Specialist plant and machinery transport solutions for nationwide logistics.
Beavertails
Our Beavertail fleet is engineered for the safe and efficient movement of heavy plant and machinery. Featuring low loading angles and robust hydraulic ramps, these vehicles—available in 18-tonne to 32-tonne configurations—are ideal for transporting excavators, rollers, and access equipment. Built for durability and ease of use, they ensure your equipment reaches the site securely and on schedule.
Ladder
Reg 65 Beacon Bar
Hydraulic full-width ramp
Axle load equipment available
Winch Available
Recessed floor lashing points
3,750kg Payload (approx.)
Interior LED Lighting
Remote Tailgate
Tail Lift
Mounted Toolbox
Low profile beavertail body
Electric winch, complete with radio remote control and wander lead
Webbing straps integrated handrail system
LED work lights and REG 65 beacons
Interior LED Lighting
Remote Tailgate
Tail Lift
Mounted Toolbox
Low profile beavertail body
12,000lb electric winch, complete with radio remote control and wander lead
Webbing straps integrated handrail system
LED work lights and REG 65 beacons
Lifting Crane
Pole Gantries
Winch
Heavy-duty rear ramps
Hydraulic outriggers for safe operation
Palfinger PK42001 crane with radio remote control
Lifting Crane
Pole Gantries
Stand-up Controls
Winch
Palfinger PK48001 crane with radio remote control
Heavy-duty rear ramps
Front and rear pole gantries
Hydraulic outriggers
Please note, our images are for illustration purposes only and vehicles may differ slightly to that shown. Contact us for further information.
Beavertail Vehicles at 7.2 or 7.5 tonnes
A C1 licence allows you to drive vehicles between 3.5 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes, which includes ND Brown’s 7.2t and 7.5t beavertail vehicles.
Beavertail Vehicles over 7.5 tonnes (26t & 32t)
For ND Brown’s heavier fleet — such as 26‑tonne, and 32‑tonne beavertail vehicles — you need a Category C (Class 2) licence, which allows you to drive rigid HGVs over 7.5 tonnes up to 32 tonnes.
Commercial use
If you are hiring these vehicles for professional/commercial use, you must also hold a valid Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
When hiring a commercial vehicle from ND Brown, operators are responsible for providing their own insurance cover. This is standard across the commercial transport industry, where owner‑operators must secure and maintain their own commercial vehicle insurance to legally operate hired trucks and equipment.
This insurance must include appropriate levels of:
Commercial vehicle (auto) liability
Physical damage cover for the hired vehicle
Any additional insurance required for the operator’s business activities
The hirer is to supply comprehensive insurance as per company conditions of hire – ‘Plant Insurance’ is required for trailer mounted and static hot boxes
Because ND Brown provides the vehicle but does not insure your operation, you must have valid, active insurance in place before the hire period begins.
It is the hirer’s responsibility to check for DVS PSS certification and to inform ND Brown Limited if a hired vehicle over 12T GVM is to enter the London LEZ zone.
Vehicles over 12T GVM operating in the London LEZ Zone will be subject to an additional levy of £15 per week for DVS PSS additional safety equipment.
Our fines and penalty charge administration fee is £35.00 per item.