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Multi Function Compact Loader (Avant 755I)

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This multi function compact loader from Avant is designed for jobs where lift capacity and speed are needed, whilst remaining highly compact.

They are perfect candidate for ongoing maintenance tasks in and around properties, yards, events and even in inner city areas. The versatility of the Avant is its ultimate strength as it can be used for an unlimited number of different tasks across multiple industries. The loader’s compact articulated design provides increased control and stability when passing over rough terrain. This new machine also benefits from a low centre of gravity to reduce sideways swing when turning. Its hydrostatic transmission makes it easy and simple to operate even for new users. The 4×4 drive system is built into each of the wheels of the machine providing a high level of traction for offroad tracking.

The Avant compact loader is fitted with a telescopic boom offering fantastic reach and lifting capabilities for a machine of this size. The compact loader currently comes with either forks or bucket attachments to assist in most day-to-day tasks.

14T Clamshell Digging Bucket

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This 14T clamshell digging bucket features vertical cylinders and an integrated shell exchange system. A popular choice for delicate backfilling projects, this attachment allows excavator operators to be extremely precise with their loading and unloading. Aided by a 360-degree rotating mount, this attachment provides a whole new level of productivity within large excavators. This attachment is available for 14T –28T excavators within the WHC Hire fleet.

14T Vibrating Plate Compactor Attachment (Indeco IHC 150)

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This Indeco 14T vibrating plate compactor attachment combines high compaction with fast turnaround times. Offering an alternative to handheld compacting equipment the IHC150 can cover large areas faster and more efficiently overall. Compaction is achieved by applying both the dynamic force of a hydraulically-driven vibration system and the static weight of the carrier boom to the thick steel baseplate of the compactor. The 14T vibrating plate compactor attachment (mounted straight onto the carrier boom) is hydraulically driven with an oil-bath bearing system, which gives a balanced design of compaction force and vibration speed, so as to achieve the depth penetration needed to reduce air voids and move more material faster.

The 14T vibrating plate compactor is also available for both 22T & 28T Excavators.

14T Selector Grab Attachment

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This heavy-duty 14T selector grab is highly equipped and widely applied within demolition, recycling and many more industries.  The sides and the reversible divided bottom blades are manufactured of extra thick, durable material. Kinshofer/Demarec’s selector grab offers a full 360 rotation and a 1730mm wide opening to maximise efficiency when operating. This is also supported by the attachment 43Kn closing force to grip all types of debris.

This grab is also available for both 22T & 28T Excavators.

9T Tilt Grading Bucket

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This 9T tilt grading bucket offers a highly efficient solution for the modern-day excavator operator. Tilting buckets are ideal for light material loading, ditching/grading and backfilling. These buckets are popular with landscapers and land-clearing projects as they are highly versatile and extremely robust. This 9T tilt grading bucket from Strickland offers a 60’ ditcher width, 236L capacity and 90-degree tilt in total.  

9T Vibrating Plate Compactor (Indeco IHC 75)

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This Indeco 9T vibrating plate compactor combines high compaction with fast turnaround times. Offering an alternative to handheld compacting equipment the IHC75 can cover large areas faster and more efficiently overall. Compaction is achieved by applying both the dynamic force of a hydraulically-driven vibration system and the static weight of the carrier boom to the thick steel baseplate of the compactor. The 9T vibrating plate compactor (mounted straight onto the carrier boom) are hydraulically driven with an oil-bath bearing system, which gives a balanced design of compaction force and vibration speed, so as to achieve the depth penetration needed to reduce air voids and move more material faster.

9T Grading Beam

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 The 9T Grading Beam is designed to provide operators with a fast and effective way of levelling materials. The beam of this attachment allows users to move, level and compact all within one pass. The roller component of the grading beam provides an even and clean finish. This 9T grading beam is the most effective with sand, gravel, crushed tarmac, type 1 and 2 aggregates and topsoil. An ideal choice for ground workers and landscapers wishing to achieve an even and flat surface.

6T Tilt Grading Bucket

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This 6T tilt grading bucket offers a highly efficient solution for the modern-day excavator operator. Tilting buckets are ideal for light material loading, ditching/grading and backfilling. These buckets are popular with landscapers and land-clearing projects as they are highly versatile and extremely robust. This 6T tilt grading bucket from Strickland offers a 60’ ditcher width, 236L capacity and 90-degree tilt in total.  

6T Vibrating Plate Compactor (Indeco IHC 75)

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This Indeco 6T vibrating plate compactor combines high compaction with fast turnaround times. Offering an alternative to handheld compacting equipment the IHC75 can cover large areas faster and more efficiently overall. Compaction is achieved by applying both the dynamic force of a hydraulically-driven vibration system and the static weight of the carrier boom to the thick steel baseplate of the compactor. The 6T vibrating plate compactor (mounted straight onto the carrier boom) are hydraulically driven with an oil-bath bearing system, which gives a balanced design of compaction force and vibration speed, so as to achieve the depth penetration needed to reduce air voids and move more material faster.

