Plant and Machinery Hire in Reading, Berkshire —
The Right Machine for Every Job.
Need plant hire near you across Berkshire and the Thames Valley? We have been getting the right machines to site across Reading, Newbury, Bracknell, Slough and the wider M4 corridor since 1972. 2,000-plus machines. Five depots. Same or next-day delivery available on many machines.
54 Years Trading
2000+ Machines
Five Depots
Same or Next-Day Delivery
Why Contractors Choose Coppard
2,000+ Machines Ready
From 0.8-tonne micro diggers for tight Reading residential streets to 50-tonne cranes for major lifts across the M4 corridor. Whatever the job, whatever the Thames Valley ground, whatever the access — we have the right machine.
Operators Included
Crane lifts, tight excavations, awkward access — we supply fully certified CPCS operators with the machine. Every lift comes with RAMS packs and a detailed lift plan.
We Know the Ground
London Clay and Reading Formation clays that hold water across the Thames and Kennet floodplains. Chalk on the Berkshire Downs above Newbury that runs shallow before you hit solid rock. River gravels along the Thames corridor that carry groundwater fast. We have seen every Berkshire ground condition going.
Trade Accounts Available
Regular hire across Reading, Newbury, Bracknell, Slough or Maidenhead? Open a trade account and make every booking a two-minute call.
One Depot. Every Machine You Need.
Equipment Rental Agency
Waiting on kit is costing you money. Whether you need equipment delivered to your site or collected same day, our Reading depot keeps Berkshire moving. We cover Reading, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Slough and the M4 corridor. Open a trade account and your next hire is one call away.
Crane Rental Agency
Contract lifting compliance is a minefield — get it wrong and your job stops. From the Reading depot you get CPCS-certified operators, full RAMS packs and lift plans on every crane job, so the liability sits with us and not with you. Mobile, crawler and spider cranes available across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire whenever you need them.
Tool Rental Service
Hunting down the right tool from multiple suppliers wastes your morning. From the Reading depot you get power tools, compaction equipment, breaking and drilling gear and more — collected same day or delivered to your site across Newbury, Wokingham, Slough and beyond. Daily, weekly and long-term hire available.
Construction Equipment Supplier
Need plant or equipment to buy as well as hire? Our Reading depot carries construction equipment for sale on-site across several brands. Come in, view what is available, or call ahead to discuss your requirements. Hire and buy from the same depot across Reading, Berkshire and the Thames Valley.
Forklift Rental Service
Tight access and awkward loads eat into your day when you have the wrong machine. From Reading you can hire counterbalance and rough terrain forklifts and compact telehandlers — the right solution for confined Berkshire sites and busy M4 industrial estates where a standard machine will not reach. CPCS operators supplied on request.
Construction Machine Rental
Highway and civils work stalls when the right compaction kit is not on site. Your Reading depot stocks rollers, planers, tracked carriers and machine packages for road maintenance and civil engineering projects across Newbury, Basingstoke, Oxford and the A34 and M4 corridors. Operators supplied on request.
Crane Service
One paperwork gap on a crane job can shut your site down for the day. Coppard takes full responsibility for the lift — providing the method statement, RAMS documentation, lift plan and CPCS-certified operators on every job from our Reading base. From tight Berkshire residential sites to open structural work across Oxfordshire, you focus on the project.
Air Compressor Supplier
Site work stops when your air supply lets you down. Coppard delivers diesel and portable compressors for breaking, drilling and general site use same or next day to Reading, Newbury, Bracknell, Slough and the surrounding area. One call and it is on its way.
Hydraulic Equipment Supplier
The wrong attachment on the wrong machine costs you a day. Coppard supplies hydraulic breakers, power packs, grabs, pulverisers and specialist attachments with expert guidance on machine compatibility — so you get it right first time. Available across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire.
The Right Machine for Every Job
Crane Hire
Excavator Hire
Telehandler Hire
Don't Lose a Day Waiting for Kit
The Kit That Keeps Your Jobs Moving
Excavator Hire
The right excavator size matters more on London Clay than most contractors expect. Too light and you lose productivity; too heavy and you damage waterlogged Thames Valley ground. Coppard supplies excavators from 1.5T to 35T+ with fast delivery across Reading, Newbury, Slough and Berkshire. Call before 8am to confirm same-day availability.
Dumper Hire
Moving spoil and aggregate across waterlogged Thames Valley ground by hand is not an option. Forward and swivel skip dumpers from 1T to 14T keep materials flowing without the delays. Available across Reading, Bracknell and the M4 corridor with no hidden extras — just kit on site when you need it.
Roller Hire
Clay-heavy ground across Reading and West Berkshire needs the right roller for the surface type — get it wrong and poor compaction shows up months later. Coppard supplies pedestrian and ride-on rollers, single and twin drum, for driveways, roads and commercial sites across Newbury, Slough and Berkshire.
