When you’ve got deadlines to hit and budgets to stick to, every decision on a construction project counts — especially when it comes to equipment. One of the biggest questions we hear from clients across Devon and the South West is: should we buy or hire our plant machinery? At Aardvark, we believe plant hire is not just a short-term solution — it’s a long-term strategy for staying agile, cost-effective and competitive.
Owning equipment sounds ideal — until you realise the ongoing costs: storage, maintenance, transport, insurance, depreciation, and downtime when it’s not in use. With Aardvark’s plant hire service, you’re only paying for machinery when it’s earning its keep on site.
Need a 14-tonne excavator this week and a 3-tonne dumper next? You’ve got access to the exact kit you need without investing tens of thousands upfront. Our full fleet includes top-tier brands like Develon (Doosan), Kobelco, Komatsu and Kubota — all available on flexible terms and maintained in-house by our expert team.
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Self-drive or operator-assisted options with CPCS-qualified drivers
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Ongoing maintenance support at no extra cost
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Short notice delivery across the South West
Hiring plant equipment through Aardvark gives you the freedom to scale, adjust and get the job done right — without the headaches of ownership. If you’re looking for trusted, flexible plant hire across Devon and beyond, get in touch with the Aardvark team today.