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Access Platforms Air Tools Bowsers/Tank Cabins Chains/Slings/Lifting Equipment Chasing machines Compactors Rammers Compressors Concrete / Forklift Skips Concreting Equipment Core Drills Decorating DIY Equipment Drills Dumpers Excavators Fencing Fencing Accessories Garden Equipment Generators Grinders	Hammers Hoists Hydraulic Power Packs Lighting Heaters Manual Handling Miscellaneous Mixers Piling Equipment Power Pumps Rollers Saws - Concrete-Stone-Wood Scaffold Towers - Ladders - Trestles Surveying Telescopic Handlers Transformers Transport (operated) Welding Equipment Wheeled Loader/Backhoe Excavators Operated

(All figures shown are in Ł's)

ACCESS PLATFORMS
Item Description	Rate(Ł)
Operated - Vehicle Mounted
Vehicle mounted access platforms. (min 4 hours) Working height of 16.2m	28.00 per hour
Self Drive - Vehicle Mounted
Vehicle mounted access platforms. Working height of 16.2m	130.00 per day
Self Drive - Trailer Mounted
Working height 9.80m	55.00 per day
Working height 12.20m	65.00 per day

WHEELED LOADER / BACKHOE - (180 degree).
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Operated
JCB 3CX Sitemaster c/w Range of Buckets Available (Min 8hrs)	22.00 per hour
Self Drive
JCB 3CX Sitemaster c/w Range of Buckets Available (Min 8hrs)	65.00 per day
JCB 3CX - Hydraulic Breaker (only)	70.00 per day

EXCAVATORS - (360 degree).
Item Description	Rate (Ł)
Operated
1.0 Ton Micro Excavator c/w Range of Buckets Available	24.00 per hour
1.5 Ton Mini Excavator c/w Range of Buckets Available	24.00 per hour
3.0 Ton Midi Excavator c/w Range of Buckets Available	24.00 per hour
Self Drive
1.0 Ton Micro Excavator c/w Range of Buckets Available	45.00 per day
1.5 Ton Mini Excavator c/w Range of Buckets Available	45.00 per day
3.0 Ton Midi Excavator c/w Range of Buckets Available	55.00 per day
Hydraulic Breaker (Available for Mini & Midi)	35.00 per day

TELESCOPIC HANDLERS
Item Description	Rate(Ł)
Operated
7 m Telescopic Hdr - 4 whl dr	28.00 per hour
12 m Telescopic Hdr - 4 whl dr	28.00 per hour
Self drive	Per Day	Per Week
7 m Telescopic Hdr - 4 whl dr	75.00	225.00
12 m Telescopic Hdr - 4 whl dr	105.00	325.00
The following attachments are available on all the above models		Per Week
Brick Forks c/w net		15.00
Brick Grab c/w net		15.00
Fork Hook Attachment		10.00
Jib Attachment		15.00
Loading Bucket - 1.07 metre cube		15.00
Sweeping Brush		50.00
Tipping Skips		21.00

BOWSERS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Fuel Bowser - 250 Gallon - Skid Unit	28.00
Fuel Bowser Bunded - 250 Gallon - Trailer	28.00
Water Bowser - 250 Gallon - Trailer	28.00

COMPACTION EQUIPMENT
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Plate Compactors
Heavy Duty
Forward and Reversible Plate - Operating Weight 212kg (466lb)	75.00
Medium Duty
Forward Plate - Operating Weight 134kg (295lb)	46.00
Light Duty
Forward Plate - Operating Weight 99kg (217lb)	46.00
Rammer
Trench Rammer - Operating Weight 61kg (134lb)	48.00
Rollers
28" Single Drum Vibrating Roller - (Pedestrian)	55.00
800mm Drum Width - Double Drum Vibrating Rollers - (Ride On)	95.00
1000mm Drum Width - Double Drum Vibrating Rollers - (Ride On)	120.00
1200mm Drum Width - Double Drum Vibrating Rollers - (Ride On)	130.00

