Commercial Vehicle Hire
Briggs Equipment has a broad range of top-quality commercial vehicles for hire from our depots across Ireland.
We aim to provide the most comprehensive solutions for our customers and our selection of commercial vehicles highlights that commitment. From small, medium, and large panel vans to pickups, dropsides, tippers, box vans, and welfare vehicles, Briggs Equipment will work with you to ensure you get the best vehicles for your business.
Whether you require long-term rental or short-term hire, you can choose to have your vehicles delivered or collect them from one of nine depots nationwide.
Contract Rental On Commercial Vehicles
Our stock of commercial vehicles includes Ford Transit vans of all sizes, Toyota Hi-Lux pickups, Toyota Proace vans, and specialist vehicles customised for particular tasks.
If you need to replace a fleet of commercial vehicles on long-term rental, contact us to find out how we can provide a tailored solution you won’t find anywhere else.
Need vehicles with shelving or racking? We will have it fitted. If your vehicles need crew cabs, additional safety features, or something else, we will ensure they are ready to meet the challenges of your workplace operations.
Choose A Commercial Vehicle On Short Term Hire
Our commercial vehicles are also available for short-term hire, with a minimum hire period of a week.
We understand that some businesses only need commercial vehicles at certain times or for specific tasks, so we are here to help. Contact us to see what vehicles and offers we have available.
Small Panel Vans
A small panel van is the practical, fuel-efficient choice for many businesses and organisations.
These vehicles are ideal for couriers and delivery services, tradesmen, mobile businesses (for example pet groomers, valets, cleaners), promotional companies, and more. Our range of small vans come with many modern features and driver comforts, so you will feel safe on the road. They also have high-quality wood panelling in the load space. Contact us to find the perfect small van for your operations.
- Vehicle: Toyota Proace or similar
- Payload / Capacity Guideline: 680kg approximately
- Seats: 3
- Fuel: Diesel
- Gearbox: Manual
Medium Panel Vans
A medium panel van is ideal for businesses or organisations that need to carry plenty of goods, tools, or cargo without adding to their fuel costs unnecessarily.
These vans are often chosen by couriers and delivery services, public sector bodies, retailers, engineers, landscapers, tree surgeons, recovery and support teams, and more. Our range of medium vans come with many modern features and driver comforts, so you will feel safe on the road. They also have high-quality wood panelling in the load space. Contact us to find the perfect medium van for your operations.
- Vehicle: Ford Custom or similar
- Payload / Capacity Guideline: 1,160kg approximately
- Seats: 2/3
- Fuel: Diesel
- Gearbox: Manual / Automatic
Large Panel Vans
A large panel van is the perfect choice for businesses and organisations that need lots of load space for goods, tools, machinery, or other cargo.
They are the number one choice for many construction companies, retail delivery services (especially those that sell bulky items), public sector bodies, signage companies, tradesmen who use larger machinery, and more. Our range of large vans come loaded with modern features and driver comforts, so you will feel safe on the road. They also have high-quality wood panelling in the load space. Contact us to find the perfect large van for your operations.
- Vehicle: Ford Transit, Volkswagen Crafter or similar
- Payload / Capacity Guideline: 1,426kg approximately
- Seats: 2/3
- Fuel: Diesel
- Gearbox: Manual / Automatic
Pickups and 4x4s
Pickups are the ultimate utility vehicle and a popular choice for a wide range of businesses and organisations.
Versatile, tough, and comfortable, they can be used for many tasks as well as the commute to and from work. Our modern, high-spec pickups all come with four-wheel drive and a double cab, making them ideal for carrying passengers and goods, tools, or other cargo on any terrain. You can choose a pickup with or without a hardtop canopy and we offer other accessories on request. Contact us to find the perfect pickup for your operations.
