plant hire - head to head
Cormidi vs Rokbak
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.
| Cormidi | Rokbak | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Italy | UK (Motherwell, Scotland) |
| Making trailers since | 1995 | 1950 |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Available, smaller network |
| Range covers | tracked mini dumpers, mini skid steers, spider cranes | articulated dump trucks |
| Best known for | C85 | RA30 |
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 →Choose Rokbak if...
Rokbak is the rebrand of the Motherwell, Scotland articulated dump truck plant that traces back through Terex and Euclid to 1950. Quarry and groundworks contractors hire its RA30 and RA40 haulers, though the brand ceased production in 2026 after a long manufacturing history.
Look at: RA30
Full Rokbak 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.
Cormidi vs Rokbak - common questions
Is Cormidi better than Rokbak?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. 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. Rokbak is the rebrand of the Motherwell, Scotland articulated dump truck plant that traces back through Terex and Euclid to 1950. Quarry and groundworks contractors hire its RA30 and RA40 haulers, though the brand ceased production in 2026 after a long manufacturing history.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Cormidi or Rokbak?
Cormidi: Sold and hired in the UK through specialist plant dealers rather than the mainstream national hire chains. Rokbak: Established through the Motherwell plant's long Euclid/Terex/Volvo lineage, though the brand ceased manufacturing in 2026.
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.