Question 1

Can you provide clean, FM grade access equipment?

Accepted Answer

We certainly can supply clean equipment suitable for use indoors in high-end hotels or offices. We support facilities management and events clients who need clean equipment that does not look like it has come off a construction site. Let us know what you need and how you are using it.

Question 2

Can you work with specified delivery and collection times?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Access equipment, more than any other category, can require deliveries and collections to be made to specified time slots. Just let us know what you need with as much notice as possible and we will support you.

Question 3

Can I pick up a tower from a local depot if I'm in a hurry?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is as simple as that! Let us know where you are and what time you can get there and we will ensure a tower is waiting for you at a local depot.

Question 4

What is the largest boom you can provide?

Accepted Answer

Our supply chain network is diverse and enables us to source highly specialist equipment. Typically most powered boom lifts operate up to a height of 43m. There are, however, larger units in the UK. Please contact us to discuss.

Question 5

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

Accepted Answer

Many of our customers hire on a long-term basis with us and find it an attractive alternative to CAPEX purchase. Tell us the type of machine you require and for what duration and we will give you a competitive quotation. Most machines hired on this basis are new or nearly new and come with industry-leading service support.

Question 6

How much does it cost to hire access, towers & platforms with Hyra?

Accepted Answer

The cost of hiring a access, towers and platforms varies depending on a variety of factors including the specification, the rental period and seasonality. A lot of small businesses overpay for access solutions rental because they only have time to contact a limited number of plant hire providers. Hyra is plugged into a huge network of plant hire suppliers across the UK, which means we can shop around for the best possible price. What’s more we also have the buying power to get hire rates normally reserved for very large construction businesses.

Question 7

What sectors do you support?

Accepted Answer

Typically our clients are in civil engineering, facilities management, events or construction. Construction sectors include: building, rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. We do not support private DIY enthusiasts or builders who trade as sole traders or partnerships.

Question 8

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

Accepted Answer

Hyra covers the entirety of mainland UK. Wherever you are, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of regions and locations we serve in each.

England
 • East Midlands: Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Corby, Grantham, Kettering, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Mansfield, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Newark-on-Trent
 • East of England: Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow, Ipswich, Luton, Lowestoft, Milton Keynes, Newmarket, Norwich, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, St Albans
 • London: London, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Redbridge, Southwark, Sutton
 • North East: Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tynemouth, Washington, Whitley Bay
 • North West: Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Chorley, Heywood, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes, Wigan
 • South East: Aylesbury, Basingstoke, Bracknell, Brighton and Hove, Crawley, Eastbourne, Farnborough, Gillingham, Guildford, Hastings, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, Sevenoaks, Slough, Southampton, Worthing
 • South West: Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cheltenham, Exeter, Gloucester, Paignton, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon, Taunton, Torquay, Weston-super-Mare, Yeovil
 • West Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Halesowen, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Solihull, Stourbridge, Sutton Coldfield, Tipton, Walsall, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton
 • Yorkshire and the Humber: Barnsley, Bradford, Doncaster, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Wakefield, York

Wales
 • Mid Wales: Brecon, Builth Wells, Hay-on-Wye, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Llanidloes, Llanwrtyd Wells, Machynlleth, Montgomery, Newtown, Presteigne, Rhayader, Talgarth, Welshpool
 • North Wales: Abergele, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Denbigh, Holyhead, Llandudno, Llangefni, Mold, Pwllheli, Rhyl, Ruthin, St Asaph, Wrexham
 • South Wales: Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Llanelli, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath, Newport, Penarth, Pontypool, Pontypridd, Swansea, Tredegar

Scotland
 • Highlands and Islands: Aviemore, Dingwall, Fort William, Grantown-on-Spey, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Lerwick, Lochgilphead, Portree, Stornoway, Tain, Thurso, Ullapool
 • North East Scotland: Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Forfar, Inverbervie, Kirriemuir, Laurencekirk, Montrose, Perth, Stonehaven
 • Central Belt: Alloa, Bathgate, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, East Kilbride, Falkirk, Glenrothes, Greenock, Kirkcaldy, Livingston, Paisley, Stirling
 • South West Scotland: Ayr, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Girvan, Greenock, Irvine, Johnstone, Kilmarnock, Largs, Paisley, Renfrew, Saltcoats, Troon
 • West Coast and Islands: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Fort William, Glasgow, Greenock, Helensburgh, Inveraray, Isle of Arran, Isle of Bute, Isle of Islay, Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Kilwinning, Oban, Rothesay
 • North Scotland: Alness, Brora, Dingwall, Dornoch, Elgin, Forres, Fortrose Gairloch, Golspie, Grantown-on-Spey, Invergordon, Inverness, Keith, Kingussie, Mallaig, Nairn, Portree, Rogart, Tain, Thurso, Ullapool, Wick
 • East Scotland: Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Carnoustie, Coupar Angus, Crieff, Dundee, Dunfermline, Dunblane, Cupar, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Montrose, Newport-on-Tay, Perth, St Andrews
 • South Scotland: Annan, Biggar, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gretna, Kirkcudbright, Langholm, Lockerbie, Moffat, Newton Stewart, Sanquhar, Stranraer, Thornhill
 • Scottish Islands: Barra, Benbecula, Coll, Colonsay, Islay, Isle of Eigg, Isle of Harris, Isle of Iona, Isle of Jura, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Mull, Isle of North Uist, Isle of Rum, Isle of Skye, Isle of South Uist, Isle of Tiree, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Rothesay, Stromness, Tarbert (Harris)

