Vacuum excavation hire in the Netherlands and Belgium
Working on a project in the Netherlands or Belgium and need a suction excavator? We deliver from Rhoon near Rotterdam to both countries, with an English-speaking contact and clear weekly rates.
- Based in Rhoon, in the Rotterdam region
- Delivery throughout the Netherlands and Belgium
- Communication and quotes in English
- Weekly rates, no surprises
Why this page is in English
Our working area is the Netherlands and Belgium. We do not hire out to the UK or further afield. Even so, we regularly get enquiries in English, and that makes sense: international contractors, utility firms and fibre installers run projects here, and in the Rotterdam port area English is the working language on plenty of sites.
This page is for those customers. You hire the machine here, we deliver it to your site in the Netherlands or Belgium, and we deal with you in English. Have a project outside this area? Ask anyway and we will see what is possible.
How it works in practice
Enquiry
Tell us the period, the package and the site location. No obligation, in English.
Confirmation
We confirm availability and price within one working day.
Delivery
Collect the machine in Rhoon or we bring it to your site.
Hand-over
A short briefing on site, or choose the operated complete set.
From Rhoon, quickly on site
Rhoon sits just south of Rotterdam, on the A15 and beside the port area. For much of the Randstad and for northern Belgium that is a short run.
Rotterdam region and South Holland
From Rotterdam to The Hague and Dordrecht, often achievable the same day.
Rest of the Netherlands
From Zeeland to Groningen we deliver to site against a transport charge.
Belgium
Antwerp, Ghent, Brussels and the surrounding area are within reach of our transport.
Port and industry
The port of Rotterdam and the petrochemical industry are familiar territory for us.
Practical details
What you will want to know before enquiring:
- Hire by the full week, minimum one week
- One rate per package, whichever machine
- Arrange transport yourself or through us
- Rates exclude VAT
- Quotes in English on request
Packages and rates
The same rates as for our Dutch customers. One rate per package, per full week.
Machine only
The suction excavator, operated by you.
- Clean, ready-to-work machine
- Hire by the full week
- Hand-over briefing by phone
Complete set
The machine plus all tools and accessories to start straight away.
- Machine with air lance and accessories
- Hire by the full week
- Damage-free work around cables and pipes
Operated complete set
The complete set including an experienced operator who does the digging for you.
- Complete set with operator
- We run the machine
- No in-house expertise or staff needed
All rates are per week and exclude VAT. Arrange transport yourself or let us handle it.
Which machine do you need?
For trial holes and urban work a compact machine is enough. For deep excavation or large volumes choose the trailer unit. The full range is on suction excavator hire and the hire terms on vacuum excavation hire.
Not yet sure whether suction is the right method? Read what VAC-EX is first, or the explanation under vacuum excavation services.
Frequently asked questions
Do you hire out to the UK?
Our working area is the Netherlands and Belgium. For a project within that area you are in the right place, even if your company is based elsewhere. For a project outside it, ask us and we will see what is possible.
Can I collect the machine myself?
Yes. We are at Dienstenstraat 1-5 in Rhoon, south of Rotterdam. You will need a suitable towing vehicle or trailer for the weight of the machine.
What does transport cost?
Transport is charged as delivery plus collection. The exact amount appears in the enquiry form as soon as you select transport by us.
Can I get a quote in English?
Yes. Mention it in your enquiry and you will get the quote and all correspondence in English.
How quickly can a machine be on site?
That depends on availability. We confirm within one working day what is possible. In the Rotterdam region it is often quicker than further afield.
Do you work in the port of Rotterdam?
Yes, the port and heavy industry are familiar territory. If your site has particular safety requirements, mention that in your enquiry.
Read more
What is VAC-EX?
Vacuum excavation explained as an alternative to traditional digging.
ViewVacuum excavation hire
Hire a VAC-EX suction excavator by the week, with or without an operator.
ViewSuction excavator hire
The VAC-EX machine range, from compact tracked unit to trailer.
ViewDamage-free excavation
Digging around cables and pipes without damaging what is buried.
ViewRequest a booking
Choose your package and dates. We confirm availability within one working day.
Choose a package and period for a price indication
Contact details
Tornado Rent B.V.
Dienstenstraat 1-5
3161 GN Rhoon
Marcel Haring
We deliver throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. Arrange transport yourself or let Tornado Rent handle it.
Choose a package and period for a price indication