Plant and Machinery Hire in Brighton, Hove & West Sussex —
The Right Machine for Every Job.
From seafront developments in Hove to chalk-ground housing sites across Burgess Hill, contractors across West Sussex hire from our Southwick depot on the A259. Coppard has supplied plant across Sussex since 1972. 2,000-plus machines. Five depots. Same or next-day delivery.
54 Years Trading
2000+ Machines
Five Depots
Same or Next-Day Delivery
Why Contractors Choose Coppard
2,000+ Machines Ready
2,000-plus machines across five depots. Our Southwick depot holds excavators, dumpers, rollers, compaction plant and more — serviced, checked and ready. Most machines go out same day or next day.
Operators Included
Need a qualified driver with the machine? Every operator holds a current CPCS card, is fully insured and arrives briefed on your machine. Booked as a single package — one call, one booking.
We Know the Ground
South Downs chalk with flint bands. Coastal gravels and made ground along Shoreham Harbour. Clay-with-flints on the Downs. Weald Clay north of the escarpment. We know what each soil does to your programme and which machine handles it.
Trade Accounts Available
One account across all five depots. Credit terms for regular hirers. Your account manager knows your fleet preferences, your sites and your schedule.
One Depot. Every Machine You Need.
Equipment Rental Agency
Excavators, dumpers, rollers, compaction plant and earthmoving machines for every groundworks contract. From 600kg micro diggers to 35T tracked excavators, our Southwick depot covers the full range. Whether your site is a rear garden extension in Hove or a commercial development in Worthing, the right machine is on the yard.
Crane Rental Agency
Mobile cranes and lifting solutions for steel erection, roofing, modular builds and heavy lifts across Brighton and West Sussex. Operated crane hire with qualified slinger-signallers. Lift plans prepared. From seafront regeneration in Brighton to commercial builds in Worthing and Chichester.
Tool Rental Service
Breakers, compaction plates, rammers, cut-off saws, generators and hand-held power tools. The kit your crew needs on site every day. Collected from the yard or delivered with your main plant order. Serviced between every hire.
Construction Equipment Supplier
Acrow props, trench sheets, trench props, fuel bowsers and water bowsers. The support equipment that keeps your site safe, legal and moving. Everything from one Southwick depot and one account.
Forklift Rental Service
Forklifts and telehandlers for loading, unloading and materials handling across construction sites, yards and warehouses in Brighton and West Sussex. Rough terrain and industrial options available. CPCS operators on request.
Construction Machine Rental
Tracked carriers, graders, tractors and specialist earthmoving machines for civil engineering, highway and infrastructure projects. From A27 junction works to South Downs estate management, we supply the heavy kit.
Crane Service
Contract lifting, operated crane hire and lift planning for projects across Brighton, Hove, Worthing and the wider area. Our crane team handles the planning, the rigging and the lift.
Air Compressor Supplier
Portable and towable air compressors for pneumatic tools, sandblasting and site air supply. Diesel-powered units for sites without mains power across Brighton and West Sussex.
Hydraulic Equipment Supplier
The wrong attachment on the wrong machine costs you a day. Coppard supplies hydraulic breakers, power packs, grabs, pulverisers and specialist attachments with expert guidance on machine compatibility — so you get it right first time. Available across Wiltshire, Trowbridge, Warminster and Bath and Somerset.
Do Not Lose a Day Waiting for Kit.
Our Southwick depot is on the A259 coast road, minutes from the A27. Most machines go out same day or next day across Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea and the wider area.
The Kit That Keeps Your Jobs Moving
Excavator Hire
The right excavator size makes or breaks a groundworks programme. Too small and you are double-handling; too large and you are paying for capacity you do not need. Coppard supplies well-maintained excavators from 600kg to 35T with fast delivery to sites across Brighton, Hove and West Sussex. Call before 8am and we will confirm same-day availability.
Dumper Hire
Moving spoil and aggregate by hand kills your day. Forward and swivel skip dumpers from 1T to 14T keep materials flowing across site without the delays. Coppard's machines are reliable, well-serviced and available for short or long-term hire across Brighton and West Sussex — just kit on site when you need it.
