Agricultural

At Dave Hockin Plant Hire, we provide a full range of agricultural groundwork services to support farms and rural properties across Devon, Cornwall, and the wider South West. With years of experience in plant hire and site preparation, we understand the unique challenges of working in agricultural environments—and we deliver smart, practical solutions that stand up to the demands of farming life.

Groundworks Tailored for Agriculture

From field drainage to concrete yards, we offer a comprehensive service to improve land usability, protect investments, and increase operational efficiency. Our team is fully equipped to handle all aspects of agricultural groundwork, including:

- Site clearance and levelling

- Drainage systems (field drains, culverts, soakaways)

- Track and lane construction

- Farm building foundations and site preparation

- Silage pit and slurry store excavation

- Concrete yards, shed floors, and aprons

- Ditching, bunding, and flood prevention

- Pond creation and water management

Every job is carried out using the right machinery for the task—from 1.5 to 20 tonne excavators with specialist attachments, to dump trailers, rollers, and more—ensuring efficient, high-quality results every time.

Designed with Farmers in Mind

We know farming schedules are tight and downtime is costly. That’s why we work flexibly and efficiently, adapting our services around your operations to keep disruption to a minimum. Whether it’s improving drainage to boost yields or laying hardstanding for heavy machinery, our work is always designed to add long-term value to your land and infrastructure.

Licensed Waste Carriers

We are fully licensed waste carriers, meaning we can remove and responsibly dispose of arisings from site whenever required. This allows us to provide a complete, hassle-free service from start to finish.

Flexible Haulage Options

To suit the needs of different sites, we operate our own tipper lorries for straightforward removal and transport. Where access is more challenging, we also use tractors and dump trailers, ensuring materials are moved effectively even in difficult locations.

Why Choose Dave Hockin Plant Hire?

- Experienced team with knowledge of rural and agricultural needs

- Modern machinery fleet and skilled operators

- Free site visits and advice on best practices

- Bespoke solutions tailored to your land and project

- Reliable, local service you can count on

Let's Get to Work

From one-off jobs to ongoing contracts, we’re here to support your farm with expert groundwork that’s done right, first time.

Contact us today to arrange a site visit or request a free, no-obligation quote.