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How to Choose the Right Construction Vehicle
Heavy machinery and equipment are essential to construction projects. For instance, you need bulldozers to push, dig or excavate soil and other materials on the site. Similarly, you need backhoes for digging trenches and ditches, and front loaders to assist in removing demolition waste and aggregates across the site. Contractors are often required to hire big construction vehicles but choosing the right provider is important to ensure the success of your project completion. Choosing the right vehicle will aid proper construction waste recycling and allow for an uninterrupted aggregate and building material supply chain.
Each machinery and vehicle has its own set of use cases making it important to choose the right construction vehicle for hire. In 2022, the UK's new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose 9.6% to 40,716 units, showing the growing demand and need for construction vehicle sets.
At Storefield Aggregates, we provide an extensive fleet of heavy-duty equipment and construction vehicles in the UK. Our team of operatives and drivers are highly trained and can help move construction waste. With over 30 years of experience and a comprehensive range of equipment and construction vehicles for hire, we are the ideal partner for your civil engineering projects.
But how do you choose the right construction vehicles? Let’s explore in detail.
5 Tips to Choosing the Right Construction Vehicle for Hire
Are you choosing between tipper grab trucks, excavators or grab lorries? The right construction vehicle set makes a big difference in your project’s success. But, how do you make the right decision?
1. Project Size
You must first evaluate the scope of your project. Ask yourself questions such as:
What will you use this vehicle for?
How much material are you going to move in one go?
What is the project duration?
You can determine the vehicle you need to hire by answering these questions. Unless you have regular demand for certain equipment or vehicles and the means to transport and store them, it is best to rent or lease commercial construction vehicles. Click here to find out more about our range of construction vehicles for hire.
2. Load Capacity of the Vehicle
Before hiring a vehicle, you need to understand the amount of load you are planning to carry in one trip. Do you want to move construction waste such as debris and soil waste? Are you planning to excavate the foundation of the construction site?
Ask your provider about the load capacity of each vehicle and then make an informed decision. For example, if you need to remove 24 tonnes of waste and there is an option to choose between two grab lorries, the first can carry a payload of 8 tonnes and the second 16 tonnes. If you choose the smaller grab lorry, you’ll need to make three trips, spending more money on manpower and fuel. Proving that it is better to go with the second option, as it is more efficient and cost-effective than the first one.
3. Terrain
The terrain of your project size will determine the construction vehicle set you choose to hire. For instance, if you need the equipment to move on soft, uneven surfaces, you can hire crawler cranes. Similarly, when moving on slopes, motor graders with long blades would be the best choice.
Choosing the wrong vehicle can cause you delays, waste money and in some cases, may even lead to accidents.
4. Maintenance
It is important to hire construction vehicles only from trusted sources. With a poorly maintained vehicle, you can jeopardise not only your project’s timeline but also the safety of your workers. At Storefield, we undertake regular commercial vehicle maintenance, which ensures that our vehicles don’t break down or cause delays on site.
5. Safety and Compliance
Did you know that 5500 vulnerable pedestrians are killed or injured annually in the UK due to collisions with construction vehicles? This makes it important for vehicles to adhere to construction logistics and community safety (CLOCS). CLOCS helps make sure construction vehicles in the UK adhere to regulations regarding pollution and operation efficiency.
Construction vehicles also need to comply with load safety, CDM regulations, traffic management, and construction and use regulations. Make sure you check the vehicle and designated driver has all the necessary certifications and documentation before hiring.
Trust Storefield for Premium Construction Vehicles for Hire
Storefield is a trusted partner when looking for construction vehicles for hire. We operate the best-in-class vehicles for civil engineering and construction projects. Our trained and licensed team is equipped to drive tipper-grab trucks and grab lorries across Northamptonshire. Most importantly, our commercial vehicles are available for hire at a competitive price, making it easier for project managers and owners to lease from us.
Our entire fleet undergoes regular inspections and commercial vehicle maintenance so that it doesn’t face a breakdown or cause delays on your site. You can choose from our extensive fleet featuring excavators, front wheel loaders, crushers, screeners, bowsers, compaction equipment and tipper grab trucks.
Apart from commercial vehicles for hire, Storefield can help you with bulk waste removal, high-quality quarried and recycled aggregates, and more. We own recycling plants and natural quarries across Northamptonshire.
Contact us at info@storefield.co.uk or on 0153641812 to learn more about our services, get quotations and place an order for your requirements.
