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GR8 Tool & Equipment Hire

GR8 is an independent equipment and tool hire company promising quality top branded products at competitive prices with an abundance of enthusiasm and energy.

We seek to provide you with expert comprehensive advice and assistance and pride ourselves on our outstanding personal service.

We are extremely passionate about our business and feel that we have developed a modern, dynamic and fresh approach to the tool hire industry.
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Lokesh Gurung
November 25, 2024

Absolutely fantastic service. I hired a pallet truck for less than a day and they were really accommodating to my request. Would recommend GR8 Tool Hire and would happily use service again.

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Daniel Halford
September 30, 2024

Friendly and helpful staff. A good range of tools and equipment ready to go.

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Adam Foxon
November 14, 2023

Tools that you can hire at a good price and friendly professional worker bees. I work for lIFE4LANDSCAPING and we will only use this company because there great....gr8

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John Eastgate
May 26, 2023

Very polite and responsive, dropped my hire item off nice and early and collected it within a couple of hours of me saying I'd finished with it. Good price too, would definitely use again.

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NICK is always on hand to give good, informative advice on the plant and tools you need. He and the rest of the crew are testament to the name as they are GR8. The consultative way they can help people (who aren't builders/groundworkers or just don't have a clue!) Allows customers to make informed choices on the plant they require. Some of the plant that made my life easier was equipment that I didn't realise existed. "If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them....maybe you can hire from The GR8-Team."

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R M
October 13, 2022

Excellent 👌🏻 second hire from GR8, Digger and Whacker plate. Oscar and his colleagues are extremely helpful, friendly and polite. Machines are excellent and well maintained. Would not hesitate to use again.

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syed Bukhari
August 24, 2022

Best tools hire shop in Cambridgeshire always on time when it comes to delivering tools very friendly definitely recommend this place big👍 from A&A contractors ltd

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Terry Allen
July 3, 2022

Very good reliable service

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Danny Beeson
June 19, 2022

Great people to hire from, good pricing and nice people to deal with... Highly recommended

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Anthony K
June 15, 2022

Needed a wacker plate > called > it arrived in about 10 minutes! Hadn't used one before so the guy gave me a tutorial and I've now compressed a layer of sub base nicely :) Won't be using anyone else, exceptional service 10/10

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Ken M
May 10, 2022

Friendly delivery and collection. Well maintained machine. No problems

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Dan Starr
March 27, 2022

Fantastic tools

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Charlie Dean
November 8, 2021

Really helpful, talked me through alternative options with other businesses as well as thorough overview of their own products & services. I think a hallmark of a great business is when they are confident enough to recommend alternative options to ensure the customer gets exactly what they are after, and not sold something not quite right.

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G N06
August 20, 2021

Cannot thank these guys enough! The basement of my shop flooded and they were so helpful and knowledgeable, ensuring I had all the tools I needed to pump it out. All the staff were friendly and professional, I highly recommend these guys, thanks again :)

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Oliver Scott
May 13, 2021

Rented a generator on a few occasions. Very friendly staff who are helpful and knowledgeable. Flexible pick up hours and good prices.

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Goyash Miah
April 20, 2021

Above and beyond, my kind of people

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Ash Jamieson
April 4, 2021

Used gr8 hire plenty of times, always spot on, great machines, top staff, deal directly with Oscar at bishops Stortford branch everytime and never lets us down! Expect only the best from these guys. 5*+ service

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revelationspace99
March 24, 2021

Massive selection of tools for hire, friendly and helpful staff and great value. Highly recommended!

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Josh Goodey
March 19, 2021

Friendly, knowledgeable, polite, quick delivery, competitively priced. The delivery driver observed all COVID protocol we have on site. Couldn't have asked for more. Would recommend without hesitation.

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anthealee7
November 6, 2020

Top quality service and tools. An absolute breeze to hire from! Right from the first phone call to return of the orbital sander I hired, the staff were friendly, super helpful and informative and went above and beyond to make sure I was a happy customer! They're now my go to for any future hire needs and I highly recommend them to anyone needing an excellent service. Thank you!

