4-Wheel CounterbalanceIndustry · Construction & Heavy Industry
Rough Terrain Forklifts & Site Hire for Irish Construction
All-terrain forklifts, heavy-lift trucks to 16 tonnes and MasterMover heavy tugs for Irish contractors, steel yards and heavy industry — nationwide site hire, PUWER-ready.
Authorised Xilin Dealer
Official MasterMover Distributor
40+ Years Experience
4-Hour Response Time
Overview
Specialist material handling for your sector
Construction sites, steel yards and heavy industry punish equipment. Mud, dust, uneven ground and long shifts will destroy a warehouse forklift in months. AWE supplies the rough-terrain forklifts, heavy-lift trucks (to 16 t) and short-term site-hire fleet that Irish contractors and heavy industry rely on — backed by nationwide service and full PUWER documentation for tender compliance.
MasterMover heavy tugs and ATT400+ all-terrain variants handle modular building assemblies, precast panels and heavy plant repositioning on prepared site floors. Full range of ORI industrial sweepers and heavy-duty scrubbers to keep site compounds and precast yards clean. Project-based hire with defined start / end dates and fixed pricing — no surprises at handover.
Industry challenges
What you're up against
Rough, unprepared ground
Site forklifts have to cope with mud, stone, gradients and obstacles that flatten warehouse trucks. Pneumatic tyres, high ground clearance and 4-wheel drive matter.
Heavy, awkward loads
Steel sections, precast concrete, brick packs and machinery don't fit pallet-truck profiles. Capacity, mast reach and attachment choice matter more than nameplate lift.
Project-led demand peaks
Equipment need fluctuates with the build phase — owning a fleet rarely makes sense. Short-term project hire with defined end dates is the correct financial model.
Remote site service
When a truck stops on a site three hours from Dublin, you need a partner who'll actually get there — with the right parts and a documented service record.
How AWE helps
The right kit, backed by Irish engineers
Rough-terrain & heavy-lift forklifts
All-terrain forklifts with pneumatic tyres, high ground clearance and capacities up to 16 t for steel and precast handling.
Short-term & project hire
Site forklifts on weekly, monthly or project-based hire with delivery anywhere in Ireland — fixed pricing, defined end date.
MasterMover heavy tugs
Pedestrian-controlled electric tugs that move modules, machinery and precast on prepared site floors and factory space.
Nationwide service
Engineers on the road from Dublin to remote sites — service contracts include site visits, and PUWER thorough examinations to satisfy contractor QA.
Key applications
Where AWE equipment earns its keep
Typical use cases we spec for operators in this sector.
Site material handling
Rough-terrain and all-terrain forklifts move bricks, block packs and site material on unprepared ground.
Steel & precast handling
Heavy-lift forklifts and MasterMover tugs handle steel sections and precast concrete panels safely.
Modular building assembly
AllTerrain ATT400+ tugs reposition modular units and pre-fab assemblies on and off transport.
Plant & machinery moves
PowerSteered PS3000+ and heavy MasterTugs shift plant and machinery between store and install position.
Site compound & yard
Electric counterbalance forklifts handle organised yard work and site-compound material stores.
Yard & compound cleaning
ORI industrial sweepers (S40X) and heavy-duty scrubber-dryers (D9, D9X, D10) keep site compounds clean.
Recommended equipment
Models trusted by Irish operators in your sector
Xilin
Xilin electric forklifts
Authorised Xilin dealer for Ireland — the full range of AC-electric pallet trucks, stackers, reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts (1.5–3.5 t).
Browse Xilin rangeMasterMover
MasterMover electric tugs
Ireland's official MasterMover distributor — pedestrian and PowerSteered electric tugs from 1,200 kg to 30,000 kg, plus 316 stainless variants (IP55).
View MasterMover rangeORI
ORI cleaning machines
Walk-behind and ride-on scrubber-dryers, sweepers and combined machines to keep your production, warehouse or yard floors compliant.
Browse ORI rangeXilin forklifts & pallet trucks
MasterMover electric tugs
ORI cleaning solutions
Which model?
Match the right kit to the job
A quick decision aid — the model we'd usually recommend for common scenarios in this sector.
| Scenario | Recommended model | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| General site 3–3.5 t rough-terrain | Xilin FB35R diesel counterbalance | Xilin |
| Precast panel / heavy plant moves | MasterTug MT1500+ pedestrian tug | MasterMover |
| Modular building repositioning | AllTerrain ATT400+ all-terrain tug | MasterMover |
| Heavy plant / machinery moves | PowerSteered PS3000+ | MasterMover |
| Site yard sweeping | ORI S40X industrial sweeper | ORI |
| Compound & warehouse scrubbing | ORI D9X heavy-duty ride-on scrubber | ORI |
Case snapshot
“Project-based hire with a fixed end date, delivered to site anywhere in Ireland. When the job finishes, the truck goes back. That's exactly how it should work.”
— Plant Manager, Civil contractor, nationwide projects
16 t
Heaviest lift capacity available on hire
32
Counties covered nationwide
PUWER
Certification with every hire unit
Locations
Serving this sector across Ireland
Nationwide coverage from our Rathcoole HQ — with dedicated regional presence in the following areas.
Why AWE
Why Irish operators choose AWE
- Rough-terrain forklift specification expertise
- Short and long-term hire fleet across Ireland
- Nationwide engineer coverage — including remote sites
- Authorised Xilin dealer · Official MasterMover distributor
- PUWER thorough examinations for contractor compliance
- 40+ years of Irish heavy-industry experience
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We deliver to construction sites anywhere in Ireland — including projects in Connacht, Donegal and Munster — on short-term or project-based hire with fixed pricing.
Running a construction or heavy-industry project?
Talk to AWE about site forklifts, heavy tugs and short-term project hire.