6T Grading Beam

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 The 6T Grading Beam is designed to provide operators with a fast and effective way of levelling materials. The beam of this attachment allows users to move, level and compact all within one pass. The roller component of the grading beam provides an even and clean finish. This 6T grading beam is the most effective with sand, gravel, crushed tarmac, type 1 and 2 aggregates and topsoil. An ideal choice for ground workers and landscapers wishing to achieve an even and flat surface.

Hi-Tip Tracked Dumper 550kg (Kubota)

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The 550kg hi-tip tracked dumper is designed with all operator capabilities in mind. Making it the safest and most efficient machine of its kind on the market. The rubber tracks provide minimal ground disruption when travelling over soft ground or rough terrain. With a huge 550kg carrying capacity, this machine allows operators to safely track earth, materials and more across a working site. This machine is also fitted with an advanced hydraulic control system, making the whole operating experience smoother and safer overall.

The hi-tip tracked dumper’s variable tracks allow operators to extend the machine’s overall width from 758mm to 1058mm. The minimum width allows the machine to pass easily through a standard internal door, and at full width, provides additional stability.

In addition to its carrying capabilities are the machine’s emptying properties. The new Kubota 550kg hi-tip tracked dumper can lift loads up to 1430mm with a reach of 447mm. This allows operators to easily offload into a skip or van if required for maximum efficiency. These dumpers are ideal to pair with either a micro or mini digger for maximum performance.

Key Features

550kg Capacity

Extendable tracks

Advanced hydraulic system

1430mm lift height & 447mm reach

Petrol Log Splitter (Oxdale SE400)

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This highly portable log splitter from Oxdale, runs off its own independent Honda GX200 petrol engine and dual-speed hydraulic pump. Combined with its unique axe head, the SE400 offers a 10-tonne capacity ram to be fitted, making splitting fast, easy, and safe. Resulting in one of the most powerful petrol log splitters on the market.

The Petrol log splitter allows you to split all wood species up to 18” in length, with no restrictions on diameter. Only what you can safely lift onto the large waist-height splitting table. The splitting wedge is specially designed, forged, hardened, and has a double chamfered to give the best splitting action available on the market. This machine is ideal for both professional and DIY operators, turning a normally very dangerous task, into one that is safer and less stressful on the body.

The petrol log splitters dual lever system ensures that all hands are removed from the workbench when splitting. Resulting in being one of the safest wood processing rentals available in the UK. Operators should expect a cycle time of fewer than 10 seconds for each decent and retract of the ram through timber.  

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Kubota X-1110

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This ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) from Kubota is the ultimate versatile machine for a wide variety of day-to-day activities. Fitted with a 3-cylinder, 24.8hp diesel engine, this machine provides you with the power and acceleration to take on even the toughest tasks—like climbing hills—while enjoying a smooth ride, excellent drivability, and superior legroom.

The Kubota RTV-X1110 is fitted with a variable hydraulic transmission that is industry-leading to provide wider torque bands for maximum performance.  This is supported by its high-rigidity frame which isolates occupants from noise and vibration during travel and operation. In addition, this rough terrain vehicle is fitted with power steering, and 60:40 split bench seats, all of which are enclosed in the machine’s glass cabin.

To further boost productivity the all-new ATV can transport up to 15.2 cubic meter loads in its rear bed. Alternatively, operators have the option of towing up to 450 kg on the standard fitted 50mm tow bar that comes with the machine. Finally, to offer further productivity, the RTV-X1110 offers a tail-gated, hydraulic tip cargo bed to offload cargo fast and effectively.

The ATV Kubota RTV-X1110 is the ideal machine for multi-terrain, high-performance transportation of small equipment and towable machinery. It is the ideal machine for forestry, estate management, utility contractors, golf courses, event hire and more.

Compact Tractor (John Deere 4052r)

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The 4052r compact tractor is the ideal accessory to supercharge the way customers operate. John Deere has packed this updated compact tractor with premium, state of the art technology and class-leading features that you will not find anywhere else. This latest model is fitted with planetary gears which is the same drive layout you would find in John Deere’s larger tractors. Its hydro transmission, PowReverser™gear transmission means that the compact tractor can be easily switched between forward and reverse with no clutch required.

A four-cylinder diesel stage V engine designed for heavy workloads with ample amount of power and torque, making for a cleaner and far more fuel-efficient operation. Finally, the new machine is fitted with John Deere’s LoadMatch™ which automatically matches the engine speed to the engine load.

