by Richard Cosgrove | Thu 14 Aug 2025
Waterhouse Plant invests in Wacker Neuson Dumpers via GEM Plant Sales
The expansion of GEM Plant Sales’ Wacker Neuson territory is already generating new business across the region, with Waterhouse Plant, a leading East Sussex-based plant hire company, making a significant first-time investment in a fleet of Wacker Neuson dumpers.
Owned and operated by Chris Lavin, Waterhouse Plant specialises in delivering premium machinery to premier groundwork and infrastructure services across the Southeast of England. The company had not previously operated Wacker Neuson dumpers or excavators, but after reviewing the performance, build quality, and dealer support available through GEM Plant Sales, they chose to place a substantial order for new site dumpers.
“We hadn’t used larger Wacker Neuson machines before, so it was a big decision,” said Chris Lavin, Owner of Waterhouse Plant. “We’d had years of dealings with GEM Plant Sales for light equipment, particularly purchasing and service of our compaction equipment. However, from the very first dealings, the team at GEM was knowledgeable, honest, and truly focused on understanding our business. Answered every question and gave us confidence that we’d be properly supported — not just during the sale, but long after.”
“The dumpers themselves are well-engineered, with great visibility and safety features unlike any other. Operators liked them straight away, and the fuel efficiency and reliability we’ve seen so far are encouraging. We see this as the beginning of a long-term relationship.”
The order includes a range of Wacker Neuson 6-ton and 9-ton Dual View dumpers, chosen for their productivity, ease of maintenance, and suitability for tough site conditions. Waterhouse Plant plans to deploy the machines across several major projects in the coming months.
Hayden Mortimore of GEM Plant Sales commented: “We’re proud to have earned the trust of Chris and the team at Waterhouse Plant. It’s a great example of what this territory expansion is all about — bringing Wacker Neuson to new customers and showing the value we can deliver through strong, locally focused dealer support and backed up by our new depot at Paddock Wood”
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