Mobile hose supply and hydraulic hose van

Farms, contractors, plant and tractor owners, garages, factories and workshops that cannot afford long downtime.

You charge for the hose and fittings plus a call-out or labour charge. Repeat accounts with farms and plant firms give steadier work.

• Practical, mechanical know-how
• Safe use of crimping and cutting equipment
• Reliable customer service and quick response

• A badly made hydraulic hose can fail under high pressure and cause injury, so training and testing matter
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus motor insurance for business use and tools in the van
• Check the relevant pressure equipment and workplace safety requirements for the hoses you make
• Machine downtime means customers expect fast response, so be clear about your hours and coverage area
• Van, crimper and stock are a big upfront cost, so consider leasing or buying used

Startup costs are typically around £8,000 to £35,000, depending on whether the van is new or used, the crimping and cutting equipment and your opening stock. Leasing or buying used may help keep costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically around £3,000 to £14,000, depending on your coverage area, how quickly you respond and the customers you win. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit, so allow for van and stock costs.

A badly made hydraulic hose can fail under high pressure, so check training and testing. Also check the relevant pressure equipment and workplace safety requirements, plus public liability, product liability and motor insurance for business use.