Roller Hire
Poor compaction under tarmac or sub-base comes back to haunt you months later. Getting the right roller — pedestrian or ride-on, single or twin drum — makes the difference between a finish that holds and one that does not. Coppard supplies compaction rollers for driveways, roads and large sites across Brighton, Worthing and Chichester, with same or next day delivery.
Plate Compactor Hire
Sub-base that is not properly compacted will move — and your client will notice. Coppard's petrol and diesel plate compactors are lightweight, well-maintained and ready to go from Southwick. Serving Brighton, Hove and West Sussex with same or next day availability on most machines.
Wacker Plate Hire
Granular fills and sub-bases need proper compaction passes to perform — and the wrong machine slows the whole job down. Coppard supplies petrol and diesel wacker plates for same or next day hire across Worthing, Lancing and West Sussex. One call and the right machine is on its way to your site.
Vibratory Plate Hire
Whether you are compacting a domestic driveway or a commercial sub-base, getting the right size vibratory plate matters. Coppard stocks various sizes from domestic to commercial specification, all maintained and ready to work. Available for delivery to Hove, Portslade and across West Sussex with short-notice turnaround.
Rammer Hire
Clay-with-flints on the South Downs and Weald Clay north of the escarpment do not respond to vibration — you need impact compaction. Coppard's petrol rammers deliver the force to compact clay backfill in trenches and confined areas where a plate will not work. Available from Southwick with same-day collection or next-day delivery across West Sussex.
Trencher Hire
Hand-digging a cable run or drainage trench costs you a full day of labour. A trencher from Coppard cuts a clean, narrow trench in a fraction of the time with less reinstatement. Walk-behind and tracked models available from Southwick for sites across Brighton, Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing.
Grader Hire
A farm track full of ruts after winter or a gravel surface that has lost its shape needs a blade, not a bucket. Coppard's mini graders reshape, level and crown surfaces in a fraction of the time. Available for farm tracks, estate roads and commercial yards across Steyning, Henfield and the South Downs.
Tractor Hire
Your tractor is in for service and the field needs working this week. Or your site needs a tow vehicle and you do not own one. Coppard supplies agricultural and site tractors with attachments from Southwick, covering farms, estates and construction sites across the South Downs and West Sussex.
Agricultural Equipment Hire
Your cultivator is down and the field needs working this week. Coppard supplies harrows, cultivators, mowers and land management equipment from Southwick for farms and estates across the South Downs and West Sussex. Most attachments require a compatible tractor — we hire those too.
Gardening Equipment Hire
A spade and a rake only get you so far. Coppard supplies professional turf cutters, rotavators, aerators and scarifiers from Southwick — the tools that turn a weekend of hard labour into a morning's work. Most items fit in a car boot for easy collection from the depot.
Forestry Equipment Hire
Trees are down and the site needs clearing. Stumps need grinding below ground level. Coppard supplies wood chippers, stump grinders and log splitters from Southwick for site clearance and tree work across Brighton, Worthing and the South Downs. Hire alongside an excavator and tracked carrier for a complete clearance package.
Hedge Cutter Hire
A neglected hedge along a farm boundary or estate road becomes an obstruction. Coppard supplies tractor-mounted flail cutters and handheld hedge cutters from Southwick. Serving farms, estates and roadside boundaries across Steyning, Henfield and the South Downs.
Water Bowser Hire
No mains water on site and your crew needs a supply for dust suppression, wheel washing or welfare. Coppard supplies towable water bowsers from Southwick for sites across Brighton and West Sussex. Critical on chalk earthworks where dust carries — especially on the South Downs.
Fuel Bowser Hire
Fuel on site without a bunded bowser is a pollution risk and a compliance issue — particularly near the coast, the River Adur and Shoreham Harbour. Coppard supplies bunded diesel bowsers from Southwick for legal on-site fuel storage. Meets the 110% containment requirement. Delivered across West Sussex.
Acrow Prop Hire
The lintel is coming out and the wall above needs holding. Coppard stocks No. 0 through No. 4 acrow props at Southwick for same-day collection. From Regency terraces in Hove to flint cottages across the Downs, we supply the right prop for your ceiling height and load.