This tractor is designed for heavy-duty grounds work, from towing large loads to preparing and maintaining large areas of land. The new 4052r is also available with two brand new 540rpm PTO attachments.

Warlord Flail Attachment- Click to view

A type Maschio Rotovator- Click to view

Features include

540 RPM PTO Output

Close Cabin Compact Tractor

PowReverser™ Gear Transmission

John Deere’s LoadMatch™

Diesel Stage V Engine

6′ Tracked Woodchipper (Först TR6 42hp)

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This 6’ tracked woodchipper from Först offers powerful and efficient chipping for all tree species throughout the UK. Operated by an aggressive, fuel-efficient 42hp Doosan DPF diesel engine, the Först TR6 offers customers some highest performance woodchipping on the market. The TR6 is built for the professional contractor, to be able to manoeuvre the machine on the roughest of terrains. Overall…reducing the amount of manhandling of debris an operator has to do.

In addition, this professional tracked woodchipper offers high-speed tracking. It is fitted with a wide hopper offering 6’ x 8’ chipping dimensions, far larger than some of its competitors of a simpler machine. There is no comprise with the build quality of the Först ST6 as its steal outer panelling and attention to detail, makes for a specialised piece of equipment.

The TR6 42D also offers contractor’s stage V emissions engine which is EU compliant. This means that not only are operators getting high performance, efficiency and economy levels. But will produce far fewer emissions overall.

Features include

High-speed tracking

Stage V Emission Engine

High-performance 42hp Doosan engine

Roller aperture of 6’x 8’ 150mmx200mm

Först AutoIntelligence Control

Robust construction

Clear fuel tank

6′ Towable Woodchipper (Först ST6)

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This 6’ towable woodchipper from Först offers powerful and efficient chipping for all tree species throughout the UK. Operated by a fuel-efficient 24hp Kubota engine, the Först ST6 offers customers the ability to process faster than ever before.

In addition, this professional towable woodchipper offers a compact, powerful machine weighing in under 1000kg. It is fitted with a wide hopper offering 6’ x 8’ chipping dimensions, far larger than some of its competitors of a simpler machine. There is no comprise with the build quality of the Först ST6 as its steal outer panelling and attention to detail makes for a specialised piece of equipment. 

Features include

Impressive 24hp Kubota engine             

Robust construction 

Clear fuel tank 

Först AutoIntelligence Control for optimal performance

Wide hopper 

Under 1000kg 

Mini Excavator Hire 1.5T- Kubota KX19-4

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Mini excavator hire from WHC Hire. The Kubota KX19-4 1.5T mini excavator is available to hire from WHC Hire depots in Tewkesbury, Worcester and the Cotswolds.

For specifications and more information go to: https://whchire.com/1-5t-excavator/

Rotary Floor Preparation Machine (SPE STR 701)

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The SPE STR 701 Rotary Floor Preparation Machine 230V is simple, safe, comfortable to operate and highly effective. Low noise levels (64dB) along with the complete absence of fumes, vibration and dust make the STR 701 the ideal machine for refurbs and renovation. The STR 701 is also fitted with thermal overload protection to shield the machine from overheating. 

Single/Double/AGR Tower System

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WHC Hire provides a large selection of single, double and AGR (Advanced Guard Rail) single-width towers. These access towers are fully portable and simple to erect and dismantle. The Towers tube has a 48mm external diameter, the same diameter as traditional steel scaffolding. This means adaptations and tying in is very easy because you can use standard tubes & fittings which you cannot with a lightweight system.

Towers are available in a range of sizes:

Single Width Span: 2.4m, 3.4m, 4.4m, 5.4m, 6.4m, 7.4m

Double Width Stair: 2.4m, 3.4m, 4.4m, 5.4m, 6.4m, 7.4m

AGR Single Width: 2.2m, 2.7m, 3.7m, 4.2m, 4.7m, 5.7m, 6.2m, 6.7m, 7.7m

All towers are available with stabilizers included in your hire.

Call or complete to enquiry form below to book hire today.

Trimax Warlord 175 Flail Mower

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The all-new Trimax Warlord S3 with its hydraulic side shift operation makes for a powerful working companion in commercial applications such as weed abatement, tree farms, mulching turf off cuts, trimming turf ribbons, roadside mowing and horticulture applications.

This mower is ideal for the clearance of small trees, bush & heavy grass in amenity areas & on verges of highways.

This attachment is available with our 50hp stage V compact tractor 

Ride On Mower (Hi Tip)

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This hi-tip ride on mower is ideal for the professional or keen amateur alike. The Kubota has non power steering and mower shaft drive, plus numerous operator features for enhanced convenience and enjoyment. The grass collector has an easy empty hydraulic tip that lifts to a height of 1930mm. The advantage of the hi-tip mower is that you can tip directly into a high sided trailer or a pickup.

