Mini diggers, excavators, dumpers and JCB 3CX for builders, groundworkers and domestic customers. Self-drive or operated — delivered across Herts and beyond.
Honest advice on size · Fast availability · Competitive rates
Reliable plant for trade and domestic customers — with honest advice on the right machine for your job.
Herts Grab Hire supplies plant hire across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London. We regularly supply mini digger hire in St Albans, Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Harpenden, excavator hire across Luton, Dunstable and Stevenage, and plant for construction jobs throughout Aylesbury, Milton Keynes and High Wycombe. We also cover Potters Bar, Barnet and North London.
Unlike the big national hire companies, you are dealing with a local operator who turns up, knows the area and can combine plant hire with grab hire and muck away on the same job — keeping your project moving without multiple contractors.
All plant available self-drive or operated. Not sure which size? Call us — we will give you straight advice with no hard sell.
Not sure what size machine you need? Call and we will recommend the right one.
📞 Call 07428 395739From micro diggers for tight garden access to large excavators for commercial groundwork.
Fits through doorways and garden gates. Ideal for tight-access landscaping, path work and small excavations in residential gardens across St Albans and Harpenden.
Expanding tracks for stability on uneven ground. Great all-round machine for driveways, drainage and domestic groundwork across Herts, Beds and Bucks.
Popular for domestic and trade jobs in Hemel Hempstead, Luton and Aylesbury. Good balance of power and manoeuvrability for footings, driveways and trenching.
More power for groundwork, site prep and utility work. Handles harder ground and deeper excavations across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London.
Suited to larger excavation work, bulk digging and commercial projects where reach and bucket capacity matter.
For major projects, demolition groundwork and high-volume excavations. Call to discuss availability across our coverage area.
* Guide rates for self-drive hire. Operated hire, delivery and weekly rates available — call for a tailored quote.
Self-drive or operated. Longer hire periods at reduced rates. Delivered across Herts, Beds, Bucks and North London.
| Machine | Day Rate (Self-Drive) | Operated | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro digger (1T) | From £55 | POA | Tight access, gardens |
| Mini digger (1.7T) | From £80 | POA | Domestic & landscaping |
| 2 tonne digger | From £100 | POA | Driveways, footings |
| 5 tonne digger | From £150 | POA | Groundwork, utilities |
| 8 tonne digger | From £200 | POA | Larger excavations |
| 13 tonne digger | POA | POA | Commercial & bulk dig |
| JCB 3CX | POA | POA | Trenching, loading |
| Dumper (1T) | From £55 | — | Spoil movement on site |
Prices exclude delivery and fuel. Call 07428 395739 for a firm quote based on your location and hire duration.
Call now — we will confirm availability and give you a straight price same day.
📞 Call 07428 395739Hire alongside any digger, or on their own if you already have a machine on site.
Complete your site setup with dumpers and backhoe loaders across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.
Dumpers — tracked power barrows for tight access, 1 tonne dumpers and larger site dumpers. Ideal for moving spoil and materials around site without damaging the ground.
JCB 3CX — a versatile backhoe loader for excavation, loading and general groundwork. Ideal for utility work, trenching and mixed-task sites across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London.
Call for dumper or JCB 3CX availability and pricing.
📞 Call 07428 395739From small domestic gardens in Harpenden to commercial sites in Luton, Milton Keynes and North London.
For tight garden access a micro (1T) or mini digger (1.7T) is usually ideal. For driveways and footings a 2-3T works well. For heavier groundwork a 5-8T is better suited. Call us and we will recommend the right size — no hard sell, just straight advice.
Yes — all plant can be hired self-drive or operated with an experienced driver. Operated hire is popular for domestic customers and time-sensitive trade jobs across St Albans, Watford, Luton and surrounding areas.
Our micro and mini diggers start from £55 per day self-drive. Larger machines and operated hire are priced on request. Call 07428 395739 for a firm quote based on your location and hire period.
Yes — we deliver and collect across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London. Delivery charges depend on your location. Call to confirm availability and cost.
Yes — we can supply the plant for your excavation and handle the muck away with our own grab lorry, keeping everything under one company. Call to discuss your project.
We supply mini digger hire in St Albans, Watford and Hemel Hempstead, excavator hire across Luton, Dunstable and Stevenage, and plant for construction jobs throughout Aylesbury, Milton Keynes and High Wycombe. We also cover Potters Bar, Barnet and North London.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call and we will let you know.
We often combine plant hire with other services to keep your project moving.
We will confirm availability, recommend the right machine and give you a straight price.
📞 07428 395739