Plant hire

A.P. Webb Plant Hire has been a supplier of specialist rail & construction equipment since 1971. Approved by Network Rail, we own one of the largest fleets of rail plant and attachments in the UK, regularly investing in new and innovative solutions to a wide range of track maintenance problems. From excavators designed to work under live OLE to MEWPS or Ballast Distributors we offer a 24/7 service to cater for every requirement.

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Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the specification contained on this website, A.P. Webb Plant Hire Limited cannot be held liable for any inaccuracy or the consequence thereof.

JCB 8085 Midi Excavator
JCB 8085 Midi Excavator

The JCB 8085 provides optimum visibility and stability while minimising counterweight overhang in ti...

JCB JZ140
JCB JZ140

The powerful JZ140 31 tonne machine (34 tonnes with counterweight fitted) are capable of towing trai...

Thomson MK3 Fastclip
Thomson MK3 Fastclip

The MK3 Fastclip machine is for clipping and de-clipping Fastclips and for lifting sleepers up to th...

McConnel MHX170 Hedge Cutterbar
McConnel MHX170 Hedge Cutterbar

The MHX170 is suitable for vegetation control, particularly where a large exclusion zone cannot be m...

Hydraulic 7 Sleeper Spacer/Layer
Hydraulic 7 Sleeper Spacer/Layer

Capable of handling 7 sleepers and laying them at a range of spacings....

JCB 457 Wheeled Loading Shovel
JCB 457 Wheeled Loading Shovel

A highly versatile machine with an up to 8 tonne lift capacity available with a selection of buckets...

Komatsu D41E Road Rail Dozer
Komatsu D41E Road Rail Dozer

The Komatsu D41E-6 is a high capacity power angle-tilt dozer combining the highest power in its clas...

John Deere Gator
John Deere Gator

A John Deere Gator capable of towing up to 4 trailers used to transport personnel and tools on track...

Atlas 32t Wheeled Road Rail Excavator Crane
Atlas 32t Wheeled Road Rail Excavator Crane

Dynamic disc rail braking, twin cab, air trailer service and emergency braking, new trailer safe cou...

Rail-Ability 60 ft panel tandem lift beam
Rail-Ability 60 ft panel tandem lift beam

Enables the lifting of 60ft concrete panels rail mounted using two RRVs in tandem. With a safe worki...

Rail-Ability 24 m S&C Beam
Rail-Ability 24 m S&C Beam

24 metre lifting beam built for lifting long switches. Designed with multiple lifting straps evenly ...

JCB VM137 Roller
JCB VM137 Roller

The JCB VM137 is all-new and supremely productive. Boasting the kind of innovation and design expert...

O&K - MH5 Excavator/Crane
O&K - MH5 Excavator/Crane

A very versatile machine with outriggers for increased stability, a massive lift capacity and full N...

JCB - JS175 Excavator/Crane
JCB - JS175 Excavator/Crane

A JCB JS175 modified by Rail-ability with outriggers and rail gear. This machine brings the function...

Terex - Schaeff HR42 4WD Excavator
Terex - Schaeff HR42 4WD Excavator

With a 4 wheel drive hydraulically driven rail gear and no blade this machine is ideal for renewal...

Rail-Ability - Rail-Max
Rail-Ability - Rail-Max

A 40 tonne tracked excavator with a 3 tonne bucket capacity and huge lifting duties. Capable of hand...

Rail-Ability -  Rail-Max (45t Option)
Rail-Ability - Rail-Max (45t Option)

45 Tonne tracked excavator with short jib to enable tandem lifting of 60ft concrete panels....

Atlas 35t Crawler Road Rail Excavator Crane
Atlas 35t Crawler Road Rail Excavator Crane

Dynamic disc rail braking, Twin cab, Air trailer service and emergency braking, New trailer safe cou...

CAT D4 Dozer
CAT D4 Dozer

Powerful and compact rail dozer with recovery system, that can be fitted with 2D, 3D or GPS Trimble ...

Rail-Ability - Rail Boss Access Platform
Rail-Ability - Rail Boss Access Platform

Gives lift capacity of 500kgs to 9 metres, ideal for vegetation control or overhead structure mainte...

Rail-Ability - Super Boss Railreach
Rail-Ability - Super Boss Railreach

An access platform designed by Rail-Ability mounted on the back of an articulated JCB JS714. 500 kg ...