Tractor Mounted Rotavator (Maschio)

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This tractor mounted rotavator offers a flexible PTO attachment for compact tractors. Its highly professional set-up offers operators a single-speed gearbox that ensures the reduction of rotor revelations. In addition, the final transmission is ensured by an oil-lubricated chain system for additional safety and precision.

Heavy-duty rotavator designed for use on a compact tractor with 540rpm PTO output. This attachment design is perfectly balanced to provide unmatched results with minimum vibrations. The Maschio rotavator is designed to work in the toughest of conditions. Ideal for all horticultural and agricultural applications.

Our tractor mounted rotavator offers adjustable working heights and is suitable for wet or dry applications. For safety, this PTO rotavator has a rear trailing board to prevent debris from being thrown.

This is the ideal attachment for encouraging aeration in larger areas prior to seeding or laying turf.

Note: This attachment requires a compact tractor or similar to operate. Click here to see our latest compact tractor model available to hire.

For more information or to arrange to hire a tractor mounted rotavator, complete the contact form below, or call your local depot today.

Post Hole Borer 2 Man

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Post hole borer 2 man (auger) with built-in safety brake. Comes with a 9″ Auger & extension bar.
PPE: Gloves

6T Excavator (Kubota KX060-5)

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The all-new 6T Excavator Kubota KX060-5 provides advanced performance, market-leading safety, and comfort for operators. Its engine is direct injection and fully Stage V-compliant, complete with CRS and DPF, designed to provide high power and low emissions cost-effectively. In addition, the machine offers exceptional reach, force and lifting capabilities of a machine of this size. All supported by Kubota’s built-in load-sensing hydraulic system, providing smooth operation regardless of the load size. Kubota has also introduced a dozer blade float allowing operators to complete ground finishing work faster.

The machine’s cabin offers a spacious and comfortable surrounding to work from. Supported by a double adjustment air suspension seat, air conditioning, 12V output and a 7’ colour LCD panel with jog dial. The KX060-5 provides world-class noise reduction to help protect the operator’s ears as well as provide a more stress-free environment to work in. This is achieved by a metal partition between the cabin and the engine, as well as a thicker floor plate.

In addition, this machine is fitted with the latest advances in operator safety systems including a rearview camera, arm and boom anti-drop values and LED lighting to support night work. A quick hitch and seatbelt alarms, followed by four new down points for safer transportation.

9T Excavator

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9T JCB 90Z-2 Excavator

Designed to perform, built to last. Introducing the newest generation of 9T excavators, the JCB 90Z-2.

The latest 9T excavator from JCB excels with its build quality, power, efficiency, comfort, safety and serviceability in abundance. The new generation JCB 90Z-2 midi diggers are ready to provide ultimate productivity on any job.

JCB’s latest 9T addition benefits from the latest stage V engine which is HVO ready, with no compromise on performance. Peak power and torque at low engine speeds, allows you to be more efficient with your cycles and make every drop of fuel count.

New features include:

  • New Stage V engine for ultimate performance
  • Class-leading tractive effort and tracking speeds
  • Auto kick down motors automatically improve productivity
  • 100% steel bodywork and bushed dig end
  • Heavy-duty kingposts and heavy-duty boom cylinder guards provide protection against damage
  • Durable four plate dipper design
  • Improved dig end hoses and harness routing

See full specifications below.

14T Excavator On Rubber Pads

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WHC Hire have a modern fleet of JCB 140X all are fitted with the Ecomax T4i engines giving our customers a fuel saving of up to 10%. All our machines have side & rear view camera system, climate control, cab guards, hose burst check valves for safe lifting & hammer breaker circuits fitted. This 14T excavator on rubber pads, protects the ground that you are working on.

28T Excavator (JCB 245XR) RTS

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Maximise your efficiency with the JCB 245XR 28T excavator, the latest addition to the X series with reduced tail swing (RTS). After 4 years of development, JCB has finally designed a machine that offers everything you need for maximum productivity in an excavator.

Ideal for housing developments and highways maintenance, the 245XR offers state of the art hydraulic, electronic and electrics to produce a world-class large excavator. It’s reduced tail swing allows it to work tight against buildings and roadsides, however, does not comprise any cabin space. 40% less tail swing than the JCB 220X.

The JCB 245Xr offers large loading capacities of 1.25m3 with an overall output of 129kw from its Stage V Dieselmax engine. Cleaner, highly efficient and maximum productivity. Weighing in at 28T, this machine is one of the most advanced earthmoving or lifting equipment available to date on the market.

Speak to one of our team of professionals today to organise hire and delivery of the JCB 245XR 28T Excavator.

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