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Power access equipment, cherry pickers, and MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) are highly versatile pieces of equipment with applications across a wide range of industries from warehousing to retail to construction to events, to name just a few sectors. A variety of types are available, and many businesses find it …Read More »

Mucking out and stable cleaning are the types of jobs that can’t be neglected, but nobody particularly enjoys doing them. As with many areas of farm work, the adage ‘work smarter, not harder’ applies. In this article, we’ll take a look at two choices of loading equipment that we feel …Read More »

The Husqvarna 540i Battery Chainsaw is one of the most powerful battery chainsaws available. Batteries are being used in more and more machines these days, from tools to transport, and chainsaws are no exception. Battery chainsaws carry quite a few advantages over petrol or corded electric models, let’s take a …Read More »

Lighting towers, temporary fencing, VMA signs, these are all things that might spring to mind when asked to think of equipment you might need when planning an outdoor event. However, the humble ground protection mat should never be overlooked, for this simple device can save you countless amounts of damage …Read More »

A powerful EGO blower They may not enjoy the same profile as lawnmowers or hedge strimmers, but the humble leaf blower is a garden godsend in its own right. Efficient, environmentally friendly, and effective, cordless leaf blowers are small but practical machines that can turn hours of work into minutes, …Read More »

One of the most popular services we offer at Power Plant Hire is forklift rental, with models in a variety of sizes and in both diesel and battery variants. We’ve been providing forklift trucks for hire across Wexford, Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, and Waterford for decades, and we’ve found that many …Read More »

Chainsaws, pruning saws, we associate both with cutting but beyond that they’re quite different beasts. What’s the difference you ask? Quite a lot, actually, and while they’re both used to cut back growth, their applications are very different and in most cases far from interchangeable. In this article we will …Read More »

There once was a time when power washers were generally the preserve of businesses. Indeed, they are an essential part of the maintenance arsenal across many industries, from transport to construction to facilities management. However, they are also becoming increasingly popular hires for home and garden use too, with the …Read More »

If your business involves the use of plant equipment to get jobs done, then you know how important it is to maintain it in optimum operational condition. Regular servicing of your plant equipment is vital, and this article will go through why neglecting a plant service can have negative ramifications …Read More »

When we think of plant equipment used on construction sites, one probably thinks of excavators and concrete mixers. And, these are of course very common and in many ways essential to such sites. However, the telehandler is also a quite popular piece of plant equipment for construction sites, if often …Read More »

Since we started stocking the EGO gardening equipment range in our Co Wexford showroom, one of the most popular products has been their battery-powered lawnmowers. But why are they proving so popular, so quickly? Well, EGO mowers have quite a few benefits going for them compared to petrol models. We’ll …Read More »

At Power Plant Hire, we recently started to stock the EGO range of gardening equipment. The range includes lawnmowers, hedge cutters, line trimmers, blowers, pruning saws, and more. For this week’s blog, we’re going to take a look at some of the advantages their electric line trimmers offer over not …Read More »

They say the devil is in the details, and in few industries is this more apt than it is in events. Whether indoor or outdoor, summer or winter, what all events have in common is the painstaking level of attention to detail that needs to be put in by their …Read More »

A recent survey conducted by Off-Highway Research revealed that a whopping 365,000 mini-diggers were sold worldwide in 2023, with sales increasing 5-6% every year over the past two decades. Mini diggers actually see the highest volume of sales of machinery in Europe, along with other territories. People may wonder why …Read More »

Power Plant Hire is proud to announce that it is now an official agent for the EGO garden power tool range for the southeast of Ireland. The range includes blowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, long-reach hedge cutters, pruning saws, and, walk-behind lawnmowers. This comprehensive range covers gardening equipment for both professional …Read More »

The summer is here and whether we get weeks of sunshine or just a few days, in Ireland we savour every second of it we can. Thoughts turn to the garden, and on a nice sunny day, there’s no reason why you can’t work, dine, read, and play while catching …Read More »

These days, it seems like there’s an app to make nearly every aspect of our lives easier, be it for work, home, or leisure. Of course, there are some areas where an app can’t directly help, mowing the lawn being one of them. However, there are ways to make this …Read More »

Power Plant Hire has been supplying access equipment to businesses across Leinster and the South East for decades. We often get asked about the different types of access equipment available, and which ones are best suited to particular jobs. This article will examine some of the more common ones and …Read More »

