About Us

Plantforce has one of the most diverse excavator fleets in the country and, with over £18million invested in a comprehensive range of first-class machinery, we can offer you the best selection of self-drive or operated plant hire equipment. And it’s all complemented by first-class customer care.

We’re here to work closely with you and ensure we can meet your needs as they change, and always at highly competitive prices.

With plant hire depots in Bristol, Exeter and Bridgewater, Plantforce covers construction project requirements all over the South West, South Wales and beyond. We provide you with the best in self-drive and expert-operated hire equipment – and the very best in service and support.

We have over 650 machines in our fleet, 450 of which are excavators. All have fully automatic quick-hitch hydraulic systems and breaker circuits, and the majority come with the added benefits of Zero Tail Swing and Side Drain.

What we do

Plantforce is the leading regional supplier of plant hire machinery to the construction and energy industries. Our fleet comprises – but is not limited to – long-reach, demolition and quarry-spec machines, and is complemented by the full range of attachments, including breakers, shears, pulverisers and rotational grabs. We can also provide earthmoving equipment such as loading shovels and ‘dozers, and an array of demolition equipment.

Plantforce exists to meet your needs – however complex – with a large fleet of modern, expertly maintained and versatile machinery and equipment. And our meticulous attention to detail when it comes to health and safety means you can work with confidence and reassurance, whether self-driving or using one of our expert accredited operators. 

This, combined with our strategic location, is why Plantforce is a key contractor and provider for Hinkley Point C - one of the largest and most complex construction projects the South West has ever seen.