When it comes to residential projects, diggers, dumpers and attachments are indispensable for getting the job done efficiently. Whether you're landscaping, renovating your garden or digging foundations, hiring a digger gives you the machinery you need without the long-term commitment of ownership. At Walton Plant Hire, we offer a range of plant hire options, from micro diggers to dumpers, attachments and grab lorry services, tailored to your needs. With our extensive fleet, you’re guaranteed to find the right equipment for your residential project near Horsham.

The Role of Diggers in Residential Projects

Mini diggers are particularly useful for residential work, such as garden renovations or home extensions. Their compact size allows them to fit through narrow spaces like garden gates and access points, which makes them the ideal choice for projects where space is limited. Unlike larger machines, mini diggers are designed to work in confined urban spaces, providing high precision while being able to handle a wide variety of tasks, from digging foundations to landscaping.
With the right attachments, mini diggers can be transformed into versatile machines, tackling everything from digging trenches to clearing overgrown vegetation or breaking up concrete. This eliminates the need to hire multiple pieces of equipment, saving both time and money.

Types of Diggers Available for Hire

Walton Plant Hire offers a variety of diggers suitable for all types of residential projects:

Micro Diggers:
Perfect for tight access areas like gardens and small sites. Their compact size makes them ideal for projects like fencing, small foundation work and trench digging. They can fit through standard garden gates, making them perfect for residential areas.

Mid-Range Diggers:
Suitable for larger tasks, these diggers provide the extra power required for tasks like digging larger foundations or moving large quantities of earth. Their versatility makes them a great choice for medium-sized residential projects.

Digger Models Available:

• Bobcat E19 - Long Reach Cabbed Digger: Ideal for precision work in tight spaces with an operating weight of 1,885 kg and adjustable undercarriage width (98 cm - 136 cm).
• Hitachi ZX19U-5A Mini Digger: A compact 1,920 kg mini digger with a maximum digging depth of 2,380 mm and a reach of 3,900 mm, perfect for small to medium excavation tasks.
• Hitachi ZX26U-6 Digger: A durable machine offering a maximum digging depth of 2,380 mm and a reach of 4,390 mm, ideal for medium tasks like land preparation and site clearance.
• Hitachi ZX48U-5 Mini Digger: A more robust option with an operating weight of 4,670 kg, ideal for medium-sized residential projects like garden extensions and digging deeper foundations.
• Kobelco SK10SR-2E: Ultra-compact, this 1,065 kg digger is perfect for projects where space is extremely limited, such as small garden renovations or digging in backyards.

Additional Machinery to Complement Diggers

A key aspect of any excavation project is moving the earth. That’s where dumpers come in. For residential work, dumpers ensure that the soil or rubble is efficiently removed, making the job site safer and faster to work on. Here’s how they pair with diggers:

• Thwaites 1T High Tip Dumper: This compact dumper is ideal for sites with limited access or for working in tight spaces.
• Thwaites 3T Skip Loading Straight Tip Dumper: Perfect for transporting materials across larger residential sites.
• Thwaites 3T Swivel Dumper: Great for loading rubble directly into a skip at an angle. This dumper is ideal for projects with limited space, offering precision material placement in confined areas.
• Slanetrac HT1000s Diesel 1T Tracked Dumper: A tracked dumper for uneven or rough terrain, ideal for rural properties or sites with challenging access.

By combining dumpers with diggers, you can effectively transport earth and materials without wasting time or effort. You can also eliminate the need for multiple trips to dispose of waste, ensuring your project runs smoothly.

Attachments for Enhanced Digger Functionality

When working on residential projects, the right attachment can make a significant difference. Rather than hiring multiple machines, digger attachments let you enhance the functionality of your digger, saving you both time and money. Walton Plant Hire offers a variety of attachments for all types of diggers:

• Concrete Breaker Attachments: Perfect for demolition tasks, especially for breaking up concrete or stone in preparation for landscaping or construction.
• Post Hole Auger: Ideal for digging consistent and precise holes for posts, perfect for fences, gates, or structural installations.
• 5T Flail Mower: Great for clearing overgrown land or maintaining a tidy garden by cutting through dense vegetation and undergrowth.
• 5T Land Rake: Used for levelling soil, grading land, or preparing soil for planting, this attachment is particularly useful for landscaping and agricultural projects.
• 5T Rotating Grab: Ideal for handling materials like rocks, timber, or debris, giving you flexibility in managing various materials efficiently.
• Root Ripper Tooth Attachment: Designed for breaking through tough soil and roots, making it perfect for clearing land or preparing the site for development.

With these attachments, your digger can tackle a wider range of tasks, eliminating the need for additional machines.

Dealing with Earth Removal: Dumpers and Grab Lorry Hire

When you dig into the earth, you’ll inevitably end up with large amounts of soil and rubble. Dumpers can be used to transport this material offsite, but for more extensive waste removal, grab lorry hire is a valuable service. Grab lorries are a convenient way to remove large quantities of earth or debris, especially when access is tricky or when you need to clear away a significant amount of material. They are also great for lifting machinery into hard to access sites.

• Earth Disposal: Once your digger has done the hard work, the grab lorry can quickly and efficiently remove large quantities of earth, rubble, or debris from your site.
• Access to Hard-to-Reach Areas: The grab lorry can also be used to deliver materials or machinery to areas that may be difficult to reach with other vehicles.

Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Residential Project

Selecting the correct equipment for your project is key to ensuring efficiency and reducing costs. Consider the following:

• Project Scale: Choose micro diggers for smaller residential tasks or larger mid-range models for bigger projects like home extensions.
• Site Access: Ensure you assess access points and site conditions to select the right equipment that can easily reach the work area.
• Attachments and Dumpers: Using the right attachments can turn a basic digger into a highly versatile tool, while dumpers and grab lorries help to clear away waste quickly and efficiently.

Grab Lorry Services

A standout service from Walton Plant Hire is their grab lorry hire, which can simplify your project logistics:

• Equipment Delivery: The grab lorry can transport diggers and dumpers directly to your work area, even in hard-to-reach gardens or backyards.
• Waste Removal: After your excavation work, the grab lorry can quickly remove any dirt, rubble or other debris, leaving your site clean and ready for the next phase.

Benefits of Hiring from Walton Plant Hire

• Top-Tier Equipment: Regularly serviced and well-maintained to ensure optimal performance on your project.
• Expert Support: A team of professionals available to help you choose the right equipment and attachments.
• Flexible Hire Terms: Tailored hire options to suit projects of all sizes and durations.

Speak to Walton Plant Hire for Digger Hire in Horsham and Surrounding Areas

For hassle-free, reliable equipment hire, Walton Plant Hire has everything you need. From diggers and dumpers to attachments and grab lorry services, we can help you streamline your residential project and complete it on time and on budget. Contact us today on 07516 596173 to discuss your requirements and find the perfect solution for your next job.