Cheap Plant Hire in Torquay

Plant hire costs can add up quickly on a project. Comparing prices from multiple companies in Torquay is the best way to keep costs down without compromising on equipment quality. Here is how to find the cheapest plant hire across South West.

6 companies in Torquay

Cheapest Plant Hire Prices in Torquay

The cheapest plant hire in Torquay is a micro digger (under 1 tonne) from £70-£100 per day or £250-£400 per week. Mini diggers (1.5t) cost £100-£150/day. Plate compactors and small rollers cost £30-£60/day. Self-drive hire is cheaper than operated hire. Weekly rates offer the best value — typically 3-4x the daily rate for 7 days. Companies in Torquay often discount longer hires further, with monthly rates at 2.5-3x the weekly rate.

How to Save on Plant Hire

Choose the smallest machine that can do the job — a micro digger is half the price of a 3-tonner. Book weekly rather than daily if your project will take more than 2-3 days. Self-drive saves the cost of an operator (£150-£250/day). Arrange your own transport if you have a suitable trailer. Plan your project carefully to minimise hire duration — have the site prepared before the machine arrives. Get 3+ quotes and mention competing prices.

Plant Hire Companies in Torquay

Olympus Plant and Tool Hire

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5(12 reviews)

Olympus Business Park, 21 Kingsteignton Rd, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2SN, GB

Olympus Tool Hire based in Newton Abbot offer plant tool hire and sale throughout Devon including Paignton, Brixham, Torbay, South Hams, Exeter & Plymouth

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Marshall Plant Hire

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5(1 review)

Lower Mead Farm, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7LJ, GB

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Kingsbridge Hire & Garden Machinery

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4.9(62 reviews)

Units 4-7, Torr Quarry Industrial Estate, Torr Trade Park, Kingsbridge, Totnes, TQ9 7FA, GB

At Kingsbridge Hire & Garden Machinery we offer a range of high-quality tools ready to tackle any job.

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Digger Dumper

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4.2(5 reviews)

Blue Waters Industrial Estate, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9YF, GB

KJS Devon, trading as Digger Dumper, is a used plant trader. We have a large stock of used plant & machinery that we add to regularly.

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EAGLE PLANT Heathfield Cabins

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4.1(13 reviews)

Battle Rd, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6GJ, GB

As a long established, well trusted Plant Hire company we offer a range of equipment & portable buildings for use by both trade and public.

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Eagle Plant Hire

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Battle Rd, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6RY, GB

As a long established, well trusted Plant Hire company we offer a range of equipment & portable buildings for use by both trade and public.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest plant hire in Torquay?

Micro diggers in Torquay start from £70-£100/day. Plate compactors cost £30-£60/day. Weekly rates offer 50-60% savings over daily hire.

Is self-drive or operated hire cheaper?

Self-drive is significantly cheaper — you save £150-£250/day on operator costs. But you need a CPCS or NPORS card for construction sites.

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