REACH
20–50m+ options available
MACHINE SIZES
30–100+ tonnes
BEST FOR
Demolition, dismantling, high structures
AVAILABILITY
Sourced nationwide across the UK
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SPECIALIST PLANT HIRE
High REACH
EXCAVATOR HIRE
NATIONWIDE ACROSS THE UK
When standard excavators cannot provide the height, reach or control required, high reach excavator hire gives contractors access to specialist machines for controlled demolition, dismantling and complex high-access projects across the UK.
- Hard-to-source plant
- Nationwide delivery
- Fast equipment sourcing
HIGH REACH EXCAVATOR HIRE FOR COMPLEX DEMOLITION PROJECTS
A high reach excavator is a specialist demolition machine fitted with an extended boom, allowing tall structures to be dismantled safely from the top down. These machines are used where precision, reach and controlled demolition are essential.
High reach excavators are commonly used for multi-storey building demolition, industrial structure dismantling, bridge and infrastructure removal, and restricted city-centre demolition projects.
This is pulled directly from Alex’s supplied content, which describes high reach excavators as specialised demolition machines designed for controlled top-down dismantling.
WHY HIRE A HIGH REACH EXCAVATOR?
SAFE TOP-DOWN DEMOLITION
Allows tall structures to be dismantled from a safer distance, reducing collapse and working-at-height risks.
EXTENDED REACH
Ideal for upper floors, high structures and areas standard excavators cannot reach efficiently.
FASTER PROJECT DELIVERY
Reduces the need for scaffolding, manual dismantling and extended demolition programmes.
RESTRICTED SITE CONTROL
Useful for city-centre, industrial and infrastructure projects where space, safety and disruption are key concerns.
WHERE HIGH REACH EXCAVATORS ARE USED
Construction & Demolition
Top-down demolition, structural dismantling and unsafe building removal.
Urban Regeneration
Controlled demolition in city centres, brownfield sites and redevelopment projects.
Industrial Decommissioning
Dismantling chimneys, silos, processing plants and high-risk industrial structures.
Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
Bridge demolition, elevated road structures and concrete or steel infrastructure removal.
Emergency Demolition
Post-fire, storm damage or unsafe structures requiring controlled removal.
Environmental & Recycling
Material separation, concrete processing and demolition waste handling.
MINING & QUARRYING
High wall scaling, unstable rock face removal and difficult height access.
Public Sector Projects
Council-led demolition, housing regeneration and unsafe building removal.
TYPICAL LONG REACH EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS
| Machine Size | Reach Height | Operating Weight | Tool Weight Capacity | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–25m | 20–25 metres | 30–50 tonnes | 2–3 tonnes | Low-rise demolition |
| 30m | 28–32 metres | 60–75 tonnes | 3–5 tonnes | Medium structures |
| 40m | 36–42 metres | 80–100 tonnes | 5–7 tonnes | High-rise demolition |
| 50m+ | 45–55 metres | 100+ tonnes | 7–10 tonnes | Ultra high demolition |
Exact specifications vary depending on manufacturer, model and configuration. Speak to Prime Plant Hire and we’ll help source the right machine for your project.
COMMON HIGH REACH EXCAVATOR MAKES & MODELS
Prime Plant Hire can help source a wide range of high reach demolition excavators from leading manufacturers, depending on availability and project requirements.
- Caterpillar 340 UHD, 352 UHD, 374 UHD
- Komatsu PC490HRD, PC390HRD
- Hitachi ZX350LC-7, ZX470LCH-6
- Volvo EC380E HR, EC750E HR
- Liebherr R 960 Demolition, R 980 Demolition
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About HIGH Reach Excavator HirE
A high reach excavator is a specialist demolition machine with an extended boom, designed to dismantle tall structures safely from the top down.
High reach excavators are commonly used for multi-storey building demolition, industrial dismantling, bridge removal and restricted access demolition projects.
High reach excavators can typically reach from around 20 metres up to 50 metres or more, depending on machine size and configuration.
Yes. Prime Plant Hire supplies high reach excavators nationwide across the UK.
Yes. They are commonly used in urban demolition where precision, safety and controlled dismantling are required.
Yes. Prime Plant Hire can help source high reach and ultra high demolition excavators depending on project requirements and availability.
HARD-TO-FIND. FOUND. ANywhere.
Most hire companies focus on standard plant. Prime Plant Hire helps contractors source specialist machines that can be harder to find locally.
Wherever your project is based in the UK, we can help locate and supply the right long reach digger for the job.
WHY CHOOSE PRIME PLANT HIRE?
NATIONWIDE SOURCING
We are not limited to one local fleet. We can help source specialist long reach excavators across the UK.
SPECIALIST PLANT KNOWLEDGE
We understand non-standard plant requirements and help match the machine to the job.
FAST, PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Tell us what you are working on and we’ll help identify the right long reach excavator for your project.
NEED A HIGH REACH EXCAVATOR ANYWHERE IN THE UK?
Prime Plant Hire can source and deliver the right machine for your project quickly, safely and efficiently.