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Equipment & Machinery Hire

Earthworks equipment, construction machinery, trucks and survey instruments for hire.

Crane hire, earthmoving equipment hire, truck hire, surveying equipment hire, bathymetric survey equipment and geophysical investigation equipment from Sala Pressure Construction Ltd. Choose what you need, tell us about your project, and we confirm availability and send a quotation.

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Used in our operations

We use this equipment ourselves.

Our own earthworks, haulage, lifting and survey assignments are carried out with the equipment listed here.

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Available for hire

You can hire it for your own project.

We also hire it to contractors, companies, organisations and individuals, subject to availability and agreed terms. All equipment is for hire only and is not for sale.

How hire works: add one or more items to your quote and tell us the project location, intended use and hire period. We review your request, confirm availability, and agree any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements before sending a quotation. No hire rates are shown because they depend on the equipment, duration and location. A request is not a booking until availability and terms have been agreed with you.

Category

A. Heavy Lifting & Material-Handling Equipment

Cranes, truck-mounted cranes and heavy-equipment transporters for lifting, loading and moving plant and materials.

Crawler crane lifting a precast concrete beam on a bridge site
Heavy Lifting

Crawler Crane

A track-mounted crane with a lattice boom and a wide, stable base for heavy lifting.

What it is used for
Lifting and positioning heavy or bulky loads. The tracks spread the load and give stability on soft or uneven ground, and let the crane move short distances on site.
Typical projects
Bridge girders and precast beams, steel structures, plant and equipment installation, and dam and industrial works.
How we use it
Used for heavy lifting on our own structural and infrastructure assignments where the project requires it.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Lifting capacity and boom configuration to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Mobile telescopic crane lifting a precast beam at a bridge site
Heavy Lifting

Mobile Crane

A wheeled crane with a telescopic boom that drives between sites and sets up quickly.

What it is used for
Lifting, placing and positioning materials and components, with quick mobilisation between work areas and road travel between sites.
Typical projects
Precast beam and panel erection, steel frames, building construction, equipment placement and general site lifting.
How we use it
Used for lifting and placing work on our own construction assignments as required.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Lifting capacity and reach to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Flatbed truck fitted with a hydraulic loader crane
Heavy Lifting

Truck-Mounted Hydraulic Crane (HIAB Truck)

A flatbed truck fitted with a hydraulic loader crane, also known as a lorry loader or truck-mounted loader crane. HIAB is a manufacturer name that is widely used for this type of machine.

What it is used for
Loading, transporting and offloading materials and equipment with one vehicle and no separate crane, especially where access is limited.
Typical projects
Delivery of building materials, steel and reinforcement, pipes, precast components, and site equipment.
How we use it
Used to load, carry and offload materials and equipment on our own projects.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Crane capacity, reach and truck load capacity to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Lowbed truck carrying a wheel loader at dusk
Heavy Lifting

Lowbed Trailers & Heavy Equipment Transporters

Low-deck trailers and flatbed trucks with loading ramps for moving machinery by road.

What it is used for
Transporting excavators, bulldozers, rollers, loaders and other heavy plant that cannot or should not be driven on public roads.
Typical projects
Mobilising and demobilising earthmoving fleets for road, dam, building and other infrastructure projects.
How we use it
Used to move our own plant between sites.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. The trailer or transporter that suits a given machine is confirmed when the quotation is prepared.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Category

B. Concrete Production & Transport Equipment

Trucks that carry and mix concrete for structural and building works.

Truck-mounted concrete mixer
Concrete Production

Concrete Mixer Truck (Transit Mixer)

A truck with a rotating drum that carries and mixes concrete on the way to site. A self-loading mixer, which batches and mixes on site, is shown as the second photo.

What it is used for
Transporting ready-mixed concrete and keeping it workable until it is placed.
Typical projects
Foundations, slabs, columns, beams, bridges, culverts and other structural concrete.
How we use it
Used for concrete supply on our own building and structural works as required.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Drum capacity to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Category

C. Earthworks, Road Construction & Compaction Equipment

Tipper and bowser trucks, excavators, graders, dozers, rollers and backhoe loaders for earthworks and road construction.

Red Sala Pressure tipper truck, front view
Earthworks, Road Construction

Dump Truck (Tipper Truck)

Heavy-duty trucks with a hydraulic tipping body for hauling and tipping bulk materials.

