Fuel Bowser Hire in Godstone, Surrey
Need fuel bowser hire in Godstone? Coppard supplies 250-gallon bunded fuel bowsers from our Godstone depot for construction sites, farms and remote plant operations across Surrey. Call 01883 743 322 and tell us how the bowser will be used and we’ll help identify the right option.
Coppard currently offers two 250-gallon fuel bowser options: a skid-mounted bunded unit for more static applications and a trailer-mounted bowser supplied with pump, hoses and nozzle where greater mobility is required. Fuel is not included with the hire.
Fuel Bowser Options and Rates
Our Godstone fuel bowser range currently includes two 250-gallon models, equivalent to approximately 1,136 litres.
The skid-mounted bunded fuel bowser provides a more static storage option. Coppard's FuelCube product page describes four-way forklift pockets for repositioning the empty unit and the ability to connect the tank to equipment and dispense fuel.
The trailer-mounted fuel bowser is designed for transportability and is supplied with a pump, hoses and nozzle, making it useful where fuel needs to be taken to plant at different working locations.
Both models are currently listed at £40 per week. No daily rate is currently published. Prices exclude VAT and non-account customers add 10%.
Neither hire includes diesel, so the customer arranges the appropriate fuel supply separately.
Call 01883 743 322 and tell our Godstone team whether the bowser will remain in one position or needs to be transported between suitable locations and we can help identify the appropriate model.
Browse the complete Fuel Bowser Hire catalogue for current specifications and availability.
When Do You Need a Fuel Bowser?
A fuel bowser can be useful where several diesel machines are operating on the same project, where the site is remote from a convenient fuel supply or where repeated tanker visits would interrupt the working programme.
The skid-mounted model can suit projects where the fuel store will remain in a designated position for most of the hire period. The trailer-mounted bowser provides greater flexibility where fuel needs to be moved between suitable work locations.
Before booking, consider how much fuel the site is likely to use, which machines need refuelling, where the bowser will be positioned and how fuel deliveries will reach it.
Transport requirements should be confirmed for the particular bowser rather than assuming that any vehicle or towing arrangement is suitable.
Call 01883 743 322 with the number and type of machines being refuelled, site access and anticipated fuel requirement and our Godstone team can help identify the most practical option.
Fuel Bowser Hire in Godstone and Surrey
Our Godstone depot supplies fuel bowsers to construction, agricultural and land-management projects across Surrey.
Fuel logistics can be particularly important on rural or restricted sites where narrow lanes, weight restrictions, unmade access or limited turning space make repeated fuel deliveries difficult. Tell our team about the complete access route and proposed bowser position before delivery or collection arrangements are confirmed.
From Godstone we regularly support projects in surrounding areas including Redhill, Reigate, Oxted, Caterham, Horley and Lingfield, as well as the wider Surrey area.
Fuel bowsers can also be arranged alongside excavators, dumpers, generators and other plant where several machines on the same project require a convenient on-site fuel supply.
Call 01883 743 322 with the site postcode, access and anticipated fuel requirement and we’ll confirm current availability.
Using a Fuel Bowser on Site
Before the bowser arrives, establish a suitable location for storage and refuelling as part of the site arrangements.
Consider vehicle movements, plant access, the route used by fuel deliveries and nearby drains, watercourses or other sensitive areas when deciding where the unit will be positioned.
The refuelling arrangement should also allow the hose and dispensing equipment to be used without creating unnecessary vehicle movements or obstruction around operating plant.
Where the bowser needs to be moved during the project, agree the transport arrangements for the particular model rather than moving a filled unit without checking the applicable requirements.
Tell our Godstone team how the bowser will be used when booking so the skid-mounted or trailer-mounted option can be considered before hire.
Why Hire a Fuel Bowser from Coppard?
Coppard has supplied plant and machinery since 1972. Our Godstone depot provides fuel bowsers alongside the excavators, dumpers, generators and other equipment that may require refuelling during the same project.
Customers can choose between a skid-mounted bunded bowser for more static applications and a trailer-mounted unit where additional mobility is required.
Call 01883 743 322 and tell our Godstone team about the machines being refuelled, likely fuel consumption, site access and whether the bowser needs to move during the project and we’ll help identify the appropriate model.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Godstone depot, visit our Plant & Machinery Hire page.
Browse the complete Fuel Bowser Hire catalogue for current specifications, pricing and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions – Fuel Bowser Hire in Godstone
Do I need a bunded fuel bowser for my site?
For business premises in England, oil-storage rules generally apply where a container has a capacity of 201 litres or more. Mobile bowsers are specifically included within those rules.
For a single mobile bowser where the rules apply, GOV.UK states that the secondary containment must be able to hold at least 110% of the container’s capacity. Separate requirements can apply to agricultural fuel oil stored on farms for agricultural purposes.
Both Coppard fuel bowsers have a capacity of 250 gallons, approximately 1,136 litres, and are supplied as bunded units.
GOV.UK provides the full requirements in its oil-storage guidance for businesses.
Tell Coppard’s Godstone team how the bowser will be used and where it will be positioned when booking.
What is the difference between skid-mounted and trailer-mounted?
The skid-mounted bowser is intended primarily as a more static fuel-storage solution. Coppard’s FuelCube has four-way forklift pockets that allow the empty unit to be repositioned using appropriate handling equipment.
The trailer-mounted bowser is designed for greater transportability and is supplied with a pump, hoses and nozzle. Coppard’s product specification states that it is designed with highway transport in mind.
The correct option depends on whether the bowser will stay in one location or needs to move during the project.
How do I dispense fuel from the bowser?
The trailer-mounted bowser is supplied with a pump, hoses and nozzle for direct refuelling.
Coppard’s skid-mounted FuelCube is designed to connect to equipment and dispense fuel, but the current published product specification does not state that it uses the gravity-dispensing arrangement described on this page.
Call 01883 743 322 and our Godstone team can confirm the dispensing equipment supplied with the particular bowser before hire.
Can I use the bowser for red diesel?
The bowser can store suitable diesel fuel, but whether you are legally entitled to use rebated diesel depends on what the vehicle or machine is being used for.
Since April 2022, entitlement to use red diesel was removed from many construction uses. Certain agricultural, horticultural, forestry and other specified activities can still qualify.
The rules are based on the use of the fuel rather than simply the type of bowser, so check the current HMRC requirements for your particular activity before ordering red diesel.
If the site uses white diesel, the same fuel bowser can be used for that fuel subject to the applicable storage and operating requirements.
Do I need planning permission for a fuel bowser?
Do not assume that every temporary fuel bowser either requires planning permission or automatically falls within permitted development.
Whether any separate planning approval is relevant can depend on the site, duration, existing planning permission, planning conditions, land designation and the wider project.
Oil-storage and pollution-control requirements are separate from planning requirements.
For a construction project operating under an existing planning permission, check the approved site arrangements and any relevant planning conditions. If there is uncertainty about whether additional consent is required, check with the local planning authority before installing the bowser.
Need Fuel Bowser Hire in Godstone?
Call 01883 743 322 and speak directly to our Godstone team. Skid-mounted and trailer-mounted 250-gallon bunded fuel bowsers are available for construction, agricultural and remote-site projects across Godstone and Surrey, with collection or delivery subject to equipment and transport availability.
