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Projects Confirmed – Aug. 19

28th August, 2019

In this post, we take a look at some of these fantastic projects and their current phase of development. The Glass Works Development Project of Barnsley Council Enters Phase Two A regeneration project with an estimated budget of £180m, The Glass Works was launched in 2016. The project aims to […]

Vital Works to Leeds’ Flood Defences Given Huge Boost with £76m Contract

24th July, 2019

In what can be termed as a key milestone for Leeds, the Leeds City Council has signed a contract worth £76m with Mott MacDonald and BAM Nuttall for the completion of Phase 2 of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme. The contract fund will be utilised for the construction of linear […]

House Extensions to be Allowed without Planning Permission

21st June, 2019

In a move to encourage growing families to stay in their homes without having to be forced to buy, or move to, new properties, the government has relaxed the planning permission rule for homeowners. Homeowners can now build extensions without obtaining a planning permission. The law is currently valid only […]

Find Us At PLANTWORX 2019

6th June, 2019

From 11th to 13th June the UK’s dedicated working construction event, PLANTWORX comes to the East of England Arena in Peterborough. Featuring working machinery and live construction applications consisting of a mix of outdoor and indoor stages at the biennial event, ensuring this is an event with something for […]

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 […]

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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

Yanmar SV18 Excavator Review 2020

MTS Plant’s Matt Watson Reviews The Yanmar SV18 Excavator Yanmar’s SV18 mini excavator has proved our number one mini excavator for the past years running. Popular with utilities contractors, groundworks, and construction businesses the compact, robust and reliable Yanmar SV18 is a great all round machine with class leading reach. […]

Projects Confirmed – August 2020

In this article, we look at the very latest new projects that have been signed off or begun work throughout the UK. Avant Homes Scotland Gets the Green Light for Constructing 120 Homes in Dundee Dundee City Council has green-lighted planning for the construction of 120 homes in Dundee, Scotland. […]

How to Choose the Right Excavator for Your Job?

So, you have won a project and it’s time to have all the right equipment in place. Excavators and mini excavators are some of the important construction equipment that every construction company needs. Given the wide range of options to choose from, choosing the right one can prove to be […]

Megson Utilities invests in state-of-the-art Yanmar canopy excavators

Megson Utilities invests in state-of-the-art Yanmar canopy excavators Leading utility connections specialist, Megson Utilities, has invested in four new Yanmar SV18 canopy excavators and matching plant trailers. The versatile new models will be used for groundwork applications in utility connection projects across West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Purchased from […]

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 […]