- Vehicle: Toyota Hi-Lux or similar
- Payload / Capacity Guideline: 1,040kg – 1,085kg approximately
- Seats: 4/5
- Fuel: Diesel
- Gearbox: Manual
Dropside Vans
Dropsides offer a number of benefits for your workplace operations, including easy access for forklifts when side-loading and the ability to carry large amounts of goods, machinery, or other cargo.
They are an important vehicle for construction, manufacturing, engineering, haulage, maintenance, and landscaping businesses, as well as public sector groups. Our modern dropsides can be supplied with or without a tail lift and we offer other accessories on request. Contact us to find the perfect dropside for your operations.
- Vehicle: Ford Transit Dropside
- Payload / Capacity Guideline: 1, 237kg approximately
- Seats: 3
- Fuel: Diesel
- Gearbox: Manual
Box / Luton Vans
Box / Luton vans are ideal for transporting large goods, such as furniture, appliances, food, bulky equipment, and general merchandise.
The secure, weather-protected cargo area is perfect for moving materials that need shelter from the elements, while the flat interior floor and straight sides mean shelving and racking can be installed without sacrificing much room.
Loading and unloading can be made even easier with the addition of a hydraulic tail lift. Contact us to find the perfect specification of box van for your operations.
- Vehicle: Ford Transit Leader or Renault Master
- Payload / Capacity Guideline: 1,200 – 2,200kg
- Seats: 3
- Fuel: Diesel
- Gearbox: Manual
Welfare Vans
Our seven seater Mobile Welfare Solution is a modern, all-inclusive design suitable for a variety of commercial site environments.
These Ford Transit welfare vehicles offer a self-contained mobile unit for teams of up to seven workers, bringing together transport and site welfare facilities for maximum convenience and comfort.
Key features include:
- seven passenger carrying seats
- private toilet cubicle with ventilation
- canteen area with sink, instant hot water, and microwave
- dining area with table, heating, and USB charge points
- Chapter 8 regulation livery, roof beacon, and rear working lamps
- heated drying and storage area
- Fuel: Diesel
- Gearbox: Manual
Enquire about commercial vehicle hire
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FAQs
A commercial vehicle (CV) is a vehicle that’s designed for transporting cargo or equipment, or for providing services. It is specifically used for work or business, rather than private use or pleasure. For this reason, commercial vehicles are often bought or hired by businesses or fleets, although they can be privately owned. A commercial vehicle is usually more durable and adaptable than a car.
If you have a full standard driving licence (category B), you can drive any van with a gross weight up to 3,500 kg (3.5 tonnes). This covers most vans on the road and the majority of vans supplied by Briggs Equipment. If you passed your driving test before 1 January 1997, you should also have the C1 category on your licence. This allows you to drive vans with a gross weight up to 7,500kg (7.5 tonnes), which covers every van on the road and even some small lorries. However, if you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you may need to take additional tests before you can drive vehicles with a gross weight up to 7,500kg (7.5 tonnes) or tow a trailer with your van.
To hire a commercial vehicle from Briggs Equipment, you will need a full standard driving licence (category B minimum), insurance, deposit, and means of payment (usually a credit or debit card).
If you have a full standard driving licence (category B), you can drive any van with a gross weight up to 3,500 kg (3.5 tonnes). If you passed your driving test before 1 January 1997, you should also have the C1 category on your licence. This allows you to drive vans up to 7,500kg (7.5 tonnes). However, if you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you may need to take additional tests before you can drive vehicles up to 7,500kg (7.5 tonnes) or tow a trailer with your van.
Legally, you must have at least third-party insurance for your commercial vehicle, but many businesses and private owners will choose a higher level of cover, for example comprehensive insurance.
If you use your commercial vehicle for your business or profession, which includes driving to and from a single place of work, you need business van insurance (also known as commercial van insurance). There are different categories of business van insurance based on how you use your commercial vehicle, so be sure to get the right level of cover.
Also, business van insurance may or may not cover the personal or professional goods you carry in the commercial vehicle, so you should check this with your insurer. You may need to add goods-in-transit cover to ensure all cargo in the vehicle is fully insured.
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