Loading shovel hire
6 sizes of loading shovel (1 to 6 m³ bucket). Choose the size, configure the attachments and tell us when you need it. A hire company near your site contacts you directly.
The photos show example models for each size. The hire company confirms the model and configuration available.
Example: Volvo L30BReference bucket: 1 m³ Loading shovel 1 m³ bucket
Town sites and farms1 m³ bucket: typically used for town sites and farms. Loads lorries, moves aggregates and clears yards quickly.
Town sites and farms- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 8 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Komatsu WA150-5Reference bucket: 1.5 m³ Loading shovel 1.5 m³ bucket
Small yards and depots1.5 m³ bucket: typically used for small yards and depots. Loads lorries, moves aggregates and clears yards quickly.
Small yards and depots- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 8 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Volvo L70FReference bucket: 2 m³ Loading shovel 2 m³ bucket
Builders' yards and batching plants2 m³ bucket: typically used for builders' yards and batching plants. Loads lorries, moves aggregates and clears yards quickly.
Builders' yards and batching plants- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 8 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Volvo L110FReference bucket: 3 m³ Loading shovel 3 m³ bucket
Crushing and large sites3 m³ bucket: typically used for crushing and large sites. Loads lorries, moves aggregates and clears yards quickly.
Crushing and large sites- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 8 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Volvo L150FReference bucket: 4 m³ Loading shovel 4 m³ bucket
Quarries4 m³ bucket: typically used for quarries. Loads lorries, moves aggregates and clears yards quickly.
Quarries- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 8 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Volvo L220GReference bucket: 5.6 m³ Loading shovel 5 m³ bucket and over
High-volume production5 m³ bucket and over: typically used for high-volume production. Loads lorries, moves aggregates and clears yards quickly.
High-volume production- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 8 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
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Frequently asked questions
How much does loading shovel hire cost?
Loading shovels are usually priced per job. The bucket size, weight class, low-loader transport and whether an operator is supplied all change the cost. Ask for a quote that shows the weekly hire, transport both ways and the operator separately.
Can I hire a loading shovel with an operator?
Yes, you can ask for operated hire. Choose that option and describe the job and the hours you expect; the hire company confirms availability and quotes for the operator. Compare the total including fuel, travel and any overtime.
How does delivery of a loading shovel work?
You can ask for delivery and collection or arrange to collect it yourself, depending on the equipment and the company. Give the postcode, the access, the delivery times and how it can be unloaded. Check the price of both journeys and who loads and unloads before you accept the quote.
Do I need a licence or training to operate it?
On UK sites operators are normally expected to be trained and to hold a recognised card for the machine, such as CPCS or NPORS, or IPAF for access platforms, and the hire company may ask for proof. If you do not have one, hire it with an operator.
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