MHF UK LTD

What MHF UK LTD does

MHF UK Ltd is a privately-held UK specialist in ground demountable heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), founded in 1975 and headquartered in Inkberrow, Worcestershire. The company designs, builds, and supplies hook loaders, cable lift trucks, skip loaders, and tippers primarily for the UK waste management industry, and is the sole supplier of new British CE marked cable lift equipment. All new trucks are designed and fabricated on site at the Inkberrow workshop and independently tested by the DVSA before delivery.

The business operates three integrated revenue streams: (1) one-time sales of new and used HGVs (including custom builds at approximately £137,000 per vehicle), (2) recurring weekly hire of hook loaders, skip loaders, cable lift trucks, tippers, and trailers (rates publicly disclosed between £575 and £1,395 per week), and (3) aftermarket services including mobile breakdown, HGV maintenance, MOT checks, LOLER inspections, Direct Vision Standard assessments, six-week inspections, and parts/spares (with 24-hour courier dispatch). Customers include waste operators, recycling firms, regional hauliers, local councils, and construction contractors, served through direct field sales from Inkberrow and hire locations in Birmingham, Worcestershire, and the wider West Midlands, with nationwide delivery.

The company is closely held with 5 reported employees, no external funding history, no disclosed parent or subsidiaries, and no public revenue figures. Its go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales, content marketing via an HGV regulatory blog, and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), supported by SEO-structured product and location pages on mhf.uk.com.

Name

MHF UK LTD

Legal name

MHF UK Ltd

Website

https://mhf.uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MHF UK Ltd is a privately-held UK specialist, founded in 1975, that designs, builds, hires, and services hook loaders, cable lift trucks, skip loaders, and tippers for the waste management, public sector, and construction industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility / Service Body Truck Leasing & Rental (Bucket, Field Service, Telecom/Power) (TLABABAJ), C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters) (EUAIAHAA), Construction Debris Removal (C&D Hauling) (HSAKALAC)

Keywords

• HGV truck sales
• Hook loader vehicles
• Cable lift trucks
• Waste management vehicles
• Commercial vehicle hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Inkberrow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. HGV Truck Sales: Sale of new and used HGV trucks including hook loaders, cable lift trucks, skip loaders, tippers, and trailers. Vehicles are sold with full inspection and DVSA compliance. Custom builds are available to order.
2. Vehicle Hire: Short-term and long-term hire of hook loaders, skip loaders, cable lifts, and tippers. Flexible hire terms with full maintenance and DVSA compliance included. Immediate availability with nationwide delivery.
3. Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs: HGV mobile breakdown service, maintenance services, MOT checks, LOLER inspections, Direct Vision Standard assessments, and 6-week inspections.
4. Parts and Spares: Sale of new and second-hand HGV and trailer spare parts including cables, hydraulics, pneumatics, sheets, and hooks. 24-hour courier service available.
5. Custom Builds: Design and fabrication of bespoke waste management vehicles to meet specific customer requirements, including new builds and refurbishments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MHF UK Ltd designs, builds, and supplies HGV trucks for the waste management industry, specialising in ground demountable vehicles such as hook loaders, cable lift trucks, skip loaders, and tippers. The company sells new and used vehicles, offers short- and long-term hire, fabricates bespoke builds on site, and provides maintenance, MOT, LOLER inspections, breakdown services, and HGV parts. All new British CE marked cable lift equipment is supplied exclusively by MHF within the UK.

