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Equipment & Daily Hire Solutions

Plant & Digger Hire Booking Software UK

Built for UK plant hire operators, mini digger rental firms, and tool hire depots. Manage machinery fleet calendars, calculate transport delivery fees, collect pre-authorised card deposits, and take bookings with zero commission.

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📷 Digger & Heavy Equipment Rental Fleet Dispatch
💳 0% Commission • All UK Gateways
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Key System Facts & Overview (At a Glance)

Commission Rate:
0% Booking Commission (Keep 100% of Revenue)
Monthly Pricing Structure:
Flat subscriptions: £15 (100 bookings) • £35 (500 bookings) • £65 (Unlimited)
Core Plant & Mini Digger Hire Booking System UK | Machinery Software Capabilities:
Automated UK postcode lookup, radial delivery mileage tiers, damage deposit pre-authorisations, and equipment turnaround buffers.
💳 Direct Integrations: Stripe, Square, DOJO, SumUp, WorldPay, Clover & 12+ UK gateways
🇬🇧 100% UK Hosted & Supported (Contact Us)

Fleet Scheduling & Heavy Equipment Booking Software for UK Plant Hire

Renting out micro excavators, mini diggers, tracked dumpers, and compaction rollers requires robust software that tracks machinery availability, handles multi-day construction hires, calculates transport logistics, and secures high-value security deposits.

Purpose-Built Features for UK Plant & Digger Hire Depots

  • Machinery Fleet Availability & Attachment Tracking: Track 0.8-tonne micro diggers, 1.5-tonne mini excavators, and dumpers. Manage attachments (grading buckets, hydraulic breakers, augers) to ensure machines go out fully equipped.
  • Automated Low-Loader & Trailer Delivery Tiers: Set custom radial mileage rates from your yard to construction sites, with automated delivery and collection fees calculated from the site postcode.
  • Pre-Authorised Security Deposits & CPA Terms: Collect high-value card pre-authorisations or security deposits through your merchant provider. Require digital acceptance of Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) model conditions.
  • Proof of Insurance & Plant Theft Protection: Prompt hirers to upload hired-in plant insurance certificates or purchase loss/damage waiver options during checkout.
  • Flexible Day, Weekend & Weekly Hire Rates: Configure standard hire rates (1-day, 2-day, weekend, or 5-day week) with automated discounted weekly rolling rates for commercial contractors.
  • 0% Commission on Plant Rentals: Retain 100% of your high-value hire earnings. Connect your UK merchant account with zero commission and flat monthly plans from £15/month.
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Related Topics & Keywords: # plant hire booking system # uk equipment hire software # delivery postcode lookup # damage deposit pre-authorisation # real-time hire diary # 0% commission hire software
UK Operator FAQs & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, factual answers to help you evaluate and scale with SmartBookings.

How does SmartBookings calculate delivery fees based on UK postcodes?

Our system features integrated UK postcode lookup and radial distance calculations. You can define tiered delivery bands (e.g., Free within 5 miles, £15 for 5-10 miles, £30 for 10-20 miles), automatically applied at checkout based on the customer's exact delivery address.

Can I collect refundable damage deposits or security holds?

Yes. You can configure automatic security deposits or card pre-authorisations through your connected payment gateway (Stripe, Square, DOJO, etc.), which can be refunded or captured after equipment inspection.

How does the calendar handle delivery, setup, and collection buffer times?

You can set automatic turnaround padding before and after each rental booking. The live diary automatically blocks equipment availability during transit, cleaning, and maintenance windows to prevent logistical overlaps.

Can customers sign rental terms, safety rules, and digital disclaimers?

Yes. Customers can read and agree to your UK terms of hire, safety guidelines, and insurance disclaimers digitally during the checkout process before payment is taken.

Does the system support bad weather re-bookings or rain cancellations?

Yes. You can issue digital vouchers, credit notes, or reschedule booking dates with a single click from the admin diary if severe weather or customer emergencies arise.

Have a specific question about your booking setup? Contact our UK team directly.

Need step-by-step setup guides? Browse the SmartBookings Documentation Portal ↗ with user guides for tickets, hires, and payment gateways.

Transparent & Flexible Pricing

Choose the best pricing for you

You can change your plan or leave us at any time.

