Plant Trailer Hire
Manchester Diggers hires plant trailers for transporting excavators, dumpers, and other equipment directly to and from site. If you're collecting plant yourself rather than booking delivery, or need a trailer for moving equipment between jobs across Greater Manchester and the North West, this is the straightforward option.
Running multiple sites who move plant between jobs themselves rather than booking separate deliveries for each location.
Who need to collect an excavator or wacker plate and transport it directly to a customer's property without arranging a delivery booking.
With a tow vehicle already on site who prefer to manage their own plant logistics, or who need equipment at short notice and can collect from our depot.
Taking on a project themselves and collecting their hired machine directly.
Mini excavator collected and ready for the next job — typical pairing for a customer running multiple sites in a week.
Three plant trailers in the fleet, sized to match the machine you're collecting. Tell us the model and we'll confirm the right pairing before you arrive.
2,700kg Plant Trailer
Hot-dip galvanised steel chassis with a spring-assisted ramp tail for safe loading. Non-slip phenolic floor, sealed-for-life bearings, AL-KO brakes, LED lighting and an adjustable hitch — built for repeated trade use.
Suits: Takeuchi TB210R, TB217R, compact dumpers, Belle PCLX
2,700 / 3,500 kg with DIGADOC®
Award-winning DIGADOC® system guides tracked machinery into the correct loading position every time — removing guesswork, improving towing stability, and reducing manual handling. Available as GH94 (2,700kg) or GH1054 (3,500kg).
Suits: Tracked machinery — TB210R, TB217R, TB225, TB230, JCB HTD-5
3,500kg Plant Trailer
Open rectangular steel framework with a resin-coated plywood platform. Spring-assisted ramp or hinged skids, integrated ramp supports. Available in multiple bed lengths to suit larger machines.
Suits: Takeuchi TB225, TB230, Thwaites 2t / 3t dumpers
You'll need a vehicle with a suitable tow hitch, rated to tow the combined weight of the trailer and machine. Check your vehicle's maximum towing capacity before booking.
Towing a trailer with a combined weight over 3,500kg requires a B+E licence entitlement. If in doubt, check your licence before booking.
Machines must be loaded, secured, and transported in accordance with road traffic regulations. We can advise on correct tie-down points for each machine in our fleet.
Trailers are available for collection from our Manchester depot. Call ahead to confirm availability and arrange a collection time.
Minimum hire period: 1 day. Daily, weekend, and weekly hire available. No large deposit. Account customers: 30-day payment terms. Cash accounts: payment required prior to or on collection.
Tell us when you need it and what you're moving — we'll confirm availability and a collection time.
Available 24/7. Same-day hire subject to availability.