Perhaps the less prolific cousin of the forklift, telehandlers are extremely versatile pieces of equipment with a range of applications from container yards to farms to construction sites and everything in between. They hold plenty of advantages over forklifts too, and even cranes in some situations. These advantages range include …Read More »

Forklifts are highly versatile pieces of equipment, with a wide range of applications from warehousing to construction sites to workshops, to name but a few. However, they can be costly machines to own and operate, which is why many businesses are now choosing to hire forklifts rather than purchase them …Read More »

  As the summer draws upon us, some of us will be considering a renovation project. Perhaps it’s finally time to finish that living room repaint you’ve been putting off for so long. While many people initially enjoy the creativity of painting, the tediousness of the project can put them …Read More »

There are so many different types of handy tools to aid in garden renovation and maintenance, that it’s difficult to list them all in one article. As such, we thought we’d follow on from our previous Garden Renovation Equipment blog by looking at some more of our favourite garden tools …Read More »

With longer evenings here and the summer well on its way, many are turning their attention to the garden once more. As you stare out on a sunny evening, perhaps thoughts of that dream garden renovation start to dance in your head. It doesn’t have to be a dream, nor …Read More »

Regular lawnmowing is essential to maintaining a healthy, and aesthetically pleasing lawn. However, what is equally important, and sometimes overlooked, is to ensure that a Lawn Scarifier is used on your lawn once a year. This article will explore the world of Lawn Scarifiers, how they work, what their benefits …Read More »

In the previous blog article, we looked at five pieces of equipment that can work wonders in transforming your Concrete Finishing operations. Well, they say you can’t have too much of a good thing so for this article we thought we’d look at more pieces of Concrete Finishing equipment.  Vibrating …Read More »

At Power Plant Hire, in addition to hiring and selling large pieces of plant machinery, we also specialise in smaller pieces of handheld equipment. As powerful as large machines are, some jobs require additional finesse and precision that only handheld tools can deliver; the arena of Concrete Finishing is no …Read More »

In the world of construction, anything that decreases effort while boosting quality is a worthwhile investment. Concrete finishing is no exception. In this article we’ll look at Power Trowels, what they do, and the advantages they give over manual trowel efforts. Not only do they increase efficiency, but they can …Read More »

They say cleanliness is next to godliness, which rings through in work environments like anywhere else. Manual cleaning can be an unpleasant, laborious and tedious process, and in some situations, almost impossible. Yet, maintaining a hygienic and well-presented work environment is crucial for every business, in terms of safety, efficiency …Read More »

A Husqvarna Automower is a solid investment that should give you years of great service keeping your lawns trimmed to perfection. To protect this investment and get the most out of your Automower, it is essential to ensure that it is not only serviced at regular intervals, but that said …Read More »

Since its invention over 60 years ago, the Mini Digger, also known as a Mini Excavator, or Compact Excavator, has revolutionised the world of excavation. It has enabled the speeding up of excavation projects in confined environments, otherwise inaccessible to most plant equipment. As such, they are a popular piece …Read More »

Just like a car, plant machinery must be regularly serviced to maintain its functionality and safety. While some operators may be tempted to skimp on servicing, you should never do this as poorly maintained machinery poses a lot of risks, both physical and financial, for all involved. Let’s go through …Read More »

They say nobody likes a stick-in-the-mud. And for sure, nobody likes being a stick-in-the-mud either; unfortunately, this is literally what can happen when you don’t have appropriate ground protection in place on uneven ground at construction sites or temporary event car parks. While it may be tempting to use makeshift equipment …Read More »

On occasions when facilities and worksites need to purchase plant equipment outright, the capital cost of new machinery can be crippling to the point of making it unviable. The obvious answer is to look at purchasing second-hand plant equipment, but how can one be assured of quality? This is where …Read More »

Flooding is an unfortunate and unpleasant situation that can strike homes and businesses without warning, leaving a trail of devastation behind. Fortunately, however, with the right equipment and know-how, businesses and homes can recover, indeed, Power Plant Hire has experience in hiring out flood recovery equipment, and has amassed a …Read More »

As the days get colder, you can’t afford to neglect the heating conditions of your facility or worksite. Not only does it impact employee (and visitor) health and comfort, but low-temperature conditions can play havoc with materials on your worksite too. Purchasing and installing a heater for your worksite may …Read More »

