Fuel Bowser Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Legal On-Site Diesel Storage, Delivered Fast
You need fuel on site without repeated tanker deliveries. A bunded diesel bowser from our Winnersh depot keeps your machines running legally and safely. Call 0118 979 2828.
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Running diesel plant on a site without a fuel delivery arrangement? A bunded fuel bowser keeps your machines topped up without the cost of repeated road tanker visits. If you are looking for fuel bowser hire near me in Reading, our Winnersh depot has two 250-gallon models — skid-mounted and trailer-mounted. Call 0118 979 2828.
Fuel Bowser Options and Rates
Both bowsers hold 250 gallons (1,136 litres) of diesel and are bunded to 110% of tank capacity, meeting the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001. One skid-mounted static unit for sites where the bowser stays put. One towable trailer with pump and nozzle for sites where you need to move fuel to the machine. Neither includes fuel — you arrange delivery from your own supplier.
When Do You Need a Fuel Bowser?
Any site running multiple diesel machines needs reliable fuel supply. The alternatives — repeated container deliveries or road tanker visits — are either expensive per litre or impractical on restricted access. The towable bowser is the practical solution: tow it from our Winnersh depot, fill from a smaller delivery vehicle at the road end, and refuel machines at the point of work.
For full specifications on the fuel bowser range, view the Coppard online catalogue.
Fuel Bowser Hire for Construction Sites Across the Thames Valley
The Thames Valley’s major housing programme — Arborfield Garrison, Shinfield Parish, Loddon Valley Garden Village — means large sites running multiple machines for months. A bunded bowser on site is more economical than repeated deliveries and keeps your fuel compliant.
Green Belt and conservation area sites around Pangbourne, Henley-on-Thames and Twyford may require environment management plans. Both bowsers provide compliant bunded storage — position on level ground, away from watercourses.
Looking for fuel bowser hire near me? Contractors across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Woodley and Shinfield hire from this depot regularly.
Compliance — What Site Managers Need to Know
The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001 require secondary containment for any installation storing 200 litres or more. Both Coppard bowsers are bunded to this standard. You are responsible for positioning on level ground, away from watercourses, and supervising refuelling to prevent overfill. Spillage reaching a watercourse can result in Environment Agency enforcement and significant clean-up costs.
Why Hire a Fuel Bowser from Coppard?
You are not calling a national hire desk. When you call 0118 979 2828, you speak to someone at the Winnersh depot who understands on-site fuel storage requirements. Our bowsers are maintained, clean and legally compliant — ready for immediate use.
Coppard has supplied fuel storage solutions across Berkshire and the Thames Valley since 1972. CPA member, Constructionline-registered, fully insured.
Searching for the best fuel bowser hire near me? Coppard covers Reading, Winnersh, Wokingham, Shinfield, Twyford, Woodley, Earley, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Pangbourne, Sandhurst, Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Windsor and Slough. Call 0118 979 2828.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from your Reading depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Fuel Bowser Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions — Fuel Bowser Hire
Does the bowser come with fuel?
No. The bowser is empty when you collect it. You arrange diesel delivery from your own supplier.
What is the difference between skid-mounted and trailer-mounted?
The skid-mounted is static — placed by forklift or crane. The trailer is towable on a standard 50mm ball hitch and can be moved between sites. Both hold 250 gallons and both are bunded.
How do I dispense fuel?
The skid-mounted uses gravity dispensing. The trailer comes with a pump, hose and trigger nozzle. The pump is included in the hire rate.
Can I use the bowser for red diesel?
Yes. Both suit white diesel and red diesel. Since April 2022, red diesel use for most construction plant was restricted. Agricultural equipment may still qualify. Check with HMRC.
Do I need planning permission?
Temporary fuel storage for a construction project generally falls under permitted development. The regulations are environmental (Oil Storage Regulations), not planning.
Need the best fuel bowser hire near me?
Call 0118 979 2828. Collection from Winnersh. Delivery across Reading, Winnersh, Wokingham, Shinfield, Twyford, Woodley, Earley, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Pangbourne, Sandhurst, Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Windsor and Slough. Get Plant on Site Tomorrow.
Need Fuel Bowser Hire near me in Reading or the Thames Valley?
Call 0118 979 2828. Same-day dispatch from Winnersh. Delivery across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead and the Thames Valley.
