Paragon Tool Hire
Published on: 9th June 2026
Supporting Plant Hire, Tool Hire and Site Operations Across Buckinghamshire and Beyond
Paragon Tool Hire has taken delivery of a new Sterling Multiload beavertail plant body, mounted on a Volvo FMX 8×2 32-tonne chassis, equipped with a Palfinger crane and paired with a Chieftain tri-axle drawbar trailer.
The latest addition to the fleet reflects Paragon’s continued investment in equipment that delivers flexibility, efficiency, and reliability across a wide range of customer applications.
Serving Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties since 1991, Paragon Tool Hire has established itself as a trusted provider of plant hire, tool hire, powered access equipment, site machinery, and construction equipment. Supporting sectors including construction, civil engineering, landscaping, facilities maintenance, agriculture, recycling, and events, the company requires transport solutions capable of adapting to diverse operational demands.
The Sterling Multiload provides exactly that.
Why the Sterling Multiload?
For a busy plant and tool hire company, no two days are the same.
Equipment requirements can vary significantly between jobs, with customers requiring anything from excavators and dumpers to rollers, powered access equipment, forklifts, and specialist site machinery.
The Sterling Multiload is designed to provide the flexibility needed to support these varying demands.
Combining crane-assisted lifting capability with a robust beavertail plant body, the Multiload allows operators to transport, load, unload, and position machinery using a single vehicle platform. This helps improve fleet utilisation, reduce unnecessary vehicle movements, and increase operational efficiency.
Mounted on the proven Volvo FMX 8×2 chassis, the vehicle delivers the durability and performance required for demanding plant hire operations, while the Palfinger crane adds valuable lifting capability for loading equipment and supporting site activities.
Built for Plant Hire Operations
The Sterling Multiload has been developed for operators who need a practical transport solution capable of handling a wide variety of machinery safely and efficiently.
Safe and Efficient Loading
A low-profile beavertail design and carefully engineered loading system help ensure machinery can be loaded and unloaded safely across a broad range of applications.
The body’s practical layout supports efficient loading procedures whilst maintaining secure load restraint for both wheeled and tracked equipment.
Built for Long-Term Reliability
The Multiload’s heavy-duty construction is designed to withstand the demands of daily plant transport operations.
Its straightforward design, durable construction, and high-quality components help minimise maintenance requirements and maximise vehicle availability throughout its working life.
Built to Specification
Paragon selected a range of practical upgrades designed to support the day-to-day demands of plant hire and equipment transport.
- Centre Runner Lay-Flat Lashing Rings
Positioned to provide flexible load restraint options across a variety of machinery types, helping operators safely secure equipment during transport.
- Channel Side Rave with Integrated Lashing Bars
Providing additional restraint points and greater flexibility when securing varying machine sizes and load configurations.
- Cheesewedge Ramps with Middle Gate Section
Supporting safe and controlled loading whilst accommodating a broad range of plant and equipment.
- 12,000lb Electric Winch with Dedicated Plate and Guard
Providing additional loading capability for non-driven equipment.
Offering practical storage for chains, straps, tools, and essential equipment.
- Chieftain Tri-Axle Drawbar Trailer
Further enhancing the vehicle’s transport capability and allowing additional machinery and equipment to be moved efficiently when required.
Operational Benefits for Paragon Tool Hire
The combination of the Volvo FMX chassis, Palfinger crane, Sterling Multiload body, and Chieftain trailer provides several operational advantages for Paragon’s fleet.
- Improved Fleet Utilisation
The ability to transport equipment, provide lifting capability, and tow additional machinery allows a single vehicle to perform multiple operational roles.
- Greater Operational Flexibility
The vehicle can support a wide range of customer requirements across construction, civil engineering, landscaping, facilities maintenance, agriculture, and events.
Combining transportation and lifting capability within one platform reduces unnecessary vehicle movements and helps streamline site operations.
- Improved Customer Service
The ability to respond quickly to changing customer requirements helps Paragon maintain the dependable service levels it has built its reputation upon.
Consolidating multiple functions into one transport solution helps reduce fleet complexity whilst improving overall utilisation and operational efficiency.
A Transport Solution Built for Modern Plant Hire
For over three decades, Paragon Tool Hire has supported customers with reliable equipment, industry expertise, and a commitment to service.
The addition of this Sterling Multiload beavertail further strengthens that capability, providing a versatile transport solution capable of supporting the varied demands of modern plant hire operations.
From transporting excavators and dumpers to supporting powered access equipment and site machinery, the combination of the Volvo FMX chassis, Palfinger crane, Sterling Multiload body, and Chieftain drawbar trailer delivers the flexibility, reliability, and performance required to keep equipment moving safely and efficiently across every job.