We also support projects which are based in the UK Highlands and islands as well as projects which are shipping plant to remote locations overseas, such as Falklands or Ascension Island. Please call us to discuss.

Question 9

Why should I consider a cabbed dumper?

Accepted Answer

Some main contractors and sites have mandated cabbed dumpers as they provide better protection should an incident occur. It is also far more pleasant to operate a cabbed dumper in the rain or cold. The downside of the cab is that it can get hot or steam up in summer. Either way, it is important to note that cabbed models command a significant cost premium.

Question 10

How can I improve productivity at large sites?

Accepted Answer

Telematics are commonplace in modern plant. At large sites where there are multiples of the same type of asset, it can be useful to assess the performance of your plant on a single platform. This can help evaluate metrics such as the actual amount of time the machine was used in the day. Many projects have reduced their cost and increased the productive hours of their hired assets by using the latest technology to advise their management teams.

Question 11

Can I use HVO fuel?

Accepted Answer

HVO fuel is a sustainable biodiesel derived from waste and residue feedstock. It can be used as an alternative to diesel in almost all machines we supply and is considered to be a greener alternative. It has been said that HVO reduces greenhouse gases by 90%. These are high percentage claims and should be tempered a little as HVO still impacts the environment. The increased adoption of HVO in the UK has meant the price per litre has increased significantly over traditional diesel.

Question 12

How can we increase fuel efficiency with our dozers?

Accepted Answer

We are seeing rapid product innovation even in traditional plant categories such as dozers. One example is the newly launched Cat D6 XE which features the world's first high drive electric drive. Real-world testing is showing fuel efficiency gains in excess of 20%. Ask us about new innovative plant and how we can help you run a more sustainable site.

Question 13

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

Accepted Answer

Many of our customers hire on a long-term basis with us and find it an attractive alternative to CAPEX purchase. Tell us the type of machine you require and for what duration and we will give you a competitive quotation. Most machines hired on this basis are new or nearly new and come with industry-leading service support.

Question 14

How much does it cost to hire a dumper or dozer with Hyra?

Accepted Answer

The cost of hiring a dumper or dozer varies depending on a variety of factors including the machine specification, the rental period and seasonality. A lot of small businesses overpay for dumper or dozer rental because they only have time to contact a limited number of plant hire providers. Hyra is plugged into a huge network of plant hire suppliers across the UK, which means we can shop around for the best possible price. What’s more we also have the buying power to get hire rates normally reserved for very large construction businesses.

Question 15

What sectors do you support?

Accepted Answer

Typically our clients are in civil engineering, facilities management, events or construction. Construction sectors include: building, rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. We do not support private DIY enthusiasts or builders who trade as sole traders or partnerships.

Question 16

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

Accepted Answer

Hyra covers the entirety of mainland UK. Wherever you are, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of regions and locations we serve in each.

England
 • East Midlands: Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Corby, Grantham, Kettering, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Mansfield, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Newark-on-Trent
 • East of England: Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow, Ipswich, Luton, Lowestoft, Milton Keynes, Newmarket, Norwich, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, St Albans
 • London: London, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Redbridge, Southwark, Sutton
 • North East: Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tynemouth, Washington, Whitley Bay
 • North West: Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Chorley, Heywood, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes, Wigan
 • South East: Aylesbury, Basingstoke, Bracknell, Brighton and Hove, Crawley, Eastbourne, Farnborough, Gillingham, Guildford, Hastings, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, Sevenoaks, Slough, Southampton, Worthing
 • South West: Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cheltenham, Exeter, Gloucester, Paignton, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon, Taunton, Torquay, Weston-super-Mare, Yeovil
 • West Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Halesowen, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Solihull, Stourbridge, Sutton Coldfield, Tipton, Walsall, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton
 • Yorkshire and the Humber: Barnsley, Bradford, Doncaster, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Wakefield, York

