Eaglehawk Hire Competitors

Our company started in 1969 when our founder, John L. Grove, set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Through unparalleled safety, training, productivity and technology, we heighten the confidence and trust of operators and customers, create opportunities for team members and deliver superior performance to our shareholders. We are a global manufacturing company, and our products – including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories – are found all over the world. Our brands include JLG, JLG Agriculture, AUSA, Hinowa and Power Towers product brands, all of which support customers around the world with high-quality, purpose-built equipment. We are part of Oshkosh Corporation’s Access segment.

Kennards Hire is an Australian family-owned and operated company that has been in the hire industry for over 75 years. We have more than 200 sites and branches across Australia and New Zealand. Our diverse product range extends from general hire equipment for the home renovator and professional tradesperson to specialist equipment and heavy machinery used on some of the largest civil infrastructure and commercial construction projects in Australia and New Zealand. This combination of general and specialist equipment allows us to service DIY, trade and large construction customer segments alike. Our company is built on sound values that promote honesty, fairness, a family vibe, forward thinking and innovation. Our value of ‘Taking Hire Higher’ is a value which is core to our success. While we can boast an impressive and extensive range of hire equipment, we are the type of hire business that always put customers first. We strive to make our customers job easy through innovation, convenience and location. An industry first has seen us introduce QR codes on all our equipment. Downloading this allows our customers to see the full service history, risk assessment, operator's manuals and much more. Our website is mobile so equipment and the closest locations can be easily found while onsite. Our suppliers are our partners. We combine our efforts to ensure our customers receive best tools, equipment and service. As another industry first, we also hold supplier nights to recognize their contribution to us. Our staff is as important as our customers. We can only be as good as our people. A range of incentives are in place to help our staff develop further and deliver job satisfaction. We are proud to announce that 35% of our employees have been with us for over 5 years. Our exciting future will see us think up new ways of making our customers' lives easier through innovation, people, culture and more dots on the map! Kennards Hire makes your job easy!

We deliver reliable plant and equipment hire and support backed by responsive support. Our customers rely on us for 24/7 access to experienced specialists who understand the industry, end-to-end hire solutions, well-maintained job-ready equipment, and the flexibility to respond quickly to every task. Guided by our purpose of Striving for Better, we keep improving what we do and how we do it, to make our service stronger, easier, and more dependable. Our vision is to become Australia’s most trusted partner in specialised equipment hire, helping customers get the job done right, every time.