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Our cabin and welfare van hire keeps your team safe, comfortable, and compliant while at work.
Browse our range of specialist equipment hire
Streamline your projects with the fleet you need. Browse our specialist vehicles below:
Welfare cabins & vans
Powered access equipment
From cherry pickers to van-mounted platforms, get reliable powered access equipment hire for safe work at height.
Traffic management
Hire impact protection or full traffic control services to help you get the job done safely and efficiently.
Utility vehicles
From MEWPs to crane trucks, our fleet is ready to support your project and streamline its operations.
Plant hire
Including everything from tractors to excavators, our fleet is built for construction, landscaping, and heavy-duty work.
Road repair
Elastomac repairs potholes in record time and with unbeatable results. We’re your one-stop shop for a complete end-to-end service.
Trenchers
From laying cables to footing & foundation work, our fleet of trenchers will get the job done on time and within budget.
Power equipment
Keep your site running with generators and transformers built for the job. Reliable power, ready to hire.
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What’s the process for hiring a specialist vehicle?
Why choose 2 Rent for your specialist vehicle hire?
We’re a straight-talking specialist vehicle hire partner, 100% committed to getting it right. We take the time to understand your bespoke fleet needs, delivering efficient, effective solutions – when and where you need them.
- Flexible hire options: Choose from fully operated or self-drive
- Nationwide equipment hire: Get the kit you need, anywhere across the UK
- Diverse specialist fleet: From trenchers and traffic management
- End-to-end service: Here to support you at every stage of your project
- Affordable & transparent: We work to your budget, with zero hidden costs
- Safety, compliance & reliability guaranteed: Every job, no exceptions
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See how we’ve helped our clients with specialist vehicle hire
"Very happy with the collaboration between FNS, 2 Rent, and Centregreat [...] the project was delivered on programme and under budget. All in all, it’s been a great success."
SWTRA
Andy Cole - SWTRA Project Manager
Trenching
South Wales
"Ogi is a leader in alternative full fibre telecommunications, and is on a mission to build large-scale digital infrastructure across south Wales, for the benefit of the whole of the UK. 2Rent's involvement has not only propelled Ogi's project to success but also paved the way for a more connected, digitally integrated Wales."
Ogi
Faster fibre broadband for Wales
"We’re always looking for innovation to help bring better broadband to the communities. The CleanFast technology is helping Upp roll out our network at a great speed with minimal disruption and in an environmentally friendly way."
Burnham Market
James Ingham - Upp community liaison manager
"We need a solution, a technology, that can do it very quickly. This has been head and shoulders better than anything else we’ve used."
RSPB Minsmere
Andy Whale - Chief Engineer for Openreach
"One of the biggest challenges is the area itself. Where we are, next to the river Thames, there are Yorkstone slabs, which are massive. It would have been impossible to lift all the slabs. Traditionally [...] it probably would have taken us about a month. With this technology, the month has been shrunk down to a day."
Chelsea Embankment
Kabi Rai - Openreach Network Build Regional Manager
"The fact that 2 Rent were able to carry out such a large volume of repairs to our site outside of our working hours made a huge difference for us. The non-intrusive way the guys carried out the job was fantastic, the finish is very tidy and it has certainly made a difference to the daily operation of the depot. I cannot think of another way which would have allowed for such a large volume of work to be completed and the cost point was also a considerable saving compared to alternative ways we had explored"
H&M Distribution Potholing
John Hunt, Managing Director, H&M Distribution Ltd.
Streamline projects with our specialist road repair equipment
Looking for fast, cost-effective road repair equipment hire in the UK? The innovative Roadmender Elastomac solution fixes potholes faster, cheaper, and with less environmental impact. Made from recycled tyres and built to last 5x longer – you can cut carbon emissions by up to 85% and reduce long-term repair costs.
Learn more Learn more about Roadmender Elastomac Batching Unit (Road Repair Equipment)
Get precise measurements with the viDoc 3D scanner
The viDoc 3D scanner gives you professional-grade accuracy from your smartphone. With laser-precise measurements and documentation up to 1cm and 1 ppm, this tool uses advanced GNSS and RTK technology to reduce errors and speed up your workflows, producing accurate data in real-time.
Learn more Learn more about Vidoc RTK GNSS Handheld 3D ScannerBrowse our range of specialised rentals by product
Specialist vehicle hire FAQs
Do you offer self-drive and operated hire?
Yes, 2 Rent UK offers both self-drive and operated hire options. Whether you need the flexibility to manage your own drivers or prefer fully operated support, we provide tailored vehicle hire to suit your project.
What is specialist vehicle hire?
Specialist vehicle hire is the rental of customised or purpose-built vehicles designed for specific industry needs – such as road sweepers, welfare vans, cherry pickers, trenchers, and crane trucks. These vehicles are essential for sectors like construction, utilities, highways, and facilities management.
Who do 2 Rent UK work with?
2 Rent UK provides specialist vehicle hire to contractors, local authorities, and companies across sectors, including:
- Construction
- Civil engineering
- Telecoms
- Utilities
- Renewables
- Aviation
- Rail
What types of specialist vehicles do you hire out?
We offer a wide range of specialist vehicles for hire, including:
Where do you offer vehicle hire?
2 Rent UK offers nationwide vehicle hire across the UK, with full support in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We also operate in Ireland and can provide rapid delivery to remote and urban project locations.
How much does specialist vehicle hire cost?
The cost of specialist vehicle hire depends on the type of vehicle, hire duration, and whether you choose self-drive or operated hire. For a fast, tailored quote, get in touch with 2 Rent UK today.
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