Excavator Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Need excavator hire in Reading? Coppard’s wider fleet runs from compact 0.5 tonne micro excavators through to 35 tonne tracked machines, with self-drive and operated hire available. Call 0118 979 2828 with the access width, digging depth, material, working space and attachment requirement and the Reading team can help identify a suitable current excavator.
Choose the Excavator Around Access, Dig Depth and Output
Start with the narrowest access point and available working space, then consider digging depth, reach, material, expected output and any attachment requirement.
Coppard’s current catalogue starts with the Yanmar SV05 at 580-690 mm wide and approximately 0.62 tonnes, followed by other compact excavators such as 730 mm and 750 mm-wide machines. Larger excavators provide greater digging depth, reach and output where access and site conditions allow.
If the excavator will also lift pipes, chambers or other loads, that needs to be considered separately
from ordinary digging and the machine and lifting arrangement must be suitable for the task.
Call 0118 979 2828 with the access width, excavation depth and intended work.
Micro Excavators to 35 Tonne Machines
Coppard states that its wider excavator fleet contains more than 300 machines, from the 0.5 tonne class through to a 35 tonne Case excavator. The catalogue includes micro and mini excavators, larger tracked machines, long-reach equipment and a substantial attachment range.
For restricted access, the published width is critical: the Yanmar SV05 is listed at 580-690 mm, the Wacker Neuson 803 at 730 mm and the Takeuchi TB210 at 750 mm. Larger machines should be selected around the required reach, digging depth and production rate rather than simply choosing the highest tonnage available.
Most excavators under 8 tonnes are stated by Coppard to use the Klac quick-hitch system, and the catalogue includes breakers, grabs, rakes, augers and other attachments.
View the full Excavator Hire catalogue for complete specifications.
Excavator Hire for Reading Groundworks and Construction
Excavators can support drainage, foundations, landscaping, demolition preparation, utilities and larger earthmoving work. The right machine depends on the actual excavation and site rather than a generalised description of Reading-area soil.
If excavation support is required, it should be assessed for the actual site.
Self-Drive, Operated Hire and Attachments
Coppard states that excavators are available on a self-drive basis or with an experienced trained operator. Operated hire can be useful where the project needs a competent operator as well as the machine.
If an attachment is required, specify it when booking. Coppard’s current catalogue includes excavator breakers, grabs, land-clearance rakes, augers and other accessories, but compatibility depends on the selected excavator.
Call 0118 979 2828 with the machine size, attachment requirement and whether operated hire is needed.
Why Hire an Excavator from Coppard?
Coppard’s excavator fleet provides genuine breadth: narrow-access micro machines, mini excavators, larger tracked excavators, long-reach equipment and a wide attachment range. The Reading depot can also supply dumpers and compaction equipment for the same groundworks programme.
Call 0118 979 2828 with the access, dig depth, material, attachment and hire dates to check a suitable current machine.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Reading depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Excavator Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Excavator Hire in Reading and Berkshire
What ground conditions should I expect around Reading?
Thames Valley Gravel through the river corridors is free-draining but floods below the water table. London Clay from Earley through Wokingham is heavy and waterlogged in winter. Bagshot sands around Bracknell collapse without sheeting. Chalk near Pangbourne limits excavation depth. Tell us your postcode when you call.
Do you provide excavator operators?
Yes. Operated hire is available for excavators from 600kg to 35T with CPCS-certified operators. Call 0118 979 2828 if you would like to add an operator to your hire.
How fast can you deliver?
Most excavators go out the same or next day. Call 0118 979 2828 to check availability, including same-day delivery where possible.
What size excavator do I need for my project?
The right excavator depends on the digging depth, amount of material being moved, site access, ground conditions and space available for the machine to operate. A compact excavator is often better for gardens, driveways and restricted sites, while larger machines provide greater reach, digging force and output for substantial groundworks. The CPA provides industry guidance on lifting operations with excavators, which is particularly relevant where the machine may also be used to position pipes, chambers or other loads. Tell Coppard’s Reading team what you are excavating, the access width and the approximate digging depth, and they can recommend a suitable excavator and arrange an operator where required.
Need excavator hire near me in Reading or Berkshire?
Call 0118 979 2828. Same-day dispatch from Reading. Delivery across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Woodley, Shinfield, Newbury, Basingstoke, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Windsor, Slough, Henley-on-Thames, Pangbourne, Twyford, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Thatcham.
