Local, family‑run plant hire serving Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth and surrounding villages. Every machine is well‑maintained, easy to operate, and delivered by a friendly local team who genuinely care about your project.
Mini Diggers
Our mini diggers are ideal for domestic projects, landscaping, driveways, footings and small construction work. Every machine is serviced, cleaned, and checked before delivery.
1.5T Mini Digger
A compact, reliable machine perfect for tight spaces and garden projects.
- Fits easily into domestic driveways and small sites
- Ideal for footings, drainage trenches, garden clearance
- Smooth, easy controls for both DIY and trade users
- Comes with digging, trenching and grading buckets
3T Mini Digger
A step up in power for deeper digging and heavier workloads.
- Stronger breakout force for tougher ground
- Great for driveways, foundations, farm jobs
- Stable and comfortable for longer hire periods
- Full bucket set included
Micro Diggers
Designed for narrow access areas where standard machines can’t reach.
Micro Digger (Narrow Access)
Perfect for gardens, alleyways, and indoor/outbuilding work.
- Fits through tight gates and narrow passages
- Ideal for garden renovations and small excavation jobs
- Lightweight but surprisingly capable
- Easy for beginners to operate
Dumpers
Move soil, rubble, and materials quickly and safely across your site.
1T Dumper
Compact and manoeuvrable for smaller jobs.
- Ideal for garden projects and tight-access sites
- Works perfectly alongside mini diggers
- Easy to load and tip
3T Dumper
More capacity for larger sites and heavier loads.
- Great for construction, landscaping and farm work
- Strong tipping power
- Available in both wheeled and tracked versions
Telehandlers
Reliable lifting machines for farms, construction sites, and material handling.
Telehandler Hire
A versatile machine for lifting pallets, bulk bags, and heavy materials.
- Various reach options available
- Ideal for agricultural and commercial projects
- Smooth controls and excellent visibility
- Delivered ready to work with forks included
Rollers
Compact rollers for smoothing surfaces on driveways, paths, and small construction jobs.
Single Drum Roller
Perfect for compacting soil, gravel, and sub‑base.
- Easy to manoeuvre
- Great for small driveways and paths
Twin Drum Roller
For a smoother, more professional finish.
- Ideal for tarmac and larger areas
- Even compaction across both drums
Excavators
For larger digging, earthmoving, and construction work.
5T Excavator
A strong mid‑range excavator suitable for most medium‑sized projects.
- Excellent digging depth
- Stable and powerful
- Ideal for foundations, drainage, and farm work
8T Excavator
For bigger sites and deeper excavation.
- High breakout force
- Great for commercial projects
- Operators available if required
Operator Hire
If you’d prefer a professional to handle the machinery, we can provide a skilled local operator.
Machine Operator
Experienced, friendly, and efficient.
- Saves time and avoids costly mistakes
- Ideal for tricky or time‑sensitive jobs
- Available for all diggers, excavators, and crushers
Attachments & Extras
A range of add‑ons to support your project.
Breakers
Hydraulic breakers for breaking concrete, stone, and hard ground.
- Fits mini diggers and excavators
- Ideal for demolition and tough digging
Augers
Perfect for fence posts, tree planting, and ground anchors.
- Various auger sizes available
- Clean, precise holes
Grabs
For lifting logs, rocks, and bulky materials.
- Great for farm and landscaping work
Additional Buckets
Extra digging, trenching, and grading buckets available on request.
Crushing Machinery (Rock & Aggregate Crushing)
For customers needing on‑site rock crushing, aggregate reduction, or recycling of concrete and rubble. Ideal for small builders, farm tracks, landscaping projects, and local construction sites.
Compact Jaw Crusher
A solid all‑round crusher for breaking down rock, stone, concrete and demolition waste.
- Produces reusable aggregate
- Adjustable output size
- Ideal for farm tracks, driveways, and small construction sites
- Easy to transport and set up
Mini Tracked Crusher
Perfect for tight‑access areas where larger crushers can’t reach.
- Highly manoeuvrable
- Great for small builders and landscapers
- Efficient for recycling old concrete and brick
Mobile Crusher Hire
For larger jobs requiring higher throughput.
- Handles rock, stone, concrete, asphalt
- Produces graded aggregate
- Suitable for commercial sites and farm operations
Screening Equipment
Pair your crusher with a screener for clean, separated material.
- Soil screening
- Aggregate grading
- Reduces waste and improves material quality
Why Local Customers Choose Us
- Family‑run service with honest advice
- Machinery delivered by people who know the local terrain
- Perfect for rural jobs, farm tracks, and small construction sites
- Helps reduce waste and save money on aggregate
- Flexible hire periods (day, weekend, week, long‑term)
Delivery Areas
We deliver across: Lancaster • Morecambe • Heysham • Carnforth • Galgate • Halton • Caton • Overton • Slyne • Hest Bank • All surrounding villages
Contact
For bookings or advice, contact Lancaster Plant Hire for friendly, local service.