plant hire - head to head
GIYI vs RSP
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.
| GIYI | RSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | China | United Kingdom |
| UK availability | Limited UK presence | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | excavator and skid steer attachments: compaction wheels, rollers, brush cutters, mulchers | vacuum excavators |
| Best known for | GY-CW series | ESE-6 8000 |
Choose GIYI if...
GIYI is a Chinese manufacturer of excavator and skid steer attachments, including compaction wheels and rollers used to backfill and compact trench sides. It is a budget alternative to the established European and American attachment brands, sold through independent plant dealers.
Look at: GY-CW series
Full GIYI profile →Choose RSP if...
A manufacturer of vacuum (suction) excavation equipment, used by utility and cable contractors to dig safely around buried services without a digger bucket.
Look at: ESE-6 8000
Full RSP 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.
GIYI vs RSP - common questions
Is GIYI better than RSP?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. GIYI is a Chinese manufacturer of excavator and skid steer attachments, including compaction wheels and rollers used to backfill and compact trench sides. It is a budget alternative to the established European and American attachment brands, sold through independent plant dealers. A manufacturer of vacuum (suction) excavation equipment, used by utility and cable contractors to dig safely around buried services without a digger bucket.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, GIYI or RSP?
GIYI: Sold in the UK mainly through independent used plant dealers rather than mainstream hire chains. RSP: A specialist brand supplied through a small number of UK plant hire and utility contractors.
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.