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Fox Excavations & Plant Hire

Name: Fox Excavations & Plant Hire
Address: Raheen Brittas County Dublin, Brittas, D24AX05, IE
Telephone: +353857483627

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Short and long term Self Drive Hire or Digger & Driver rates available with an experienced operator.

08/05/2026

🏗️ WE’RE HIRING – HEAVY PLANT FITTER 🏗️

Fox Excavations & Plant Hire are looking for an experienced fitter to join our team in Brittas, Co. Dublin (just off the N81 between Tallaght and Blessington).

🔧 Working on a varied fleet from 1T to 40T machines
💰 Competitive pay – based on experience
🕒 Full-time role
🚚 Van and Fuel Card Supplied
📍 Yard & site based
📅 Start Immediately

We are looking for someone who wants a long-term position in a growing company, with future opportunities and additional benefits for the right candidate

✅ Requirements
✔️ Reliable and clear communication skills
✔ Full clean driving licence essential
✔ Rigid truck licence an advantage
✔ Good standard of spoken and written English
✔ Ability to work on your own initiative

This role would suit a reliable, self-sufficient fitter who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a solid team.

📧 Apply by sending your CV to: [email protected]

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05/03/2026

Need a rubber duck excavator for hire in Ireland? The Takeuchi TB295W excavator delivers power, mobility, and efficiency for construction projects. Call us to arrange hire on 0857483627
Read our blog post to discover specs, features, and why contractors choose this wheeled digger.
https://foxplanthire.ie/blog/takeuchi-tb295w-rubber-duck-excavator/

25/02/2026

✅ Looking to hire a large Excavator for your project? ✅
Have a look at the 13 Ton Ex Komatsu PC138-11 - This machine stands out as a large excavator built for flexibility, efficiency and precision.
Call us to book: 0857483627
Find out more about this machine on this link
https://foxplanthire.ie/blog/komatsu-pc138-11-14-ton-excavator/

24/02/2026

🏗️ WE’RE HIRING – HEAVY PLANT FITTER 🏗️

Fox Excavations & Plant Hire are looking for an experienced fitter to join our team in Brittas, Co. Dublin (just off the N81 between Tallaght and Blessington).

🔧 Working on a varied fleet from 1T to 40T machines
💰 Competitive pay – based on experience
🕒 Full-time role
🚚 Van Supplied
📍 Yard & site based
📅 Start Immediately

We are looking for someone who wants a long-term position in a growing company, with future opportunities and additional benefits for the right candidate

✅ Requirements
✔ Minimum 5 years’ experience in plant fitting
✔ Full clean driving licence essential
✔ Rigid truck & trailer licence an advantage
✔ High standard of spoken and written English
✔ Ability to work on your own initiative

This role would suit a reliable, self-sufficient fitter who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a solid team.

📧 Apply by sending your CV to: [email protected]

🙌 Please share
If you know a good fitter looking for a genuine long-term role, tag them or pass this on.

25/12/2025

Wishing all our customers, friends and followers a very merry Christmas from all at Fox Excavations & Plant Hire

19/12/2025

❇️ Kubota U55-4 Mini Digger ❇️ Whether you’re a main contractor, landscape professional, farm owner, or simply someone taking on a major DIY project, the U55-4 strikes the balance between power and agility. It’s reliable, relatively easy to operate, and available for hire on 085 7483627

In Ireland’s varied work environments — from city developments and countryside farms to gardens and estates — the Kubota U55-4 is a standout choice for earthmoving and excavation tasks. Its compact footprint, hydraulic versatility, and trusted reliability make it a machine that gets work done effectively and efficiently.

In short, it’s the excavator that many Irish builders, landscapers, and landowners reach for when they need real capability in a compact package.

Read the full blog post here: https://foxplanthire.ie/blog/kubota-u55-4-mini-digger/

12/12/2025

✴️ Kubota U27-4 ✴️ Mini Digger Review - To arrange hire call 085 7483627

If you’re planning a job that requires digging — maybe foundations for an extension, trenching for drainage, groundwork for landscaping, or even breaking up a concrete slab — yet you don’t want to deal with the hassle or cost of big-machine logistics, the Kubota U27-4 is your best bet.

With its compact size, powerful performance and versatility, it brings together the convenience of a mini-digger and the capability of a full-size excavator. And when hiring through Fox Plant Hire you get flexibility: self-drive if you’re confident, or operator-assisted if you’d rather leave it to the professionals.

Meet the Kubota U27-4 — Compact, Versatile & Tough
The Kubota U27-4 is a compact (≈ 2.5 tonne class) mini-excavator that punches above its weight. Despite its relatively small footprint, it packs enough power and features to handle a wide range of tasks that usually require larger machines — all while being easier to transport and manoeuvre.