What it is used for
Hauling earth, gravel, sand, aggregate, murram and spoil within and between sites, and tipping loads at the point of use.
Typical projects
Earthworks and cut-and-fill, road construction, drainage and foundation works, and delivery of construction materials.
How we use it
Our tippers carry out our own earthworks haulage and deliver the construction materials we supply.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Body size and payload are confirmed per truck when the quotation is prepared.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Water bowser truck spraying water on a road
Earthworks, Road Construction

Water Bowser Truck

A tanker truck that carries water and sprays it where needed.

What it is used for
Dust suppression, moisture conditioning of fill and road base for compaction, and water supply for site activities.
Typical projects
Road construction, earthworks, embankments and haul-road maintenance.
How we use it
Used on our own roadworks and earthworks assignments.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Tank capacity to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Fuel bowser truck, a tanker for carrying and dispensing fuel to plant on site
Earthworks, Road Construction

Fuel Bowser Truck

A tanker truck for carrying and dispensing fuel to plant and machinery on site.

What it is used for
On-site refuelling of excavators, graders, rollers, generators and other equipment so machines keep working without returning to a fuel station.
Typical projects
Remote or large sites with a heavy plant fleet, such as road, dam and infrastructure projects.
How we use it
Used to keep our own plant fuelled on site.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Tank capacity, and fuel-handling and safety requirements, are confirmed when the quotation is prepared.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Motor grader shaping a gravel road
Earthworks, Road Construction

Motor Grader

A machine with a long adjustable blade for shaping and levelling surfaces to precise grades.

What it is used for
Shaping and levelling subgrade, base courses and gravel surfaces, forming road cross-fall and camber, and maintaining haul roads.
Typical projects
New road construction, gravel road maintenance, access roads and site platforms.
How we use it
Used for grading on our own roads and access-road works.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Model and blade size to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Tracked excavator loading tipper trucks on site
Earthworks, Road Construction

Hydraulic Excavator

A tracked machine with a hydraulic boom, stick and bucket for digging, loading and handling material.

What it is used for
Excavation, trenching, loading trucks, grading and, with the right attachments, breaking out.
Typical projects
Foundations, drainage and pipelines, road cuts, dam and embankment works, and site clearance.
How we use it
Used for excavation and truck loading on our own earthworks assignments.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Machine class and bucket size to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Crawler bulldozer working a stockpile
Earthworks, Road Construction

Bulldozer

A powerful tracked machine with a front blade for pushing and spreading material.

What it is used for
Clearing and stripping vegetation and topsoil, pushing and spreading fill, rough grading and forming platforms.
Typical projects
Site clearance, earthworks and cut-and-fill, road corridors, dams and embankments.
How we use it
Used for clearing and bulk earthmoving on our own assignments.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Machine class and blade type to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Smooth-drum vibratory roller on a road formation
Earthworks, Road Construction

Compaction Roller

A roller that compacts soil, gravel and asphalt to a dense, stable base. Smooth-drum and padfoot types are shown.

What it is used for
Compacting subgrade, fill and granular base layers to the density the design requires. Smooth drums suit granular material and surfacing; padfoot drums suit cohesive soils.
Typical projects
Road and pavement construction, embankments, dam fill, building platforms and hardstands.
How we use it
Used for compaction on our own road and earthworks assignments.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Roller type, drum width and weight to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Wheel loader loading a Sala Pressure tipper truck from an aggregate stockpile
Earthworks

Wheel Loader

A wheeled loader with a front bucket for loading trucks from stockpiles and moving bulk materials.

What it is used for
Loading tipper trucks with sand, aggregates, murram and soil, and moving material around a site or stockpile.
How we use it
Used to load our tipper trucks at stockpiles and on earthworks sites.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Bucket size and operating weight to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Backhoe loader with front bucket and rear digging arm
Earthworks, Road Construction

Backhoe Loader

A versatile wheeled machine with a loader bucket at the front and a digging arm at the back.

What it is used for
Digging trenches, loading trucks, backfilling, levelling and light grading, all with one machine.
Typical projects
Drainage and utility trenches, culverts, small foundations, access roads and general site works.
How we use it
Used for trenching, loading and general site works on our own projects.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Model and bucket sizes to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Category

D. Geospatial Surveying & Mapping Equipment

Aerial, satellite-positioning and optical instruments for topographic, engineering and mapping surveys.

Survey drone (UAV) on its landing pad before an aerial mapping flight
Geospatial Surveying

Aerial Survey Drone (UAV)

Unmanned aerial vehicles that capture photographs and sensor data from the air for mapping and monitoring.

