KJ Hire in Swansea Invests in New Kubota Excavators

‘Empty Yard’ Leads to Serious Investment from KJ Hire.

Swansea plant and tool rental business KJ Hire who celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024, has added a host of Kubota 1.8-tonne, 3-tonne, 5-tonne and 8-tonne compact excavators to its rapidly growing fleet, as it keeps pace with demand from the busy South Wales construction sector.

“Our yard was almost cleared of equipment, so we expanded the fleet to ensure we could meet customer demand,” said Managing Director Laura Williams.

The company operates more than 48 Kubota excavators of all sizes, from the U10-5 micros and 1.5-tonne U17-3a, through to the 5-tonne U50-5 and the KX085-5 8-tonne midi excavators, all supplied by local dealer Chepstow Construction Equipment (CCE Plant Sales).

In addition, KJ Hire has invested further in a range of specialist attachments for the excavators. This includes riddle buckets, breakers, pallet forks, compactor plates and post hole borers, providing increased versatility and productivity for its customers.

“Our dealer, Chepstow Construction Equipment, provides an excellent service and they consistently go above and beyond for us,” said Ms Williams. “Kubota machines are recognised for their reliability which is essential for us. We rely on that dependability to deliver consistent service to our customers.”

The business was started by Ms Williams’ late father John, in 1983 members of the Williams family now work in various service and administrative roles across the company.

Close to the M4 motorway, much of their business is local to the firm’s Swansea base.

“While we primarily serve South Wales, we are prepared to travel further afield, including to Devon, to support our valued customers,” Ms Williams continued.

The hire fleet is offered on a self-drive basis and includes a wide range of small plant and tools, such as telehandlers, rollers and site dumpers. Unexpectedly, KJ Hire’s fleet also includes five asphalt pavers, that have proven a successful addition to work with national contractors, such as Hanson and Tarmac.

“It was a smart decision made by my father,” said Ms Williams. “These specialist machines have proven highly beneficial, allowing us to diversify and reach a broader client base.”

“We are focused on maintaining our fleet to the highest standards, however, given the reliability of the Kubota machines, we are not required to replace them as frequently. Our objective remains to continue expanding the business, while maintaining the positive trajectory that we have established.”