Q3 Fleet Investment

FTH Hire Group are proud to say we invested over £2 million in new plant, tools and equipment between July and September 2026, expanding our hire fleet with excavators, rollers, telehandlers, augers, site safety equipment and more. The investment focuses on the machinery and equipment used every day across groundworks, civil engineering, construction and utilities projects.

The new equipment is being introduced across our hire hub network in England, Scotland and Wales, giving customers access to additional stock as they plan upcoming projects.

This follows our Q2 fleet investment and forms part of our ongoing programme to renew and expand the FTH fleet. While Q2 focused on increasing the range of equipment available, Q3 has concentrated on adding more of the machines, attachments and safety equipment our customers regularly hire.

What Equipment Has Been Added to the Fleet?

Our latest investment covers a wide range of plant, tools and equipment, with a particular focus on excavation, compaction, lifting and site safety.

Excavators and Digging Equipment

We've added more excavators and attachments to support excavation, trenching, foundations and groundworks.

• 10 x 1T excavators
• 5 x 1.5T excavators
• 10 x 3T excavators
• 4 x 6T excavators
• 9 x 8T excavators
• 20 x hydraulic augers (1.5T, 3T and 5T)
• 60 x auger flights (6"–18")

Compaction Equipment

Additional compaction equipment is joining the fleet to support ground preparation, trench backfilling and surface compaction.

• 9 x 1200mm twin drum rollers
• 4 x remote-controlled trench rollers
• 40 x wacker plates

Lifting and Material Handling

We've expanded our range of lifting and material handling equipment for moving materials around busy construction sites.

• 5 x 6m telehandlers
• 5 x 1T skip loaders
• 4 x 8m Bumpa hoists

Our wider range of telehandlers and forklifts is also available to hire.

Power Tools and Cleaning Equipment

The investment also includes a range of tools and equipment for construction, maintenance and cleaning tasks:

• Cordless SDS multidrills
• 3,000 PSI diesel bowser pressure washers
• Forced action mixers
• TuffBank site boxes
• Medium 110V breakers
• Hydraulic breaker packs
• 18" petrol masonry bench saws
• Diamond drills

Wood Chippers

We've added more wood chippers to support tree work, landscaping and green waste management.

• 5 x 6" tow-along chippers
• 2 x 8" tow-along chippers

Site Protection and Support Equipment

Additional equipment has been purchased to support safe site access, temporary protection, fencing and construction work.

• 50 x steel road plates
• 20 x Acrow props
• 250 x scaffold boards (8', 10' and 13')
• 235 x Heras fence panels
• 120 x Chapter 8 barriers

Rescue and Fall Arrest Equipment

We've also invested in additional safety equipment for work at height and rescue operations.

• 4 x rescue tripods
• 4 x 15m fall arrest blocks with recovery winches

What Does This Investment Mean for Our Customers?

Our continued fleet investment is about making sure customers have access to reliable, well-maintained equipment when they need it.

More equipment available to hire

Adding to our fleet each quarter increases our stock levels and helps us respond to demand during busy periods. It also gives customers more options when planning projects that require several machines or different types of equipment.

A wider choice for different projects

Different jobs call for different equipment. With additional excavators ranging from 1T to 8T, hydraulic augers, compaction machinery and lifting equipment, customers have more choice when selecting machinery to suit their project requirements.

Reliable equipment to keep projects moving

Equipment breakdowns can lead to delays, particularly when other work depends on a machine completing its task. Regularly renewing and maintaining our fleet helps reduce the risk of unexpected downtime and keeps equipment ready for hire.

Continued investment in our hire fleet

Our investment programme doesn't stop at the end of one quarter. By regularly introducing new machinery, tools and safety equipment, we're continuing to develop our fleet around the needs of the contractors and businesses we support.

Preparing for the Months Ahead

As we move into autumn and winter, construction sites face shorter working days, wetter ground and changing site conditions. Having suitable, dependable equipment available is important when planning work around these challenges.

Our Q3 investment puts additional machinery and equipment into the hire fleet ahead of the winter months, supporting customers with upcoming groundworks, construction, landscaping and civil engineering projects.

With 19 hire hubs across England, Scotland and Wales, FTH Hire Group provides plant, tool and equipment hire for projects of all sizes.

To discuss your requirements or check current stock and availability, contact your local FTH Hire Hub, request a quote or browse our hire catalogue.