Welcome to Cranage Plant Hire

We are a local family business specialising in Mini Diggers and dumper hire for the towns of Holmes Chapel,  Middlewich, Northwich, Sandbach, Congleton, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and the wider Cheshire area.

Why hire with us

  • We provide high quality machines at very competitive rates.
  • We believe our service is second to none . We do what we say we will do, when we say we will do it.
  • Over 20 years experience
  • We make it easy for you to hire a machine from us:
  • No deposit required.
  • No account required
  • No VAT to add
  • All machines are fully checked over before and after every hire and are supplied with operator manuals.
  • ​We have a high satisfaction and retention rate with our customers returning to use our equipment many times.  We believe this speaks volumes and we work hard to satisfy our customers as they are our best advertisement.
"The machines I use are a reflection on my business and I regularly hire machines from Cranage Plant Hire as they are well maintained and in good condition, this is combined with a helpful and flexible service that I can rely on."
Eddie - EW Contracts

Mini Digger JCB 8014 CTS from £80

  • The machine of choice for many Landscape Gardeners and Builders.
  • Powerful 14.2kw engine produces high torque at low RPM
  • High bucket tear out and fast cycles times enable you to do more work in less time 
  • Operating weight of 1464kgs allows it to be easily transported 
  • Equally at home digging foundations, clearing and preparing driveways or levelling a site at the end of a job
  • 2 cab mounted lights and a boom light enable you to work in the mornings and late afternoon when the winter days are short
  • Immobiliser with chipped ignition key for security and peace of mind

Micro Digger JCB 8008 CTS from £80

  • 700mm width can pass through narrow doorways; a typical doorway is 2’6 (762mm) wide
  • The most powerful machine in its class, with matching class leading dig depth and reach
  • Tracks expand to 865mm for stability
  • Compact size and minimal tail swing enables it to operate in confined areas
  • Light weight (875 kg) and low ground pressure prevent ground compaction
  • Intuitive controls allow experienced operators and novices to quickly and easily get to grips with the machine
  • 11.5 L tank and economic diesel engine enable more than a full day’s work without refuelling

Mini Excavator JCB 8026 CTS from £100

  • Three tonne JCB 806 Mini Diggers are suitable for larger jobs and are preferred by some experienced operators due to their additional capacity, stability and power
  • 2.7m depth, 4.7m reach, 3.2m dump height
  • 2 speed tracking gives 5kph travel speed with auto kickdown
  • 18.4kw powerful and economical Perkins engine, and a 56L Diesel tank reduce downtime and increase productivity
  • Quick Hitch for fast and easy bucket and attachment changes
  • Thatcham approved immobiliser for on-site security

Dumper JCB HDT5 from £70

  • 500 kg tonne payload that can be loaded directly by the Micro Digger
  • High tip dumper that can directly fill skips and vehicles with sides up to 1450mm
  • Low ground pressure tracks prevent ground compaction 
  • Easy to use, with two speed tracking and the ability to turn on the spot in confined areas. 
  • Powerful and economic diesel engine with electric start 
  • 690mm width can follow the Micro Digger and pass through narrow doorways  

Terex  1T High Tip Site Dumper from £80

  • The 1000 kg payload and great manoeuverability make this machine ideal for house building sites and landscaping operations
  • Front Dump height of 1.5 metres for tipping over obstacles and into skips
  • 15.5 kw Kubota engine, high ground clearance and 4 wheel drive for off road performance
  • Hydrostatic automotive style controls, with Dynamic active braking make it easy and intuitive to use
  • 1120mm width and a folding ROPs frame for access into restricted areas
  • Reversing alarm and beacon for site safety

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Areas we cover

What our customers "say"

“We recently hired the Micro/Dumpster combination from Cranage Plant Hire and found both to be very nice well maintained machines. 
They helped us choose the right equipment for the job and service was professional and pleasant . I would certainly recommend them and will be using them again in the near future”
Mark - MRM Construction
"Excellent Local Plant Hire Service!
Last year I was left with a great number of trees stumps as a result of wind decimating my wooded area. After searching for a reputable company to hire a mini digger I was pleasantly surprised to find local a provider on my door step! Cranage Plant Hire is a small family business and the service I received from Paul (the owner)l, I have to say was excellent. The equipment is first rate and just what I needed for this big job. Paul was happy to give any advice on how to use the equipment and also gave excellent flexible rates. I have since gone on to continue use of the digger and mini dumper as I am currently building an extension. 
Having such a well run provider right here in Cranage has been a god send. The fact that it is run by a truly honest gentleman is without doubt a pleasure, I can not recommend this company enough, I am certain anyone using them will appreciate the excellent level of service they provide."
Anthony - Cranage Resident