Plant Hire Tips

6 key considerations when hiring a roller

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6 key considerations when hiring a roller

From prep work, ground levelling and compacting, to the construction of roads and foundations, heavy ride-on rollers are used for a whole host of construction tasks. However, because they aren’t necessarily required on a regular basis, companies will often choose to hire one rather than purchasing one.

In this blog we examine the 6 key considerations if you’re looking to … Read more

Excavator Hire

Important factors to consider when hiring an excavator

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Important factors to consider when hiring an excavator

Excavators are highly versatile pieces of heavy machinery which can be used for a wide range of construction sites, demolition or mining tasks, from digging and landscaping to heavy duty hauling.

There are also various attachments which can be attached to an excavator’s boom and arm, such as breaker or auger attachments, which add to their versatility.

Excavators come in … Read more

Plant Hire Tips

Hired-in Plant Insurance Explained

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Hired-in Plant Insurance Explained

Summer is undoubtedly the busiest time of the year for the construction industry. Building firms in Sussex and the wider UK are taking advantage of the predictable weather and working full steam ahead to get the job done. And, of course, where construction leads, plant hire follows.

The Rabbit & Dowling Plant Hire team is working hard to ensure every … Read more

Plant Hire Tips

Our Plant Hire Equipment Explained

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Our Plant Hire Equipment Explained

At Rabbit & Dowling Plant Hire, we have over 250 pieces of plant equipment for hire, giving you the technical support you need for all types of excavation and groundworks projects. From masted forklift and dumper hire, to roller and excavator hire, we deliver and collect to customers in Sussex, Surrey and Kent for both short and long-term rental. Here … Read more