Rail-Ability Rail-Man Access Platform
Rail-Ability Rail-Man Access Platform

The standard base vehicle is a Rail-Ability hybrid MAN TGM 4x4 18.290 rigid body truck equipped with...

Rail-Ability - Super Boss Dumper
Rail-Ability - Super Boss Dumper

This 3 way tipping dumper designed by Rail-Ability is ideal for material and ballast haulage and pl...

Rail-Ability - Super Boss Ballast Distributor
Rail-Ability - Super Boss Ballast Distributor

The Rail Ability Ballast Distributor Unit mounted on the back of an articulated JS 714 is able to qu...

Rail-Ability - Super Boss Clip Cleaner
Rail-Ability - Super Boss Clip Cleaner

This machine is ideal for a range of automated cleaning jobs such as rail heads, clips and insulator...

Dieci De-Ice Water Cannon
Dieci De-Ice Water Cannon

Off track spray boom solution for dust suppression or antifreeze application....

JCB - 8014 Mini Excavator
JCB - 8014 Mini Excavator

The 8014 is a highly manoeuvrable and versatile mini digger with class-leading performance....

JCB - 803 Mini Excavator
JCB - 803 Mini Excavator

The 803 delivers great performance despite it's compact size....

Terex - HR32 Midi Excavator
Terex - HR32 Midi Excavator

The HR32 is a mid range tracked excavator designed to excel in the narrowest and most demanding oper...

Terex - Schaeff HR42 (2WD)
Terex - Schaeff HR42 (2WD)

12 tonne tracked excavator with blade and range of buckets. Steel tracks with rubber pads. Off...

Kobelco - SK200 Excavator
Kobelco - SK200 Excavator

The SK200 is an all round machine can handle civil engineering, rock removal, demolition and other t...

JCB 3CX Excavator
JCB 3CX Excavator

180° excavator loader, large fleet, versatile machine, additional pipe work fitted for hydraulic br...

Komatsu - D41E-6
Komatsu - D41E-6

The Komatsu D41E-6, a high capacity power angle-tilt dozer, combines the highest power in its class ...

CAT - 933C Drott
CAT - 933C Drott

The 933C is a strong and versatile tool, from the beginning of a job straight through to the end....

JCB - 530/70 Tele Handler
JCB - 530/70 Tele Handler

An up to 3 tonne lifter available with either a loading bucket or forks....

JCB - TM270 Telehandler
JCB - TM270 Telehandler

The TM270 is a highly manoeuvrable telescopic pivoting loading shovel/forklift....

Yanmar - C30R-1 Dumper
Yanmar - C30R-1 Dumper

The Yanmar C30R-1 Swivel Skip Dumper is ideal for use on all type of grounds and offers versatility ...

Terex - TA6 Dumper
Terex - TA6 Dumper

The TA6 is built for heavy-duty use and is able to navigate through rough terrain with high ground c...

Rail-Ability - Super Boss Dumper
Rail-Ability - Super Boss Dumper

12 tonne capacity 3 way tip...

JCB - VMT280 Roller
JCB - VMT280 Roller

The VMT280 is a large self driving roller with large drum diameters for a smooth and consistent fini...

Zaugg - Rolba 400e Snow Blower
Zaugg - Rolba 400e Snow Blower

The R400e is a compact snow blower, designed for powerful and efficient snow removal operations in m...

Rail-Ability Panel Grab
Rail-Ability Panel Grab

The panel grab is designed to provide safe and efficient handling of concrete and timber panels with...

Rail-Ability Extending Hydraulic Rail Beam
Rail-Ability Extending Hydraulic Rail Beam

Allows safe handling of lengths of rail without the use of extra man power. Can be used as a load sp...

Rail-Ability Hydraulic Rail Grab
Rail-Ability Hydraulic Rail Grab

Small, compact and specifically designed for handling short lengths of rail or longer lengths if bei...

Rosenqvist SL400 Sleeper Layer
Rosenqvist SL400 Sleeper Layer

The Sleeper Layer SL400 boasts a precision gauging hydraulic system that ensures sleepers are placed...

Switch / Crossing Lifting Beam
Switch / Crossing Lifting Beam

9-12 meter extending beams for the lifting of S & C....