Key specs at a glance:
Operating weight: about 2,590 kg (cab version)
Digging depth: up to 2.82 m
Maximum reach: ≈ 4.74 m
Digging force (bucket): up to 21 kn — more than capable for typical groundwork tasks.
Zero-tail swing design — meaning the rear of the mini digger stays within the track width when rotating. This makes it very manoeuvrable, especially in tight or confined spaces (e.g. urban settings, inner yards, back gardens).
Spacious, ergonomic cab (largest in its 2.5 tonne class) with good visibility, easy access and comfort features — important for operator fatigue and safety.

All told, it’s a compact but potent mini digger that combines the agility of a small digger with many of the capabilities of larger machines — making it an ideal “do-everything” mini-ex when space, transportability or versatility are priority. Read Full Review - https://foxplanthire.ie/blog/kubota-u27-4-mini-digger/

27/11/2025

➡️Komatsu PC360-11⬅️ This Excavator is great for heavy construction projects such as Earth Moving & Site Prep, Demolition, Forestry & Land Cleaning. Read more on our blog: https://foxplanthire.ie/latest-news/ Call us to arrange hire!

If you’re looking for a powerful and reliable excavator for demanding construction work, the Komatsu PC360-11 is one of the most capable machines on the Irish market. At Fox Plant Hire, we supply high-performance equipment that helps contractors across Ireland complete projects faster, safer, and more efficiently—and the PC360-11 is a perfect example of that standard.

Whether you’re involved in large civil engineering projects, quarry operations, demolition, or bulk earthmoving, this machine delivers the productivity and durability modern construction demands.

At Fox Plant Hire, we focus on providing reliable, high-performance machines backed by responsive service and competitive hire rates. Our fleet is maintained to the highest standard, ensuring you get safe, efficient, and job-ready equipment. Visit www.foxplanthire.ie to see all excavators for hire.

17/11/2025

⭐Hitachi ZX225-6⭐ Another excavator in our fleet. See excavators for hire on https://foxplanthire.ie/for-hire/ or call Gerard on 085 7483627

Hitachi ZX225-6: A Versatile Workhorse in the Medium Excavator Line
The Hitachi ZX225-6 is part of Hitachi’s ZAXIS-6 generation of medium excavators. Built for versatility, power, and efficiency, it occupies a sweet spot for contractors who need a machine that can handle serious digging and lifting — but also navigate tighter job sites. Whether you're working in urban environments, road construction, or confined areas, the ZX225-6 offers a balanced mix of performance and manoeuvrability.

Strengths & Use Cases

Urban Construction & Confined Jobs: The short-tail swing makes it ideal where space is tight (e.g. road works, demolition, tight building sites).

Lifting Power: The power boost (compared to older ZAXIS generations) gives extra lifting and digging force, which is helpful for handling heavier or awkward loads.

Fuel Efficiency: With the ECO mode and TRIAS II system, the ZX225-6 is cost-effective to run, which is a big plus for fleet owners.

Versatility: Thanks to its auxiliary lines and tilt modes, it can work with a wide range of attachments — making it very useful for multi-purpose contractors.

Conclusion
The Hitachi ZX225-6 is a highly capable, well-balanced medium-sized excavator tailored for versatility and efficiency. Its short-tail swing and compact footprint make it ideal for tight or urban sites, while its advanced hydraulic and engine systems deliver strong performance without excessive fuel consumption. Add to that the remote fleet monitoring and durable build, and you have a machine that’s attractive to both contractors who need flexibility and fleet managers who care about uptime and cost.

If you’re looking for an excavator that combines power, precision, and practicality, the ZX225-6 is definitely worth a close look. https://foxplanthire.ie/blog/hitachi-zx225-6/

10/11/2025

**The Komatsu PC138-11Excavator**
Part of our fleet of excavators, the Komatsu PC138-11 is a well-balanced large excavator that marries strong digging capability with a compact and agile footprint. If you’re working in environments where space is limited but you still need power and productivity, it’s an excellent contender. Its modern hydraulics, operator features and maintenance design make it a forward-looking choice. https://foxplanthire.ie/blog/komatsu-pc138-11-14-ton-excavator/
Some specs:
Engine power: ~72.6 kW (≈ 97.3 hp) at 2,050 rpm.
Operating weight: approximately 14.1 tonnes
Bucket capacity: up to ~0.72 m³ in typical configuration.
Maximum digging depth: ~5.48 m in some configurations.
Maximum reach along ground: ~8.3 m in some specs.
Width/transport dimensions: width ~2.49 m

If you wish to hire this machine, contact Gerard to arrange hire on 085 7483627

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Raheen Brittas County Dublin
Brittas
D24AX05

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

Telephone

+353857483627

Website

http://www.foxplanthire.ie/

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