Product overview

MHF UK LTD is a specialist provider of HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicles) for the waste management industry, offering a unified portfolio of ground demountable vehicles centered on Hook Loaders, Cable Lift Trucks, Skip Loaders, and Tippers. The company operates as both a sales and hire business, with hook loader and cable lift trucks forming the core product lines, complemented by bins, skips, containers, and trailers. Beyond vehicle supply, MHF provides an integrated service offering including custom builds, maintenance, breakdown services, MOT testing, and LOLER inspections. All new trucks are designed and built on-site, with MHF being the only supplier of new British CE marked cable lift equipment. The company distributes vehicles from manufacturers including Volvo, Scania, DAF, Renault, Iveco, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Isuzu, and Mitsubishi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hook Loaders Heavy-duty waste collection vehicles with hydraulic hook arms for lifting and depositing roll-on/roll-off containers, available in 7.5T to 44T GVW configurations across multiple manufacturers (Volvo, Scania, DAF, Renault, Iveco, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Isuzu, Mitsubishi). Targeted at waste management operators and contractors.
• Cable Lift Trucks Ground demountable vehicles using cable mechanisms for loading and unloading containers; MHF is the only supplier of new British CE marked cable lift equipment. Available in 18T and 26T configurations. Designed for waste management operators requiring compliant roll-on/roll-off operations.
• Skip Loaders Vehicles equipped with chain or cable lift mechanisms for loading and transporting skips, available in 7.5T and 10T-18T weight categories. Used by waste management operators and skip hire firms.
• Tippers HGV trucks with tipping bodies for transporting loose materials such as soil, rubble, and bulk waste in construction and waste management applications.
• Bins, Skips & Containers Range of waste containers including Big Hook RORO Bins, HL3 and HL5 Bins and Flats, Cable Lift Bodies, and used stock. Available in lengths from 18ft to 22ft and volumes from 4 to 40 yards.
• Cable Lift Flats Flatbed vehicles with cable lift capability for transporting containers in roll-on/roll-off operations.
• Tri-Axle Skeletal Trailers Heavy-duty skeletal trailers with three axles for transporting shipping containers and skeletal loads.
• Chassis Cabs Cab and chassis units for custom body builds, allowing customers to specify their own equipment and configurations.
• Custom Builds Bespoke vehicle design and manufacturing service where MHF builds trucks to customer specifications, including new builds and refurbishments of waste management vehicles. Designed and built on site at the Inkberrow workshop.
• Hook Loader Hire Short and long-term rental of hook loader vehicles with flexible contracts, DVSA compliance, and maintenance included. Available nationwide with weekly rates from £695 to £1,395.
• Skip Loader Hire Rental of skip loader vehicles for domestic and commercial waste collection operations at £715 per week.
• Cable Lift Hire Rental of cable lift trucks for roll-on/roll-off container transport operations at £750-£995 per week depending on configuration.
• Tipper Hire Rental of tipper trucks for construction, demolition, and waste management applications at £875 per week.
• HGV Truck & Trailer Parts Supply of new and second-hand HGV and trailer spare parts including cables, hydraulics, pneumatics, sheets, and hooks. Stocks parts for DAF, Volvo, Iveco, Scania, Boughton, Maclift, and Transcover. 24-hour courier service available.
• HGV Maintenance Service On-site maintenance and repair services for HGV vehicles by skilled mechanical engineers at the Inkberrow workshop.
• HGV Mobile Breakdown Service Emergency mobile breakdown assistance for HGV vehicles to minimise downtime for fleet operators.
• HGV MOT Check Ministry of Transport testing service for HGV vehicles to ensure roadworthiness compliance.
• LOLER Inspections Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations inspections for hook loaders and other lifting equipment.
• Direct Vision Standard Assessment Compliance assessment for London's Direct Vision Standard requirements for HGVs operating in the capital.
• 6-Week HGV Inspections Mandatory periodic inspection service for HGV vehicles as required by UK regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of industry experience since 1975
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• DAF Trucks: Truck OEM whose chassis MHF upfits. Comparable as a supplier/customer relationship; MHF competes indirectly with DAF's own body partner recommendations.
• Volvo Trucks UK: Truck chassis OEM sold through MHF's UK dealer channels. Comparable as an upstream supplier and indirect competitor in the UK heavy truck ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Terberg Environmental: Dutch-based manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and environmental equipment. Broader portfolio than MHF but directly overlaps in UK waste vehicle supply.
• Palfinger: Large Austrian manufacturer of lifting and loading equipment including hook loaders. A much broader specialty vehicle OEM with significant hook loader market share; MHF competes against its UK dealer network.

Direct peers

• Geesink Norba: European manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and roll-on/roll-off systems. Directly competes with MHF in supplying waste operators with demountable body equipment.
• Dennis Eagle: UK specialist manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and chassis (now part of Terberg). Overlaps with MHF in supplying UK waste operators with built-up refuse vehicles.
• Heil (Heil Operations UK / Harris Waste Management Group): North American refuse body manufacturer (Heil/Heil Co.) with a UK presence. Competes with MHF in supplying waste operators with RORO and front-end loader bodies.
• Marrel (Hiab/Marrel): French manufacturer of hook lift and skip loader systems, part of the Hiab group. Competes directly with MHF in cable lift and hook loader equipment across European markets.
• Boughton (Boughton International): UK-based manufacturer of hook loaders and skip loaders. Already referenced in MHF's own parts database, indicating direct overlap in hook loader equipment sold to UK waste operators.
• Hyva: Global manufacturer of hook loader and skip loader systems for the waste and recycling industry. Competes directly with MHF in cable lift and hook loader equipment on commercial truck chassis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mhftrucks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mhf-uk-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/mhftrucks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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