Blog Posts & Updates

Expert guides, simple explanations and real advice from K.B. Handley Plant Hire.

⭐ Why We’re Writing These Blog Posts

At K.B. Handley Plant Hire, we get asked the same questions every day —
Which digger do I need? Will it fit? What’s the difference between a mini and a midi? What machine is best for my job?

So instead of giving quick, rushed answers on the phone, we’re creating proper guides that:

✔ Help you choose the right machine
✔ Explain access requirements
✔ Save you time and money
✔ Break down everything in simple terms
✔ Give you confidence before you book

These blogs are written for builders, landscapers, ground-workers and homeowners — anyone who wants clear, straightforward advice from a company with nearly 50 years’ experience.

We’ll be adding new blog posts regularly, covering different machines, tips and common questions.

⭐ Latest Blog Posts

Mini Digger Hire Guide — Everything You Need to Know

Perfect For: Home projects, tight-access work, landscaping, small groundworks.

This guide explains the differences between the TB108, TB216 and TB235, including access, digging depths, what each machine can do, and how to choose the right one.

👉 Read the full guide
 

⭐ JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader Hire Guide — Full Breakdown

👉  Read the full guide

Perfect For: Footings, driveway dig-outs, trenching, loading soil, and commercial groundwork.

This guide explains what the 3CX is, what it can do, how it compares to mini/midi diggers, and why we still run one when most companies don’t.

⭐ Also on the way!

Large Excavator Hire Guide

Dumper & Roller Hire Guide

Access & Ground Conditions Explained

Operator Hire vs Self-Drive

How to Prepare Your Site Before Delivery

Plant Hire Checklist for Homeowners