What happened to HSS Hire?

What happened to HSS Hire?

In February 2015, it floated on the London Stock Exchange as HSS Hire Group plc. Since then, the company lost its chief executive, and issued a series of profit warnings; as of August 2017, the value of the company had dropped by over two/thirds from its flotation value of £332 million, to £96 million.

What is the difference between a rotavator and a cultivator?

Rotavators have wheels that drive it along with the blades behind that churn up the earth, whereas a cultivator has no wheels and is driven by the blades that churn up the earth and the tiller is, in the main, a hand held soil churning machine.

How wide is a rotavator?

The Rotavator is a fantastic tool which combines a proven blade design with a high rotor speed to produce a fine tilth in even the most demanding conditions. It is available in 5 different widths, from 46cm (18”) to 85cm (34”).

Are HSS Hire in trouble?

Tool rental firm HSS Hire today reported a full year loss of £23.6m after Covid restrictions caused “unprecedented disruption”. Delivering its results for the year ended 26 December 2020, the company said it had shut down 134 of its 234 locations and laid off 300 employees during those 12 months.

How many HSS branches are there?

We have branches in more than 240 locations and, following the implementation of the more branch-focused operating model, we now provide greater availability of hire stock to our customers across the UK and Ireland.

Are Rotavators hard to use?

Using a rotavator to cultivate the land can be very difficult, and the rotavator may not be able to do more than scour away a couple of inches of soil. If the soil is too wet, it forms clods. Those clods become like rocks when they dry, and this can ruin the ground until the next winters weather moderates them again.

Will a rotavator get rid of weeds?

Some people will remove weeds like dandelions and thistles by hand before using the Rotavator in order to avoid this problem. A good technique is to cover your plot with thick black plastic, cardboard or old carpet.

Do I need to remove grass before Rotavating?

Immediately before rotavating make sure to clear the grass entirely, this means removing remnants of dead weeds, debris and large stones which could cause issues whilst rotavating.

Will a rotavator cut through hard ground?

A rotovator will not dig deeply and if the ground is hard or overgrown it will struggle.

What is a resale charge?

Resale fee means a levy by the provider against the proceeds from the sale of a transferor’s equity interest.

What sector is HSS Hire?

HSS Hire Group Overview We serve an extremely diversified customer base, predominantly business-to-business (B2B), who operate a range of activities across multiple end markets, providing us with less exposure to highly cyclical sectors.

Do I need to cut grass before Rotavating?

Clearing the Grass Immediately before rotavating make sure to clear the grass entirely, this means removing remnants of dead weeds, debris and large stones which could cause issues whilst rotavating.

Is it easy to use a rotavator?

Rotavators are an easy way to remove weeds and loosen soil while preparing the bed for planting. They’re used in agriculture, landscaping, gardening, and lawn care. A rotavator is a tractor attachment that has many rotating blades on its underside.

How can I quickly dig up my lawn?

Remove a Lawn by Digging It Up Buying a tiller will make the work easier, but you’ll need a heavy-duty, rear-tine model. You can rent a heavier grass removal tool, such as a sod cutter, which will cut under the turf and slice it into strips.

How deep does a rotavator go?

The light-duty cultivator/tiller only turns over the topsoil (with a digging depth of 200mm) whereas the medium-duty petrol rotavator will go much deeper (with a digging depth of 230mm).

When was HSS Hire established?

1957
HSS is the UK’s original tool and equipment hire company. We’ve come a long way since we were founded in 1957 – here are a few of the key milestones.