In 2003 Scot and Clare purchased a mini digger in order to dig some trenches to lay electrical cables to their gates. When it came to selling the mini digger, they found they were able to make a profit. This inspired Scot, who at the time was an electrical engineer carrying out commercial maintenance work and Clare’s father Andrew, who had recently sold his used car parts business, to combine their skills and start refurbishing used machines for resale. The part time endeavour quickly became a busy full time business and in 2004 S and A Estates was formed. In 2008 Andrew chose to retire from the business and as a reflection of this change, the business was renamed CoPlant Ltd.
CoPlant Today
CoPlant is a family run company that sells both new and used plant machinery and parts to both businesses and individuals throughout the UK and Europe. We are possibly the largest dealer of used machines in the South East and the dealers of Yanmar, Ammann and Cormidi machinery for Kent, East Sussex and the South East of London.
Whether for construction, agriculture or landscaping, we stock a large range of machines which we sell at very competitive prices. A glance through our stock lists will give you an idea of what type of machines are available, but due to our extensive buying power and constant turnaround of stock, we can supply almost any machine you might need.
We also provide a delivery service and can transport machines to almost anywhere in the country through a large co-operative dealer network.
Scot started the company in 2004 and has spent his time since then building the business to what it is today. He is the Managing Director and oversees the running of the company.
Clare joined the company in 2008, following the rapid expansion of the company and the need to have an experienced professional person to manage the office.
Frank joined CoPlant in 2006 and is employed as the workshop manager. Frank oversees all aspects of the workshop as well as the transport division.
Kane joined CoPlant in 2016 and has brought with him a variety of engineering skills. Primarily involved in preparation work, Kane also enjoys getting involved with problem solving and electrical faults.
Mark started work with CoPlant as a young 17 year old. He has gone on to develop his skills and his expertise now lies in spray painting.
Cathy joined the company in 2017, bringing with her a number of years experience in accounting.
Toni joined CoPlant in 2017, to help run the hire side of the business as well as helping with marketing.
Making a Purchase
Here at CoPlant, we want to make sure that purchasing your next machine is as straightforward as possible, so just
or get in touch with your requirements and we will try our hardest to make sure you get the best machine at the best price. Just give us a call on 01303 844447 or drop us an email to [email protected] and our
will be more than happy to help with any queries you may have.
Our preferred method of payment is Bank Transfer, but we are also able to accept all major debit and credit cards (subject to charges).
1. Check the Seller’s Reputation
It is always advisable to ensure that the person from whom you are buying from is a genuine and reputable seller. Never rely on what the seller is telling you about their reputation, speak to others in the industry such as other plant dealers or friends or carry out some online research to give you a more impartial view of their business.
2. Make Contact with the Seller
Prior to contacting the seller make sure you are clear on what details you need to know to ensure it is the right machine for you. It may help to have a list of questions ready to ask, to ensure you get all the required information and avoid time wasting later on. If the person you speak to does not know the information themselves, any reputable dealer will be happy to find out the information and get back to you. Before contacting the seller, make sure you know your budget, the market price and be realistic.
These hints and tips are provided for guidance only
does not take any involvement in the negotiations or agreements conducted between the seller and the buyer nor does it provide recommendations or guarantees to the authenticity of any individuals, companies or
Here at CoPlant we offer a wide selection of dumpers available in a number of different sizes from a range of manufacturers. With over 15 years of experience in buying and selling dumpers, we have the skills and expertise needed to find the right dumper for you at the right price.
We understand it can be a tiresome and costly process to find the best dumper to suit each job, so that is why we offer a tailored customer service approach, to ensure we understand exactly what you need. Our ever-changing stock means that if we do not currently have an item available, we are usually able to locate the required machine within a couple of days. Please rest assured that your project’s demands will be met by the team at CoPlant.
Our focus is on making sure our customers get the best machines at the best prices, and in order to ensure this, each of our machines is hand picked by our managing director and assessed by our experienced, knowledgeable workshop staff who will then carry out any repairs needed. This ensures all our machines are of a high standard and ready to get to work as soon as they arrive on site.
These have the ability to carry more than their smaller counterparts and are generally rugged and durable machines. For the ultimate in job site versatility, swivel tip dumpers can rotate a load through 90 degrees to each side of the machine before tipping, therefore making them the ideal machines for backfilling trenches and working in confined spaces.
Due to being a mid-size dumper, 3 ton machines offer have proven to be versatile machines with the ability to perform on any site necessary. They are built to last and have therefore proven popular in the hire market. Many 3 and 6 ton dumpers have a heavy duty damage resistant chassis which help them deal even the toughest work sites.