Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Work on Soft Ground Without the Damage
Standard machines tear up soft ground. LGP equipment from our Winnersh depot spreads the load and gets the job done without wrecking the surface. Call 0118 979 2828.
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Your ground is soft after rain and standard plant is making a mess of it. Low ground pressure equipment spreads the same load over a much larger contact area — reducing pressure to a level that turf, topsoil and saturated ground can bear. If you are looking for LGP hire near me in Reading, our Winnersh depot stocks dedicated LGP dumpers. Call 0118 979 2828.
LGP Equipment Available to Hire
Your Winnersh depot holds two dedicated low ground pressure dumper options, both based on the 3-tonne swivel dumper platform fitted with ground-friendly running gear. Both carry the same 3T payload and feature a swivel skip for off-road discharge. The choice between them depends on your ground conditions — call 0118 979 2828 to discuss which suits your site.
When Is Low Ground Pressure Equipment Required?
Standard plant — dumpers, mini excavators, telehandlers — exerts ground pressures too high for saturated ground, established turf and sensitive surfaces. Track or tyre damage can take months to recover, and on London Clay under Wokingham and Bracknell the compaction can permanently alter drainage.
LGP equipment reduces the need for ground protection on firmer surfaces and allows work on ground that would otherwise be off-limits. For autumn and winter garden projects across Berkshire — or any project where the client insists on no turf damage — LGP is the professional approach.
For full specifications on the complete LGP equipment range, view the Coppard online catalogue.
LGP Hire for Gardens, Estates and Farms Across the Thames Valley
The Thames Valley has a high concentration of large residential properties, country estates and equestrian properties where garden and landscaping works require plant on sensitive ground. Garden designers, landscapers and estate managers regularly need to move materials across areas that cannot be damaged.
For farms and equestrian properties, the grass-tyre dumper handles moving materials between buildings, distributing aggregate for track repairs and shifting manure from yard to field without compaction damage. The LGP machine operates in outdoor arenas and paddocks where standard plant would leave permanent ruts.
Looking for LGP equipment hire near me? Contractors across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Woodley and Shinfield hire from this depot regularly.
What to Expect When You Hire LGP Equipment
LGP equipment hire starts with a conversation about your ground conditions and surface requirements. Call 0118 979 2828 and describe the surface, the load and the distance. We will confirm which LGP option suits your site and arrange delivery.
Why Hire LGP Equipment from Coppard?
LGP plant is a specialist category that many local hire companies do not stock. Coppard maintains dedicated LGP options alongside the full earthmoving fleet — which means you can hire the LGP dumper alongside a mini excavator or roller on the same account.
We have supplied plant and equipment across Berkshire and the Thames Valley since 1972. CPA member, Constructionline-registered, fully insured. Call 0118 979 2828 to confirm LGP availability for your project dates.
Searching for the best low ground pressure equipment hire near me? Coppard covers Reading, Winnersh, Wokingham, Shinfield, Twyford, Woodley, Earley, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Pangbourne, Sandhurst, Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Windsor and Slough. Call 0118 979 2828.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from your Reading depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions — Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire
What is low ground pressure equipment?
LGP equipment is plant machinery configured to exert less force per square centimetre on the ground than a standard machine. Wider tracks or extra-wide tyres spread the load over a larger footprint — less surface damage and the ability to operate on soft ground.
How much does LGP reduce ground pressure?
LGP machines typically reduce ground pressure by 30 to 50 percent compared with standard machines. The difference between light impressions in turf and deep ruts that need full reinstatement.
Do I still need ground protection mats?
It depends on the surface. On firm, dry turf the LGP dumper can typically operate without protection. On saturated ground or where any visible marking is unacceptable, mats are still advisable. The LGP machine reduces the risk — it does not eliminate it entirely.
What is the payload?
3 tonnes — the same as a standard swivel dumper. The LGP configuration affects the running gear, not the payload. You do not give up carrying capacity by choosing the LGP option.
Can the LGP dumper work on hard surfaces?
Yes. No limitation on hard-surface use. The benefit is realised on soft ground — on hard surfaces you would not notice a difference.
Need the best LGP equipment hire near me?
Call 0118 979 2828. Delivery from Winnersh to Reading, Winnersh, Wokingham, Shinfield, Twyford, Woodley, Earley, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Pangbourne, Sandhurst, Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Windsor and Slough. Get Plant on Site Tomorrow.
Need Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire near me in Reading or the Thames Valley?
Call 0118 979 2828. Same-day dispatch from Winnersh. Delivery across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead and the Thames Valley.