Wales
 • Mid Wales: Brecon, Builth Wells, Hay-on-Wye, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Llanidloes, Llanwrtyd Wells, Machynlleth, Montgomery, Newtown, Presteigne, Rhayader, Talgarth, Welshpool
 • North Wales: Abergele, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Denbigh, Holyhead, Llandudno, Llangefni, Mold, Pwllheli, Rhyl, Ruthin, St Asaph, Wrexham
 • South Wales: Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Llanelli, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath, Newport, Penarth, Pontypool, Pontypridd, Swansea, Tredegar

Scotland
 • Highlands and Islands: Aviemore, Dingwall, Fort William, Grantown-on-Spey, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Lerwick, Lochgilphead, Portree, Stornoway, Tain, Thurso, Ullapool
 • North East Scotland: Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Forfar, Inverbervie, Kirriemuir, Laurencekirk, Montrose, Perth, Stonehaven
 • Central Belt: Alloa, Bathgate, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, East Kilbride, Falkirk, Glenrothes, Greenock, Kirkcaldy, Livingston, Paisley, Stirling
 • South West Scotland: Ayr, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Girvan, Greenock, Irvine, Johnstone, Kilmarnock, Largs, Paisley, Renfrew, Saltcoats, Troon
 • West Coast and Islands: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Fort William, Glasgow, Greenock, Helensburgh, Inveraray, Isle of Arran, Isle of Bute, Isle of Islay, Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Kilwinning, Oban, Rothesay
 • North Scotland: Alness, Brora, Dingwall, Dornoch, Elgin, Forres, Fortrose Gairloch, Golspie, Grantown-on-Spey, Invergordon, Inverness, Keith, Kingussie, Mallaig, Nairn, Portree, Rogart, Tain, Thurso, Ullapool, Wick
 • East Scotland: Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Carnoustie, Coupar Angus, Crieff, Dundee, Dunfermline, Dunblane, Cupar, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Montrose, Newport-on-Tay, Perth, St Andrews
 • South Scotland: Annan, Biggar, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gretna, Kirkcudbright, Langholm, Lockerbie, Moffat, Newton Stewart, Sanquhar, Stranraer, Thornhill
 • Scottish Islands: Barra, Benbecula, Coll, Colonsay, Islay, Isle of Eigg, Isle of Harris, Isle of Iona, Isle of Jura, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Mull, Isle of North Uist, Isle of Rum, Isle of Skye, Isle of South Uist, Isle of Tiree, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Rothesay, Stromness, Tarbert (Harris)

We also support projects which are based in the UK Highlands and islands as well as projects which are shipping plant to remote locations overseas, such as Falklands or Ascension Island. Please call us to discuss.

Question 17

When do we need a site survey?

Accepted Answer

If you have a large, complex or long-term site set-up, you may benefit from a site visit or technical needs-analysis discussion to ensure that the solution matches your needs. We consider your specification, the total cost, carbon used, resilience requirement and noise. Solutions can include linking multiple generators, efficient Stage V engines, telematics, battery units, solar and HVO fuel.

Question 18

What are the benefits of using a battery in conjunction with a generator?

Accepted Answer

For medium and larger generator set-ups, battery solutions not only reduce carbon but are increasingly proving cost effective when considering the fuel costs. Batteries can reduce energy consumption by between 40% and 70% depending on application. Battery solutions also offer periods of silent running.

Question 19

How would telematics benefit our set-up?

Accepted Answer

With unparalleled access to data we can monitor your assets, optimise their performance and help reduce carbon. Telematics help us 'right size’ your site to ensure the most appropriately sized generator is being used and it is duly maintained to be in optimal condition. On top of that, telematics help with the basics, such as advising when the fuel needs replenishing so it doesn’t run out.

Question 20

Why use a Stage V generator?

Accepted Answer

Stage V generators have the newest and most advanced engines. This means they perform better than Stage III or IV engines and benefit from improved fuel efficiency, reduced CO2, reduced nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions. The units cost considerably more to manufacture which means there is a price premium to hire Stage V machines, so this will need to be factored into budgets.

Question 21

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

Accepted Answer

Many of our customers hire on a long-term basis with us and find it an attractive alternative to CAPEX purchase. Tell us the type of machine you require and for what duration and we will give you a competitive quotation. Most machines hired on this basis are new or nearly new and come with industry-leading service support.

Question 22

How much does it cost to hire power generation with Hyra?

Accepted Answer

The cost of hiring power generation varies depending on a variety of factors including the machine specification, the rental period and seasonality. A lot of small businesses overpay for power generation rental because they only have time to contact a limited number of plant hire providers. Hyra is plugged into a huge network of plant hire suppliers across the UK, which means we can shop around for the best possible price. What’s more we also have the buying power to get hire rates normally reserved for very large construction businesses.

Question 23

What sectors do you support?

