The Rig – Press Pack and more information

Coming soon – The Rig!

As part of their continuous investment plan, Plant Parts Ltd are happy to announce the arrival of their long awaited bespoke testing facility.

A team of specialists have been working over the last few years to scope out, design, develop and deliver what is set to be the ONLY testing facility of it’s kind in Europe (and likely the world also).

It will be located in their warehouse HQ in Suffolk and will be available for use to all of their customers, partners and dealers

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Plant Parts Unveils Europe’s First Bespoke Hydraulic Motor Test Facility

“The Rig” Arrives in Suffolk: A £1 Million Investment Redefining Hydraulic Motor Testing

Plant Parts Sets New Industry Standard with One-of-a-Kind Test Facility

Exclusive Preview: One of a kind Hydraulic Motor Testing at Plant Parts’ Suffolk HQ

From Workshop to World-Class: Plant Parts Launches Unique Load Testing Facility

Key Facts                             

• What: Plant Parts Ltd is introducing a bespoke hydraulic motor test facility, nicknamed The Rig, capable of load testing up to 132 kW for Swing Drive and Final Drive hydraulic motors across a wide range (18cc–340cc).
• Where: Located at Plant Parts’ Suffolk headquarters, fully integrated within their existing workshop and parts operations.
• Why: The facility addresses increasing industry demand for precision testing and reliability, allowing repairs to be validated under real-world conditions and exceed OEM standards.
• When: The facility is scheduled to be fully operational by Spring 2026, marking the largest single investment in the company’s 30+ year history (£1 million).
• Impact: Customers, partners, and dealers gain unmatched confidence in repaired units, with testing capabilities beyond many competitors and even some OEMs, strengthening Plant Parts’ leadership in mining, demolition, waste management, construction and heavy machinery sectors.

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The Rig is coming. And it’s going to change the standard.

Something big is coming to Suffolk.

As part of their ongoing investment in innovation and capability, Plant Parts Ltd are preparing to unveil their most ambitious project to date: a bespoke hydraulic motor test facility unlike anything currently available in the aftermarket.

After years of planning, design, and collaboration with specialist partners, this purpose-built rig is set to become the only facility of its kind in Europe – and quite possibly the world.

A Major Milestone for Plant Parts

Operational by Spring 2026, the new test rig represents an investment of around £1 million, making it the largest single investment in the company’s 30+ year history.

This commitment reflects a clear goal: to raise the bar for hydraulic motor testing, quality assurance, and customer confidence.

What Makes It Different? Everything.

Designed specifically for Swing Drive and Final Drive hydraulic motors, The Rig dramatically expands Plant Parts’ testing and repair capabilities. It enables:

• Load testing up to 132 kW
• Accurate testing across a wide motor range, from 18cc to 340cc
• Simulation of real-world operating conditions
• Fully automated, single-operator testing
• Advanced data acquisition and reporting

At the heart of the facility is a state-of-the-art electronic dynamometer, allowing precise measurement of performance and energy usage. This means every repaired unit can be validated against OEM specifications, providing customers with unmatched assurance in reliability and longevity.

Unlike conventional hydraulic systems, The Rig features a fully electronic, fixed structure with regenerative capability, delivering meaningful energy recovery while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

Crucially, this is not a pump rig adapted for motors — it is a dedicated motor test rig, purpose-built for the aftermarket and entirely unique in its design.

Setting a New Industry Standard

With this facility, Plant Parts will be able to test repaired motors more stringently than many competitors — and even some OEM providers. Every unit undergoes individual, real-world simulation testing, far exceeding standard batch or function testing.

This capability strengthens Plant Parts’ position in demanding sectors such as mining, demolition, construction and waste management, where performance, reliability, and guarantees matter most.

Built to Meet the Challenge

Delivering a project of this scale was not without its challenges. The Rig had to meet exacting requirements: extreme accuracy, broad test coverage, robust data capture, and true regenerative return — all while navigating supply-chain pressures.

The result is a facility that places Plant Parts among a very small number of European suppliers capable of offering this level of testing precision and service.

Looking Ahead

This investment is not just about today. It lays the foundation for future growth, deeper industry partnerships, and continued leadership in quality and innovation.

As Dave Finch, Business Development Manager, puts it:

“I am incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work our team has put into making this vision a reality. Over the last five years, countless hours — and numerous cups of tea — have gone into this project. Our external partners have also played a crucial role in delivering what will be a truly state-of-the-art facility.”

