Machinery & Equipment Hire in the Northern Rivers

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Over 78 Years In Business

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Family Owned & Operated

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Exceptional Customer Service

Elevate Your Project

Let's face it, in the competitive landscape of construction and earthmoving, every edge counts. And here at J & M Bashforth & Sons, we understand that having the right machinery at your fingertips is not just an advantage—it's a necessity. With our machinery and equipment hire, you have access to an extensive fleet of state-of-the-art, GPS-equipped machinery that ensures your projects in Northern Rivers and beyond are not just completed, but masterfully executed.


In addition to plant hire, we offer a wide range of civil construction services, including , subdivisions, earthworks, road construction and quarry products.


Ready to transform your project? Call (02) 6685 1337 and let's set the wheels in motion. We service the Northern Rivers region, including Byron Bay, Ballina and Tweed Heads.

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A Machine Roller On A Grass Field With Trees In The Background — J & M Bashforth & Sons In Brunswick Heads, NSW
A Large House With A Gravel Driveway Leading To It — J & M Bashforth & Sons In Brunswick Heads, NSW

Machinery & Equipment Available

When it comes to plant hire, here's what we offer at J & M Bashforth & Sons:


  • Excavators: Five 23 tonnes excavators, equipped with GPS for accurate digging and earthmoving tasks.
  • Motor Graders: Models include Caterpillar 12M and Caterpillar 140H, both GPS-equipped for precise road grading and levelling.
  • Backhoes & Skid-Steers: Featuring the Caterpillar 432 Backhoe and Positrack 247 & 259 models, ideal for versatile digging and material handling.
  • Loaders: Caterpillar 950 and 966 models, designed for moving large volumes of material efficiently.
  • Scrapers: Caterpillar 613, perfect for efficient earthmoving and material spreading applications.
  • Dozers: Komatsu D155 (equivalent to D8) and Caterpillar D6R, both equipped with GPS for heavy-duty pushing and grading tasks.
  • Rollers & Compactors: Available in 2.5 tonne and 12 tonne models with Smooth or Padfoot options, plus the Caterpillar 815 Compactor for soil and asphalt compaction.
  • Trucks: A variety of options including water trucks (5,000 - 15,000 litres), rigid trucks (13 tonne), truck & dogs (33 tonne), and semi-tippers (22 tonne) for transporting materials and equipment.


For a tailored Plant Hire experience that propels your project forward, get in touch with J & M Bashforth & Sons today.  We're here to support your goals with machinery that won't let you down.

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