tool hire brand
Active
A groundcare equipment brand best known in the UK tool hire trade for its turfcutters and similar landscaping machines, commonly badged onto own-brand hire fleets.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
United Kingdom
UK availability
Good UK dealer coverage
Sold and hired mainly through UK tool hire chains and their own-brand ranges rather than direct.
What Active builds
Active model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| ACT300 | 30cm petrol turfcutter |
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UK companies hiring and selling Active
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Active dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Active. The Active name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.