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Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing in Ireland Industry Data and Analysis

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Yusuf Allinson
Analyst London, United Kingdom February 2026

Construction equipment rental and leasing revenue is forecast to rise at a compound annual rate of 1.6% over the five years through 2026 to €1.1 billion. This includes revenue growth of 7.2% in 2026, with the average profit margin expected to reach 8.7%.  Revenue trends for construction equipment rental and leasing companies generally follow trends in the overall construction sector. Government support has boosted construction activity, encouraging more construction contractors to rent machinery rather than purchase it to efficiently address project demands.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released February 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland operates under the SIC industry code N77.320IE. Companies in this industry specialise in renting and leasing various types of construction equipment, including cranes, crane lorries, scaffolding, work platforms, bulldozers, graders, and excavators to meet diverse project requirements efficiently. Related terms covered in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland include foreign direct investment (fdi), aerial work platform, forklift and grader.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland include Earthmoving equipment, Pumps and generators and Other.

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland include Galway Plant and Tool Hire Ltd, Aggreko Ireland Ltd and Laois Hire Services Ltd.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland.

Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.

Products & Markets

What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?

The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland.

Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.

Geographic Breakdown

What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?

The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland.

Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.

Companies

What's included in the Companies chapter?

The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.

Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland in 2026?

The market size of the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland is €1.1bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland in 2026?

There are 1,732 businesses in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.3 % between 2021 and 2026.

How may import tariffs affect the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland?

The Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.

How may export tariffs affect the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland?

The Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.

Has the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2021 and 2026.

What is the forecast growth of the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland?

The biggest companies operating in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland are Galway Plant and Tool Hire Ltd, Aggreko Ireland Ltd and Laois Hire Services Ltd

What does the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland include?

Earthmoving equipment and Pumps and generators are part of the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland?

The company holding the most market share in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland is Galway Plant and Tool Hire Ltd.

How competitive is the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Construction Equipment Rental & Leasing industry in Ireland.

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