The purchase of 15 machines expands the firm’s fleet offering to make it the largest Caterpillar fleet in Leicestershire.

The ten 312E and five 320E machines feature the latest in fuel-saving and emission-reducing technology.

Managing director Dan Danaher said: “We are looking to continue the growth of our plant hire business and, by expanding our plant fleet, we are able to serve more customers’ needs.

“The new machines’ environmentally friendly technology will significantly help towards our target of overall carbon reduction over the next few years.”