Plate Compactor Hire
Sub-base that is not properly compacted in London Clay conditions will move — and on a Thames Valley site, that failure shows up fast. Lightweight, well-maintained plates available for day, week or longer hire from Reading. Serving Wokingham, Maidenhead and Berkshire with same or next-day availability on most machines.
Wacker Plate Hire
Granular fills in Berkshire ground conditions need correct compaction passes to perform. Petrol and diesel wacker plates available for same or next-day hire across Reading, Bracknell and the wider Thames Valley. One call and the right machine is on its way.
Vibratory Plate Hire
Whether you are compacting a residential driveway in Caversham or a commercial sub-base near Slough, getting the right size vibratory plate matters. Coppard stocks various sizes from domestic to commercial specification, available for delivery across Berkshire at short notice.
Rammer Hire
Cohesive Reading Formation clay soils and trench backfill need a rammer, not a plate — and getting this wrong leads to settlement that will come back to you later. Petrol rammers ideal for confined trenches and tight areas. Available on short notice from Reading, serving Berkshire and Hampshire.
Trencher Hire
Digging cable and pipe runs by hand through Berkshire clay costs time you have not budgeted for. A chain trencher cuts narrow trenches faster and cleaner, leaving less reinstatement to deal with. Coppard supplies trenchers across Reading, Wokingham and the Thames Valley — matched to your ground conditions before delivery.
Grader Hire
Getting a sub-base or road surface to level on a Thames Valley site requires precision that most machines cannot deliver. Motor graders with fine blade control are built for finishing work on commercial and civil projects where tolerances matter. Coppard supplies graders across Reading, Newbury and Berkshire for jobs where the finish has to be right first time.
Tractor Hire
Site maintenance, towing and groundwork tasks across the rural Kennet Valley and Berkshire Downs need a versatile machine. Coppard's agricultural and utility tractors are available with a range of attachments for farms and estates across West Berkshire and south Oxfordshire. Short and long-term hire available.
Agricultural Equipment Hire
Managing land across the chalk downlands of West Berkshire without the right machinery turns a half-day job into a week of work. Coppard supplies harrows, cultivators, mowing equipment and more for estates and land management across Berkshire and south Oxfordshire. Trade accounts available for regular seasonal hire.
Gardening Equipment Hire
Domestic and commercial grounds maintenance moves faster with the right powered kit. Coppard hires rotavators, lawn aerators, scarifiers and powered cultivators for one-off jobs or regular seasonal use across Reading, Wokingham and Berkshire. Collection from depot or delivery to site.
Forestry Equipment Hire
Woodland clearance and land management in the rural Kennet Valley and West Berkshire calls for specialist machinery that most hire companies simply do not stock. Coppard supplies mulchers and clearing equipment for jobs across Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Call to discuss the right machine for your site conditions.
Hedge Cutter Hire
Roadside, estate and agricultural hedges across the Berkshire Downs and Kennet Valley need the right reach and cutting capacity. Coppard supplies hydraulic and mechanical hedge cutters including Avant-mounted options for larger jobs across Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Available on short notice from the Reading depot.
Water Bowser Hire
Dust suppression and compaction without a water supply on site means delays. Coppard supplies towed water bowsers from 500 to 10,000 litres for short and long-term hire with fast delivery across Reading, Newbury and Berkshire. Same or next-day available on most sizes.
Fuel Bowser Hire
Running plant on remote West Berkshire or Oxfordshire sites without a safe fuel supply creates compliance risk and costs downtime. Coppard's self-bunded fuel bowsers meet current safety requirements and are available in multiple capacities for on-site diesel storage across Berkshire and Hampshire. Call to confirm the right capacity for your fleet.
Acrow Prop Hire
Temporary structural support during demolition and renovation needs to be right — under-propping is a risk you cannot afford. Coppard supplies adjustable acrow props in multiple sizes for residential and commercial projects across Reading, Bracknell and Berkshire. Same or next-day delivery on standard sizes.
Trench Sheet Hire
Open trench walls are a legal liability — and in the high-groundwater London Clay and floodplain ground around Reading and the Kennet Valley, the risk of collapse is real. Coppard's steel trench sheets are sized for utility, drainage and groundworks applications and comply with current safety requirements. Available for delivery across Berkshire and Hampshire.
Trench Prop Hire
Shoring a trench properly in Thames Valley ground protects your workers and keeps the inspector happy. High groundwater near the Thames, Kennet and Loddon makes this non-negotiable on many Reading-area sites. Coppard supplies hydraulic and mechanical trench props across Reading and Berkshire at short notice.
Tracked Carrier Hire
London Clay across the Thames Valley becomes impassable for wheeled plant from October through to March. Coppard's tracked carriers spread the load across low ground pressure tracks, moving materials safely without rutting waterlogged Berkshire ground. Available for delivery across Reading and the Thames Valley.
