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Why Choose FTH?

FTH Hire Group work across the South East of England and also Scotland, providing quality plant machinery, tools and other accessories for hire to ensure all construction projects run smoothly.

Established in 1981 and still a family owned and run business today, FTH has built a really strong reputation as a plant and tool hire specialist. Growing on an annual basis, we can now proudly boast 10 hire locations, an 11,000+ strong hire fleet and over 200 employees. 

But what makes us different from other plant and tool hire companies?

Quality and modern equipment

We have the most up-to-date machines. Our plant hire fleet is never more than 24 months old so customers are always able to hire machines that are modern, efficient and reliable. 

View our full range of plant machinery.

Great local coverage

With 10 locations across the South East and Scotland, our customers receive an unrivalled local service. We can support you wherever you’re working, not just in these specific locations. Choose which hub is closest to your construction project and get in touch. 

Find out where all of our hire hubs are located.

Dedicated Account Manager

No matter the size of your business, an Account Manager will look after your project from start to finish. You will be able to contact us as well as ask lots of questions, adding real value to your hire experience. Open up an account today!

Always in stock

Our Core 80 promise guarantees that we will always have 80 of the most popular plant, tools and equipment in stock and available, when you need them.

Take a look at our comprehensive Core 80 Products.

Extensive product range

With over 11,000 items on our hire fleet, ranging from plant, tools, access, landscaping, event and survey equipment, plus an extensive network of partners, we can meet all your hire needs.Please don’t forget we also have a growing range of electric and hybrid machines for hire!

Security tracking

Theft is a major issue on construction sites throughout the UK. Plant machinery hired through us comes with security tracking to give you peace of mind as well as it being a massive deterrent for thieves. It’s another major reason to let FTH look after your plant hire needs.

Access our online portal

With FTH Hire Group, you can manage your whole account online through our free to use web portal, with 24/7 access. You can obtain quotes, access your trade prices and manage open hires, all from a single page. Here you can also off-hire equipment at the touch of a button.

Flexible hires

We understand your business. Short and long term hires can be arranged from 1 day to 6+ months, allowing you to budget monthly fixed costs. 

Keeping you up-to-date

Make sure you sign up for our newsletters and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up to date on new machines, equipment, our locations and all things FTH. Don’t forget to check out our full digital online brochure, or please pick up a copy in one of our hire hubs.

Hire today with us!

Did you know we supply plant machinery and tools to businesses around the South East of England and Scotland? Our hire hubs are located in Farnborough, Farnham, Basingstoke, Guildford, Reading, Maidstone, Horsham, Southampton and Airdrie. Contact your local hire hub today.

Keep up to date on the latest updates, equipment and advice from FTH by signing up to the FTH newsletters.

We look forward to assisting you in any way we can.