Atlantic Plant Hire & Contract Crushing Ltd · Co. Clare, Ireland
Award-winning heavy plant hire, drilling & blasting and contract crushing — with the machines, the manpower and 20 years of know-how to deliver on time, every time.
Our services
Renowned for our professional, client-focused approach, Atlantic Plant Hire & Contract Crushing offers a comprehensive range of services, including rock breaking, contract crushing, bulk earth moving, and complete drilling and blasting solutions.
A fleet that is one of the most dynamic and youngest in Ireland and continues to grow — excavators up to 75t, articulated dump trucks up to 45t, dozers, rollers and much more. Much of our plant is GPS enabled, giving unrivalled accuracy, and we invest continually in bespoke machinery to suit our clients' needs.
Get a quote
We are industry leaders when it comes to drilling and blasting. Our expertise and unique flexibility in the delivery of these specialised services has ensured the development of quality relationships with all our clients — driven by an experienced, knowledgeable team with an exemplary safety record.
Get a quote
We have the equipment to solve all your rock breaking requirements. With a vast range of excavators from 3 tonne to 75 tonne, rock breakers to suit every size, and our fleet of rock processing equipment, we produce the aggregate to the client's required specification.
Get a quote
Our knowledge of the different types of rock nationwide and our fleet of rock processing equipment gives us the edge for “Processing Excellence”. Our fleet includes primary crushers, secondary crushers, cone crushers and stock pilers — producing material to the client's specification, with expert advice on what suits the project best.
Get a quote
We undertake the complete development of road construction — from bulk earth removal and material extraction, through processing to specification, to drainage and groundworks for any road layout. Delivered as direct PSCS or as a subcontractor, our self-delivered, single-contractor solution avoids interface disruption and wasted materials.
Get a quoteOur plant
Our machines are regularly maintained and upgraded to reduce breakdown and increase durability and productivity. Filter the fleet below and send us an enquiry straight from the machine you need.
Breaker-equipped tracked excavators for hard rock, trenching and bulk digging.
Our largest digging and loading machines for bulk earthworks and extraction.
Rock breakers to suit every size, taking out rock cleanly where blasting isn't an option.
A modern, meticulously maintained excavator fleet ready for sites of any scale.
Digging buckets, breakers and rock-processing attachments across the range.
Machines maintained and staged ready to mobilise — no waiting for availability.
Articulated haulers up to 45t for bulk earthmoving, quarry haulage and rough terrain.
Dump trucks and haulage plant to keep material moving and the programme on track.
Mobile screening plant to grade and produce material to the client's specification on site.
Stock pilers and conveyors to build clean, graded stockpiles as production runs.
Primary, secondary and cone crushers — “Processing Excellence” delivered on your site.
Tracked drill rigs for blasthole drilling as part of complete drilling and blasting solutions.
Plant moved on our own low-loaders — mobilising machines across Ireland and the UK.
Heavy haulage for the largest machines in the fleet, delivered where you need them.
Delivering and collecting plant to schedule, keeping your programme moving.
Our 70+ machine fleet also includes loading shovels, dozers and rollers — available on request. The listings shown are representative of the plant we run, so for specific models, attachments and current availability, send us an enquiry.
Why Atlantic
We own and maintain our 70+ machine fleet, so availability, servicing and mobilisation are all under our control — no third-party delays in the middle of your programme.
We employ people who display excellence in their field and invest in developing their skills. A highly experienced, talented team, continuously working to be the best in the industry.
Much of our plant is GPS enabled, giving unrivalled accuracy — which means fewer re-visits, less waste and a faster path to the finished level on site.
From urban environments to remote locations across Ireland and the UK, we adapt to what each site needs — with a self-performing approach and the technical know-how to deliver to the highest standard.
Sectors & projects
We consistently deliver a professional, best-in-class, client-focused and project-specific service. Established across the industry, we have the machinery, manpower and expertise to provide the best service possible to each of our clients.
Wind FarmsTurbine foundations & hard-stand works
Road InfrastructureBulk earth works, drainage & groundworks
QuarryingDrilling, blasting & rock processing
Civil EngineeringStructures, groundworks & rock breaking
CommercialPlant, haulage & site logistics
Private SitesNo project too big or too small
Project includes for the construction of 14.3km of dual carriageway with 3 major interchanges.
Project includes for the construction of 53km of dual carriageway through challenging terrain including 5 interchanges.
Project includes for the construction of 22km of dual carriageway through challenging terrain including 130 No structures.
16.5km of dual carriageway on the Arklow to Rathnew section of the N11 along with associated link roads, side roads and junctions.
Galway Wind Park Phase I & II — 58 No turbines, the largest and best performing onshore wind farm, powering 140,000 homes.
Our story
Atlantic Plant Hire is one of Ireland's leading plant hire and contract crushing contractors. We provide a broad range of machines, allowing you to choose the machine that fits your needs. We take pride in the work we produce and the long-standing relationships we build with clients — from humble beginnings back in 2005, we've grown from within while investing in new and emerging plant and technologies.
Founded by Gearoid O'Callaghan, Atlantic Plant Hire started out with one 35-tonne Hitachi excavator and a determination to deliver for the client.
Atlantic Plant Hire & Contract Crushing Ltd incorporated — formalising a decade of growth into a limited company.
Atlantic Plant Hire & Contract Crushing took home Plant Hire Company 2023 at the Machinery Movers Industry Awards — recognising the highest standards of customer service and trust in the industry.
A remarkable fleet of 70+ meticulously maintained machines serving the private and public sectors nationwide and across the UK — with continued investment in new and bespoke machinery.
References
“We have been associated with Atlantic Plant Hire & Contract Crushing for a number of years and they are a valued customer for Machinery Wear Parts. We take this opportunity to wish them every success in the future and look forward to working with them.”
“Atlantic Plant Hire have a strong focus on delivering production quickly to meet customer requirements, always putting them at the heart. In addition, they take full advantage of the Customer Value Agreements provided through Finning.”
“Atlantic Plant Hire are one of our loyal customers. We truly value the business and support from Atlantic Plant Hire and hope to continue this relationship long into the future.”
“APHCC completed their works to the highest standards and this can be attributed to their vast array of plant and equipment and their wealth of experience of working in the industry.”
“This award is presented to a company with an outstanding track record of service to the industry. A company that never lets its clients down and goes the extra mile every time to provide a great customer service, from equipment to back-up service. Your customers tell us why your firm is the best.”Machinery Movers
Also won
Get a quote
Contact Atlantic Plant Hire & Contract Crushing today to leverage our years of expertise, impeccable fleet and proven track record in delivering projects efficiently and on time.