Trailer Hire
Moving plant between sites across Berkshire and the M4 corridor without the right trailer means calling in a haulier and waiting. Coppard's plant and equipment trailers cover various sizes and payload ratings so you can move your own kit on your own schedule. Available across Reading and Berkshire.
Utility Vehicle Hire
Large sites across the Thames Valley eat time when personnel and materials are moving on foot. Coppard's all-terrain site utility vehicles and buggies keep your gang productive across construction sites and estates in Berkshire without the wear on vehicles unsuited to rough ground.
Low Ground Pressure Equipment Hire
Standard machines on waterlogged Reading Formation clay or Thames floodplain ground cause ruts that cost more to repair than the job was worth. Coppard's specialist low ground pressure machines are built to work where others cannot — protecting sensitive Berkshire ground while keeping your programme moving.
Pump Hire
A flooded excavation near the Thames, Kennet or Loddon stops everything until the water is gone — and on Reading-area sites, that is not a rare event. Coppard supplies submersible, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps for emergency and planned dewatering across Reading, Newbury and Berkshire. Call for fast delivery — a pump problem cannot wait until tomorrow.
Local Knowledge Goes a Long Way
We know the ground around Reading, Newbury, Bracknell, Slough, Maidenhead and the wider Thames Valley better than most. London Clay and Reading Formation clays that hold water from October through to March across the Thames and Kennet floodplains — the kind of ground that swallows a standard wheeled machine and leaves you repairing ruts for days. Chalk on the Berkshire Downs above Newbury that drains fast above ground but runs shallow before you hit solid rock and turns abrasive on cutting equipment. Alluvial river gravels along the Thames corridor between Reading and Maidenhead that carry groundwater fast and catch excavations out below 1.5 metres. Tight Victorian streets in central Reading and Newbury where a standard 8-tonne machine will not fit through the gate. Narrow lanes across West Berkshire and Oxfordshire that rule out larger plant before the job starts. When you call us, you are talking to people who have worked this patch for over 50 years. Tell us the job and the postcode and we will tell you the right machine — before anything leaves the yard.
Don’t Lose a Day Waiting for Kit — Call 0118 979 2828 to reserve your plant — same or next-day delivery across East Sussex and Kent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver plant and machinery near me across Berkshire and the Thames Valley?
Yes. We deliver directly to your site across Reading, Newbury, Bracknell, Slough, Maidenhead, Wokingham, Basingstoke, Oxford and the wider Berkshire and Thames Valley area. Same-day delivery is available on many machines if you call before midday. Our drivers know the M4, A4, A33 and A34 corridors, as well as the narrow village roads across West Berkshire and Oxfordshire that larger plant vehicles cannot always navigate.
How quickly can you get a machine on site near Reading?
In many cases, same day. Call 0118 979 2828 and tell us what you need and where the site is. If the machine is available and you are within our delivery area, we can often have it on site the same day. Next-day delivery is standard across Reading, Newbury, Bracknell, Slough, Maidenhead and Wokingham.
Do I need a licence to operate hired plant machinery myself?
For excavators and most self-drive plant hire, a valid CPCS or NPORS card is required. For cherry pickers and powered access equipment, an IPAF licence applies. If your team is not certified, operated hire is the straightforward option — we send a qualified operator with the machine. No extra hassle, no liability risk on your end.
What is the minimum hire period?
Most plant hire is available on a half-day, full-day or weekly basis. Weekly rates work out significantly cheaper than daily rates for jobs running longer than two or three days. Trade account customers get priority availability and flexible hire periods.
Can you advise which machine is right for my site near Reading or Newbury?
Yes, and we always recommend doing this before you book. London Clay and Reading Formation clays across the Thames and Kennet floodplains hold water from October through March and become unworkable for standard wheeled plant. The chalk Berkshire Downs above Newbury drain quickly but run shallow before hitting solid rock. River gravels along the Thames between Reading and Maidenhead carry groundwater fast and can surprise excavations below 1.5 metres. Tell us the postcode and the job and we will give you a straight answer in five minutes.
Do you offer trade accounts for regular hire customers?
Yes. Trade accounts are available for contractors, facilities managers and businesses hiring regularly across Berkshire and the Thames Valley. One call, no paperwork delays, priority availability. Ask about opening an account when you call 0118 979 2828.
Reading Depot
- Plant Hire: 0118 979 2828
- reading@coppard.co.uk
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580 Reading Road
Winnersh
Wokingham
Reading
Berkshire
RG41 5HA
- Monday 07:00 – 17:30
- Tuesday 07:00 – 17:30
- Wednesday 07:00 – 17:30
- Thursday 07:00 – 17:30
- Friday 07:00 – 17:30
- Saturday (Phone orders only) 08:00 – 12:00
- Sunday Closed
Need Plant Hire Near You Today?
Don’t let the wrong machine — or no machine — cost you a day on site. Call Coppard now across Berkshire and the Thames Valley.
