J&M Bashforth & Sons
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The equipment & people you need

Plant hire Northern Rivers

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Excavators, Trucks & More to Keep Your Project Moving

We supply reliable machinery with experienced operators to support civil construction and earth-moving projects from Tweed Heads to Ballina and beyond.

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Hire the Equipment & the Operator

Every machine is supplied with one of our operators, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

You get the experience of a team that understands the work and takes responsibility for getting it done properly.

Machinery that’s up to the task

We boast a modern fleet of machinery, many equipped with GPS machine control.

All machinery is maintained to a high standard and selected for reliability and performance on site.

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Plant Hire:

What We Lease

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Excavators

A range of sizes to cater for every task from 5 tonne to 26 tonne. Select machines are equipped with GPS. We also have a range of attachments, including mulcher, auger and rock grabs.
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Dozers

Komatsu D155 (equivalent to D8) and Caterpillar D6 equipped with GPS for heavy-duty pushing.

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Graders

Models include Caterpillar 140 and 12M. Equipped with GPS and VRS for precise road grading and levelling.

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Backhoes &
skid steers

Featuring the Caterpillar 432 Backhoe and Positrack 247 & 259 models, ideal for versatile digging and material handling.

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Rollers & compactors

Available in 2.5 tonne and 12 tonne models with smooth drum or padfoot options, plus the Caterpillar 815 Compactor.

Tip Trucks

We have a fleet of tip trucks and truck and dogs for transporting quarry material and onsite works.

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Float

We can transport machinery across the region with our tri-axle and dual-axle float.

Water trucks

Water trucks from 5,000 – 12,000 litres capacity for road construction and dust suppression.

No project too big or small

From small-scale residential works through to large-scale subdivisions and infrastructure projects, our plant hire services are backed by the same team that delivers major civil construction works across the region.

We can support individual stages of a project or provide ongoing machinery and operator support as required.

Reliable equipment, experienced professionals

With decades of experience working across Byron Shire, we understand the demands of local conditions and project requirements. Our operators work closely with clients to deliver efficient, practical outcomes on every site.

Plant Hire
Northern Rivers
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To discuss your project or arrange excavator and equipment hire, speak with our team today.

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