Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire in Godstone, Surrey
Need low ground pressure equipment hire in Godstone? Coppard supplies specialist 3T LGP swivel dumpers from our Godstone depot for soft, wet and sensitive ground across Surrey. Call 01883 743 322 and tell us about the site conditions and we’ll help identify the right machine.
Low ground pressure equipment is designed to spread the machine load across a larger contact area, helping reduce rutting and surface disturbance where ordinary site plant may be unsuitable. Coppard currently offers two dedicated 3-tonne LGP swivel dumper options, including a grass-tyre version for suitable sensitive surfaces. The right machine depends on the ground condition, gradients, load and how important it is to protect the existing surface.
LGP Equipment Hire Fleet – Options and Rates
Our Godstone LGP range currently includes two dedicated 3-tonne swivel dumpers designed for work where reducing ground disturbance is important.
Both machines provide a 3-tonne payload and swivel skip, allowing material to be discharged to either side as well as forward.
The standard low ground pressure dumper provides one option for soft and sensitive sites, while the grass-tyre version is designed for applications where protecting turf and other established surfaces is a particular concern.
Both machines are currently listed at £120 per day or £300 per week. Prices exclude VAT and non-account customers add 10%.
The right choice depends on the ground condition, gradients, surface sensitivity and material being moved.
Call 01883 743 322 and describe the site conditions and our Godstone team will help identify the appropriate option.
For full specifications and current pricing, browse the complete Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire catalogue.
When Is Low Ground Pressure Equipment Required?
Low ground pressure equipment can be useful where conventional plant is likely to create excessive rutting, disturb an established surface or struggle for traction on soft ground.
Typical applications include landscaping projects, sports and amenity areas, agricultural land, equestrian properties and sites where machinery has to travel repeatedly across grass or other sensitive surfaces.
LGP equipment reduces ground pressure by spreading the machine and load over a larger contact area, but it does not make every soft site suitable for machinery. Ground bearing capacity, drainage, gradients, recent rainfall and the weight of the loaded machine still need to be considered.
On extremely soft or saturated ground, additional ground protection or a different working method may still be required.
Call 01883 743 322 and tell our Godstone team about the ground, route and work involved and we’ll help identify whether an LGP dumper is suitable.
LGP Equipment for Landscaping and Sensitive Sites in Surrey
Landscaping and estate projects often require materials to be moved across an existing lawn or finished area before the work itself can begin.
Using conventional site equipment repeatedly across soft turf can create ruts and surface damage, particularly after prolonged rainfall. A low ground pressure dumper can provide another option where reducing disturbance to the existing surface is important.
The grass-tyre 3T swivel dumper can be particularly useful for suitable gardens, estates, sports grounds and similar applications where the route includes established grass.
Low ground pressure equipment does not remove the need to assess the route. Where surfaces are exceptionally soft, newly laid or cannot tolerate visible marking, temporary ground protection may still be appropriate.
From our Godstone depot we regularly support projects in surrounding areas including Redhill, Reigate, Oxted, Caterham, Horley and Lingfield, as well as the wider Surrey area.
Call 01883 743 322 with the site conditions and access requirements and we’ll help identify the appropriate equipment.
LGP Equipment for Agricultural and Equestrian Sites in Surrey
Farms, equestrian properties and rural estates can require machinery to cross fields, paddocks and grassed areas where minimising rutting and soil disturbance is important.
The 3-tonne grass-tyre swivel dumper provides an option for moving soil, aggregate and other suitable materials where the ground can support the loaded machine but conventional tyres may cause greater surface disturbance.
Applications can include estate maintenance, track repairs, landscaping and material movement around agricultural or equestrian properties.
Ground conditions should still be assessed for the particular site. Recent rainfall, soil condition, gradients and the number of passes over the same route can all affect whether the LGP machine is appropriate.
Tell our Godstone team what material is being moved, the approximate route and the current ground conditions.
