Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire in Melksham, Wiltshire
Work Wet Ground Without Wrecking the Surface
LGP dumpers and tracked machines for soft ground. Call 01380 828988.
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Standard machines tear up waterlogged Oxford Clay. If you are looking for low ground pressure equipment hire near me in Melksham, call 01380 828988.
When Should You Use Low Ground Pressure Equipment?
Where standard equipment could sink, create ruts or compact soft, wet ground. Oxford Clay across Melksham, Trowbridge and Chippenham is waterlogged October through March. Standard wheeled dumpers churn the surface and get stuck.
Alluvial ground along the River Avon and Kennet and Avon Canal is soft year-round. Environmental projects along the canal require low ground pressure. Sports pitches across Wiltshire need machines that do not leave ruts.
Call 01380 828988 and describe your ground.
Our LGP Equipment Range
LGP swivel skip dumpers combine low ground pressure with rotating discharge. Grass-tyre dumpers protect turf. Tracked carriers provide the lowest ground pressure.
Full specifications for the complete LGP equipment range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
LGP Equipment for Wiltshire Ground
Oxford Clay from Melksham through Trowbridge and Chippenham is waterlogged October through March. LGP distributes weight and maintains traction. Environmental projects along the River Avon and Kennet and Avon Canal may require specific ground pressure limits.
Housing developments across Trowbridge and Chippenham face programme delays when standard plant cannot access waterlogged areas. LGP keeps the programme moving.
Hiring LGP Equipment: What to Expect
Handles like a standard machine, with the wider footprint being the main difference. Reserve LGP equipment before the wet season begins. Standard machines may be suitable in summer, but from October through March, Oxford Clay often requires LGP equipment.
Call 01380 828988.
Why Hire Low Ground Pressure Equipment from Coppard?
Coppard knows Wiltshire ground. When Oxford Clay is wet, standard machines get stuck. We stock dedicated LGP because conditions demand it.
Searching for the best low ground pressure equipment hire near me? Coppard covers Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury. Call 01380 828988.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Melksham 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 in Melksham and Wiltshire
What does LGP mean?
Low Ground Pressure. Wider tracks spread the machine’s weight to help reduce sinking and minimise surface damage.
Can LGP work on lawns?
Yes. Grass-tyre variants are available for lawns and sports pitches.
When do I need LGP?
Whenever the ground is soft, wet or sensitive. On Oxford Clay from October through March, LGP equipment is often the best choice.
When should I use low ground pressure equipment?
Low ground pressure machinery is useful where standard equipment could sink, create deep ruts or compact soft, wet or sensitive ground. Wider tracks spread the machine’s weight over a larger area, but the ground condition, slope, drainage and machine load still need to be considered before work starts. AHDB’s practical guidance on soil compaction from machinery explains why wet soils are especially vulnerable to damage from heavy equipment. Tell Coppard’s Melksham team what work is required, the condition of the ground and the access available, and they can recommend suitable low ground pressure equipment to keep the project moving while reducing unnecessary ground damage.
Need low ground pressure equipment hire near me in Melksham or Wiltshire?
Call 01380 828988. Same-day dispatch from Melksham. Delivery across Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury.