COMPRESSORS
Single Tool (Machine Only)	60.00
Two Tool (Machine Only)	70.00
Four Tool (Machine Only)	130.00
Compressor Air Tools
Air Hoses - 50 ft - (Extra)	5.00
Light Breaker - c/w air hose & steels	15.00
Medium Breaker - c/w air hose & steels	20.00
Heavy Breaker - c/w air hose & steels	25.00
CP9 Drill - c/w air hose & steels	25.00
Demo Pick - c/w air hose & steels	30.00
Needle Gun - c/w air hose	40.00
Needle replacement	cost
Rock Drill - c/w air hose	30.50
Drill Rod	5.25
Air Lance	10.00
Plugs and Feathers	25.00
Tamping Foot H/B	8.50
Points & Chisels (sharpened at cost)

CONCRETING EQUIPMENT
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Vibrating Units - Petrol	21.00
Vibrating Units - Electric	21.00
Pokers 1" to 3" - Mechanical - Flexible	18.00
Air Poker 1.5"	18.00
Air Poker 1.75"	18.00
Air Poker 2"	18.00
Air Poker 4"	18.00
Beam Screeder c/w Drive unit - 4.2 Metres & 5.2 Metres	68.50
Hand Tamp - 4.8 Metres	15.00
Power Float	60.00
Trowel Blades (Wear)	cost
Float Disc	8.50
Easi Float 36" - non tilt c/w Handles	25.00
Pole Scabbler Single Head	38.00

DECORATING / DIY EQUIPMENT
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Belt Sander - (240v/110v)	26.50
Floor Sander	52.00
Hand Sander	22.00
Orbital Sander	22.00
Edging Sander	39.00
Concrete Planer	51.00
Wood Planer	30.00
De-Humidifiers - Domestic	28.00
De-Humidifiers - Industrial	68.25
Nail Gun	40.00
Nails & Gas Bottle - Consumable	cost
Pressure Wash - Domestic	40.00
Pressure Wash - Industrial - 150 bar - cold water	86.00
Floor Stripper c/w Blade	40.00
Vacuum Industrial C/W Hose	40.00
Vacuum Wet/Dry C/W Hose	28.00
Wall Paper Stripper	25.00
Voltage for site use is 110volt.

DRILLS / DEMOLITION / BREAKERS / HAMMERS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Core Drill DD 100 / 130	65.00
Drill Stand	10.00
Pressure Water System	6.50
Vacuum Pump & Stand	10.00
Core Wear charges apply per mm	cost
Cordless Drill 0.5"chuck - 18volt	15.75
Hand Drill 0.5" chuck - 110 volt	15.75
Magnetic Drill	85.00
Angled Chuck -Drill	35.00
Rotary Hammer Drill - (Light) (TE15/16)	45.00
Rotary Hammer Drill - (Medium) (TE56)	48.00
Rotary Hammer Drill - (Heavy) (TE76)	32.00
Demolition Breaker - Hammer only (TE 505)(TE905)	50.00
Steel Sharpening charges apply	cost
Socket Screw Driver (TEC)	35.00
Voltage for site use is 110volt.

DUMPERS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
1 Ton Hydraulic Tip	70.75
1 Ton High Discharge Tip	100.00
3 Ton Standard Skip	95.00
1 Ton Swivel Skip	75.95
2 Ton Swivel Skip	90.00
3 Ton Swivel Skip	105.00
500kg Tracked Dumper - Pedestrian	90.00

ELECTRICAL - POWER
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Generators
2.2 kva Generator	40.00
3.0 kva Generator	50.00
5.0 kva Generator	75.00
6.0 kva Generator	75.00
Transformers
3 kva - Transformer	15.00
5 kva - Transformer	22.50
10 kva - Transformer (must be hard wired in)	36.75
Electrical Accessories
Extension Leads 110 volt - 16amp - 25/50ft	5.00
Extension Leads 110 volt - 32amp - 25/50ft	5.00
Extension Leads 240 volt - 25/50ft	5.00
Extension Lead Adaptor - 16/32 amp & 32/16 amp	5.00
Junction Boxes - 2,3,4,5 Way	8.00

