Digger & plant hire in
Peterborough
Our Peterborough depot serves Cambridgeshire and the surrounding fens. Same fleet, same £1 per mile delivery, measured by road from PE1.
Machines available in Peterborough
JCB 8008 CTS micro digger
1-tonne class, indoor and rear-garden friendly.
JCB 48Z-1 5t mini excavator
Groundworks, drainage and site strip.
Delivery to Peterborough
Every hire is delivered and collected by us from the Peterborough depot (PE1). Delivery is charged at £1 per mile based on real road distance to your postcode. Sites 40 miles or further from the nearest depot carry a two-day minimum hire.
- Depot
- Peterborough
- Contact
- Caiden
- Phone
- 07387 967 698
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6am–6pm
Areas we cover
- Peterborough
- Whittlesey
- March
- Stamford
- Oundle
- Yaxley
- Ramsey
- Wisbech
Who covers what.
No surprises after you book. This is exactly where our responsibility ends and yours begins on insurance, deposits and damage — the same wording as our hire agreement.
You cover the machine while it's on your site
Plant is not automatically insured by us once it leaves the depot. You need hired-in plant cover for the full replacement value (theft and accidental damage included), or you accept liability for loss and damage yourself. We may ask to see evidence of cover before we deliver.
No separate security deposit
We don't hold a damage deposit or take a card pre-authorisation. You pay the hire and delivery total up front — by card at checkout or bank transfer — and nothing further unless damage, loss, missing fuel or extra days are chargeable after collection.
Misuse and accidents are yours, breakdowns are ours
From delivery until collection the machine and attachments are your responsibility. Damage from misuse, neglect or an accident is charged at the reasonable cost of repair, and full replacement value if it's lost, stolen or written off. Fair wear and tear or a genuine mechanical breakdown is on us — stop work, ring the depot, and we'll repair or swap the machine as fast as we can.
Back clean and refuelled
Machines arrive serviced, clean and full of fuel. Return them the same way. If a machine comes back excessively dirty or short of fuel we charge the reasonable cost of cleaning or refuelling — no arbitrary penalty fees.
Access, services and competent operators
You confirm safe, legal access for our transport, mark or trace underground services before digging, and make sure only competent, trained operators use the machine. If we can't deliver or collect because access is blocked or nobody's on site, a wasted-journey charge equal to the delivery cost may apply.
Free to cancel up to 48 hours before delivery
Full refund outside 48 hours. Inside 48 hours we may keep one day's hire for the lost slot and transport. Date changes are free subject to availability.
Read the full hire terms →Plant hire in Peterborough — FAQs
Straight answers on pricing, delivery and availability for Peterborough and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area.
How much does it cost to hire a digger in Peterborough?
Machine hire in Peterborough starts at £75/day for the JCB 8008 CTS micro digger, with our JCB 48Z-1 5 tonne mini excavator at £200 per day. Delivery is added at £1 per road mile from our Peterborough depot (PE1), and all prices include VAT. You will see the exact total, including delivery, before you confirm the booking online.
Do you deliver plant to Peterborough?
Yes. We deliver and collect every hire ourselves from the Peterborough depot, which is roughly 3 road miles from Peterborough. Delivery is charged at £1 per mile calculated on genuine road distance to your postcode, not a flat zone rate, so you only pay for the miles actually driven.
Is there a minimum hire period in Peterborough?
No. Peterborough is well inside 40 miles of our Peterborough depot, so you can book a single day. Our two-day minimum only applies to sites 40 road miles or further from the nearest depot.
How do I book a machine for a job in Peterborough?
Book online in a couple of minutes: choose your machine, pick your dates on the calendar, enter your Peterborough postcode and the site shows your delivery cost and total instantly. Payment is taken in full up front by secure card checkout. Prefer to talk it through? Call Caiden on 07387 967 698.
Can I check availability before booking in Peterborough?
Yes. Our diary is live, so the booking calendar only offers dates the machine is genuinely free. Once a date is taken it is removed straight away, which means you cannot be double booked and you get an immediate confirmation rather than waiting on a callback.
Do I need an operator for the digger in Peterborough?
Not necessarily — our machines are hired out on a self-drive basis for competent operators. If you would rather we supplied a trained operator, an operated hire add-on is available for the JCB 8008 CTS at £200 per day. Speak to Caiden on 07387 967 698 to arrange it.
What condition are the machines in?
Our fleet is modern JCB plant maintained to manufacturer schedules and checked between every hire. The excavators run Stage V compliant engines, so they are cleared for use on sites with emissions restrictions, and each machine arrives fuelled, greased and ready to work.
Customer reviews
What Peterborough customers say
Average of 2 reviews · out of 5
“I hired a micro digger from Sterling Plant Group and honestly couldn’t fault the whole process. From the first message, Caiden was really helpful, easy to deal with and got everything arranged without any hassle. The digger arrived on time, was in great condition and was perfect for the job I needed doing. Collection was just as straightforward, and there were no hidden surprises or complications. Really good service from start to finish and I’d definitely use Sterling Plant Group again. Would highly recommend them to anyone needing a mini or micro digger. 👍”
“I hired a micro digger from Sterling plant group found on Facebook. Very good response time organisation and delivery. Very simple friendly and easy.”
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