Est. 1978 · Sittingbourne, Kent
Plant Hire in Sittingbourne, Kent
Rapid Plant & Tool Hire supplies plant machinery for hire across Sittingbourne and the surrounding Kent area — from mini excavators and dumpers to compactor plates and pedestrian rollers. All plant is safety-checked and ready to work.
Plant Machinery Available for Hire
We stock a range of plant machinery for hire. All machines are serviced and supplied ready to work. Availability varies — call us on 01795 423505 to check what's in stock before you need it.
Availability varies. Call 01795 423505 to confirm what's in stock.
Micro Excavator
Our smallest excavator, designed for tight access sites, residential gardens and anywhere space is restricted.
Mini Excavator 1.5T
A versatile 1.5-tonne machine suited to groundworks, landscaping, drainage and foundation work.
1T Dumper
A 1-tonne dumper for moving soil, spoil and aggregate around site — popular alongside excavator hire.
Compactor Plate
For compacting sub-bases, aggregate and fill on driveways, patios and construction sites.
Pedestrian Roller
Smooth-drum pedestrian roller for compaction work on larger surface areas.
Wacker Rammer
A petrol-powered rammer for compacting narrow trenches, backfill and confined areas.
What Plant Hire Is Used For
Plant machinery hire is popular with groundworkers, building contractors, landscapers and self-build customers across Kent. Here are some of the most common applications.
Excavation & Groundworks
Digging out for foundations, drainage, services and general ground preparation on residential and commercial sites.
Landscaping
Shaping gardens, removing soil, digging ponds and preparing areas for hard landscaping.
Drainage & Trenching
Digging trenches for drainage runs, soakaway systems, pipe runs and service cables.
Driveway & Patio Preparation
Stripping and excavating areas before laying block paving, tarmac or gravel, then compacting the sub-base.
Demolition Clearance
Moving rubble, demolition waste and heavy materials around site efficiently.
Civil Engineering
Plant machinery hire for roadworks, infrastructure and civil engineering projects across Kent.
Hire Periods
We offer flexible daily, weekly and longer-term plant hire to suit your project schedule. All hire periods are subject to availability.
Call 01795 423505 to check current availability and book.
Daily Hire
For one-off jobs, short site visits and projects that can be completed in a day.
Weekly Hire
Popular for longer groundworks, landscaping and construction projects where you need the plant on site.
Longer Term
Extended hire available — call us to discuss your project timeline and we'll arrange accordingly.
Trade & DIY Plant Hire
We hire plant machinery to trade contractors and private customers alike. Whether you're a groundworker, landscaper, building contractor or a homeowner taking on a project, we stock the equipment you need.
Trade accounts are available for regular customers — ask our team when you call. First time hiring plant? Our staff are happy to advise on the right machine for your job.
Plant Hire Delivery in Sittingbourne & Kent
We deliver plant machinery to sites across Sittingbourne and the surrounding Kent area. Delivery is available on qualifying orders — call us to confirm your location and arrange a time.
Prefer to collect? Visit us at 38 Vicarage Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2BL. We're open Monday to Friday 07:30–17:30 and Saturday 07:30–12:00.
and other areas across Kent — call to confirm your location
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38 Vicarage Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2BL · Mon–Fri 07:30–17:30, Sat 07:30–12:00