Excavators

With a range of excavators ranging from ¾ ton to 16 ton and experienced Operatives holding a current Safe Pass and CSCS 360 excavator tickets, Shanowen Plant Hire have a machine to suit your needs.  All our plant are hired out with experienced Operatives, and all machines are kept in excellent condition.  We also have a range of attachments such as rockbreakers and buckets available.

All Shanowen Plant Hire Excavators are certified annually.  Please see our downloads / links page for current GA1 Certs.

Shanowen Plant Hire - Excavators

Mini Excavators

Takeuchi TB108

1.5 ton Excavator with rubber tracks.  Perfect for small projects and fits in most side entrances.

  • Overall width: 2.4ft (0.73m)
  • Overall height: 6.9ft (2.10m)
  • Maximum digging depth: 5.5ft (1.67m)
  • Comes with buckets and other attachments optional

CX17B

1.7 ton Excavator with rubber tracks.  Perfect for small projects.

  • Overall width: 3.3ft (0.99m)
  • Overall height: 7.9ft (2.35m)
  • Maximum digging depth: 7.9ft (2.37m)
  • Comes with buckets and other attachments optional

CX31B

3.1 ton Excavator with rubber tracks.  Perfect for small to medium sized projects.

  • Overall width: 5.1ft (1.55m)
  • Overall height: 8.3ft (2.51m)
  • Maximum digging depth: 9.3ft (2.82m)
  • Comes with buckets and other attachments optional

CX50B

5 ton Excavator with rubber tracks.  Perfect for medium sized projects.

  • Overall width: 6.4ft (1.96m)
  • Overall height: 8.5ft (2.6m)
  • Maximum digging depth: 11.8ft (3.5m)
  • Comes with buckets and other attachments optional

Midi Excavators

CX75

7.5 ton Excavator with rubber tracks.  Perfect for medium to large projects.  Especially on tarmac or grassed areas.  The zero tail swing is perfect for working in confined areas such as along buildings and roadsides.

  • Overall width: 7.7ft (2.32m)
  • Overall height: 9.1ft (2.76m)
  • Maximum digging depth: 13.7ft (4.13m)
  • Comes with buckets and other attachments optional

Excavators

CX130B

13 ton Excavator with steel tracks.  The case CX130B offers the size, power, and versatility to take on a wide range of jobs.  With higher breakout and lift capacities, the CX130B will break through the toughest of soil and rock.

  • Overall width: 8.6ft (2.59m)
  • Overall height: 9.3ft (2.82m)
  • Maximum digging depth: 19.10ft (6m)

CX160D

16 ton Excavator with steel tracks.  With the same digging capacity as a 20 ton Excavator.  The CX160D is new on the market and Shanowen Plant Hire are delighted to be one of the first companies to own such a machine.

  • Overall width: 8.6ft (2.59m)
  • Overall height: 9.9ft (2.96m)
  • Maximum digging depth: 19.11ft (6.06m)