plant hire - head to head
Comacchio vs Cormidi
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Comacchio | Cormidi | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Italy (Castello di Godego) | Italy |
| Making trailers since | 1986 | 1995 |
| UK availability | Limited UK presence | Available, smaller network |
| Range covers | geotechnical drilling rigs, piling rigs, water well rigs | tracked mini dumpers, mini skid steers, spider cranes |
| Best known for | GEO 900 | C85 |
Choose Comacchio if...
Comacchio is an Italian family firm building crawler-mounted drilling rigs for geotechnical, water well and geothermal work. Its rigs are hired by ground investigation and piling contractors rather than general building sites.
Look at: GEO 900
Full Comacchio profile →Choose Cormidi if...
Cormidi is an Italian manufacturer of compact tracked dumpers and skid loaders built to get through gateways and gaps a full-size dumper cannot reach. Its machines are aimed at landscapers and groundworkers on tight domestic and garden sites.
Look at: C85
Full Cormidi profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK plant hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Comacchio vs Cormidi - common questions
Is Comacchio better than Cormidi?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Comacchio is an Italian family firm building crawler-mounted drilling rigs for geotechnical, water well and geothermal work. Its rigs are hired by ground investigation and piling contractors rather than general building sites. Cormidi is an Italian manufacturer of compact tracked dumpers and skid loaders built to get through gateways and gaps a full-size dumper cannot reach. Its machines are aimed at landscapers and groundworkers on tight domestic and garden sites.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Comacchio or Cormidi?
Comacchio: Available in the UK only through specialist geotechnical and drilling plant hirers. Cormidi: Sold and hired in the UK through specialist plant dealers rather than the mainstream national hire chains.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK plant hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.