Call 01883 743 322 and we’ll help identify the most suitable option.
Why Hire LGP Equipment from Coppard?
Coppard has supplied plant and machinery since 1972. Our dedicated low ground pressure dumpers provide an alternative where protecting soft or sensitive surfaces is an important part of the project.
The LGP dumper can also be hired alongside excavators, rollers and other plant from the same Godstone depot where several machines are required for the work.
Call 01883 743 322 and tell our Godstone team about the material being moved, ground conditions, gradients and access and we’ll help identify whether the standard LGP or grass-tyre configuration is more appropriate.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Godstone depot, visit our Plant & Machinery Hire page.
Browse the complete Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire catalogue for current specifications, models and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions – Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire in Godstone
What is low ground pressure equipment?
Low ground pressure, or LGP, equipment is configured to spread the weight of the machine and its load across a larger contact area than a conventional equivalent.
Depending on the machine, this can be achieved through wider tyres, specialist tyre configurations or tracked running gear.
The aim is to reduce the pressure exerted on the surface, helping limit rutting and ground disturbance where conditions are suitable.
Coppard’s dedicated LGP range currently includes two 3-tonne swivel dumpers, including a grass-tyre version for suitable sensitive surfaces.
How much lighter is the ground pressure compared with a standard dumper?
There is no single percentage reduction that applies to every LGP machine, load and ground condition.
Ground pressure depends on factors including machine weight, payload, tyre specification, inflation pressure and the total contact area between the machine and the surface.
The important difference is that an LGP configuration is designed to distribute the load over a larger contact area than a comparable standard configuration.
If ground pressure is critical to the project, call 01883 743 322 and our Godstone team can confirm the specification of the available machine.
Do I still need ground protection mats with an LGP dumper?
Possibly. Low ground pressure equipment can reduce the risk of rutting and surface disturbance, but it does not guarantee that the ground will remain completely unmarked.
On firm, established surfaces an LGP dumper may reduce the need for temporary protection. On saturated ground, newly finished landscaping, sports surfaces or anywhere that visible marking cannot be accepted, additional ground protection may still be appropriate.
The decision should be based on the actual surface condition, loaded machine weight and route rather than assuming LGP equipment removes the need for protection in every situation.
What is the payload of the LGP dumper?
Coppard’s current dedicated low ground pressure swivel dumpers are listed with a 3-tonne payload.
Both the standard LGP version and grass-tyre version use the 3-tonne swivel dumper platform.
Call 01883 743 322 to confirm the machine specification and current availability before booking.
Can the LGP dumper be used on hard surfaces and roads?
An LGP dumper can operate on suitable hardstanding and private site surfaces where the machine specification and tyre configuration allow.
However, the benefit of the LGP configuration is primarily realised on softer or more sensitive ground.
Public-road use should not be assumed simply because the machine can travel over a hard surface. Whether a particular site dumper can legally use a public highway depends on the machine, registration and circumstances of use.
Tell our Godstone team about the complete route when booking if the machine needs to move between different surfaces.
When should I use low ground pressure equipment?
Low ground pressure equipment can be useful where conventional machinery could create excessive rutting, disturb established turf or compact soft, wet or sensitive ground. It may be particularly helpful on landscaping projects, agricultural land, equestrian properties, sports grounds and other sites where preserving the existing surface is important. The condition of the soil still matters. Wet soils can be particularly vulnerable to compaction from machinery, and the loaded machine weight, route and number of passes should all be considered. AHDB provides useful guidance on soil compaction from machinery and explains why trafficking wet soil can increase the risk of structural damage. Tell Coppard’s Godstone team what work is required, the condition of the ground and the access available and we can help identify suitable low ground pressure equipment.
Need Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire in Godstone?
Call 01883 743 322 and speak directly to our Godstone team. 3T low ground pressure swivel dumpers are available for landscaping, agricultural, equestrian and sensitive-ground projects across Godstone and Surrey, with collection or delivery subject to current availability.
