Wet weather? These equipment hires can help you deal with it.

When it gets wet in Hawke’s Bay it can sometimes feel like the rain can last for days. That’s what comes from living in a region that gets so much sunshine across the rest of the year. Rainy days don’t need to be an issue, though, if you have the right equipment to deal with it.

In this article we’ll take a look at 5 equipment hires that can make a big difference if (or before) the rain starts pouring down. Whether you’re working in roading, construction, or you’re providing utility services: we think these hires could make a difference.

The weather in Autumn and Winter can become very soggy very fast, but that doesn’t need to get in the way of a job well done. Here’s our list of equipment we don’t think you should be without, when the weather turns and the puddles start filling up.

Prepare for rain with a Weed Bucket Attachment

If you see a forecast of rain ahead, a weed bucket attachment could be a good piece of equipment to hire. Here’s why we think you need to book in to rent this great piece of digger equipment.

Weed Bucket Attachments make light work of clearing streams and ditches so water can flow freely.

What is a Weed Bucket Attachment?

A weed bucket attachment is a digger attachment that’s basically a bucket with strategically placed gaps in it. The gaps make it possible to dig in water without picking up the water too. The water flows out through the gaps as soon as the bucket is raised above water level, making it a great tool for digging out weeds without picking up water at the same time.

What’s a Weed Bucket Excavator Attachment good for?

If you have overgrown or blocked ditches or streams, or you want to dig your ditches or streams deeper to give them capacity to hold more water: hire a weed bucket attachment. It uses the power and reach of your digger to dig and remove weeds and soil from your ditch or stream, then you can put them in the back of a truck and cart them away.

What else should you hire with your Weed Bucket Attachment?

If you’re hiring the attachment you might want to hire a digger to go with it – or you can fit the attachment to your own digger. Take a look at the specifications on our website. You might also want to rent a truck to cart the material you dig out of your ditches and streams away. Take a look at our range of trucks for hire in Hawke’s Bay.

Avoid a flood with the Master Hydro Vacuum Excavator

Have you had a chance to hire the Master Hydro Vacuum Excavator yet? Also fondly referred to by our customers as the hydro vac or sucker truck, it’s an excavation tool that uses high powered water to blast into and loosen soil before sucking up both water and soil and effectively excavating a hole.

The Hydro Vac is cleaning out a blocked sump so water can flow down the pipes rather than out onto the road.

Why is the Master Hydro Vacuum Excavator a great hire if rain is coming?

Sump pits are a very effective drainage tool to remove storm water from residential and commercial areas and allow it to drain off in a controlled manner. Unfortunately sump pits can sometimes become blocked and stop working – which is no good if the weather forecast says that rain is on its way.

Our customers who work in drainage and plumbing have found that the Master Hydro Vacuum Excavator is a great tool for clearing sump pits, having a successful combination of great reach, powerful suction, and the ability to blast out any blockages. There’s also the added bonus of only needing one person to operate the Master Hydro Vacuum Excavator.

Take a closer look at the Master Hydro Vacuum Excavator on our website.

Keep water moving with a Master Water Jetter

The Master Water Jetter is pictured cleaning out a culvert so water can flow through it freely.

Blocked culverts can be a real challenge to clear – especially after a dry summer where any blockages could have harden and become extra hard to remove. The good news is that the Master Water Jetter is fully equipped with everything that you need to get your culverts clear, before the bad weather hits.

Why is the Master Water Jetter so good at clearing culverts?

The Master Water Jetter is good at clearing culverts because it has all the tools you need to get the job done effectively, including:

• A 2000L water tank that can be filled for you before you pick up your hire, from either our Napier or Hastings branches
• Easy transportation – on either a trailer or a skid frame – you choose
• 3500psi water pressure powered by a Honda GX690 Engine
• A 30m high pressure water hose that can be fitted with either a water blaster wand or drain cleaning nozzles
• Flow rate up to 30L/Min.

You don’t need to just take our word for how great the Master Water Jetter is at clearing culverts and drains – watch our interview with Mathieu Albert to find out how the Master Water Jetter helped him and his team clearing culverts after Cyclone Gabrielle.

Explore the Master Water Jetter features and book your hire today.

Wet, uneven surfaces = time to hire a Dumper?

Dumpers keep moving even on wet surfaces.

When the rain arrives, working off road can quickly become more of a challenge if you’re not using the right equipment. Trucks and Tipper Trucks are great for moving material on the flat or on roads, but if you’re dealing with slopes or working off-road, you might need a more versatile – and stable – machine.

Dumpers are a great piece of equipment for moving material off-road, on slopes, and on uneven terrain. Designed to tackle the challenges that leave trucks standing in the mud: they’re a great hire when the weather gets wetter.

Always Hire has 5 different models of Dumper available to hire in Hawke’s Bay. We’ve added range and depth to our Dumper fleet so you can find the right machine for your job, and easily switch between trucks and dumpers if the weather is threatening to slow you down.

Muddy construction or roading site? Keep it under control with a Master Sweeper

The Master Sweeper is a great tool for cleaning up the mud that heavy trucks and machinery can leave on the roads when they come out of muddy sites.

Wet weather isn’t an excuse for a day off, so even when your site is getting muddy you’re still going to have trucks and machines coming and going, keeping the job moving. The problem is that the mud from your work site can quickly spread into surrounding areas and roads. Before you know it your neighbours are going to be on your back, asking you to clean up the mess.

Hire a Master Sweeper to keep your roads clean

If wet weather threatens to mess up your roads, yards or work areas then a Master Sweeper can help you keep it under control. Equipped with water jets and an economic and highly effective front broom, the Master Sweeper can quickly sweep down your roads and minimise mess: keeping the neighbours happy at the same time.

Master Sweepers are easy to operate, feature a covered cab that keeps your driver dry, and can be effectively manoeuvred for the most precise cleanups. If you’re interested in hiring a Master Sweeper to keep your work site tidy: take a closer look at what it can do here.

Water levels rising? Hire a Water Pump

This wet weather equipment article would not be complete if it didn’t mention the wide range of Water Pumps available to hire from Allways Hire in Hastings and Napier.

The Prime Pump is great for draining a job site of water so wet weather doesn’t slow down progress more than it has to.

If you’re digging or working on low-lying areas, then a heavy spell of rain can quickly lead to water lying on the ground and causing damage or slowing down operations. Using a Water Pump can move that water away and reduce the impact on your job.

You can take a look at our range of Water Pumps here, or get in touch and we can help you match the right pump to your needs.

Whether you’re preparing for wet weather or trying to stop it getting in the way of your work: Allways Hire has a range of equipment available to hire to reduce the impact of rainy days. All of our equipment is available to hire from either our Napier or Hastings branches in Hawke’s Bay.

If you have a problem and you’re unsure what the right equipment is to deal with it: remember our team are experts in all of our equipment. You can call them on 06 872 6774 (Hastings branch) or 06 651 5050 (Napier branch) and they’ll be happy to help you find the best solution.