Whether it’s a facility, arena, infrastructure project, or construction site, portable lighting towers offer unbeatable flexibility and value for money versus fixed lighting units (which often simply aren’t practical for such sites). No wonder more and more companies are choosing to hire them. In this article we’ll explain why lighting …Read More »

Excavators are highly versatile, and powerful pieces of plant equipment. Hiring in a digger can transform your operation and a job that might take weeks using manual labour can be reduced to days or even less. However, misused, diggers and JCBs can cause a lot of damage and harm (or …Read More »

At Power Plant Hire, we often get queries from customers asking as to whether a telehandler or forklift might be best suited to a job they have planned. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this, and there are several factors that we need to explore before recommending whether or not a …Read More »

Purchasing access equipment is a costly outlay for facilities, especially when they don’t even need to use the equipment for long periods of time. That’s why hiring access equipment rather than purchasing it outright is fast becoming a popular alternative for businesses across Ireland. There are plenty of advantages to …Read More »

Did you know that Power Plant Hire was only the second company in Ireland to achieve SafeHire accreditation? In fact, to this day it is one of only five companies with the accreditation in all of Ireland. We’re proud of this and are committed to continually updating and improving our …Read More »

Many of us dream of a garden sculpted to perfection, be it perfectly flat, adorned with perfectly shaped flower beds and devoid of tree stumps. Or rather than flat, perhaps you’d prefer a garden marked by gentle slopes leading down to an alluring little pond. What puts off many people, …Read More »

Buying a forklift is a substantial commitment for any facility. Not only does it require a significant cash outlay, but it also locks you into one forklift model for several years, demanding careful consideration. Furthermore, it entails ongoing costs and responsibilities. This is why many facilities are now opting for …Read More »

Power Plant is proud to be an official Irish stockist of the Husqvarna range of robotic mowers. Making lawn maintenance easier for Facility Managers and homeowners alike, Husqvarna is the leader in automated lawn mower technology, having introduced the world’s first robotic lawnmower back in 1995. Their story is an …Read More »

Thank you to our staff, customers and suppliers for your continued support during 2022. We wish you all a happy, peaceful and safe Christmas with your loved ones. We will be closed for Christmas at 5.30pm on Thursday 22nd December. We look forward to seeing you in the new year—reopening …Read More »

POWERED ACCESS HIRE WEXFORD POWER PLANT HIRE Here at Power Plant Hire we have booms and lifts for hire of all types whatever your powered access hire requirement. From a low level indoor scissor lift to a diesel boom for working in excess of 20 meters high like the Manitou …Read More »

CONCRETE FINISHING EQUIPMENT – FOR SALE OR HIRE CONCRETE FINISHING EQUIPMENTVisit Power Plant Hire for a full range of concrete finishing equipment for sale or hire. Brands include MARSHALLTOWN, BETON TROWEL, KRAFT & many more. – Bull Float – Fresno Blade – Big Blue Blade – Herron Brush Soft – Hard …Read More »

CONCRETE IMPRINT ROLLER – NOW AVAILABLE FOR HIRE A recent addition to Power Plant Hire’s fleet, the Concrete Imprint Roller is now available for Hire. Call us on 053 9235003 for details.  Read More »

HUSQVARNA Automower® WEXFORD TESTIMONIAL Forget everything you know about lawn care. Discover the better way to a better lawn. Keeping your lawn healthy can be a lot of hard work. The Husqvarna Automower® isn’t just a lawnmower. It’s a robotic concept that does the work for you — without your …Read More »

HEAT FOR HIRE POWER PLANT HIRE WEXFORD The last few Heaters available for Hire from Power Plant Hire. . This “Hotgun” spot space heater has the ability to heat the air with its highly efficient combustion system, and a conversion rate from fuel to energy of nearly 100%. The Hotgun …Read More »

8th January 2021   To all our Customers,   In accordance with Government guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic we will be closed to the general public from close of business on Friday 8th January at 5pm until further notice.   We are no longer able to provide new …Read More »

JOHN POWER SNR RIP Power Plant Hire will be closed tomorrow Thursday 26th November 2020 owing to the death of our dear father John Power, Carrig, Bree, Enniscorthy, Wexford. Dad is pictured below last December with two long time colleagues and friends, Jimmy Broaders on the left and Mick Breen …Read More »