FENCING
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Anti Climb - Open Mesh
Fence Panel - 3.50 x 2.00 metre c/w Block & Clip	1.50
Fence Gate - Pedestrian - Complete	5.00
Vehicle Gate - 5.0 x 2.0 metre c/w castors	10.00
Barricade - Solid
Fence Panel - 2.20 x 2.00 metre c/w Block & Clip	2.10
Half Panel - 1.10 x 2.00 metre	2.10
Vehicle Gate - 4.40 x 2.00 metre c/w castors	10.00
Pedestrian
Pedestrian Barrier c/w Feet - 2.00 x 0.00 metre (Plastic)	1.50
Pedestrian Barrier c/w Feet - 2.50 - - 3.50 metre (Steel)	1.50
Fencing Accessories (if hired separate or as extra's)
Rubber Blocks	0.25
Coupler - Parallel	0.25
Anti Lift Device	0.20
Back Stay Ground Pin	0.25
Back Stay Support	0.75
Back Stay Support Tray	0.95
Gate Hinge Brackets (all panels)	0.50
Top Mesh Exten. 1.10 x 0.400 Metre - Barricade - Solid	0.75
Top Mesh Exten. 2.20 x 0.400 Metre - Barricade - Solid	1.50
Bottom Fence Skirt - Barricade - Solid	0.25
Privacy Infill - Barricade - Solid	0.25
Scaffold Pole 9' - Barricade - Solid	2.50
Fixing Coupler (DK3 Pole to Fence) - Barricade - Solid	0.25
Padlock c/w Keys - (Consumable)	At cost
Padlock Chain - (Consumable)	At Cost
Warning Lamp	0.50
Stone Dogs 1 Metre Concrete Block with Lifting Eye	12.50

GARDENING EQUIPMENT
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Back Pack Sprayer	21.00
Blower / Vac / Shredder	35.00
Shedder / Chipper Heavy Duty	96.00
Drain Rods	12.50
Flame Gun - paraffin	20.00
Lawn Aerator (Powered)	85.00
Lawn Mower - 19" Rotary	32.00
Lawn Scarifier	60.00
Post Driver	10.00
Post Hole Borer	85.00
Power Barrow	65.00
Power Scythe	80.00
Rotavator - Heavy Duty	110.00
Rotavator - Light Duty	50.00
Hedge Trimmer	36.00
Brush Cutter	45.00
Strimmer	45.00
Block Splitter - Lever - (Mini Pave)	30.00
Block Splitter - Hydraulic	36.00
Turf Cutter	85.00

GRINDERS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
4" Angle Grinder	20.00
4.5" Angle Grinder	20.00
5" Angle Grinder	20.00
9" Angle Grinder	25.00
Blades - Consumable	Sale

HEATERS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Infra Red Heater - 2 kw 110 volt	30.00
Fan Assisted Heater - 1.25 kw 110 volt	5.25
Convector Heater - 2 kw - 3kw - 240 volt	5.25
Space Heater Electric/Gas - 110 volt	55.00
De-Humidifier - Industrial - 110 volt	68.25
De-Humidifier - Domestic - 240 volt	40.00

HOISTS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Incline Ladder Lift - Geda - (Standard Height 13 Metres)	105.00
Accessories:
Additional Ladder Sections - (2 Metres each)	5.50
Tipping Skip Assembly	5.00
Hoist Gate	5.00
Erection Service available at cost.	cost
Lift Shaft Safety Gate	9.50
Scaffold Hoist - Star 150	75.00
Gantry Hoist - Beta 300	95.00
Gantry Hoist Beam	20.00
Basket - Carrier	5.00
Double Bucket Carrier	5.00
Barrow Sling - three leg	5.00
Genie Lift - sla 20	106.75

HYDRAULIC POWER PACKS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Power Pack c/w Hose & Breaker	65.00
Additional Breakers	24.50
Additional Hoses	20.00
Steel Sharpening charges apply	cost

LIFTING EQIPMENT
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Brick Forks c/w net	15.00
Brick Grab c/w net	15.00
Chains/Slings - 1,2,4 Leg (various weights)	8.00
Barrow Sling - (3 leg)	8.00
Collar Chain	8.00
Webb Slings (Various Weights & Length).	10.00
Stone Magnet c/w battery	40.00
Kerb Stone Lifter Handles (per pair)	6.50
Concrete Scissor Grab (kerb lifter)	20.00
Gin Wheel c/w Rope - (2 cwt, 5 cwt, 1 ton).	8.50
Extra Rope consumable	cost
Chain Blocks - (1ton)	15.00
Tirfor - (1.6 ton)	13.00
Lifting Hook Attachment - ( Midi excavators & Telehandlers)	10.00
Fall Arrest Block - (10 metre).	25.00
Safety Harness & Lanyard	15.00
Beam / Stair Lifters - 1 & 2 Ton	8.00
Girder Clamp	3.50
Man Hole Riser Lifting Eyes - (3no)	8.50
Manhole Cover Lifter	10.00
Manhole Cover Lifting Forks	40.00

