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With over 40 years’ experience, MHF has earned a reputation for building long-lasting vehicles that can serve a vast array of purposes, for customers across the UK.
Our dedicated team of mechanics and fabricators are highly skilled, have an eye for detail and work closely with their clients to design and craft purpose-built vehicles predominantly, but not exclusively, for the waste management and building industries. Other customers come from arboriculture, estates management, metal recycling and wood-fuel companies, to name but a few.
Many potential customers contact us directly but others choose to contact us via a local truck dealer depending on their budget and requirements. We welcome either approach and have excellent working relationships with many commercial vehicle dealers.
We are often asked to refurbish a used chassis cab, whereby we remove the existing truck-back and fit either a new, or fully refurbished demountable kit in its stead. Alternatively, customers approach their local commercial vehicle dealer (any marque, depending on preference – Volvo, Mercedes, DAF, Renault, Scania etc) and request a quotation for a new chassis fitted with either a new or refurbished kit of their choice.
The dealer will approach us, and we will generally deal with them directly throughout the process. There are many extras that can be added – beacons, extra lights, side baskets etc. Nothing is too much trouble.
This versatility helps us to ensure that we are supplying the most appropriate kit that meets the precise needs of our clients.
Coupled with our vastly experienced team, our integrated paint shop and our expert sales and parts departments, MHF is at the forefront of design and build, and can help every step of the way.
Whether you require a hook-lift, cable-lift or chain-lift build, need a new RORO skip or tipper, or a bespoke product, contact us today for honest no-obligation advice.
3 Tonne
Supply only: £8,200
Supply, fit & paint: £11,450
5 Tonne
Supply only: £12,100
Supply, fit & paint: £16,950
8 Tonne
Supply only: £13,050
Supply, fit & paint: £17,950
14 Tonne
Supply only: £17,625
Supply, fit & paint: £24,950
16 Tonne
Supply only: £26,250
Supply, fit & paint: £32,950
20 Tonne
Supply only: £27,825
Supply, fit & paint: £33,950
25 Tonne
Supply only: £30,400
Supply, fit & paint: £35,525
Knowing that you have the right tool for the job is one thing but knowing that your bespoke build is fully compliant with current legislation is essential.
At MHF we use CAD design systems and work closely with leading manufacturers to ensure that our designs are both fit for purpose and meet all industry safety requirements.
We aim to offer complete peace of mind to all our customers – that’s the MHF way.
We’re proud to say that MHF has a long list of satisfied customers.
From scaffolding companies that have ordered bespoke cable-lift builds, to local authorities requiring twin-axle hook loaders and all customers in between, MHF is the first choice for bespoke vehicle builds.
Below is a selection of recent builds that we have completed. Call us today on 01386 792354 to discuss your requirements.
After meeting with the MD and Transport Manager at Jet Plant Hire in Evesham they decided to invest in the future by having these 2 Volvo 8×4 trucks fitted with brand new MHF Cable lift equipment.
Built from scratch in the workshops here at MHF, our valued staff have turned out these beautiful trucks. When the major manufacturers decided to stop production of the cable lift RORO system MHF stepped up to the plate. The cable lift system remains popular among scaffolders and road contractors and we are the only British company fitting brand new cable lift equipment.
The system has a much higher payload than the rival hook lift and benefits from the ability to put machinery booms over the cab. It can also be fitted to a much shorter wheelbase truck than the hook lift equivalent.
In late 2018 Bensons Products’ owner Neil Holcroft approached MHF with a mammoth project. We undertook a task to utilise his own tractor units in the movement of specialist hook lift containers. MHF sourced a trailer in dire need of refurbishment and set about providing this unit. The trailer has been taken back to a bare frame and completely refurbished. The trailer can carry both standard containers and full length 9 metre long containers whilst making the most of the tractor unit’s maneuverability to get into the tightest spots whilst being able to lift the most weight.
Leeds based Talk Access Scaffolding approached MHF in late 2018 to buy one of our stock cable lift trucks. It soon became apparent that they weren’t looking for a stock vehicle, they were after something a bit special.
MHF set about sourcing a suitable chassis cab from our local MAN dealer, this 26,000kgs MAN TGS is a 6×2 with a lift and steer axle. Wayne Dickinson the MD of Talk Access worked closely with us getting exactly the right specification of truck. It’s fitted with pretty much every available MAN extra including Alcoa alloys, leather seats, wood dash, heated and air cooled seats, sat nav, 4 way camera and tracking system, air horns and strobes to name but a few. We then fitted the very best MHF Cablelift equipment and sent it on its way to Leeds to help erect scaffolding all over the North of England.
We build all of our own vehicles at MHF. This was the second in a long line of tippers for our hire fleet. A Thompson body fitted on a brand new Mercedes Arocs chassis cab.