Accepted Answer

Typically our clients are in civil engineering, facilities management, events or construction. Construction sectors include: building, rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. We do not support private DIY enthusiasts or builders who trade as sole traders or partnerships.

Question 24

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

Accepted Answer

Hyra covers the entirety of mainland UK. Wherever you are, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of regions and locations we serve in each.

England
 • East Midlands: Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Corby, Grantham, Kettering, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Mansfield, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Newark-on-Trent
 • East of England: Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow, Ipswich, Luton, Lowestoft, Milton Keynes, Newmarket, Norwich, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, St Albans
 • London: London, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Redbridge, Southwark, Sutton
 • North East: Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tynemouth, Washington, Whitley Bay
 • North West: Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Chorley, Heywood, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes, Wigan
 • South East: Aylesbury, Basingstoke, Bracknell, Brighton and Hove, Crawley, Eastbourne, Farnborough, Gillingham, Guildford, Hastings, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, Sevenoaks, Slough, Southampton, Worthing
 • South West: Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cheltenham, Exeter, Gloucester, Paignton, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon, Taunton, Torquay, Weston-super-Mare, Yeovil
 • West Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Halesowen, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Solihull, Stourbridge, Sutton Coldfield, Tipton, Walsall, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton
 • Yorkshire and the Humber: Barnsley, Bradford, Doncaster, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Wakefield, York

Wales
 • Mid Wales: Brecon, Builth Wells, Hay-on-Wye, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Llanidloes, Llanwrtyd Wells, Machynlleth, Montgomery, Newtown, Presteigne, Rhayader, Talgarth, Welshpool
 • North Wales: Abergele, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Denbigh, Holyhead, Llandudno, Llangefni, Mold, Pwllheli, Rhyl, Ruthin, St Asaph, Wrexham
 • South Wales: Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Llanelli, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath, Newport, Penarth, Pontypool, Pontypridd, Swansea, Tredegar

Scotland
 • Highlands and Islands: Aviemore, Dingwall, Fort William, Grantown-on-Spey, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Lerwick, Lochgilphead, Portree, Stornoway, Tain, Thurso, Ullapool
 • North East Scotland: Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Forfar, Inverbervie, Kirriemuir, Laurencekirk, Montrose, Perth, Stonehaven
 • Central Belt: Alloa, Bathgate, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, East Kilbride, Falkirk, Glenrothes, Greenock, Kirkcaldy, Livingston, Paisley, Stirling
 • South West Scotland: Ayr, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Girvan, Greenock, Irvine, Johnstone, Kilmarnock, Largs, Paisley, Renfrew, Saltcoats, Troon
 • West Coast and Islands: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Fort William, Glasgow, Greenock, Helensburgh, Inveraray, Isle of Arran, Isle of Bute, Isle of Islay, Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Kilwinning, Oban, Rothesay
 • North Scotland: Alness, Brora, Dingwall, Dornoch, Elgin, Forres, Fortrose Gairloch, Golspie, Grantown-on-Spey, Invergordon, Inverness, Keith, Kingussie, Mallaig, Nairn, Portree, Rogart, Tain, Thurso, Ullapool, Wick
 • East Scotland: Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Carnoustie, Coupar Angus, Crieff, Dundee, Dunfermline, Dunblane, Cupar, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Montrose, Newport-on-Tay, Perth, St Andrews
 • South Scotland: Annan, Biggar, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gretna, Kirkcudbright, Langholm, Lockerbie, Moffat, Newton Stewart, Sanquhar, Stranraer, Thornhill
 • Scottish Islands: Barra, Benbecula, Coll, Colonsay, Islay, Isle of Eigg, Isle of Harris, Isle of Iona, Isle of Jura, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Mull, Isle of North Uist, Isle of Rum, Isle of Skye, Isle of South Uist, Isle of Tiree, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Rothesay, Stromness, Tarbert (Harris)

We also support projects which are based in the UK Highlands and islands as well as projects which are shipping plant to remote locations overseas, such as Falklands or Ascension Island. Please call us to discuss.

Question 25

What types of excavators does Hyra offer?

Accepted Answer

Hyra offers a full range of excavators from micro and mini diggers – through standard, electric and hybrid machines, to utilities workhorses, super-sized 50T powerhouses, or specialist long-reach machines.  We have a full range of wheeled and backhoe machines. We have excavators with leading-edge environmental credentials, including zero carbon electric excavators. Other fuel options include bio-oils and HVO fuel.

You can hire specialist excavators, diggers and backhoes  for every type of job from Hyra. If you’re not quite sure what’s the best option for your job, our team of hire experts are always on hand to offer free advice. With us, you only ever talk to plant hire experts, not order takers at call centres.

Question 26

What are the lifting capacities of the various machines?