Plate Grab
Plate Grab

A grab designed for handling concrete/timber sleepers or packs of steel....

Clark Engineering - Scissor Log Grab
Clark Engineering - Scissor Log Grab

Used for handling scrap sleepers and logs. Fingers close over themselves to grab on all sides....

Rail-Ability - Pinch Log Grab
Rail-Ability - Pinch Log Grab

Versatile attachment for use in various applications such as loading scrap and sleepers. Used with m...

Rail-Ability - Rail Trailers
Rail-Ability - Rail Trailers

Reliable, robust and secure rail trailers that can be fitted with a wide range of attachments, inclu...

Rail-Ability - Trailer Box
Rail-Ability - Trailer Box

Extremely robust and secure boxes that are ideal for transportation of loose materials such as balla...

Engcon Tilt Rotator
Engcon Tilt Rotator

The Tiltrotator leaves the factory equipped with a standard control system. This permits the simulta...

Rosenqvist Single Sleeper Changer
Rosenqvist Single Sleeper Changer

The Sleeper Changer is designed to provide safe and efficient replacement of sleepers. It has tilt a...

Windhoff - Twin Tamper AST8
Windhoff - Twin Tamper AST8

The Windhoff tamping attachment AST 8 is designed for use at rail tracks and at switches. The unit f...

Indig Bucket
Indig Bucket

Ideally suited for wet bed maintenance, where excavations can take place without the breaking or rem...

Rail-Ability Profile Blade
Rail-Ability Profile Blade

P.A.B approved by Network Rail, suitable for pandrol and fast clip sleepers. Also available for 3rd ...

Rail-Ability Clamshell Bucket
Rail-Ability Clamshell Bucket

Various sizes to suit different applications and machines. Very useful for deep excavations....

Rail-Ability Bag Beam
Rail-Ability Bag Beam

Simple device for lifting one ton bags of ballast, gravel, sand or any other bulk materials. Bags ar...

Hans-Habbig - Schnitt Griffy (Tree Cropper)
Hans-Habbig - Schnitt Griffy (Tree Cropper)

This device can be used to hold and cut trees for a wide variety of applications on the road or rail...

Osma Hedge Flail
Osma Hedge Flail

Hedge flail for vegetation control....

Richter & Muller Ballast Regulator
Richter & Muller Ballast Regulator

Cost effective and easy to use ballast regulator with manually adjustable wings which can be positio...

Rail-Ability Crown Pole & Signal Post Grab
Rail-Ability Crown Pole & Signal Post Grab

This grab enables the safe installation of crown poles up into overhead gantries with unparalleled s...

Richter & Muller Ballast Brush
Richter & Muller Ballast Brush

The ballast brush is designed to use the hydraulic power of the machine to sweep excess ballast off ...

Arbil Mk 3 Rail Thimble
Arbil Mk 3 Rail Thimble

The Arbil Mk 3 is designed to be suspended from chain, hook or shackle from an RRV. The rollers grip...

Rail-Ability Pallet Forks
Rail-Ability Pallet Forks

Used to handle pallets. Available as backhoe pallet forks and pallet/crane forks...

Robel 24.08 Rail Pulling Shoe
Robel 24.08 Rail Pulling Shoe

For pulling rails in the ballast bed....

Rail-Ability Gas Bottle Holder
Rail-Ability Gas Bottle Holder

Gas bottle holder attaches to rail trailers easily and quickly to allow gas bottles to be transporte...

Jensen Wood Chipper
Jensen Wood Chipper

Diesel powered tree chipper adapted to enable it to be twist locked onto low bed rail trailers. Fitt...

Generic Slings
Generic Slings

Various chains for loose lifting....

Engcon Whacker Foot
Engcon Whacker Foot

Compacts ballast between sleepers....

Rail-Ability Track Access Systems
Rail-Ability Track Access Systems

The track access system has been designed to enable road rail vehicles to mount or cross the rail qu...

Rail-Ability Universal Track Access System
Rail-Ability Universal Track Access System

The Universal Track Access System is the latest addition to our range of track access equipment. It ...

Rail-Ability Cheese Wedge
Rail-Ability Cheese Wedge

The Cheese Wedge ramp enables tracked machines to climb in and out of the dig safely with no damage...

Available upon request.
Available upon request.

A portion of our fleet of vehicles are able to be self driven upon request....

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