Digger Delivery Ltd

What Digger Delivery Ltd does

Digger Delivery Ltd is a privately held UK plant hire (equipment rental) company operating from depots in Thornbury (Bristol BS35 3UF), Keynsham, and Cardiff, serving both consumer and professional customers with a fleet of construction and earthmoving equipment. Its core operations involve renting excavators (1T to 13T), telehandlers (JCB 540-140, 533-105, 535-95), dumpers (1T, 3T swivel, 9T), compaction equipment, and attachments (concrete breaker, auger) on daily, weekend, and weekly hire periods, with delivery and collection calculated by distance from the Thornbury depot and a standard 30-mile local radius supplemented by a nationwide plant hire service.

The company's commercial and operational infrastructure is built on a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront that surfaces an integrated product catalog with public pricing inclusive of VAT, online booking requests, and customer accounts. A small amount of embedded asset telemetry is utilized via JCB LiveLink on selected telehandlers and dumpers to track machine status and DPF regeneration, though telematics themselves are OEM-provided rather than proprietary. Delivery logistics are dispatched from the three depot locations, and a trade account application pathway supports recurring B2B customers (sole traders and limited companies) requiring Hired-in-Plant insurance-compatible equipment on longer contract terms.

Digger Delivery monetizes through three primary revenue streams: equipment hire (the dominant stream, daily/weekend/weekly pricing), a non-refundable optional damage waiver priced at 20% of total hire cost covering accidental damage up to £500, and variable delivery and collection fees calculated by distance from the local depot. Customer segmentation is hybrid, with the trade and construction professionals segment being the primary persona, complemented by general public (DIY/domestic landscaping) and infrastructure companies requiring larger machines delivered nationwide under CPA Model Conditions.

Name

Digger Delivery Ltd

Legal name

Digger Delivery LTD

Website

https://diggerdelivery.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Digger Delivery is a UK-based plant hire company operating depots in Bristol, Keynsham, and Cardiff, renting excavators, telehandlers, dumpers, and compaction equipment to the public, trade, and infrastructure customers via a Shopify e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Site Vehicles (Dumpers, Site Carriers, Telehandlers) (IMAHAIAB), Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks) (TLABAFAF)

Keywords

• Plant equipment hire
• Construction equipment rental
• Mini excavator hire
• Telehandler rental
• Plant hire services