What it is used for
Producing orthophotos, point clouds, surface models and contours, and monitoring site progress and stockpile volumes.
Typical projects
Topographic mapping, road and corridor surveys, land development, quarry and stockpile volumes, and progress monitoring.
How we use it
Used for UAV and aerial mapping surveys on our own assignments.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Drone model is confirmed on enquiry. Flights must comply with Uganda Civil Aviation Authority requirements, and operator arrangements are confirmed in the quotation.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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LiDAR sensor for drone-based 3D mapping
Geospatial Surveying

LiDAR Sensor

A laser-scanning sensor, carried on a drone or other platform, that measures the ground and objects in 3D.

What it is used for
Capturing dense 3D point clouds, including through vegetation, to build accurate ground models.
Typical projects
Corridor and terrain mapping, flood and drainage studies, engineering design surfaces and asset mapping.
How we use it
Used for LiDAR surveys on our own assignments.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Sensor model and compatible platform to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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RTK GNSS survey kit with receiver, controller and carry case
Geospatial Surveying

RTK GNSS Surveying Equipment

Satellite-positioning receivers that give centimetre-level positions in real time (RTK) or after processing.

What it is used for
Establishing control points, topographic and boundary surveys, setting out and checking levels.
Typical projects
Roads, bridges, dams, buildings, land development and any project that needs accurate coordinates.
How we use it
Used for topographic, boundary and setting-out surveys on our own projects.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Receiver models and accuracy figures to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Total station on a tripod with a prism pole
Geospatial Surveying

Total Station

An electronic instrument that measures angles and distances together.

What it is used for
Setting out structures and alignments, detailed topographic surveys, as-built checks and monitoring.
Typical projects
Buildings, bridges, roads, drainage and structural setting-out.
How we use it
Used for engineering setting-out and as-built surveys on our own projects.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Instrument model and accuracy to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Automatic level on a tripod set up for levelling on an earthworks site
Geospatial Surveying

Automatic Level (Dumpy Level)

An optical instrument for measuring height differences across a site. Dumpy level is the traditional name; modern instruments are usually automatic or digital levels.

What it is used for
Establishing and transferring levels, checking formation and floor levels, and monitoring earthworks depths.
Typical projects
Road formation, drainage falls, building floors and foundations, and general site levelling.
How we use it
Used for levelling on our own earthworks and construction projects.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Instrument model to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Category

E. Hydrographic & Bathymetric Survey Equipment

Uncrewed survey vessel and underwater measurement instruments for lakes, rivers, reservoirs and dams.

CHCNAV APACHE 4 uncrewed survey vessel on a bathymetric survey run
Hydrographic

CHCNAV APACHE 4 Uncrewed Survey Vessel

A compact uncrewed surface vessel (USV) that carries survey sensors across the water.

What it is used for
Collecting depth data for bathymetric surveys in shallow or hard-to-reach water without putting a crew on a boat.
Typical projects
Lakes, rivers, reservoirs, dams, harbours and landing sites.
How we use it
Used for bathymetric surveys on our own assignments.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Sensor payload and endurance to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Echo sounder survey kit with rugged cases, controller, transducer and cabling
Hydrographic

Echo Sounder

An instrument that measures water depth by timing sound pulses reflected from the bed.

What it is used for
Measuring depth along survey lines to build a map of the bed, and checking dredged depths.
Typical projects
Reservoirs and dams, harbours and jetties, river channels and lake surveys.
How we use it
Used for bathymetric surveys on our own assignments.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Model and depth range to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Survey crew deploying an ADCP from a vessel
Hydrographic

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)

An instrument that uses sound to measure water velocity and flow through the water column.

What it is used for
Measuring river and channel discharge and current profiles for hydrological and hydraulic studies.
Typical projects
Rivers, canals, intake and outfall studies, bridge hydraulics and water-resource projects.
How we use it
Used for flow and discharge measurements on our own assignments.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Model and range to be confirmed on enquiry. Listed with echo sounders in your equipment list; shown here as a separate instrument.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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Category

F. Geophysical & Subsurface Investigation Equipment

Non-invasive instruments for investigating what lies beneath the surface.

Ground penetrating radar survey in progress on a paved surface
Geophysical

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Equipment

Radar equipment that sends signals into the ground to detect buried features without digging.

What it is used for
Locating buried utilities, voids and reinforcement, and checking pavement and slab layers.
Typical projects
Road and pavement investigations, utility mapping before excavation, structural scanning and foundation checks.
How we use it
Used for subsurface investigations on our own assignments.
Specifications
To be confirmed on enquiry. Antenna frequency and depth range to be confirmed on enquiry.
Hire availability
Available for hire only, subject to availability and agreed terms. Not for sale.
How to hire
Add it to your quote or request a quotation. We confirm availability, and any operator or driver, transport, mobilisation and fuel arrangements, with you before issuing a quotation.
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