Plant Hire

Sterling GP are leading manufacturers of beavertail trucks and plant bodies for the plant hire industry, delivering durable, high-performance transport solutions for excavators, dumpers, rollers, and other heavy construction equipment. Our specialist vehicle bodies are configured to meet the daily demands of plant hire fleets, with a focus on safety, reliability, and efficient loading. Whether you need standard plant lorries or fully bespoke bodywork, Sterling supports plant hire businesses across the UK with expert engineering and proven results.

Plant Hire

Published on: 4th August 2016

Plant Hire Transport Solutions – Built to Deliver, Built to Last

At Sterling, we design and manufacture robust, purpose-built beavertail trucks that meet the demands of the plant hire industry. With decades of engineering expertise, we help plant hire businesses move everything from excavators and dumpers to rollers and telehandlers – safely, efficiently, and reliably.

If you’re transporting heavy-duty plantequipment, the Sterling Megaload is the ideal solution. Designed for general plant equipment, including steel-tracked excavators and large rollers, the Megaload combines strength, simplicity, and smart design features that make plant logistics safer and more efficient.

  • Available on rigid chassis from 14 to 32 tonnes

  • Double-break beavertail for a gentler, safer loading angle

  • Grouser bars for added traction when loading steel-tracked machinery

  • Simplified, low-maintenance design with fewer components – reducing downtime

Our specialist vehicle bodies are crafted to handle the rigours of daily plant transport, with build options that ensure strength, safety, and fleet-wide versatility.

Plant Bodies for Every Job

We provide a complete portfolio of plant bodies from 16T up to 32T configurations, all tailored to meet the needs of modern plant hire operations. Whether you’re a national provider or a regional firm, our vehicle bodies can be adapted to carry a wide range of construction equipment with ease.

Each beavertail truck is built to specification, that supports your operational needs, whilst giving you the peace of mind that your investment is a long lasting and reliable.

  • Galvanised heavy duty headboard – ensuring long-term durability and reliable performance

  • Tailored ramp solutions for tracked or wheeled machinery

  • Fast, efficient loading with ample lashing points

  • Safety-focused – secure post and socket system and built-in stowage tray for easy access and storage

 

Trusted by National and Independent Plant Hire Companies

We’re proud to work with a wide range of respected names in the plant hire sector, including:

Our reputation is built on consistent quality, customer-focused service, renowned after-sales support, and vehicle bodies that stand up to the toughest site conditions.

Why Plant Hire Companies Choose Sterling

  • Tailored vehicle solutions – for mini diggers, dumpers, tracked plant, and more

  • Exceptional build quality – for maximum uptime and long service life

  • Health & safety built-in – fall arrest protection options, ample lashing points, and safe access

  • Fleet flexibility – choose from a range of body types, ramp styles, and configurations to suit your operational needs

  • Expert support – from consultation to delivery and aftercare, supported with a network consisting of over 250 repair agents across the country

Case Study

"‘We have had Sterling bodies on the fleet since 2017 and they have always performed well for the machines that we operate.  The backup support allows us to rely on maximum up-time for our delivery service to our clients. With the new livery and the enhancements to the specification, these trucks will allow us to maintain the highest standards of safety and efficiency for years to come.’   "

Duncan Turk, Transport Manager at GT Access Ltd

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