GGH Hire has taken delivery of the first of 150 compact excavators as part of a multi-million-pound investment following its recent acquisition by St Albans-based Herts Tool Company.
The purchase, concluded with local dealer Boss Plant Sales, includes a range of mini and midi excavator models, from the sub-one-tonne KX008-5 through to the largest 8.5-tonne KX085-5.
While up to 100 of the machines are intended for a full fleet replacement programme, the remaining 50 excavators represent a major investment in growth to meet rising customer demand.
Gerry Gardiner and David Shallow of GGH Hire said they are excited to supply customers with the new excavators as part of a fully refreshed approach to fleet quality and reliability.
GGH Hire was acquired by Herts Tool Company in December 2025. Both businesses will continue to operate separately, with Mr Shallow assuming full responsibility for the Enfield operation while Mr Gardiner remains closely involved. Since the acquisition, the business has already benefited from significant capital investment in the hire fleet, underlining the new ownership’s commitment to growth and modernisation.
GGH Hire has a broad spread of customers and remains particularly strong with utility contractors and reinforced concrete structure specialists throughout London and the Home Counties. The business works across the South-East, with many machines supplied on a long-term rental basis.
The deal capped a strong year for Kubota in the UK, with the company continuing to develop its construction machinery offer. Heading into 2026, Kubota was set to add a larger crawler excavator, new wheeled machines and a compact tracked loader to its line-up.