Accepted Answer

Tell us what you are looking to lift, how you are using the machine and what reach you require. Our technical sales team are happy to advise and send you specification sheets with lifting performance diagrams to help you choose the most suitable solution.

Question 27

Which excavator brands does Hyra offer?

Accepted Answer

Hyra can source any brand of excavator, digger or backhoe from market leaders, such as Volvo, Cat and JCB to specialist brands including Bobcat, Hitachi, Kubota and more. Whatever you need, we’ve got it.

Question 28

What low carbon solutions do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer a range of low carbon solutions from fully electric excavators (smaller machines only), to hybrid or the most efficient Stage V engine models. To optimise your operations, telematics and machine control can be used. Almost all machines with diesel engines can now also run on HVO biofuel which reduces carbon. 
Hydrogen powered excavators are still being developed and trialled. They are generally seen as the future power source for medium and large excavators.

Question 29

Can you help with specialist attachments & machine control?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We are specialist suppliers of excavators and can provide a large range of specialist attachments. In some instances we manufacture attachments specifically for clients. Telematics and machine control are increasingly being used to increase site productivity, save cost and reduce CO2. Please ask how we can help.

Question 30

Can you get a specific manufacturer or model of excavator?

Accepted Answer

Our technical team can offer advice and support to make sure that we supply the right type of machine for your need. This is the case, regardless of how specialist the machine, attachment or machine control is. If you do have a preference or requirement for a specific make or model, we will get this for you if there is availability in the UK.

Question 31

How do you ensure high levels of reliability?

Accepted Answer

All excavators are supplied by trusted supply chain partners. With over £100m of supply chain deals in this sector alone, the Hyra team use analytics and industry knowledge to ensure we partner with only the highest-performing partners. This is based on the following metrics: fleet age profile, breakdown frequency, response time, % first fix times, and on-time delivery/collection.

Question 32

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

Accepted Answer

Many of our customers hire on a long-term basis with us and find it an attractive alternative to CAPEX purchase. Tell us the type of machine you require and for what duration and we will give you a competitive quotation. Most machines hired on this basis are new or nearly new and come with industry-leading service support.

Question 33

How much does it cost to hire an excavator with Hyra?

Accepted Answer

The cost of hiring an excavator varies depending on a variety of factors including the machine specification, the rental period and seasonality. A lot of small businesses overpay for excavator rental because they only have time to contact a limited number of plant hire providers. Hyra is plugged into a huge network of plant hire suppliers across the UK, which means we can shop around for the best possible price. What’s more we also have the buying power to get hire rates normally reserved for very large construction businesses.

Question 34

What sectors do you support?

Accepted Answer

Typically our clients are in civil engineering, facilities management, events or construction. Construction sectors include: building, rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. We do not support private DIY enthusiasts or builders who trade as sole traders or partnerships.

Question 35

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

Accepted Answer

Hyra covers the entirety of mainland UK. Wherever you are, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of regions and locations we serve in each.

England
 • East Midlands: Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Corby, Grantham, Kettering, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Mansfield, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Newark-on-Trent
 • East of England: Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow, Ipswich, Luton, Lowestoft, Milton Keynes, Newmarket, Norwich, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, St Albans
 • London: London, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Redbridge, Southwark, Sutton
 • North East: Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tynemouth, Washington, Whitley Bay
 • North West: Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Chorley, Heywood, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes, Wigan
 • South East: Aylesbury, Basingstoke, Bracknell, Brighton and Hove, Crawley, Eastbourne, Farnborough, Gillingham, Guildford, Hastings, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, Sevenoaks, Slough, Southampton, Worthing
 • South West: Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cheltenham, Exeter, Gloucester, Paignton, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon, Taunton, Torquay, Weston-super-Mare, Yeovil
 • West Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Halesowen, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Solihull, Stourbridge, Sutton Coldfield, Tipton, Walsall, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton
 • Yorkshire and the Humber: Barnsley, Bradford, Doncaster, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Wakefield, York

Wales
 • Mid Wales: Brecon, Builth Wells, Hay-on-Wye, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Llanidloes, Llanwrtyd Wells, Machynlleth, Montgomery, Newtown, Presteigne, Rhayader, Talgarth, Welshpool
 • North Wales: Abergele, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Denbigh, Holyhead, Llandudno, Llangefni, Mold, Pwllheli, Rhyl, Ruthin, St Asaph, Wrexham
 • South Wales: Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Llanelli, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath, Newport, Penarth, Pontypool, Pontypridd, Swansea, Tredegar

