plant hire - head to head
McCloskey International 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.
| McCloskey International | RSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Canada (Peterborough, Ontario) | United Kingdom |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | Screeners, Crushers, Stackers | vacuum excavators |
| Best known for | 516RT | ESE-6 8000 |
Choose McCloskey International if...
A Canadian maker of mobile crushing and screening equipment. Quarry and recycling operators hire its screeners like the 516RT to grade crushed material into different aggregate sizes on site.
Look at: 516RT
Full McCloskey International 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.
McCloskey International vs RSP - common questions
Is McCloskey International better than RSP?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A Canadian maker of mobile crushing and screening equipment. Quarry and recycling operators hire its screeners like the 516RT to grade crushed material into different aggregate sizes on site. 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, McCloskey International or RSP?
McCloskey International: Well represented among UK quarry and demolition recycling plant dealers. 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.