Our range of heavy plant machinery is carefully chosen for it’s second to none quality and durability. We source our stock from market leaders in plant machinery and equipment such as Kubota, Bobcat and Thwaites. This is how we ensure that our customers in places like Canvey Island, get what they need when they need it, along with excellent customer service.
We cater to clients within demolition services, civil engineering, and the construction industry, and see an exceptional level of returning custom along with impressive customer recommendation. We practice frequent service and maintenance of our stock by highly qualified mechanics and engineers to guarantee reliability. We offer a wide and varied range of plant including mini excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, skidsteers, rollers and bowsers
Our plant hire history goes back to 2002, and we are extremely proud of the reputation we have built in that time. Contractors and DIY enthusiasts alike value our service and know they can count on us when they need to get a job done. Whether it’s explaining the features and operation of our plant machinery, or advising on the best piece of equipment for their project, we are always pleased to help.
When it comes to quality, Bobcat are in a class of their own with a range of mini excavators, telehandlers and skidsteer loaders. Unmatched power comes as standard, and they include a list of ground breaking features as long as your arm! When you hire these machines you will have the benefit of powerful hydraulics, standard or advanced control systems, selectable joystick control, superior lift arms and deluxe instrumentation to name but a few.
With Kubota diggers, you will find state of the art technology and ergonomic design for high performance and comfort. These vehicles ensure a safe, secure performance and are very easy to operate and manoeuvre. They have some of the most up to date, innovative in-house engine technology, designed to offer maximum fuel efficiency along with minimal noise and vibration. There is also the advantage of low emission levels to meet current regulations. Advanced design and cutting edge technology perfectly describe plant machinery from Thwaites, who have been at the forefront of the heavy plant industry since 1937. Their range of high quality dumpers are extremely popular, and when maintained by our expert mechanics it’s win win!
At Rhino you can also hire whatever small plant equipment, access and tools you need for your project including scissor lifts, generators, pumps, lighting, heaters, floor saws and cleaning equipment.
January 1953 saw a massive flood in Canvey Island, caused by a tidal surge, which devastated the area and resulted in 58 fatalities. A St John’s Ambulance man at the scene remembers that, as it was wet and freezing weather conditions they had to break into a grocers for food and drinks, leaving an IOU for the owner. Some residents remember having to wear wellington boots for a ‘long time’.
Luckily the pub was one of the only places left dry, so workers and reporters could rest for a while and quench their thirst after all the exertion. It also served as the main headquarters for the flood effort, and a generator was employed to provide electricity. The pub’s role in this event resulted in a change of name from the Red Cow to the King Canute! A police constable at the time says that he and a Superintendent colleague drove into six inches of water, and on leaving the car the colleague stepped into an open manhole, sinking to waist height. Smiles and red faces all round. As with this type of catastrophe, the local community rallied round and helped each other assisted by the military and other services.
