CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
As of Monday 16 November we have reopened our shop and are pleased to welcome back our valued customers.
We are closely following government guidelines related to the coronavirus pandemic and we kindly ask that all customers coming in to our shop wear a face covering to prevent the spread of the virus.
We will post any updates here

Boom Lifts
We offer a range of trailer mounted, tracked and self propelled boom lifts which are ideal when a combination of height and outreach are needed.
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Scissor Lifts
Our range of electric self propelled scissor lifts offer the end user working heights from 8 to 14 metres, providing you with a choice of deck size and platform capacity.
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Rollers
Rollers are ideal for evening out turf, laying tarmac and compacting base stone and our range is comprehensive. We supply Rollers from leading manufacturers such as Terex and Bomag.

Diggers & Dumpers
From our ultra compact micro diggers to our ground shaking 8 tonners no earth is safe! While our dumpers offer hi-tip, roto-skip and 4 wheel drive or tracks to take it all away.
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Concreting and Compaction
Whether you are mixing, screeding or floating we have the tool for you at Traction!
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Drilling and Breaking
Whether you are drilling into masonry or breaking up a concrete slab, we are confident Traction have a solution for you.
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Manual Access
Mobile scaffolding towers come in an array of different heights, lengths and widths to perfectly suit your access job.
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Survey and Laser
Whether you need to measure your site or check for any buried services prior to excavation, we have the tool for you.
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Cutting and Grinding
From small angle grinders to site brick bench saws, we have a comprehensive range of equipment to cut or grind.
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Garden and Ground
Labour saving machines for looking after the garden can be found right here. Whether you are rotovating an area to re-plant or strimming overgrown areas we have the tool for the job at Traction
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Fixing and Fastening
A range of nailing tools, screwdrivers and impact wrenches for many fixing applications
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Generators
Portable site power where you need it for running power tools and appliances where no mains connection exists. Dual voltage, standard and super silenced units available up to 20kva.
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Woodworking
A selection of saws, sanders and carpentry tools for jobs large and small around the house or the building site.
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Traction Equipment was established in Stafford in 1972 as an independent Tool Hire Company. Traction still retains its independence and serves the Stafford locality and surrounding county of Staffordshire.
Customer Service has always been the focus at Traction and remains so today with every employee dedicated to meeting or exceeding our customer’s expectations with a high standard of quality of service. In 1993 our quality of service was recognised by the British Standards Institute with certification to BS5750 Quality Assurance, our commitment to quality over the years has meant that we are now certificated to BS EN ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015.
Our growing portfolio of products now extends to a wide selection of construction plant including excavators, dumpers, rollers, access platforms and telescopic handlers.
We aim to offer our customers an unrivaled sales experience and pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, expert advice and trade prices.We feel our dedication to quality service coupled with an ever expanding range of new and innovative equipment offers a comprehensive commercial offering and we look forward to discussing your requirements in greater detail.
Dedicated to meeting or exceeding our customer’s expectations
Customer Service has always been the focus at Traction and remains so today with every employee dedicated to meeting or exceeding our customer’s expectations with a high standard of quality of service. In 1993 our quality of service was recognised by the British Standards Institute with certification to BS5750 Quality Assurance, our commitment to quality over the years has meant that we are now certificated to BS EN ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015.
Our growing portfolio of products now extends to a wide selection of construction plant including excavators, dumpers, rollers, access platforms and telescopic handlers.
We aim to offer our customers an unrivaled sales experience and pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, expert advice and trade prices.
More about us
At Traction Plant Hire we take our high level of quality service seriously. We strive to exceed customer service expectation and go that extra mile on each and every job.
"Found Traction to be reliable, good kit and professional staff"