Trench Sheet Hire
Coastal deposits along Shoreham Harbour are variable and unpredictable. Clay-with-flints on the Downs slumps when wet. Coppard supplies steel trench sheets for safe excavation support across Brighton and West Sussex. Props and sheets from the same depot, same account — one call covers the full trench support package.
Trench Prop Hire
An unsupported trench in coastal gravels or clay-with-flints collapses without warning. Coppard supplies trench props alongside trench sheets as a complete shoring system from the same Southwick depot. Tell us your trench dimensions and we will confirm quantities.
Tracked Carrier Hire
Wheeled machines sink in wet clay-with-flints and churn soft ground. Tracked carriers spread the load and keep moving without destroying the surface. Ideal for South Downs estate work, slopes and restricted access across Brighton and West Sussex. Rubber tracks available to protect lawns and finished surfaces.
Trailer Hire
Your mini excavator needs to get to the next job. Your aggregate needs moving from yard to site. Coppard supplies plant, tipping and flatbed trailers from Southwick — hire the trailer with the machine and move everything yourself. Serving contractors across Brighton, Hove and West Sussex.
Utility Vehicle Hire
Your quad bike is too small for the load. Your pickup cannot reach the far field. Coppard supplies Kubota RTV utility vehicles from Southwick for farms, estates and large construction sites across the South Downs and West Sussex. Carries crew, tools and materials across ground that standard vehicles cannot handle.
Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire
Standard machines tear up wet clay-with-flints and sink into soft coastal ground. Coppard's LGP dumpers and tracked machines spread the load across a wider footprint and keep moving without destroying the surface. Essential on wet-weather sites across Brighton, Hove and West Sussex.
Pump Hire
Water in your excavation stops everything. On coastal sites and River Adur floodplain ground, standing water fills a trench overnight. Coppard supplies submersible and centrifugal pumps to get your site dry and keep the programme moving. Available from Southwick for sites across Brighton and West Sussex.
Local Knowledge Goes a Long Way
South Downs chalk dominates the area — hard rock with flint bands that wear bucket teeth and limit excavation depth. You may need a breaker where a standard bucket will not cut it. Along the coast from Shoreham through Southwick and Brighton, the ground shifts to marine gravels, raised beach deposits and made ground — variable and unpredictable.
On the Downs above Hove and Patcham, clay-with-flints caps the chalk — heavy, sticky and waterlogged in winter. North of the escarpment towards Burgess Hill and Hassocks, Weald Clay takes over.
Our Southwick team knows these conditions. Call 01273 596 979 with your site postcode and we will confirm the right machine.
Frequently Asked Questions — Plant Hire in Brighton and West Sussex
How quickly can you deliver to my site in Brighton?
Most machines go out same day or next day. Our Southwick depot is on the A259 coast road, minutes from the A27. Call before 8am to check same-day availability. Delivery across Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Lewes, Burgess Hill and the wider area.
Do I need a licence to operate hired plant?
No formal licence is required for most plant on private land. For highway work, CPCS or CSCS certification may be required. If you need a qualified operator with the machine, we provide operated hire with a CPCS-certified driver.
What is the minimum hire period?
Most machines are available on a day hire. Longer hire periods are available for extended projects. Call 01273 596 979 to discuss your requirements.
Can you help me choose the right machine?
Yes. Call the Southwick depot on 01273 596 979 and describe your job — the ground, the access, the task. We will confirm the right machine and size. We do this every day.
Brighton (Southwick) Depot
- Plant Hire: 01273 596 979
- brighton@coppard.co.uk
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Unit 1 Grange Industrial Estate,
Albion Street,
Southwick, Brighton, Sussex BN42 4EN
- Monday 07:00 - 17:30
- Tuesday 07:00 - 17:30
- Wednesday 07:00 - 17:30
- Thursday 07:00 - 17:30
- Friday 07:00 - 17:30
- Saturday 08:00 - 12:00 (Phone orders only)
- Sunday Closed
Get Plant on Site Tomorrow.
Call 01273 596 979. Same-day or next-day dispatch from our Southwick depot. Delivery across Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Worthing, Steyning, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Henfield, Hurstpierpoint, Littlehampton, Arundel and Chichester.
