Cambridge’s Trusted Plant Hire Specialists — 20+ Years of Experience
Orbital Equipment is one of the most established plant hire companies serving Cambridge and the surrounding region. With a fleet that spans excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers, and more, we supply the right machinery for construction, groundworks, landscaping, and civil engineering projects of every scale. Whether you are a sole trader tackling a residential job or a principal contractor managing a large commercial site, our Cambridge plant hire service is built around your schedule and your budget.
Our Cambridge depot gives us the ability to deliver equipment quickly and reliably across the city and into the wider Cambridgeshire area, including Ely, Huntingdon, Newmarket, St Ives, and beyond. Fast turnaround on quotes and flexible hire periods — from a single day to long-term contract hire — mean you are never waiting longer than necessary to get the right machine on site. We understand that downtime costs money, which is why our team works hard to match you with available plant at short notice.
Choosing Orbital Equipment for plant hire in Cambridge means working with a company that has more than two decades of hands-on industry experience. Over that time we have built a reputation for well-maintained, reliable machinery and straightforward, honest service. Every item in our fleet is regularly inspected and serviced to PUWER standards, so you can be confident that the equipment arriving on your site is safe, compliant, and ready to work from the moment it is unloaded.
We stock a comprehensive range of plant to cover virtually any groundworks or construction requirement. Our excavators range from compact 1-tonne micro diggers — ideal for access-restricted urban sites common across Cambridge — right through to larger tracked machines suited to open-ground civil engineering work. Alongside excavators, our fleet includes forward tipping dumpers, pedestrian rollers, ride-on rollers, plate compactors, and a variety of attachments to maximise the versatility of each machine on hire.
Getting a quote for plant hire in Cambridge is straightforward. Simply use the contact form on this page, call our team directly, or browse the equipment categories below to find the machine you need. We will confirm availability, agree a delivery date, and handle all the logistics so you can focus on the job. Our experienced staff are always happy to advise on the most suitable machine for your specific application, helping you avoid over-specifying — and overpaying — for plant you do not need.
