Load It. Shift It. Tip It.
Hoppers are flat-decked, open-topped boats or pontoons used to transport bulk materials. Whether you’re transporting soil, hauling materials, or supporting plant operations, our hoppers and punts are built for inland waterway material transport.
Lightweight, stackable, and movable with a Hiab or crane van, we’ve got a fleet of safe and reliable hoppers. Our hoppers for hire include shallow-draft units, wide-beam carriers, digger hoppers, and flat punts.
From breaks and piling hammers to post drivers and clamshell buckets, our hoppers come with a range of attachments – perfect for canal-side work or any riparian environment.
“The Rothen Group’s knowledge has ensured that potential issues were highlighted early, meaning projects run smoothly and on programme. They have a large fleet of plant and operators too, which reassures that the work will be completed safely and with due care.”
Martin Dean
JN Bentley
“The Rothen Group have worked with us and supplied marine, piling and fencing plant for many years. The team have excellent working knowledge of the UK canal system.”
Jim Walton
CPC Civils
“The works were completed to a high standard of quality both ahead of programme and in a safe manner. All parties were really pleased with how smooth the construction phase went.”
Andrew Smith
Mott MacDonald Bentley
“Your crew worked seamlessly to deliver both the headwall and gabion basket lifts safely and efficiently. Their approach to safety, teamwork, and communication made a real difference and helped keep everything on track.”
Adam De'Ath
Canal & River Trust
"The professionalism, communication and quality of the works delivered by The Rothen Group has been exceptional! From the project initiation phase to delivering the hard work on the ground they have been an outstanding contractor to work with."
Charles Hughes
Canal & River Trust
