Delivery vans
Small, medium and large panel vans for tools, consumables and equipment, specified around payload, security and access.
Plant & tool hire sector
Vehicles that keep equipment moving.
From secure delivery vans to plant transporters, dropsides and mobile workshops, Automotivate supplies working fleets specified around payload, access, towing and daily site demands.
Hire fleet expertise
Ready for the depot, the delivery route and the job site.
Plant and tool hire businesses need vehicles that work as hard as the equipment they support. Payload, loading height, security, towing, branch utilisation and driver access all affect the right choice. We bring the vehicle, body, equipment and funding decisions together around how your operation actually works.
Vehicles we supply
A practical fleet for every hire operation.
Source a single urgent replacement or develop a repeatable fleet standard across multiple branches and vehicle roles.
Dropsides & tippers
Practical chassis-cab bodies for bulky loads, site materials and repeated loading, with single or crew-cab options.
Plant transporters
Beavertail and low-loader solutions for compact plant, access equipment and machinery, matched to payload and loading needs.
Pick-ups & 4x4s
Versatile vehicles for towing, site access, supervisor duties and moving people or equipment across difficult terrain.
Mobile workshop vehicles
Racking, power, lighting, workbenches and secure storage configured for maintenance, breakdown and field-service teams.
Electric & low-emission vans
Duty-cycle assessed options for depot-based deliveries, urban routes and customers working towards lower fleet emissions.
Purpose-built conversions
Specify the finished working vehicle from day one.
The conversion, carried equipment and people all use payload and space. Our team helps coordinate those requirements before the base vehicle is ordered, reducing the risk of a body or fit-out that compromises the operation.
- Beavertail bodies, loading ramps and winches
- Dropside, tipper and crew-cab configurations
- Internal racking, lockers and secure partitions
- Load restraint, lashing points and anti-slip surfaces
- Tow bars, electrics, cameras and reversing aids
- Work lighting, power, telematics and tracking
Example fit-outs
Built around the equipment you move.
Every final specification should reflect the intended load, completed vehicle weight, operating environment and your own safety procedures.
Delivery van
- Heavy-duty load lining
- Racking and lockable storage
- Bulkhead and load restraint
- Rear step or tail-lift options
- Tracking and added security
Plant transporter
- Low deck or beavertail body
- Rated ramps and winch
- Load-rated anchor points
- Tool and chain storage
- Cameras and warning equipment
Mobile workshop
- Workbench and modular racking
- Internal and external lighting
- Power and charging provision
- Ventilation and safe storage
- Telematics and inventory support
Vehicle and trailer weights, load security, towing limits, driver entitlement and operator-licensing requirements must be assessed for the intended activity. Automotivate can coordinate the specification, while the operator remains responsible for legal and operational compliance.
One brief. Four coordinated stages.
- 01Operational brief
Define equipment, payload, people, towing, branch routes and site conditions.
- 02Vehicle & body
Compare suitable base vehicles, bodybuilders and completed payload positions.
- 03Fund & build
Agree the commercial route, confirm the specification and coordinate production.
- 04Check & deliver
Review the completed vehicle and arrange delivery to the required branch or depot.
Why Automotivate
Fleet support beyond the vehicle.
We help hire businesses connect vehicle choice with conversion, funding and the longer-term replacement plan.
One fleet partner
Vehicle sourcing, body conversion, equipment, funding and delivery coordinated by one Automotivate contact.
Payload-led advice
We consider driver, crew, tools, fuel, body and equipment before recommending the base vehicle.
Multi-brand choice
Compare suitable vans, pick-ups and chassis cabs across manufacturers rather than being tied to one badge.
Funding flexibility
Business funding routes for eligible vehicles and conversion costs, subject to status and lender approval.
Repeatable standards
Create consistent vehicle specifications that can be rolled out across branches, regions and replacement cycles.
Whole-life support
Renewal planning, fleet administration, end-of-contract preparation and disposal support when required.
Frequently asked questions
Plant and tool hire vehicles, explained.
01Can you supply a vehicle ready to carry plant?+
Yes. We can coordinate the base chassis, bodybuilder, ramps, winch, load restraint and other agreed equipment as one project. The final design must be matched to the machinery, payload and operating requirements.
02How do you check whether the payload is sufficient?+
We build the requirement around the completed vehicle, including body, conversion, driver, passengers, fuel, tools and carried equipment. Final weights and legal operating responsibility remain with the operator.
03Can you supply vans with secure tool storage?+
Yes. Options can include internal racking, lockers, partitions, reinforced locks, alarms, tracking and external storage, depending on the vehicle and risk profile.
04Can towing equipment be included?+
We can help specify tow bars, electrics, cameras and related equipment. The vehicle, trailer, load, licence entitlement and operating conditions must all be checked for suitability and legal compliance.
05Can you support a multi-branch replacement programme?+
Yes. We can standardise specifications, coordinate orders and conversion slots, arrange phased delivery and support reporting across a larger fleet programme.
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