Scotland
 • Highlands and Islands: Aviemore, Dingwall, Fort William, Grantown-on-Spey, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Lerwick, Lochgilphead, Portree, Stornoway, Tain, Thurso, Ullapool
 • North East Scotland: Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Forfar, Inverbervie, Kirriemuir, Laurencekirk, Montrose, Perth, Stonehaven
 • Central Belt: Alloa, Bathgate, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, East Kilbride, Falkirk, Glenrothes, Greenock, Kirkcaldy, Livingston, Paisley, Stirling
 • South West Scotland: Ayr, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Girvan, Greenock, Irvine, Johnstone, Kilmarnock, Largs, Paisley, Renfrew, Saltcoats, Troon
 • West Coast and Islands: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Fort William, Glasgow, Greenock, Helensburgh, Inveraray, Isle of Arran, Isle of Bute, Isle of Islay, Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Kilwinning, Oban, Rothesay
 • North Scotland: Alness, Brora, Dingwall, Dornoch, Elgin, Forres, Fortrose Gairloch, Golspie, Grantown-on-Spey, Invergordon, Inverness, Keith, Kingussie, Mallaig, Nairn, Portree, Rogart, Tain, Thurso, Ullapool, Wick
 • East Scotland: Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Carnoustie, Coupar Angus, Crieff, Dundee, Dunfermline, Dunblane, Cupar, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Montrose, Newport-on-Tay, Perth, St Andrews
 • South Scotland: Annan, Biggar, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gretna, Kirkcudbright, Langholm, Lockerbie, Moffat, Newton Stewart, Sanquhar, Stranraer, Thornhill
 • Scottish Islands: Barra, Benbecula, Coll, Colonsay, Islay, Isle of Eigg, Isle of Harris, Isle of Iona, Isle of Jura, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Mull, Isle of North Uist, Isle of Rum, Isle of Skye, Isle of South Uist, Isle of Tiree, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Rothesay, Stromness, Tarbert (Harris)

We also support projects which are based in the UK Highlands and islands as well as projects which are shipping plant to remote locations overseas, such as Falklands or Ascension Island. Please call us to discuss.

Question 36

What are the lifting capacities of the various machines?

Accepted Answer

Tell us what you are looking to lift, how you are using the machine and what reach you require. Our technical sales team are happy to advise and send you specification sheets with lifting performance diagrams to help you choose the most suitable solution.

Question 37

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

Accepted Answer

Many of our customers hire on a long-term basis with us and find it an attractive alternative to CAPEX purchase. Tell us the type of machine you require and for what duration and we will give you a competitive quotation. Most machines hired on this basis are new or nearly new and come with industry-leading service support.

Question 38

Will electric telehandlers work at my site?

Accepted Answer

Like many things, electric machines come with pros and cons. Our expert team can help you decide if they are suited to your site and budgetary requirements. Key advantages of electric include: low carbon, low noise, no need for fuel storage on-site. Disadvantages can be: a limited number of working hours between charge, challenges charging at site, higher weekly hire cost, and limited lift reach and capacity.

Question 39

What sectors do you support?

Accepted Answer

Typically our clients are in civil engineering, facilities management, events or construction. Construction sectors include: building, rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. We do not support private DIY enthusiasts or builders who trade as sole traders or partnerships.

Question 40

Why should we consider a roto telehandler?

Accepted Answer

Rotating or rotary telehandlers (rotos) are incredibly versatile and manoeuvrable, all terrain machines. They have become increasingly popular as they can perform the roles of a telehandler, a small crane and an access platform with a reach of up to 35m. Their versatility makes rotos highly desirable and cost effective for many site applications. They come with front and rear outriggers and all but the entry level machines have continuous slew (rotate 360 degrees an unlimited number of times).

Question 41

What types of forklifts does Hyra offer?

Accepted Answer

Hyra offers a full range of forklifts from small counterbalance trucks of up to 3.5 ton, through to medium-sized workhorses of 7 ton right up to large and heavy-duty industrial forklifts of 15 ton+. We have LPG, diesel and 100% electric forklifts, narrow-bodied forklifts with teletruck telescopic booms and even rough terrain forklifts with 2wd or 4wd – designed to work outdoors or on uneven surfaces.

We also have side-loader forklifts adept at transporting long loads in narrow environments. These can be either indoor or outdoor machines. If you need a pallet truck, stacker or reach truck, we've got those too – perfect for manoeuvring heavy, high-rise pallets in narrow aisles or stacking pallets in warehouses.

You can hire specialist forklifts for every type of job from Hyra. If you’re not quite sure what’s the best option for your job, our team of hire experts are always on hand to offer free advice. With us, you only ever talk to plant hire experts, not order takers at call centres.

Question 42

What are the lifting capacities of the various machines?

Accepted Answer

Tell us what you are looking to lift, how you are using the machine and what reach you require. Our technical sales team are happy to advise and send you specification sheets with lifting performance diagrams to help you choose the most suitable solution.