Starter

Ideal for startups, solo operators and emerging businesses.

£15 Per Month
0% Commission on bookings
  • 100 bookings per month
  • 0% commission on all bookings
  • Up to 10 services or resources
  • Access to all features and integrations
  • Direct payment gateway connections (Stripe, Square, DOJO)
  • Automated booking emails & reminders
  • Standard UK support
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Most Popular

Standard

Our most popular plan for established and growing businesses.

£35 Per Month
0% Commission on bookings
  • 500 bookings per month
  • 0% commission on all bookings
  • Up to 50 services or resources
  • Access to all features and integrations
  • Direct merchant account integration
  • Customer portal & automated marketing tools
  • Standard UK support
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Ultimate

Designed for high-volume businesses and multi-service operations.

£65 Per Month
0% Commission on bookings
  • Unlimited bookings per month
  • 0% commission on all bookings
  • Unlimited services or resources
  • Access to all features and integrations
  • Priority support and feature requests
  • Full branded booking portal & website widgets
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All plans include access to all features and UK payment integrations. Zero hidden transaction markups.

18+ Direct Payment Integrations

Plug In Your Preferred Payment Provider

Direct API connections to all major UK and global payment gateways. No forced intermediaries, no extra transaction markups. Your money goes directly into your bank account.

ST
Global Leader

Stripe

Seamless online card processing, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and instant payouts.

💳 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay Direct API
SQ
In-Person & Online

Square

Unified in-person card readers and online booking checkouts in one simple system.

💳 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay Direct API
SU
Low Cost

SumUp

Compact card readers and low transaction fees for mobile and independent operators.

💳 All major UK credit & debit cards Direct API
WO
UK Enterprise

WorldPay

The UK's largest payment processor with enterprise-grade stability and custom rates.

💳 Global & UK card networks Direct API
DO
Next-Day Settlement

DOJO

Lightning-fast next-day payouts (even on weekends) and sleek modern payment terminals.

💳 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Mobile Wallets Direct API
OP
Trusted UK Gateway

OPAYO (formerly Sage Pay)

Industry-standard UK payment gateway with top-tier anti-fraud screening.

💳 All UK debit & credit cards Direct API
CL
POS & Online

Clover

Integrated Point of Sale hardware and online booking payment gateway.

💳 Major international cards & contactless Direct API
GL
Global Scale

Global Payments

Worldwide payment technology services for high-volume transactions.

💳 Multicurrency card processing Direct API
CY
A Visa Solution

CyberSource

Sophisticated fraud management and multi-currency payment acceptance.

💳 Worldwide credit & debit cards Direct API
CA
White-Label Gateway

Cardstream

Independent payment gateway connecting businesses to multiple merchant acquirers.

💳 All major card schemes Direct API
FI
Competitive Rates

First Payments

Bespoke UK merchant account packages designed for small and medium businesses.

💳 UK credit and debit cards Direct API
HA
Small Business

Handepay

Transparent UK merchant services with simple fee structures and no hidden charges.

💳 Contactless, chip & pin, online Direct API
RE
High Growth

Retail Merchant Services (RMS)

Tailored card payment solutions and business membership benefits.

💳 Visa, Mastercard, Maestro Direct API
OP
Omnichannel

Optomany

Next-generation payment acceptance across physical, mobile, and online channels.

💳 All major debit & credit schemes Direct API
PA
UK Card Processing

PayZone

Affordable card machines and online payment gateways across the UK.

💳 Visa, Mastercard, contactless Direct API
SA
Secure Gateway

SafePay

Bank-grade encrypted online transactions with high fraud protection.

💳 International and domestic cards Direct API
EL
Acquiring Bank

Elavon

Global merchant acquirer offering reliable, secure processing for online bookings.

💳 Global cards and regional payment methods Direct API
TA
Personalized Service

TakePayments

Dedicated UK account managers and flexible merchant agreements for local businesses.

💳 All UK debit and credit cards Direct API

Have an existing merchant account or terminal?

Keep your current rates, negotiated fees, and existing hardware. We hook straight into your setup with zero disruption. View our Payment Gateway Setup Guides ↗ for step-by-step instructions.

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