubota K008-5 | £70.00 | £145.00 | £220.00 | £295.00 | £55.00 | £995.00 |
| Mini Excavator (1.7t) | Kubota U17-5 | £70.00 | £145.00 | £220.00 | £295.00 | £55.00 | £995.00 |
| Dumper (1t High-Tip) | Thwaites 1t | £70.00 | £145.00 | £220.00 | £245.00 | £45.00 | £795.00 |
| Twin-drum Roller (1.2m) | BOMAG BW120 AD-5 | £120.00 | £245.00 | £295.00 | £345.00 | £65.00 | £1,195.00 |
| Hydraulic Breaker (micro) | Kubota KM55 (to suit 0.8t) | £70.00 | £145.00 | £195.00 | £195.00 | £35.00 | £695.00 |
Charged per 24 hours. The 4th day is charged at the weekly rate. Extra day is each day after a full week. No weekend rate: Friday to Monday is 3 days.
Monthly hire is 30 days, paid upfront. Consumers: Finish early and we recalculate at our standard rates and refund the difference. Business: No refund if you finish early.
Delivery & Collection
We provide fast delivery within 35 miles (usually 50–60 minutes towing time). Typical coverage includes: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Birmingham, Coventry, Telford, Stafford, Cannock, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Bridgnorth and Solihull.
💷 Transport Charges (Simple & Transparent)
• First 10 miles: £40 each way
• Beyond 10 miles: £1.80 per mile (each way)
Delivery and collection are priced by road miles from our WV4 yard. Each machine has its own delivery charge; the breaker travels free with the micro digger.
📍 Example Transport Costs (One Way)
Based on approximate road mileage from our depot.
| Area | Cost |
|---|---|
| Wolverhampton | £40.00 |
| Bilston | £40.00 |
| Dudley | £40.00 |
| Walsall | £40.00 |
| Birmingham | £52.42 |
| Telford | £68.98 |
| Stafford | £60.88 |
| Solihull | £74.38 |
| Kidderminster | £52.78 |
| Bridgnorth | £50.44 |
| Coventry | £80.32 |
Prefer to call? 01902 213089
⚠️IMPORTANT DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
These protect you from failed deliveries & recovery issues. Customers MUST ensure:
Clear, safe access for delivery vehicle
- No parked cars
- No skips or bins
- Enough turning space for towing
Suitable ground conditions
- Machine cannot be dropped on soft mud, wet grass, or unsafe surfaces
- If ground is unstable, machine may sink → recovery charges apply
Access width suitable for the machine
- K008-5: requires 75 cm
- U17-5: requires 1.0 m
- 1T Dumper: approx 1.0 m
- Roller: 1.2 m
Person present during delivery
- For handover, photos, and safety briefing.
🛑FAILED DELIVERY / WAITING TIME CHARGES
Failed delivery (access issue, no person present, unsafe ground): Charged at the standard delivery rate.
Waiting time: £1 per minute after 15 minutes.
🔁Collection Rules
Collection uses the same pricing as delivery. Customers must ensure:
- Machine is parked in an accessible location on firm ground.
- Site access is not blocked.
- Return it full. If not, we charge the government’s weekly UK average diesel price on the day we collect, plus 20p a litre for refuelling (+ VAT).
- Heavy cleaning £40, extreme mud £80 (+ VAT).
- Keys & attachments are present and ready for collection.
- Machine is not still in use.
No insurance needed to hire. You're responsible for the machine while it's with you. You can get a hired-in plant insurance quote at checkout.
Extra charges apply for: blocked access, machine being stuck, missing items, or poor ground conditions.