LIGHTING
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Lighting Festoon - 25 Metre - 8 Lamps	6.00
Plasterers Lamp - 5ft -Fluorescent 110volt	8.00
Plaster Uplight - 4ft - Fluorescent 110volt	15.00
Flood Lamp c/w floor stand - Tungsten Halogen	6.75
Task Lamps - 2D Florescent - 110volt	6.75
Flood Lamp c/w Tripod - Tungsten Halogen	10.00
Tower Lights - Mobile - Towable - Diesel	140.00

MANUAL HANDLING
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Four Wheeled Platform Trolley	9.50
Machine Skates - (per 4no.)	25.00
Pallet Truck	19.00
Sack Truck	8.50

MIXERS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
4/3 Electric c/w Stand - 110volt	25.00
4/3 Petrol c/w Stand	25.00
Force Action Paddle Mixer - 110volt	45.00
5/3.5 Diesel	25.00
5/3.5 Electric - 110volt (requires 5kva transformer)	30.00

PILING EQUIPMENT
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Piling Air Hammer - 500 n	300.00
Piling Air Hammer - 300 n	180.00
Ground Release Shackle	15.75
Lubricator - oil	6.50

PUMPS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
2" Centrifugal - c/w 20/20 Hose	28.50
2" Submersible - c/w 20/20 Hose - Electric	28.50
2" Trash - c/w 20/20 Hose	32.50
3" Lift & Force - c/w 20/20 Hose	55.25
Hoses 2" - Extra 20'	3.10
Hoses 3" - Extra 20'	4.00
Hoses 4" - Extra 20' Deivery	5.75

SAWS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
7.25" Skil Saw	20.00
9" Circular Saw	25.00
Jigsaw	22.00
Reciprocating Saw	26.00
All Saw	60.00

SAWS - CHASING MACHINES
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Wall Chaser c/w 2no. Diamond Blades	55.00
Wear / Sharpening charges apply per mm	cost

SAWS - FLOOR
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
14" Floor Saw - Air	52.50
14" Floor Saw - Petrol	52.50
18" Floor Saw - Petrol	52.50

SAWS - MASONRY
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Masonry Saw - Air	24.00
Masonry Saw - 12" - Electrical	24.00
Masonry Saw - Petrol	30.00
Pressure Water Tank	6.50
Saw Trolley	6.50
24" Bench Masonry Saw	95.50
Ceramic Tile Saw - 230mm - 110volt	45.00
Wear / Sharpening charges apply per mm	cost
Voltage for site use is 110volt.

SAWS - Misc.
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Block Splitter	36.00

SCAFFOLD TOWERS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Tower Base 6 x 3 - (Minimax)
Platform Height
2.90 Metres	40.00
3.70 Metres	45.00
5.70 Metres	50.00
7.80 Metres	55.00
Towers Base 8 x 4 - (1450 Boss Range)
Platform Height
1.2 Metres	20.18
1.7 Metres	25.50
2.2 Metres	35.00
2.7 Metres	40.50
3.2 Metres	48.00
3.7 Metres	55.00
4.2 Metres	65.00
4.7 Metres	70.50
5.2 Metres	78.00
5.7 Metres	85.50
6.2 Metres	95.00
6.7 Metres	100.50
7.2 Metres	110.00
7.7 Metres	115.50
8.2 Metres	125.00
8.7 Metres	130.50
9.2 Metres	138.00
9.7 Metres	145.50
10.2 Metres	155.00
10.7 Metres	160.50
11.2 Metres	168.00
11.7 Metres	175.50
Staging Board - 5.4 metres	20.00
Staging Board - 6.0 metres	25.00
Scaffold Board 3.9m / 13ft (9" x 1.5")	3.50

STEPS - LADDERS - TRESTLES
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Ladders
Double Extension - 3.66 Metres / 6.27 Metres	20.00
Double Extension - 4.24 Metres / 7.43 Metres	22.00
Double Extension - 4.82 Metres / 8.59 Metres	24.00
Roof Ladder - 4.42 Metres	22.00
Ladder Stay	6.00
Platform Steps
3 Tread - 610mm platform height extra wide	24.00
6 Tread - 1.26 metre	26.00
8 Tread - 1.68 metre	28.00
10 Tread - 2.12 metres	30.00
Podium Steps
Podium Steps - 3.25 metres	40.00
Trestles
Trestles No 3	5.20
Hand rail Support	POA

