Plant Hire in Scotland
Modern plant hire with fast delivery across West Lothian, Edinburgh and Central Scotland.
Gordon Bow Plant Hire is one of Scotland’s largest independent plant hire companies, supplying reliable plant and equipment for jobs of every size. From a range of excavators and small dumpers to telehandlers and rollers, we provide well-maintained plant at competitive rates, with fast delivery across Scotland
With a modern fleet, experienced logistics team, and the option of CPCS operated or self-drive hire, we make it easy to get the right equipment on site, on time, and ready to work.
Air Compressors
Our range of portable air compressors provides reliable compressed air for powering breakers, drills and sandblasting equipment on construction and industrial sites.
Backhoe Loaders
Backhoe loaders combine a front loader bucket with a rear excavator arm, making them ideal for digging, loading and general site work on construction and groundwork projects.
Boom Lifts
Our boom lifts provide safe access for working at height on construction, maintenance and installation projects, with excellent reach and manoeuvrability.
Dumpers
Site dumpers are designed for transporting soil, aggregates and construction materials quickly and safely around building sites and groundworks projects.
Bowsers
We supply both static and mobile fuel Bowser’s. We have a range of 900ltr and 2000ltr units available upon request.
Excavators
We offer a wide range of tracked excavators from 1.5 tonne to 20 tonne, and wheeled excavators from 10 tonne up to 16 tonne.
Machinery Movement
We provide a reliable and secure plant machinery transport service, ensuring your equipment arrives safely, on time and ready for use.
Operator Hire
We provide a reliable and secure plant machinery transport service, ensuring your equipment arrives safely, on time and ready for use.
Rollers
Our fleet of rollers is used to compact soil, gravel and asphalt, with single drum and twin drum machines available up to 13 tonnes.
Telehandlers
We have a comprehensive range of telehandlers, ranging from 6 metres right up to 18 metres reach, with a full incremental range in between.
Accessories
We supply a range of attachments and accessories for excavators, telehandlers and other plant equipment to support different site tasks.
Lighting Towers
We supply a range of attachments and accessories for excavators, telehandlers and other plant equipment to support different site tasks.
How to hire plant
Browse our range
Explore our full range of plant equipment, from excavators and dumpers to telehandlers and rollers, to find the right machine for your project.
Make an enquiry
Contact our team to arrange delivery at a time that suits you, with flexible scheduling to keep your project running smoothly.
Start your project
Contact our team to arrange delivery at a time that suits you, with flexible scheduling to keep your project running smoothly.
Delivery Areas
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Lothians
Borders
Fife
Stirling
Falkirk
Why hire from Gordon Bow
Over 500 pieces of plant and equipment
Modern equipment from leading manufacturers (JCB, Manitou, Komatsu, etc.)
CPCS Operated plant or self-drive hire options available
24/7/365 dedicated support
Established in 1982
FAQs about Plant Hire
Do you offer self-drive plant hire?
Yes, we offer self-drive hire on a wide range of plant and equipment.
Do you provide operated plant hire too?
Yes, CPCS operator hire is available if you need a machine supplied with a qualified operator.
Can you deliver plant to my site?
Yes, we can deliver directly to site across West Lothian, Edinburgh and Central Scotland.
Can I collect the plant instead of delivery?
Yes, collection can be arranged if you’d rather pick up from the depot.
How quickly can you deliver after booking?
We aim to deliver as quickly as possible and will confirm the earliest available slot when you enquire.
What information do you need to give me a quote?
We just need the machine type, hire dates, and your site postcode to provide a fast quote.
Do you hire to domestic customers as well as trade?
Yes, we hire to both domestic and contractors and can help you choose the right machine.
Do you supply attachments and accessories?
Yes, you can hire a range of accessories to match the machine and your job requirements.
Can you help me choose the right machine?
Yes, our team can recommend the most suitable plant based on your project and access needs.