Starting out in 1963 with a JCB 3, the plant hire division has grown to the impressive fleet we see today and is deemed the heart of the whole organsiation.

• Tracked excavators from 13 to 35 tonnes
• Wheeled excavators from 13 to 18 tonnes
• Mini Excavators
• JCB 3CX & 4CX backhoe loaders
• Rock breaker, compacter & patch planer attachments
• Caterpillar 953 tracked shovels
• JCB 718 dump trucks
• Extec C10 - tracked crusher
• Extec S4 - 3 way split screen
• Volumetric concrete mixer
• Low loader
• 6 wheel plant lorry with crane
• 6 & 8 wheel tipper lorries
• Tipping facilities available
• Suppliers of recycled Type 1 & 6F2, road planings & topsoils

With a broad range of plant and machinery covering all aspects of earthworks, J.C.Balls & Sons can cater for any type of excavation and drainage works.

To provide complete professionalism and maximum performance, all operatives are assigned to a single machine for which they are responsible, thus ensuring their experience and ability to complete all tasks. Driver loyalty is high and this shows in the long term service of our operatives.