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Dedicated only to long reach solutions, WM Plant Hire operates one of the largest fleet of long reach excavators in the UK to suit a wide range of applications.

From low ground pressure to heavy duty applications, our plant ranges from 7 to 115 tonnes. Our long reach machines are ideally suited for land and water based operations with a reach of over 30 metres.

Specialist attachments, floating plant and fully amphibious excavators allow us to fulfill almost every specialist plant requirement.

We are happy to consult with our Customers to ensure that we specify the right machine, using our expertise to assist in the safe and effective delivery of the work operations.

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Our typical long reach applications:
Marine Dredging – Coastal Defences – Harbour and Marine Construction –
Land Remediation – Ground Reclamation – Slope Stabilisation – Deep Trenching – Slurry Walling – Quarrying – Lagoon Clearance – Lake Dredging -
Specialist Backfill Operations


	August 2012 Works are progressing well on the underwater excavation works on the new Forth Road Bridge in Scotland. Using the 65 tonne CAT long reach excavator fitted with GPS underwater dig profile equipment, the bridge foundations have to be cut into the rock. Underwater breakers and milling machines have been attached to the machine with the position monitored by the operator in the cab. With a strong tidal current and some extreme weather conditions, this is a really challenging and rewarding project.


	July 2012 Following the high profile wall collapse in Bridgwater towards the end of last year, the commencement of the final phase of repairs at West Quay was much anticipated. TV and Radio turned up on site to record the delivery of the long reach excavator and the start of the long-awaited reconstruction.


	June 2012 With previous success on the cable burial contract for the London Array Wind Farm, WM Plant Hire have provided a fully amphibious long reach excavator to improve production on the low water burial for the next phase. With the ability to travel across the soft mud flats, the machine is proving a more efficient solution for the burial operation.


	May 2012 WM Plant Hire takes delivery of a new 30 tonne CASE long reach excavator. Fitted with the latest Tier 4 engine, this machine demonstrates low fuel consumption together with low emissions. With additional side mounted cameras the machine also proves a higher level of safety.


	April 2012 The 115 tonne CAT excavator with 30m reach was mobilised to the Port of Southampton for essential maintenance dredging work. Fitted with an underwater GPS dig system the machine was able to ‘spot dredge’ the areas that would pose a problem for ships to berth safely.


	March 2012 Construction of the massive Cross Rail Project in London required a number of deep excavations for tunnelling equipment and the new stations. At Tottenham Court Road WM Plant Hire provided their 65 tonne excavator with 24m reach. The machine was selected for its high production and efficiency.


	February 2012 The decommissioning of the Bradwell Nuclear Power Station involved the removal of an extensive water intake and outflow structure. Two long reach excavators mounted on self-propelled barges were fitted with GPS dig computers to monitor the excavation and provide ‘as built’ records. The machines used specialist attachments to clear the steel piles of silt allowing divers to have access to dismantle and remove the piles.