JCB Soil Compactors roll into Ridgway Rentals

A leading plant hirer has bought some of the first brand new JCB VM118D soil compactors to roll off the production line.

Oswestry-based Ridgway Rentals has invested in three of the new unique compaction machines in a deal which also includes JCB 220X tracked excavators and articulated booms. Supplied by dealer Gunn JCB, the new arrivals join a massive JCB fleet of more than 400 machines.

The new JCB machines have gone straight out to hire to Ridgway’s customers which span the quarrying, waste and recycling, large infrastructure, housebuilding, events and agriculture sectors.

Ridgway Rentals Director Robert Jones said: “We have a long history with JCB. We trust them and their service is very good. They manufacture powerful machines which meet the tough demands of the sectors we work in. The new JCB VM118D has an excellent spec. It’s impressive compaction rate, alongside the cab with air conditioning and radio, ticks all the boxes for us ensuring we can deliver what our customers need. Our JCB compaction rollers are always very popular and in high demand which has driven this further investment.”

Alongside a family partnership with JCB which dates back 65 years, Ridgway Rentals also has longstanding relationships with JCB Finance and Gunn JCB which have helped the company to finance and support a large proportion of its kit over the years.

Ridgway Rentals Chairman Tim Jones said: “With JCB you get the full package. We find JCB Finance to be a strong companion in our investments in JCB equipment. They’re very proactive and by thinking outside of the box, they have made many deals work for us which may otherwise not have been possible. The service is a key reason we continue to buy JCB machines. Gunn JCB listens to us and always finds a solution.”

Tim Jones | Ridgway Rentals Chairman

JCB’s VM118D single drum soil compactor is powered by the 55kW JCB 430 diesel engine. This EU Stage V compliant engine requires no DEF to achieve the emissions standard making it the world’s first and only EU Stage V soil compactor over 10-tonnes that has no requirement for DEF. This reduces cost and complexity and makes the machine easier to operate and to maintain for customers.

Established in 1977, Ridgway Rentals is a leading plant hire company covering the whole of the UK. With over 50 years’ experience in the plant hire industry, the company is still family-run from its purpose-built head office in Shropshire and operates over 400 pieces of JCB machinery including excavators, Loadall telescopic handlers, rollers, Dumpers and access equipment.