Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Plant Hire Services in Chichester
Nicholas Plant Hire has been a trusted provider of plant hire solutions in Chichester and West Sussex for over 37 years. As a family-run business, we combine extensive industry experience with a commitment to delivering tailored equipment solutions for projects of all sizes. Our comprehensive range includes mini diggers, dumpers, telehandlers, rollers, and trailers, all maintained to the highest standards with enhanced security features. We prioritise customer satisfaction through expert advice, flexible hire periods, and insurance options, serving both domestic and commercial clients across the region. 
Services
Mini Diggers
Dumpers
Telehandlers
Rollers
Trailers
Compact Loaders
Skid Steer Loaders
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 37 years of experience in plant hire solutions.
- Our family-run business prioritises personalised customer service.
- We provide a wide range of construction machinery and attachments.
- We include enhanced security features and insurance options.
- Our team offers expert advice tailored to your project requirements.
Services
Mini Digger Hire
Nicholas Plant Hire offers a comprehensive range of mini diggers for hire, from 0.8-ton micro models to 3.5-ton machines. Our fleet includes Kubota, Kato, and Takeuchi models with quick-hitch systems for easy attachment changes. Each unit features rubber tracks, immobilisers, and ram locks for security, with optional insurance coverage available. Hire periods range from single-day rentals to long-term contracts.
Dumper Hire
We provide versatile dumper hire solutions including forward-tip, high-discharge, and power-swivel models from Thwaites and Slanetrac. Available in widths from 750mm to 1.65m, our dumpers suit narrow access areas and heavy-duty construction sites. Hydrostatic drive options ensure smooth operation, with insurance packages and flexible hire terms available for both short-term projects and extended use.
Telehandler Hire
Our TH412 Compact Telehandler offers 4.5m lift height and 1.2-tonne capacity, ideal for construction and municipal projects. Fitted with selectable steering modes and hydraulic quick-change systems, it accommodates pallet forks and digging buckets. The machine's compact dimensions (1.56m width) enable operation in confined spaces, with optional attachments available for enhanced versatility across West Sussex sites.
Roller Hire
Nicholas Plant Hire supplies ride-on rollers from leading brands like Bomag and Hamm for soil and asphalt compaction. Our range includes 856mm-wide models for narrow spaces and 1.3m-wide units for larger projects, with operating weights from 1.5 to 3.5 tonnes. These machines feature adjustable vibration settings and are suitable for domestic landscaping, roadworks, and commercial construction applications in Chichester.
Trailer Hire
We offer a diverse trailer hire fleet including single-axle models for light loads and heavy-duty variants with 2.85-tonne capacity. Options include beaver-tail designs for machinery transport, flatbed trailers for construction materials, and specialised units for roller transportation. All trailers require customer-provided insurance and appropriate towing vehicles, with hire agreements available for short-term projects and extended periods.
Questions
What types of plant hire equipment do you offer?
We provide mini diggers, dumpers, telehandlers, rollers, trailers, and compact loaders. Our fleet includes models from Kubota, Thwaites, and Wacker Neuson for construction, landscaping, and industrial projects.
Do you offer insurance for hired equipment?
Yes, we provide insurance loss damage waiver cover for all hired machinery. Two forms of ID are required, and deposits are processed via credit card pre-authorisation.
What are your hire periods?
Hire durations range from single-day rentals to two-year contracts. We accommodate both short-term project needs and long-term construction requirements with flexible terms.
Are your machines suitable for narrow access sites?
Yes, we offer compact models starting from 740mm width for mini diggers and 750mm-width dumpers specifically designed for restricted space operations.
Do you deliver hired equipment?
Customers must collect equipment from our Chichester depot. However, our trailers and towable machinery options facilitate self-transport for approved hirees with appropriate vehicles.
What security features do your machines have?
All mini diggers include immobilisers and ram locks. Enhanced security measures across our fleet help reduce insurance costs and protect against unauthorised use.