Introducing the Probst Vacuum Power Handy VPH 150 at Power Plant Hire The VPH 150 is a flexible and powerful hand operated laying device for dense products, such as granite or high quality concrete elements up to 150 kg weight.  Features: Vacuum pump unit with manometer and suction force indicator, …Read More »

To all our Customers, Thank you for your support during these difficult times. Power Plant Hire re-open on Monday 18th May for the first time since 27th March. We will be strictly observing all HSE guidance on Coronavirus and we are fully committed to the safety of our employees, customers and their …Read More »

To all our Customers,   Thank you for your support during these difficult times. We have stayed fully operational as long as possible, while strictly observing all HSE guidance on Coronavirus as we know the important role that equipment hire plays in the local communities that we serve. However, we …Read More »

  Power Plant Hire is continuing to stay open for business. We are adhering to the HSE guidelines during this outbreak and are taking additional measures in the interests of staff and customer welfare. 1. Only one person is allowed into the Hire Office at a time. 2. Only one …Read More »

HUSQVARNA Automower® Wexford Roadshow Forget everything you know about lawn care. Discover the better way to a better lawn. Keeping your lawn healthy can be a lot of hard work. The Husqvarna Automower® isn’t just a lawnmower. It’s a robotic concept that does the work for you — without your …Read More »

HUSQVARNA WEXFORD – POWER PLANT HIRE Husqvarna Wexford – Power Plant Hire, our upgraded Husqvarna Centre Wexford Showroom is getting the finishing touches and will be completed soon and stocked with the full range of Husqvarna Forest and Garden, Construction and Forestry products.The Showroom will include dedicated area’s for Husqvarna …Read More »

KRANZLE POWER WASHERS WEXFORD kranzle-pressure-washers-wexford-power-plant-hire If you want a high quality power washer or pressure washer, look no further than Kranzle who make some of the best and most popular power washers and other cleaning equipment on the market. COLD AND HOT WATER CLEANERS We supply the full range of Kranzle …Read More »

HUSQVARNA CENTRE WEXFORD HUSQVARNA BATTERY SERIES Get more done with the Husqvarna Battery Series Gone are the days of disturbing the surroundings with your work. The machines in the Husqvarna Battery Series open up a whole new world of possibilities for you to get the work done – both outdoors …Read More »

HUSQVARNA CENTRE WEXFORD – Husqvarna Automower® Forget everything you know about lawn care. Discover the better way to a better lawn. Keeping your lawn healthy can be a lot of hard work. The Husqvarna Automower® isn’t just a lawnmower. It’s a robotic concept that does the work for you — …Read More »

HUSQVARNA CENTRE WEXFORD POWER PLANT HIRE Power Plant Hire is a 100% Wexford family owned and run business. At our Husqvarna Centre Wexford Power Plant Hire in Enniscorthy we offer a large range of quality Husqvarna Forest, Husqvarna Garden Equipment, Husqvarna Automower®, Husqvarna Construction and Husqvarna accessories. We stock a …Read More »

Power Plant Hire SafeHire Certification Renewed The Hire Association of Europe (HAE) ompleted our annual SafeHire Audit on the 18th of January and we successfully retained the SafeHire quality mark certification. The HAE is a European body for the development of the hire and rental industry. SafeHire is a programme which recognises …Read More »

Part of Power Plant Hire’s unified approach is that we sell what we hire. It is not only new plant and tools that we will sell but also quality used items. All Plant Sales items are direct from our own hire fleet and often will be still within manufacturers warranty. …Read More »

HUSQVARNA OPEN DAY – 6TH SEPTEMBER 2018 power-plant-hire-husqvarna-open-day We are hosting a Husqvarna Open Day this Thursday 6th September on the Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Husqvarna Construction will be doing demonstrations and there will be offers on the day with 10% off selected Husqvarna Construction, Garden and Forest product. …Read More »

FORKLIFT HIRE WEXFORD BY POWER PLANT HIRE For Forklift Hire Power Plant Hire Wexford are the No 1 Hire company in the South East of Ireland serving the counties of Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Kildare and south Dublin. Our Forklift Hire range extends from battery pallet trucks to battery forklifts, diesel forklifts and lpg forklifts …Read More »

For Cherry Picker Hire Power Plant Hire are the No 1 Powered Access Hire company in the South East of Ireland serving the counties of Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Kildare and south Dublin. Our Cherry Picker Hire range extends from the Haulotte HT23RTJPRO above a 23 Metre Telescopic Boom fitted …Read More »