See It for Yourself

Plant Parts will be sharing regular updates, videos, and behind-the-scenes insight as the rig arrives, is installed, and moves toward full operation in Spring 2026.

Customers, partners, and dealers will be invited to visit the Suffolk site and see the facility first-hand at one of their upcoming open day events. Follow their socials to find out more.

📞 Speak to the team today to arrange a viewing  01473 820910
🌐 Visit the website for updates and exclusive content  The Rig Testing Facility | Plant Parts

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Plant Parts Raises the Bar with a One-of-a-Kind Test Facility – exclusive sneak preview

It’s not often that an aftermarket supplier makes an investment that genuinely shifts expectations across the industry — but that is exactly what Plant Parts Ltd is preparing to do.

Based at its Suffolk headquarters, the independently owned, family-run business is in the final stages of introducing a bespoke hydraulic motor test facility, scheduled to be fully operational in Spring this year.

Known simply as The Rig, the system is already being described as the only aftermarket facility of its kind in Europe, with few — if any — global equivalents.

A Logical Next Step

For those familiar with Plant Parts, this development will be understood to be  a natural evolution of their service offering.

Established in 1991 by Richard Finch, the company has grown into one of the UK’s largest independent construction machinery parts suppliers, supporting customers in more than 100 countries. Its Suffolk site combines extensive parts stockholding with a specialist workshop that has, since 2008, focused on hydrostatic diagnostics, repair, and reconditioning.

The workshop already handles repairs and overhauls of final drives, swing drives, and hydrostatic gearboxes, with teardown and inspection included as standard. Components arrive from around the world, supported by free UK collection and EU Inward Processing Authorisation, allowing Plant Parts to operate as a genuinely international repair centre.

The new test facility builds directly on this capability.

What Makes the Facility Different

Arriving on site as we go to print, The Rig has been designed specifically for load testing swing drive and final drive hydraulic motors, with capacity up to 132 kW and coverage from 18cc to 340cc units.

At the heart of the system is an electronic dynamometer, enabling motors to be tested under conditions that closely replicate real-world machine operation.

Unlike traditional functional or batch testing, this allows detailed performance measurement, energy usage analysis, and validation against OEM specifications.

Notably, the system is:

• Fully electronic and fixed in design
• Automated and suitable for single-operator use
• Regenerative, delivering meaningful energy recovery
• Purpose-built for motors

According to Plant Parts, this makes it unique within the aftermarket, and distinct even from some OEM test environments.

Why It Matters to Customers

From an end-user perspective, the implications are significant.

With the new facility, repaired motors can be tested individually under load, providing a level of assurance that goes well beyond standard industry practice. This is particularly relevant for sectors such as mining, demolition, quarrying, construction, waste management, and heavy civil engineering, where downtime is costly and reliability is non-negotiable.

The Rig also strengthens the link between Plant Parts’ repair and parts supply operations. With direct access to millions of components and detailed technical drawings covering more than 150 machinery brands, faults can be identified precisely and repairs carried out efficiently — replacing only what is necessary and reconditioning wherever possible.

The addition of advanced, OEM-aligned testing closes the loop.

A Serious Investment

The project represents an investment of around £1 million, making it the largest single investment in Plant Parts’ 30-plus-year history. It reflects a response to increasing technical demands within the industry, as well as a broader shift towards greater accountability and data-driven validation in aftermarket repair.

As Dave Finch, Business Development Manager, explains:

“This has been years in the making. The aim was to create a facility that genuinely adds value for customers — not just in terms of capability, but in confidence. The level of accuracy we can now achieve is a real step change.”

Looking Ahead

Once operational, the facility will be available via their sales team to customers, partners, and dealers, reinforcing Plant Parts’ position not only as a supplier and repairer, but as a technical authority within the aftermarket.

Regular updates, technical insight, and video content are planned as installation progresses and commissioning begins.

For an industry increasingly focused on performance, traceability, and reliability, The Rig may well prove to be a benchmark — not just for Plant Parts, but for the aftermarket as a whole.

Technical Details               

Designed specifically for Swing Drive and Final Drive hydraulic motors, The Rig dramatically expands Plant Parts’ testing and repair capabilities. It enables:

• Load testing up to 132 kW
• Accurate testing across a wide motor range, from 18cc to 340cc
• Simulation of real-world operating conditions
• Fully automated, single-operator testing
• Advanced data acquisition and reporting

At the heart of the facility is a state-of-the-art electronic dynamometer, allowing precise measurement of performance and energy usage. This means every repaired unit can be validated against OEM specifications, providing customers with unmatched assurance in reliability and longevity.