We are over the moon to be supporting the CPA UK Stars of the Future awards in its landmark 10th year anniversary event. M O’Brien Plant hire are sponsoring the Plant Mechanic of the year and College of the year categories and will be handing over the prizes to winners at tomorrows awards ceremony. This is M O’Brien’s first year being involved … Read More
M O’Brien welcomes new Komatsu 70 tonne excavators to fleet.
At a time where we are seeing large earthmoving equipment in such high demand, it makes sense that we expand our offering to include a new model to our range of excavators to compliment the fleet. The first of two brand new Komatsu PC700LC 70 tonne excavators has just been delivered to M O’Brien Plant Hire, marking the first 70 … Read More
Wider range of reduced tail swing wheeled excavators now available from M O’Brien.
Always looking to expand on an excellent range of plant, M O’Brien Plant Hire has added 2 new models to its line up of wheeled excavators. With a real emphasis on safety, these excavators feature a reduced slew radius which makes them well suited to highway environments, where works areas can sometimes be space limited. The ZX135-7 and ZX155-7 excavators … Read More
M O’Brien announced as headline sponsor for “UK Plant Operators” Operator of the year 2022 competition.
After successfully playing host the the popular magazines flagship event in 2021, M O’Brien is pleased to welcome back the UK Plant Operators to our LB Silica sand quarry for their revamped, bigger and better Plant Operator of the year competition. M O’Brien Plant Hire will join Topcon as co headline sponsors for this spectacular event. The UK Plant operators … Read More
M O’Brien deliver successful preparation works for the UK’s first “box slide” railway bridge on HS2.
This Christmas whilst Santa was loading his sleigh, the M O’Brien team were busy loading our fleet low-loaders with some 50 items of plant getting ready to undertake the preparation works for HS2’s Marston box rail bridge. The unique construction method is being used to dramatically reduce traffic disruption over a traditional bridge build which would create significant disruption for … Read More
M O’Brien Plant Hire expands fleet with Komatsu excavators
For over 30 years, M O’Brien Plant Hire has been providing a one stop plant solution to a wide variety of clients. The company is renowned nationwide for its quality of machine operatives, so when investing in new equipment, it follows the same policy and only chooses high quality machines. This enables them to continue providing a first class and reliable service … Read More
M O’Brien adds to electric fleet with first batch of JCB Electric Tele-handlers.
With an Eco focused fleet investment program taking place throughout 2021, M O’Brien took delivery of its first batch of JCB fully electric Telehandlers this Friday (23rd May). The new E-Tech range machine which is based on the same chassis the already proven diesel variant promises to be an extremely popular choice of machine for customers looking to improve their … Read More
M O’Brien opt for latest Tier 5 Kleeman crushers.
Always wanting to supply their customers with the best available equipment M O’Brien have recently taken delivery of the latest MC110Zi Evo crushers from Kleeman. The innovative diesel to direct electric drive concept offers impressive performance with the best possible fuel consumption values and played a large part in the decision for M O’Brien Plant hire during the selection process. … Read More
M O’Brien Plant Hire expands Electric Telehandler fleet with additional units from Faresin.
M O’Brien took the first units from Faresin late last year, with a further batch now delivered. The units offer a six metre lift height, 2,600kg lift capacity and a forward reach of 3.1 metres at which it can handle 900kg. The standard 300Ah battery will last up to six hours of constant typical use, with a recharge time of 1.5 … Read More
Sign up now to be a part of the M O’Brien Group 2021 Apprenticeship intake!
M O’Brien Group are happy to announce that applications are open for our April 2021 intake for Apprentices wishing to take on the new Plant operative trailblazer scheme. Successful applicants will receive training on four types of machine including; 360 excavator, Dumper/ ADT, Ride on roller and Telehandler. Four very in demand categories within the construction industry. The recently launched … Read More