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Ali Gurtekin
June 5, 2020

Very helpful and friendly staff,great service very quick delivery and pick up.Would highly recommend

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Linny Lawson
May 29, 2020

Excellent, helpful staff and good hire rates. They really have that small company vibe, nothing is too much trouble. Will have no hesitation to re-use next time.

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Justin Edward
March 25, 2020

Excellent service and price is very good and always assist me with tolls

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Speedy Ad Lab
January 14, 2020

Gr8 by name, Great by nature! Really enjoyed the digger! Thanks!

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Geoff Moore
November 8, 2019

V efficient, helpful and friendly staff; pick up v quick. Condition of kit and prices also excellent

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Tanya Filer
October 2, 2019

Great company , impeccable service and the equipment is always spotless

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Robert Illingworth
August 31, 2019

Great service and very helpful.

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Kerri David
August 3, 2019

Great service

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Tim Mearing
June 19, 2019

Very helpful and friendly staff. My go to hire company. Equipment always clean and well maintained.

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Kevin Stone
April 12, 2019

Recently had an issue with a couple of hires and pleased to say after talking to nick GR8 where more than helpful the service provided was excellent and sorted promptly would recommend

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Gary Hallwood
January 15, 2019

I have used GR8 on at least 4 occasions, each time their service is absolutely spot on, they are all very friendly and give plenty of advice. All the kit I have hired from them has been in excellent condition and has been delivered on time and clean / ready to go. Their prices are very reasonable, even as a retail customer as opposed to a builder etc. If you are looking to hire anything from a breaker to a digger / dumper I would highly recommend you give these guys a call or visit their showroom.

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Bill Holder
December 8, 2018

Need a digger, ladder you name it these guys are great. Always go out the way to help. Highly recommended.

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Mitchell Whyles
October 9, 2018

Great customer service. very helpful

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Jason Martin
October 6, 2018

Absolutely brilliant, professional service. All equipment up to date and in great condition. Staff very friendly and helpful, have dealt with Will on several occasions. I would highly recommend using this company.

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Olly Pearson
October 3, 2018

GR8 are absolutely GRRRReight! Such a breath of fresh air to find a tool hire firm in Cambridge that is always there to help, always have the machines you need and always deliver to jobs on time, all the time! Staff are amazing! Probably, the best tool hire service in the world!!!

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Eoin Kavanagh
October 3, 2018

Staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. Top service with a wide selection of tools on hire

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Simo Tomp
October 2, 2018

i highly recommend gr8, tool hire. i have used them since the first day of transition from ridgeons, and predominantly use them. even today they didn't let me down and managed to drop a turf cutter and rotorvator off within an hour of my call for help. many thanks. jobrite landscaping.

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David Cullum
October 2, 2018

Service here is excellant. Staff are very friendly and always helpful. The drivers are cheerful and efficient with their drop-offs and collection.

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Andrew sargeant
October 2, 2018

The sales team are are really helpful and full of knowledge if you are not sure what you are looking for they will find you exactly what you need. Top marks friendly service would highly recommend.

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chris brock
October 1, 2018

GR8 tool hire , I have found them to be very helpful and all the tools that my company has hired has always been top quality. Service is very good and will continue to use them .

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Tony Perry
October 1, 2018

Excellent friendly service. Good quality, well maintained equipment. Always happy to offer advice when needed. Good value for money. Will deliver if unable to collect.

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Brown Crichlow
September 24, 2018

Hired s mini digger.. turned up clean, and full of diesel.. did what it said on the can.. top guys..

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Ben Hardy
September 5, 2018

Not bad but bit pricy

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Geoff Deabill
August 21, 2018

Always helpful, and the equipment is nearly all new.

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Richard Purvis
July 23, 2018

Good service, got what indeed in a couple of hours.

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Tim D
June 28, 2018

Could not be more helpful, fantastic service, thank you. If Carlsberg did Hire Companies, they would do this one :)

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Glen johnson
January 21, 2018

Great service, very helpful knowledgeable staff very good delivery & collection service, sensible prices for high end quality machinery & tool hire. Would highly recommend them. Glen Johnson .

