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Top Attachments for Landscaping Projects

28th May, 2019

The success of your landscaping business depends on a lot of things. One of those things is the use of high quality, efficient and reliable landscaping equipment. With efficient equipment, you can get the job done neatly and quickly, providing the best experience to your customers. Here at MTS Plant, […]

The 5 Benefits of Urban Area Greenspaces

18th April, 2019

A greenspace is any place that’s surrounded by trees, shrubs and other greenery. Greenspaces can include riverbanks, woodlands, meadows, public and private gardens, parks, wetlands, sports fields and other such areas. Greenspaces are important because they promote good health, help reduce the risks of climate change, create natural habitats for […]

Bauma Announcement

5th April, 2019

This week sees the world’s largest construction industry trade fair, Bauma once again arrives in Munich, Germany. The global event will take place between 8th – 14th April 2019 and will be held at The Messe München trade-fair centre. The exhibition which will take place over 7 days and is […]

10 Ways to Prevent Heavy Equipment Theft on a Worksite

21st March, 2019

The UK construction industry alone is estimated to lose around £800 million every year to equipment theft and vandalism on the worksite. Heavy equipment theft on worksites is a sad reality. Companies incur huge expenses to replace stolen equipment. Not to mention, the effect on profitability and efficiency because of […]

MTS Plant Invest in new Yanmar Tracked Dumpers for Rental Fleet

28th February, 2019

Here at MTS Plant we have recently increased our rental product offering by investing in a new range of Yanmar compact tracked dumpers. A number of Yanmar C08 0.8 tonne High-Tip Carriers are now available to hire from MTS Plant depots in Yorkshire, Lancashire, The North East and Central […]

Will We Ever Combat the Pothole Problem?

18th February, 2019

Potholes have become a major cause of concern for road users and the government. The data on pothole menace is worrying. Nearly 1 million potholes have been reported every year since 2015, according to recent research by The Insurance Emporium. The City of Edinburgh Council recorded the highest number of […]

Introducing Our New Yanmar Tracked Dumpers

8th February, 2019

What is a Tracked Dumper? A tracked dumper (also known as a carrier or loader) is exactly what it sounds like. Try and think of a wheelbarrow on tracks that you can drive, or a mini tank used for moving material rather than artillery and you’re halfway there. It may […]

Top 10 Projects to Lookout for in 2019

22nd January, 2019

2019 is shaping up to be an exciting year the UK construction industry with many ambitious projects in the pipeline. From stadiums to residential and commercial developments, 2019 has some great projects planned. Here at MTS Plant we have outlined the top 10 below: Reliable plant machinery is the backbone […]

Extend the Life of your Compact Wheel Loader with these 5 Top Tips

16th January, 2019

Wheeled Loaders are a great investment to your business and looking after them should be a top priority. However, misuse of your machine can shorten the life expectancy of parts that can be a costly outlay over time. Damage limitation of your wheeled excavator will not only save you money […]

Ground-breaking News – MTS Plant & Yanmar Have Joined Forces

9th January, 2019

2019 will see MTS Plant and Yanmar join forces to offer customers an exciting new range of Japanese compact plant machinery with a reputation for quality, reliability and progressive technology. The Yanmar Construction equipment range consists of world-class equipment, proven globally in over 37 countries. The range includes mini, […]

8 Safety Tips When Working in Winter

2nd January, 2019

Do not let the harsh winter obstruct your construction work. Be prepared for the season with the following safety tips. 1. Examine the Work Site for Safety Hazards Inspect the roofs, pathways and structures such as scaffolding and ladders for snow and ice and clear them immediately. Use a mix […]

Scottish Government Consults on Micro Trenching

19th November, 2018

The Scottish Government has recently announced a proposal to evaluate “Micro Trenching” as the way forward and best practice for easy and efficient utility installation. The Government is now keen on creating an efficient system that would facilitate the increased use of Micro Trenching across Scotland’s 33 road authorities in […]

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Testimonials

Andy Richardson – Wetherby Tool Hire

We have been working with MTS Plant for just over 12 months now and have found their service and support second to none. Vanessa, Jenny, Matt and the team are fantastic and will always go the extra mile to meet our requirements. We have regularly used MTS Plant for Dumper and Excavator hire throughout this period and have found their range of machinery very reliable & of excellent quality. I would 100% recommend MTS Plant Hire.

Mark Dormer – Contracts Manager – Furness Brothers Ltd

We have used MTS Plant for a number of years and have been constantly impressed by the service provided. We work in a quick-moving industry where our requirements for small machine hire can be at short notice and highly varied. MTS Plant manages to keep us supplied with quality machines along with great customer service. We look forward to driving our business forward knowing that we have the resources to satisfy our customers needs without the high expense of owning our own machines.

John Cassidy – Travis Perkins

MTS has been a great company to cross hire small plant in for our customers. The great thing about MTS is the friendly staff who are very committed to making sure Travis Perkins is a priority customer and will move things around in their daily transport too fit urgent orders in. Myself and my team now use Mts as our first point of call as we have confidence in how the business works from the staff to the machines themselves.

Paul Kinsella – Easy Driveways

MTS has arranged for us at times very short notice the most diverse ranges of hire equipment, even nationwide. We first started using MTS a few years ago now an don’t hesitate to call the well mannered and excellently informed staff, We have experienced difficulties when on hire and the response was second to none, from the delivery drivers to the mechanic’s, the professional advice and service we haven’t matched anywhere in my 32 years in construction.

The branch at Leigh is always ready to accommodate our needs and they do it with a cheerful professional manner every time.

News & Events

Covid-19 Statement For Customers – 30/03/20

From the onset of the Covid-19 outbreak, the safety and wellbeing of our team members, customers and local communities has always been our number one priority. We have closely followed the Governments advice and have taken appropriate action. Following the Prime Ministers announcement last week, we have taken the decision […]

Projects Confirmed – March 2020

In this article, we look at the very latest new projects that’ve been signed off or begun work throughout the UK. West Lothian Council Approves Construction of £14.3m Primary School West Lothian Council has green-lighted plans for building a £14.3m primary school in Calderwood, East Calder. Construction might start next […]

Government Tells Local Authorities to Get Building

The UK Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has recently published proposals to inspire more house building in town centres and above railway stations. From next month, the government are going to be launching a register of sites or land, currently unused, to encourage councils to push on and develop these areas […]

£500 Million Available for Local Road Maintenance

The new Budget released by the government last week sees a 50% increase in the local road maintenance budgets for 2020-21 bringing the total allocation to £500 million. The new Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak advised “We are going to eradicate the scourge of potholes in every part of […]

New Housing in Scotland Jumps to a 12 Year High

New houses being built in Scotland has increased by 24% in the latest published figures, compared with the previous year. Between September 2018 and September 2019, 24,873 new build homes were started throughout Scotland. This was an increase of 4,876 on the previous year and the highest number of housing […]