by Richard Cosgrove | Wed 11 Mar 2026
Buckhurst fleet expands with Takeuchi
National plant hirer Buckhurst Plant Hire have recently added more than 110 new Takeuchi machines to its ever-growing rental fleet.
With depots from Rossendale, Leeds and Northants to West Lothian and Aberdeen in Scotland Buckhurst are one of the largest independent national plant hirers. An expanded fleet meets increased demand Buckhurst are experiencing nationwide in sectors including renewable energy, overhead power and utilities predominantly the water industry’s AMP8 cycle which includes several key projects across the UK.
With this latest investment, the Buckhurst fleet now exceeds 1,200 excavators, mostly Takeuchi models. The expansion reinforces their focus on delivering exactly what their customers across every sector demand and where the Takeuchi machines are consistently highly regarded.
The new Takeuchi additions include 100 excavators weighing in from 1 to 15-tonne including 10xTB210R, 20xTB325R, 15xTB230, 30xTB260, 20xTB290-2 and 15xTB2150R models. In addition, ten of the very latest TCR50-3 tracked dumpers will be ready for lifting platform conversions and cranes.
The new machines will have additional Andy’s Man Club branding to full effect. Buckhurst have championed AMC for many years and fully supports their campaign focussing on key issues for Men’s Mental Health and getting men talking.
John Walsh, Chairman of Buckhurst Plant Hire commented, “Our machines are seen on roads and sites across the UK, and it just might be a prompt to help someone make a change. In the male-dominated construction and plant hire sector this campaign is needed more than ever, and we are happy to promote Andys Man Club across our fleet.”
Takeuchi have always been a favourite excavator for the self-drive plant hire sector offered by Buckhurst. Customers and operators like the uncomplicated simplicity of a Takeuchi and plant hirers enjoy the unrivalled reliability Takeuchi machines are best known for.
From the very early days Buckhurst Plant Hire were one of the first hire firms to get on board with Takeuchi. It’s a brand they know, and trust and reliability has been the keyword throughout Takeuchi’s 30-year history.
John Walsh added, “Throughout 2026 we are going to be investing in our fleet, and these Takeuchi machines are a significant part of that.
Our customers continually praise the Takeuchi excavators for their reliability and usability so adding more to our fleet was an easy decision to make. The TCR50-3 tracked dumpers also offer great functionality for our customers and we’re sure they will be a very popular hire at sites from our depots across the UK.”
Jason Periam Head of Sales Takeuchi UK
“Buckhurst Plant Hire are one the UK’s leaders in specialist plant. Very often working on remote and challenging projects this is where Takeuchi’s reputation for quality and reliability makes all the difference.
This landmark deal reaffirms the strength of the Takeuchi – Buckhurst relationship.
Takeuchi are pleased to once again supply Buckhurst with an extensive line-up of machines for one of the UK’s leading plant hire firms.”
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