Equipment Hire

To move heavy or unwieldy objects safely, we have a number of sack barrows available for hire (100kg safe working load).

At a daily charge of £6.00 including VAT, these are ideal for people moving house and take the strain out of carrying such items as refrigerators, cookers or heavy boxes to and from the van.

Rental Reminder:
When transporting a barrow in the back of a van, it is dangerous to lay it on its wheels - carry it face down or secured to prevent it sliding.

Some of Kenhire's vans, MPVs and larger cars are fitted with dual ball and pin tow bars, with 13 pin electrical sockets.

Spare number plates are supplied for use on your trailer and we can provide a 13 to 7 pin adapter if your trailer has an older style electrical socket.

Subject to demand, tow bars can be fitted to other vehicles.

Rental Reminder:
If a 3500 kg GVW vehicle is fitted with a tow bar, a tachograph and operator licence may be required, depending on the weights involved.

If you need to transport heavy items, it may be worth considering a vehicle equipped with a taillift to make loading and unloading both easier and safer.

Kenhire have Luton vans with 500kg capacity lifts.

All taillifts are easy to operate but you will be instructed in their use if required.

Rental Reminder:
You must be safety conscious when operating taillifts - remember not to stand too close, don't lower on a slope, don't load close to the edge of the platform and keep children clear.

Load restraining bars are available to use free of charge when you hire a Luton Van fitted with the appropriate side rails. Sprung loaded (like a toilet roll holder) these bars can be used at a variety of heights and are useful for securing your load.

All our Lutons are supplied with 2 load lock bars as standard, so you don't need to book them in advance; if you want more (or fewer), just ask at reception when you collect your van and we will sort out the number you need to help with your loading. 

Rental Reminder:
Load Lock Bars will restrain a maximum load of 400kg and should not be used as a safety device.