Question 43

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

Accepted Answer

Many of our customers hire on a long-term basis with us and find it an attractive alternative to CAPEX purchase. Tell us the type of machine you require and for what duration and we will give you a competitive quotation. Most machines hired on this basis are new or nearly new and come with industry-leading service support.

Question 44

Will electric forklifts work at my site?

Accepted Answer

Like many things, electric machines come with pros and cons. Our expert team can help you decide if they are suited to your site. Key advantages of electric include: low carbon, low noise, no need for fuel storage on-site. Disadvantages can be: a limited number of working hours between charge, the need for mains chargers, limited lift capacity.

Question 45

How much does it cost to hire a forklift with Hyra?

Accepted Answer

The cost of hiring a forklift varies depending on a variety of factors including the machine specification, the rental period and seasonality. A lot of small businesses overpay for forklift rental because they only have time to contact a limited number of plant hire providers. Hyra is plugged into a huge network of plant hire suppliers across the UK, which means we can shop around for the best possible price. What’s more we also have the buying power to get hire rates normally reserved for very large construction businesses.

Question 46

What sectors do you support?

Accepted Answer

Typically our clients are in civil engineering, facilities management, events or construction. Construction sectors include: building, rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. We do not support private DIY enthusiasts or builders who trade as sole traders or partnerships.

Question 47

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

Accepted Answer

Hyra covers the entirety of mainland UK. Wherever you are, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of regions and locations we serve in each.

England
 • East Midlands: Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Corby, Grantham, Kettering, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Mansfield, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Newark-on-Trent
 • East of England: Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow, Ipswich, Luton, Lowestoft, Milton Keynes, Newmarket, Norwich, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, St Albans
 • London: London, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Redbridge, Southwark, Sutton
 • North East: Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tynemouth, Washington, Whitley Bay
 • North West: Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Chorley, Heywood, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes, Wigan
 • South East: Aylesbury, Basingstoke, Bracknell, Brighton and Hove, Crawley, Eastbourne, Farnborough, Gillingham, Guildford, Hastings, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, Sevenoaks, Slough, Southampton, Worthing
 • South West: Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cheltenham, Exeter, Gloucester, Paignton, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon, Taunton, Torquay, Weston-super-Mare, Yeovil
 • West Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Halesowen, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Solihull, Stourbridge, Sutton Coldfield, Tipton, Walsall, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton
 • Yorkshire and the Humber: Barnsley, Bradford, Doncaster, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Wakefield, York

Wales
 • Mid Wales: Brecon, Builth Wells, Hay-on-Wye, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Llanidloes, Llanwrtyd Wells, Machynlleth, Montgomery, Newtown, Presteigne, Rhayader, Talgarth, Welshpool
 • North Wales: Abergele, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Denbigh, Holyhead, Llandudno, Llangefni, Mold, Pwllheli, Rhyl, Ruthin, St Asaph, Wrexham
 • South Wales: Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Llanelli, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath, Newport, Penarth, Pontypool, Pontypridd, Swansea, Tredegar

Scotland
 • Highlands and Islands: Aviemore, Dingwall, Fort William, Grantown-on-Spey, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Lerwick, Lochgilphead, Portree, Stornoway, Tain, Thurso, Ullapool
 • North East Scotland: Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Forfar, Inverbervie, Kirriemuir, Laurencekirk, Montrose, Perth, Stonehaven
 • Central Belt: Alloa, Bathgate, Cumbernauld, Dunfermline, East Kilbride, Falkirk, Glenrothes, Greenock, Kirkcaldy, Livingston, Paisley, Stirling
 • South West Scotland: Ayr, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Girvan, Greenock, Irvine, Johnstone, Kilmarnock, Largs, Paisley, Renfrew, Saltcoats, Troon
 • West Coast and Islands: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Fort William, Glasgow, Greenock, Helensburgh, Inveraray, Isle of Arran, Isle of Bute, Isle of Islay, Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Kilwinning, Oban, Rothesay
 • North Scotland: Alness, Brora, Dingwall, Dornoch, Elgin, Forres, Fortrose Gairloch, Golspie, Grantown-on-Spey, Invergordon, Inverness, Keith, Kingussie, Mallaig, Nairn, Portree, Rogart, Tain, Thurso, Ullapool, Wick
 • East Scotland: Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Carnoustie, Coupar Angus, Crieff, Dundee, Dunfermline, Dunblane, Cupar, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Leven, Montrose, Newport-on-Tay, Perth, St Andrews
 • South Scotland: Annan, Biggar, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gretna, Kirkcudbright, Langholm, Lockerbie, Moffat, Newton Stewart, Sanquhar, Stranraer, Thornhill
 • Scottish Islands: Barra, Benbecula, Coll, Colonsay, Islay, Isle of Eigg, Isle of Harris, Isle of Iona, Isle of Jura, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Mull, Isle of North Uist, Isle of Rum, Isle of Skye, Isle of South Uist, Isle of Tiree, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Rothesay, Stromness, Tarbert (Harris)

We also support projects which are based in the UK Highlands and islands as well as projects which are shipping plant to remote locations overseas, such as Falklands or Ascension Island. Please call us to discuss.