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Ivan S
January 5, 2018

Very professional, polite, flexible and quick to respond. Would recommend.

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Chris Emery
November 30, 2017

Always had what I need at good prices, and kit always looks relatively new. Just down the road from me, so lucky to have such a service on the doorstep (so far have hired mini digger, rotavator, whacker plate, no issues with any of them)

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MARK TAYLOR
November 24, 2017

Not your typical hire shop. The presentation of the team and the equipment is first class. Friendly, professional and well equipped for all plant and tooling requirements. Well done!

Christmas Holiday Opening Hours 🎄🎅🏻

• Saturday 21st December: All Depots to close
• All Depots Re-Open: Tuesday 2nd January 2025

Check out our Xmas offer of 2 weeks for the price of one of the festive period!
WE ARE HIRING!

We have an opportunity to join the GR8 team at our Cambridge depot!

Job role:
Hybrid Tool Hire Operative

Core responsibilities:
Hire controller
Driver
Yardsman

Required skill set:
Experience in customer service -desirable not essential 
Tool hire experience- desirable not essential
Valid driving license - essential

Please email Leah@gr8toolhire.com for more details
Christmas Deal! 🎅🏻🎄

A GR8 deal for the entire closure period this Christmas (21st Decmeber to the 2nd January). Call Now to reserve any one of our hire items for the amazing offer of 2 weeks for the price of one!
@emeraldlandscapescambridge have been tasked with planting large stem silver birch trees and our brand new JCB Telehandler is perfect for the job!

These large bagged trees need to be planted with ground anchors to help them secure their roots over a period of time so the team also used our 5 tonne digger a 3 tonne dumper, compact tractor with rotovator and seeding attachment and turf cutters!

Our tools are ready for any challenge so enquire via the link in our bio and get the equipment your job needs!
GR8 Tool Hire Supports “7 Emirates Run 4 Autism”
GR8 Tool Hire is proud to support the incredible duo behind  @7emiratesrun4autism They’re aiming to raise a staggering £750,000 to create a game-changing app, website, and resources for Autism Awareness.

Their Mission: A Platform for Connection and Support
Their ambitious goal? To run the entire 7 emirates loop – a gruelling 579km in just 10 days! This project aims to create a much-needed online platform for families and the special needs community. This platform will be a safe space for connection, experience sharing, and support, free from judgment and isolation.

Beyond the Run: Our Commitment
The app will also provide valuable resources, including best practices on education tools, therapies, and nutrition, to empower families living with autism. In addition to supporting the runners, we at GR8 Tool Hire are dedicated to raising awareness. Several team members are participating in “Movember” for the cause, and we’ve donated an iPad and AirPods to be raffled off.
Together, We Can Make a Difference

We’ve already reached a fantastic £3,000 mark in donations, and we’re committed to hosting more fundraising events. Autism is a complex condition that affects people in many ways. However, a lack of understanding and general awareness still exists.

Join the Movement: Learn More and Donate
We encourage you to visit link to the “7 Emirates Run 4 Autism” GoFundMe page and learn more about these inspiring individuals taking on a monumental challenge – running the equivalent of 1.5 marathons per day, for 10 days, in the desert!

Building a Brighter Future for Autism
Many autistic children and their families struggle to find opportunities for connection and acceptance. We aim to change that. The funds raised will create an online platform specifically designed for autistic individuals and their families to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community. We believe in fostering greater understanding – not just within the special needs community, but across society as a whole.
INTERNATIONAL MENS DAY 

At GR8 today we are celebrating all positive male role models out and the impact you have on family, friends and coworkers.

International Men’s Day celebrates the positive impact men have on society while emphasizing their well-being. It provides a platform to discuss critical issues like mental health, challenge stereotypes, and promote gender equality. By highlighting the importance of positive male role models and addressing societal pressures, the day encourages open dialogue and fosters support systems for men. Its ultimate goal is to create a more inclusive and compassionate world that values everyone’s contributions and happiness.