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High Tip Barrow hire

1-Day Rate£165.12£137.60 ex VAT
2-Day Rate£185.76£154.80 ex VAT
Week Rate£206.40£172.00 ex VAT
PER DAY£29.49£24.57 ex VATafter first week
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High Tip Barrow details

Compact High Tip Barrow Hire (1T) – Pedestrian Tracked Skip Loader

Through our network of trusted UK hire partners, we make these compact high-tip barrows (often 0.5–1T payload class) straightforward to hire for jobs where moving soil, rubble, sand, or debris by hand would be slow and heavy going. These diesel-powered tracked pedestrian mini dumpers act as powered wheelbarrows on steroids – load the skip from a mini digger or by shovel, drive it precisely where needed, and use the high-tip mechanism to dump straight into a builder's skip or onto a pile without straining your back.

They're narrow enough to squeeze through standard doorways or garden gates, with two-speed hydrostatic tracks for slow, accurate control in tight spaces and decent speed (up to around 4.4 km/h) across open ground. The tracked design gives excellent traction on soft, muddy, or uneven surfaces without tearing up lawns or paths.

Key Benefits

  • Tracked stability on soft or rough UK ground
  • High-tip skip lifts and dumps high for easy skip loading
  • Compact width fits through doorways and narrow paths
  • Safer, faster, and less effort than manual barrows
  • Easy to source and deliver from partners nationwide

Perfect for landscapers, gardeners, small builders, renovators, or homeowners on gardens, patios, basements, or light site work.

Technical Specifications

Diesel-powered pedestrian barrow with tracked undercarriage, hydraulic high-tip skip, and simple controls. Built for reliable hire on small to medium projects in gardens, sites, or confined spaces.

Typical Specifications (based on common models like Thwaites 1T HTD, Messersi TC95D, or similar 0.5–1T tracked high-tip barrows)

SpecificationValue
Payload Capacity500–1,000 kg (0.5–1T)
Skip Capacity (heaped)500–700 litres
Operating Weight (unladen)475–1,400 kg
Width (overall)0.7–1.115 m (narrow options)
Height (ROPS up/down)1.77–2.86 m
Max Tipping Height1.5–1.85 m
Engine Power5–20 hp diesel
Max Travel SpeedUp to 4.4–5 km/h (two-speed)
Drive TypeHydrostatic tracked

Construction Features

  • Tracked undercarriage for low ground pressure and traction
  • Hydraulic high-tip skip for elevated dumping
  • Narrow, compact frame for doorway/gate access
  • Two-speed hydrostatic drive for precision and speed
  • Simple pedestrian controls and steering levers

Safety Standards

Compliant with UK plant regulations, ROPS/FOPS protection options on some models, reversing alarm, and fully inspected/certified before hire. High-tip mechanism reduces manual lifting risks.

Product Features

The high-tip lets you unload into skips without awkward lifting, while tracks and two-speed make it easy to manoeuvre in tight or soft areas – a real upgrade from wheelbarrows for efficiency and back health.

Key Features

  • Compact tracked diesel barrow
  • High-tip for skip dumping
  • Doorway-friendly narrow design
  • Two-speed control for tight spots
  • Safer, easier alternative to manual handling

Applications

  • Garden landscaping and soil/rubble shifting
  • Patio/driveway groundwork spoil removal
  • Basement or indoor excavations (fits through doors)
  • Small site clearance and debris transport
  • Light construction cleanup and material moving

Please note: This product description and specification is based on the model most widely stocked across our network of partner stores. Alternative brands of equivalent specification may be supplied based on location and availability.

Security deposit needed

A security deposit ensures you get the best equipment in perfect condition. Think of it as your guarantee of quality – fully refunded when you return it as delivered, in good condition.

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