Question 48

What are the lifting capacities of the various machines?

Accepted Answer

Tell us what you are looking to lift, how you are using the machine and what reach you require. Our technical sales team are happy to advise and send you specification sheets with lifting performance diagrams to help you choose the most suitable solution.

Question 49

Will electric telehandlers work at my site?

Accepted Answer

Like many things, electric machines come with pros and cons. Our expert team can help you decide if they are suited to your site and budgetary requirements. Key advantages of electric include: low carbon, low noise, no need for fuel storage on-site. Disadvantages can be: a limited number of working hours between charge, challenges charging at site, higher weekly hire cost, limited lift reach and capacity.

Question 50

Why should we consider a roto telehandler?

Accepted Answer

Rotating or rotary telehandlers (rotos) are incredibly versatile and manoeuvrable, all terrain machines. They have become increasingly popular as they can perform the roles of a telehandler, a small crane and an access platform with a reach of up to 35m. Their versatility makes rotos highly desirable and cost effective for many site applications. They come with front and rear outriggers and all but the entry level machines have continuous slew (rotate 360 degrees an unlimited number of times).

Question 51

Which telehandler brands does Hyra offer?

Question 52

What types of telehandler does Hyra offer?

Question 53

Which telehandler attachments can you hire with Hyra?

Question 54

Does Hyra hire telehandlers with operators?

Question 55

How long does Hyra hire telehandlers for?

Question 56

How much does it cost to hire a telehandler with Hyra?

Question 57

What sectors do you support?

Question 58

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

Question 59

Will solar lighting work for us?

Question 60

Can you help us with specialist/complex lighting requirements?

Question 61

Can you help me choose between the numerous specifications and price points?

Question 62

Why do hybrid LED tower lights cost so much more?

Question 63

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

Question 64

How much does it cost to hire site lighting with Hyra?

Excavators

Frequently asked questions

Can you provide clean, FM grade access equipment?

Can you work with specified delivery and collection times?

Can I pick up a tower from a local depot if I'm in a hurry?

What is the largest boom you can provide?

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

How much does it cost to hire access, towers & platforms with Hyra?

What sectors do you support?

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

Why should I consider a cabbed dumper?

How can I improve productivity at large sites?

Can I use HVO fuel?

How can we increase fuel efficiency with our dozers?

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

How much does it cost to hire a dumper or dozer with Hyra?

What sectors do you support?

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

When do we need a site survey?

What are the benefits of using a battery in conjunction with a generator?

How would telematics benefit our set-up?

Why use a Stage V generator?

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

How much does it cost to hire power generation with Hyra?

What sectors do you support?

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

What types of excavators does Hyra offer?

What are the lifting capacities of the various machines?

Which excavator brands does Hyra offer?

What low carbon solutions do you offer?

Can you help with specialist attachments & machine control?

Can you get a specific manufacturer or model of excavator?

How do you ensure high levels of reliability?

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

How much does it cost to hire an excavator with Hyra?

What sectors do you support?

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

What are the lifting capacities of the various machines?

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

Will electric telehandlers work at my site?

What sectors do you support?

Why should we consider a roto telehandler?

What types of forklifts does Hyra offer?

What are the lifting capacities of the various machines?

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

Will electric forklifts work at my site?

How much does it cost to hire a forklift with Hyra?

What sectors do you support?

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

What are the lifting capacities of the various machines?

Will electric telehandlers work at my site?

Why should we consider a roto telehandler?

Which telehandler brands does Hyra offer?

What types of telehandler does Hyra offer?

Which telehandler attachments can you hire with Hyra?

Does Hyra hire telehandlers with operators?

How long does Hyra hire telehandlers for?

How much does it cost to hire a telehandler with Hyra?

What sectors do you support?

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

Will solar lighting work for us?

Can you help us with specialist/complex lighting requirements?

Can you help me choose between the numerous specifications and price points?

Why do hybrid LED tower lights cost so much more?

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

How much does it cost to hire site lighting with Hyra?

What sectors do you support?

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

Is there a minimum contract period with Hyra?

What is the cost?

Do you support projects which operate out of hours?

We spend over £500k a year on hire – can you support us?

Do you do long-term hire or lease?

What sectors do you support?

Which areas of the UK does Hyra cover?

How much does plug-in hire cost with Hyra?

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