Used plant equipment for sale

Plant Sales FAQs

Are your machines all ex-hire and fully maintained used plant machinery?

Absolutely. Every unit is hand picked from the Charles Wilson Engineers hire fleet. Our service teams maintain machines to manufacturer standards throughout their hire period. Each item is fully checked and certified before sale. This ensures every piece of used plant machinery is reliable, fully serviced, and ready to work on site.
Can I view or test the machine before buying?

Yes. We sell all machines as seen, and we welcome viewings at the relevant Charles Wilson depot listed. Prior to your visit, you can request additional photos, videos, service records and hour readings to help confirm suitability. We encourage all customers to inspect the equipment in person for complete peace of mind before purchase.
Do you deliver across the UK?

We can arrange delivery nationwide. Please discuss delivery options with our team during your enquiry, and we’ll provide a clear transport quote and estimated delivery date. Our logistics team often delivers used excavators, dumpers, and telehandlers throughout the UK. We ensure quick and reliable transport to your site
What types of used plant and ex-hire machinery do you sell?

Our stock includes large excavators, mini diggers, dumpers, rollers and telehandlers from leading brands such as JCB, Bobcat, Kubota and Thwaites. We fully inspect each item before listing it, giving you confidence in every purchase. Stock changes regularly as we rotate our hire fleet, so it’s worth checking back often to see what’s new.
How do I reserve or purchase a used plant machine?

You can enquire directly on the listing page for the machine you’re interested in. You can also contact the Plant Sales team by phone or email. We’ll confirm availability, pricing and collection or delivery options, then guide you through the next steps. Our team can also provide inspection reports or service history on request.
What if I don’t see the machine I’m looking for?

Our stock changes often as we update our hire fleet. If you don’t see the used construction equipment you want today, check back soon. You can also subscribe to our Plant Sales newsletter to get first access to new arrivals and special offers. If you need something specific, please ask our Plant Sales team. We might be able to find a suitable ex-hire machine from our national fleet.

Why buy ex-hire from Charles Wilson?

Charles Wilson Used Equipment being washed and prepared

When you buy ex-hire plant from Charles Wilson, you get equipment that has been looked after properly from day one. Everything we sell comes from our own fleet and has a clear, documented history you can trust.

All machines come straight from our own hire fleet.
Every unit has been serviced and maintained by our in-house engineers.
Full service history is known from day one through to resale.
Each machine is inspected and prepared before listing so it is ready for work.
You are buying equipment that has been properly cared for rather than passed through multiple owners.
The result is reliable, well-documented plant that is ready to get to work immediately.

Our most popular Approved Used machines

When you browse our used plant range, you’re looking at machines that have been serviced on schedule, checked after every hire and managed by our team throughout their working life. All machines come from brands we trust and have been part of our fleet, so you know exactly how they’ve been cared for. Stock rotates often which means fresh options for anything from small landscaping jobs to full site clearance.

Excavators in multiple sizes from manufacturers such as JCB, Sany, Kubota and Bobcat.
Site dumpers from JCB, Thwaites and Mecalac.
Compaction equipment from Bomag, Hamm and JCB.
JCB telehandlers for lifting and material handling.
Various other machine types and manufacturers added regularly as we rotate our fleet.

Collection made easy

Charles Wilson Used machines ready for despatch

When you choose a machine from Charles Wilson, we make the collection process simple. Every unit is fully prepared, inspected and documented before you arrive, so you know it’s ready for work the moment it leaves the yard. You’re welcome to visit and view any machine in person before purchase which gives you complete confidence in what you’re buying. If you need help arranging transport, our team can talk you through the options and point you in the right direction, but collecting directly is always the quickest and most straightforward route.

Fully prepared and inspected before collection.
Clear documentation ready for handover.
View any machine in person before purchase.
Collection preferred for speed and convenience.
Support available if you need guidance on transport options.

Get notified first

Our used plant stock moves fast, so it’s always worth checking back. New machines are added regularly as we rotate our fleet, and the quickest way to stay ahead is to join our Plant Sales newsletter. You’ll get early access to new listings plus updates from the team. If you’re after something specific, just tell us. We can often find a suitable machine within our fleet or let you know as soon as one becomes available.