We have recently achieved €coMerit Accreditation, a three-year environmental certification, backed by the Environmental Protection Agency that demonstrates our commitment to sustainability. €coMerit has been designed specifically with SME’s in mind. Large companies often have a dedicated Environmental Manager and can afford the luxury of an ISO 14001 environmental certification. Smaller …Read More »

  Power Plant Hire can now supply machines to our customers through all parts of Ireland and the UK courtesy of our membership with the Access Link. Access Link is an association of regional powered access companies, who together, provide their customers with national coverage with only one point of contact. …Read More »

Due to the status red weather warning and in the interest of the safety of our customers and staff, Power Plant Hire will close from today 1st March at 12 Noon until Monday 5th March 2018 at 8.30am. Please stay tuned to our social media sites for further updates.#stormemma #beastfromtheeastRead More »

For Plant, Tool and Powered Access Hire in Wexford, Wicklow and the south east of Ireland Power Plant Hire are the number 1 choice with the widest range of Hire Equipment and the greatest fleet size to ensure availability. As part of our commitment to being the number 1 Powered …Read More »

For Powered Access Hire in Wexford, Wicklow and the south east of Ireland Power Plant Hire are the number 1 choice with the widest range of Powered Access Hire Equipment and the greatest fleet size to ensure availability. As part of our commitment to being the number 1 Powered Access …Read More »

  Plant Hire Wexford For Plant Hire in Wexford, Power Plant Hire are the number 1 choice with the widest range of Plant Hire Equipment and the greatest fleet size to ensure availability. As part of our commitment to being the number 1 Plant Hire company in Wexford we are continually …Read More »

POWERED ACCESS HIRE WEXFORD For Powered Access Hire in Wexford, Power Plant Hire are the number 1 choice with the widest range of Powered Access Hire Equipment and the greatest fleet size to ensure availability. As part of our commitment to being the number 1 Powered Access Hire company in …Read More »

2017 HAE Hire Awards of Excellence Finalist We are delighted to be included on the shortlist for Hire Company of the Year at The Hire Association Europe 2017 Hire Awards of Excellence and are now really looking forward to next Saturday nights event to be held at London’s Grosvenor House …Read More »

New Husqvarna Automower in Wexford from Power Plant Hire. Husqvarna — the world leader in robotic mowers for the past two decades — unveils yet another robotic mower to its portfolio. The latest Automower® is developed for users looking for an ultra-silent, intelligent and connected mower that quickly and efficiently manages …Read More »

We are delighted to be included on the shortlist for Hire Company of the Year at The Hire Association Europe 2017 Hire Awards of Excellence to be held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Saturday 22nd April 2017. Independently judged, the Hire Awards of Excellence acknowledge the successes of hirers …Read More »

Power Plant Hire Wexford make Powered Access Hire Fleet Addition’s During 2016 we made significant additions to our Powered Access Fleet. The additions included; New Haulotte Optimum 8 Scissor Lifts New Haulotte Compact 10 N Scissor Lifts New Haulotte Compact 12 Scissor Lifts New Haulotte Star 10 Mast Booms New Haulotte …Read More »

Power Plant Hire SafeHire Certification Renewed During 2016 we successfully retained the SafeHire quality mark certification. The certificate was awarded by the Hire Association Europe (HAE) – a European body for the development of the hire and rental industry. The accreditation was awarded following an inspection which included a detailed …Read More »

Enniscorthy NCT Centre being extended The Enniscorthy NCT Centre on the Old Dublin Road is adding a new lane. Construction has recently commenced on the new lane and will be completed before the year end. The above picture shows our Genie GS3268 Diesel Scissors Lift and our Manitou 1030 Tele …Read More »

New Haulotte Star 10 Mast Boom We have recently added a new Haulotte Star 10 Mast Boom to our hire fleet. The Haulotte Star 10 self propelled vertical mast has a 10m working height and a 3.1m outreach. The Star 10 is very compact with a narrow turning radius and is ideal for …Read More »

New Greenmech Arborist 150 Wood Chipper We have recently added a new Greenmech Arborist 150 to our hire fleet. The popular Arborist 150 is a simple-to-use and cost-effective road tow chipper . Part of GreenMech’s much-admired Arborist range, the Arborist 150 has been particularly designed for disposal of waste brash, as …Read More »