Flannery Plant Hire Announces Major Fleet Renewal and Selects Euro Auctions to Deliver Single-Source Dispersal Sale of Heavy Plant Fleet on 10th March
The Euro Auctions Group has been commissioned by Flannery Plant Hire to conduct a single-sourced dispersal sale of its heavy plant fleet, following its announcement of a £107 million investment in new machinery for 2025.
Building on a £448 million investment over the past four years, Flannery Plant Hire has confirmed that it will undertake a major fleet renewal programme this spring.
The auction will take place at Flannery’s site on Sorby Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5BA, on Tuesday 10th March. This landmark event will bring to market one of the largest and most diverse selections of modern, well-maintained heavy plant equipment seen in the UK in recent years.
Martin Flannery, Managing Director at Flannery Plant Hire, said:
“As the construction industry continues to grow, so does the demand for high-performance, reliable, and sustainable plant machinery. At Flannery, we are committed to staying ahead of industry needs by investing in the latest innovations.”
“Our investment reflects our dedication to providing our customers with a fleet that is not only versatile and innovative but also meets the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability.”
“This latest investment builds on our ongoing commitment to reinvesting in our fleet. Over the past four years, we have invested £448m in new machinery, ensuring our customers have access to the best equipment on the market.”
“To make way for these new machines we are utilising Euro Auctions’ trusted industry reputation and their standing as the largest machinery auctioneer in Europe to sell this equipment on our behalf and realise maximum asset value. We have a great relationship with Euro Auctions and know the professionalism of their team will make this a simple and easy process for us.”
Extensive Selection of Equipment to Be Offered
The dispersal sale will include equipment from leading manufacturers such as CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, JCB, Volvo, Bell, Wacker Neuson, Hydrema, and more.
Highlights include:
- Range of Late Model Excavators including Cat, Hitachi, Komatsu
- Range of Late Model Articulated Dumptrucks including Cat, Volvo, Hydrema
- Range of Late Model Dozers including Cat, Komatsu
- Range of Late Model Rollers including Cat, Bomag, Volvo
- Range of Late Model John Deere Tractors
- 2019 Scania R580’s
- Range of JCB 3CX Backhoe Loaders
This fleet represents a substantial cross-section of modern construction machinery, much of it late-model, well-specified, and maintained to the high standards required for operated and self-drive hire.
Established in 1972, Flannery Plant Hire is one of the UK’s largest and most respected suppliers of operated and self-drive plant. With a nationwide depot network, a modern fleet and industry-recognised training facilities, Flannery supports major contractors across highways, rail, utilities, energy and civil engineering.
Dermot O’Connor of Euro Auctions, which will manage and host the event, commented:
“A fleet renewal sale of this scale is a core part of what we specialise in at Euro Auctions, and we are proud to have been entrusted with a project of this importance. Our dedicated teams are able to mobilise rapidly, bringing the full auction infrastructure directly to the seller’s premises. This allows us to deliver a complete, end-to-end service on site, with the same care, attention and professionalism that contractors and fleet owners experience at our permanent auction facilities.
Our process is designed to make large-scale disposals as straightforward as possible, providing the seller with maximum asset realisation while giving buyers confidence in a well-run, transparent event. We’re delighted to support Flannery in rejuvenating their stock and enabling a smooth transition to their newly expanded fleet. This sale represents a significant milestone for both companies, and we look forward to delivering an exceptional auction on the day.”
Dermot O’Connor
E: dermot.oconnor@euroauctions.com
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