SECURITY STORAGE
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Steel Container (8' x 8') (10' x 8') (12' x 8') (16' x 8')	8.12.14.16.00
Steel Container (20' x 8')	12.50
Tool Vault - Large	15.00
Tool Vault - Small	7.00

SKIPS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Bucket Skip - 2 cu ft	7.50
Bucket Skip - 5 cu ft	15.00
Bucket Skip - 1/3 cu yd	21.00
Bucket Skip - 1/2 cu yd	21.00
Bucket Skip - 1.0 cu yd	21.00
Concrete Skip - 1.0 cu yd - Bottom Side Discharge	25.00
Concrete Skip - 1/2 cu yd - Bottom Side Discharge	21.00
Fork Lift Skips ( tipping)	20.00

SUPPORT
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Road Forms Flexi C/W Pins	1.75
Road Forms Rigid C/W Pins	1.75
Road Plates 4 x 4ft (Thickness 1/2 & 3/4 inch)	10.00
Road Plates 8 x 4ft (Thickness 1/2 & 3/4 inch)	18.00
Strong Boys	8.50
Brickwork Jacks	25.00
Support Props - size 1	3.50
Trench Sheets -Std Lap- 2.00 metre	2.00
Trench Sheets -Std Lap- 3.00 metre	3.00
Trench Sheets -Std Lap- 3.50 metre	3.50
Trench Sheets -Pile Driving Cap	15.75

SURVEYING
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Laser Level c/w tripod & staff	50.00
Surveying Range Finder	40.00
Standard Level c/w tripod & staff	28.50
Cable & Pipe Location Detector	45.00
Cable & Pipe Location Signal Generator	45.00
Cable & Pipe Location Sonde (mouse)	15.00

WELDING
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Electrical Portable c/w Mask & Cables 130/200amp	50.00
Welding Rods - Consumable	cost
Gas - consumable	cost

MISCELLANEOUS
Item Description	Rate Per Week (Ł)
Bolt Croppers	12.50
Hand operated Rotary pump - Diesel / Oil	5.00
Test Weights - Price on Application	POA
Workmate Bench	8.50

CONDITIONS OF HIRE AS PER THE CPA CONDITIONS. ( The Construction Plant-hire Association model conditions of hire)
Items of Plant on hire must be covered by customers insurance.
Self Drive: Excavators, Telescopic Handlers, JCB 3CX, Access Platforms
Chargeable by the day, rate per day, or by the week.
Minimum Week Hires:
Cabins, Secure Units, Support Systems, Road Plates, Fencing, Road Forms, Lifting Gear.
Transport (Operated) :
26 Ton Plant Vehicle C/W Hiab Crane - P.O.A
Hire Rates are subject to Vat at the stand rate.
Daily Rates are available for non-operated plant based on:
One Day: 50% - of weekly hire
Two Day: 62.5% - of weekly hire
Three Day: 75% - of weekly hire
Four Day: 87.5% - of weekly hire
Five Day: 100% - of weekly hire

PLANT & TOOL HIRE

Vehicle Mounted Platform - Niftylift V160

This vehicle mounted access platform has narrow working width and takes up less space allowing greater site access, giving a greater range of platform positions from a compact base. Its boom arrangement enables you to get over obstacles and get straight to the job to do. Working height 16.2m. Working width 2.4m. Outreach 8.9m. SWL200kg.

Vibration Plate

This medium sized plate is optimally suited for a variety of compaction applications due to their high speed of advance and simple manoeuvrability. The guide handle manufactured with a patented vibration damping gives increased operator comfort and reduces fatigue. Operating weight 62kg. Base plate width 350mm.

3" / 4" Lift & Force pump

Under site conditions this pump has the ability to self prime and can handle sludge, sand and gravels in suspension. Its unique double diaphragm design results in more work for less effort and can run for long periods with minimum maintenance. Max. output 5,500gal/hr. Max delivery head 30ft. Max total head 60ft.

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Tel: 01904 411351

Registered address: William Birch & Sons Ltd, Link Road Court, Osbaldwick, York, YO10 3JQ Tel: 01904 411411 Fax: 01904 428428
Company Registration No: 129834 VAT No: 168 874506