Headquarters

HQ city

Thornbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Plant Equipment Hire: Core revenue stream from renting construction equipment including excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, and attachments. Pricing varies by equipment type and hire duration (daily, weekend, weekly). All prices are inclusive of VAT.
2. Damage Waiver: Non-refundable 20% of total hire cost added at booking stage, covering accidental damage up to £500 without affecting machine deposit. This is an optional add-on service.
3. Delivery and Collection: Delivery fees calculated based on distance from local depot in Thornbury BS35 3UF. Customers are contacted after booking request submission with delivery time periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Digger Delivery rents construction plant equipment including excavators (1T to 13T), dumpers, telehandlers, compaction rollers, whacker plates, and attachments to both the public and trade customers. Hires are available in daily, weekend, and weekly durations with optional damage waiver protection and nationwide delivery from Bristol/Thornbury and Cardiff depots. Trade customers access credit account terms, while consumer customers book via the Shopify e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Digger Delivery Ltd operates as a plant hire company offering construction and earthmoving equipment to the public and trade. The portfolio spans excavators (ranging from 1T micro diggers to 13T machines from brands including Kubota, Bobcat, Sany, and Hitachi), telehandlers (JCB 540-140, 533-105, and 535-95 models), dumpers (9T, 3T swivel, 1T high tip, and tracked mini dumpers), compaction equipment (120 tarmac roller, Bomag and Bobcat whacker plates), and attachments (concrete breaker, auger). Equipment is available for daily, weekend, and weekly hire with optional damage waiver protection. The company offers nationwide delivery with local depots in Bristol/Thornbury and Cardiff areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sany SY135C 13T Excavator Hire 13-tonne excavator suitable for heavy construction and infrastructure projects. Subject to minimum 1-week hire and requires account holders with Hired in Plant insurance.
• Kubota KX085 9T Excavator Hire 9-tonne excavator featuring operator comfort, high productivity, direct-injection engine, robust hydraulics, and an ultra-quiet spacious cab. Subject to minimum 1-week hire for trade accounts.
• Kubota U56-5 5T Excavator Hire 5-tonne Stage V-compliant excavator with class-leading performance, manoeuvrability, comfort, safe operation, and LED work lights.
• Kubota U27-4 2.7T Excavator Hire 2.7-tonne excavator with the largest cab in its class, 4.74m maximum reach, 2.82m dig depth, and up to 21kN digging force.
• Bobcat E17z 1.7T Mini Excavator Hire 1.7-tonne compact excavator with hydraulically retractable undercarriage (98cm retracted, 136cm expanded) for confined space access. Powered by Yanmar 3TNV74F-SPBC engine.
• Kubota 1.7T Mini Excavator Hire 1.7-tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator with Kubota D902-E4-BH-3EU engine, Thatcham-approved antitheft system, and ROPS/TOPS safety structures.
• Bobcat E10z 1T Micro Excavator Hire 1-tonne micro excavator with 71cm retracted track width for navigating narrow openings and confined areas, 1720mm max dig depth.
• Kubota Micro Digger 1T Hire 1-tonne Kubota K008-5 micro excavator with adjustable width track, foldable ROPS, 7.6kW power output, and 1720mm max dig depth.
• JCB 540-140 Telehandler Hire 14-metre reach telehandler for lifting and material handling operations.
• JCB Telehandler 533-105 Hire Loadall telehandler equipped with JCB Dieselmax Stage V engine for clean and efficient operation.
• JCB Telehandler 535-95 Hire Loadall telehandler with ultra-clean JCB Dieselmax Stage V engine, JCB LiveLink telematics for remote DPF monitoring, and 500kg max carrying capacity.
• 9T Dumper Hire 9-tonne dumper for large-scale material transport. Subject to minimum 1-week hire for account holders with Hired in Plant insurance.
• 3T Swivel Dumper Hire 3-tonne swivel tip dumper for site material handling and transportation.
• JCB 1T High Tip Dumper Hire 1-tonne high tip dumper with 1,000kg payload capacity, 16.1kW diesel power, JCB LiveLink telematics, and LED beacon safety feature.
• 4WD Power Barrow Hire 4-wheel drive powered wheelbarrow with 170-litre tray capacity, 24V/10AH removable battery pack, 3 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
• High Tip Mini Tracked Dumper Hire JCB compact walk-behind diesel-powered mini dumper with high-tip capability for confined space material handling.
• 120 Tarmac Roller Hire 1.2-tonne tarmac roller with 1200mm drum width, 2695kg operating weight, for road and surface compaction applications.
• Bobcat 54KG Whacker Plate Hire 54kg Bobcat whacker plate with Honda engine, standard water tank and sprinkler system for compaction applications.
• Bomag 86KG Whacker Plate Hire 86kg Bomag whacker plate for compaction applications.
• Concrete Breaker Attachment Hire Concrete breaker attachment compatible with Bobcat 1.7T machine for demolition and breaking applications.
• Auger Attachment Hire Auger attachment for drilling applications, available for 7-day week hire.
• Damage Waiver Protection Optional non-refundable 20% of total hire cost added at booking stage, covering accidental damage up to £500 without affecting machine deposit.
• Equipment Delivery and Collection Delivery service calculated based on distance from the local depot in Thornbury BS35 3UF, with customers contacted after booking for delivery time periods. Nationwide delivery available.
• Trade Account Credit Terms Credit account facility for sole traders and limited companies in the construction trade, with regular plant hire access and Hired in Plant insurance compatibility.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CPA (Construction and Plant Hire Association)coreOthersProud members of the Construction and Plant Hire Association. CPA Model Conditions for plant-hire agreements ensure fair terms for the customer, providing peace of mind when hiring a machine through Digger Delivery.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunbelt Rentals UK: UK arm of the large North American equipment rental group, providing plant, tools and specialist equipment nationwide. Comparable as a full-line plant hire competitor targeting infrastructure and trade customers with digital booking.
• Brandon Hire Station: UK national tool and plant hire chain (part of Vp plc) offering excavators, dumpers and small plant. Comparable in serving both trade and consumer customers with online booking.
• HSS Hire: One of the UK's largest tool and equipment hire companies with nationwide depots and a strong e-commerce booking platform. Comparable in customer mix (DIY, trade, infrastructure) and digital-led GTM, though offers a much wider equipment range.
• Speedy Hire: UK-listed national tool and plant hire group with a broad equipment portfolio and dense depot network. Directly comparable as a UK plant hire operator serving both trade and infrastructure customers, though at vastly greater scale.
• GAP Group: UK plant, tool and powered access hire specialist with a network of depots. Comparable on product categories (excavators, telehandlers, dumpers) and B2B trade customer base.
• Boels Rental UK: European-headquartered equipment rental group with significant UK presence, serving trade and infrastructure customers. Comparable across excavators, telehandlers, dumpers and powered access.
• Vp plc: UK-listed equipment rental group that owns Brandon Hire Station and other plant hire specialists. Comparable as a parent of competing regional/national hire brands.

Direct peers

• Mr Plant Hire: Independent UK mini digger and plant hire specialist serving consumers and trade. Closest comparable to Digger Delivery on product focus (mini excavators, micro diggers) and customer mix.
• Rhino Plant Hire: UK plant hire company offering excavators, dumpers and telehandlers to trade and DIY customers. Comparable on product mix and target segments, though typically operating regionally rather than nationally.
• Nixon Hire: Independent UK plant and tool hire business serving trade, infrastructure and public-sector clients. Comparable as a multi-depot independent with overlapping fleet categories.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Digger-Delivery-61553300774701
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diggerdelivery

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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