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Since its founding in 1985, Approved Hydraulics has grown from a specialist service provider to the exclusive agent and distributor for a wide range of hydraulic equipment in the UK. With a particular focus on the Forestry, Rail, Subsea, and Excavator Attachments markets, our extensive inventory includes both standard parts and hard-to-find specialised components – all ready for immediate delivery.What makes us different is the practical knowledge behind what we offer. With years of experience in hydraulic systems behind us, our team understands the real-world challenges our customers face and works closely with them to find the right solutions.
Approved Hydraulics is a proudly family-owned business with over 40 years of hands-on experience in hydraulic systems. We began as a one-person operation, servicing mobile equipment from a van, but as demand grew so did our business. We evolved into a skilled team with a fully equipped workshop, carrying out a wide range of repair and servicing work.
Today, our focus is on supplying our clients with the hydraulic products we know and trust, based on all those years of real-world experience. This is the foundation for our company as it stands today.
At Approved Hydraulics, we’re proud to work as the sole UK agents for many of the leading brands we supply today. These long-standing partnerships are built on trust and strong relationships with our suppliers—allowing us to deliver a personalised service that sets us apart, especially when bespoke, factory-level solutions are required.
Over the years, we’ve secured dealership rights with some of the most respected and prestigious names in the hydraulic industry, including:
With such a strong portfolio, we can cover almost any hydraulic need. And if we don’t have the exact product you’re looking for, we’ll draw on our global network of contacts to source it—or point you in the right direction.
Our team’s practical knowledge and decades of experience mean we’re perfectly positioned to help our clients find the right solutions to a wide range of challenges – and this is something that most of our competitors simply can’t compete with. We also have an extensive range of standard and bespoke hydraulic equipment which allow us to deliver complete packages built around specific needs. And for everyday parts, our online store makes it easy for our customers to browse and order products and find useful product information.
Extensive inventory available for next-day delivery or same-day collection.
Specialist engineering and sales support
Sole UK dealers for many leading brands
Over 40 years of hands-on experience
Our sales team includes five experienced professionals, each with a strong background in engineering and specialist knowledge across our product range. They work closely with our customers to understand their requirements and help them find the right solutions Our sales team brings experience from sectors including tipper/skip, engineering design, & grab attachment development. They also receive regular in-house training to keep their product knowledge sharp and aligned with the latest industry trends.
Adam Hindle
Sales Director
Joe Hughes
Sales Manager
James Telfer
Technical Sales (Hydraulic Equipment and Attachments)
George Rawden
Technical Sales (Hydraulic Equipment)
Tom Hill
Technical Sales (Hydraulic Equipment and Attachments) (Ireland)
Steve Hill
Kia Hindle
Production Manager
Rob Kiely
Purchasing Manager
Rachael Tierney
Company Accounts Manager
Collaborating with Industry Leaders
Flui-App
Fluid-app designs and manufactures hydraulic valves and components in Reggio Emilia, supplying cartridge and sectional valves, flow control and pressure control valves, as well as customised manifolds and power units. Backed by founders with nearly 20 years’ experience, it delivers reliable, high-quality solutions across agricultural, construction, transport, and industrial sectors.
Scanreco
Scanreco, founded in 1984 in Södertälje, Sweden by Björn Askestig and Kaj Johansson, develops industrial radio remote control systems for machine builders. The company prioritises intuitive, safe, high-performance control to improve operator efficiency and support innovation as equipment becomes increasingly remote and automated.
Femac
Based in Italy, Femac specialises in the manufacture of hydraulic and forestry mulchers, hedge mowers, backhoes, and terminal tools. Founded in 1978, they combine decades of experience in precision mechanics and robotic welding with innovative design and production techniques.
Intermercato
Based in Sweden, Intermercato is a family-owned company with more than 30 years experience and a strong focus on innovation and quality. It designs and manufactures lifting and loading equipment such as grapples, clamshell buckets, rotators, and crane scales for the forestry, transport, construction, and recycling industries.
Baltrotors
Baltrotors is a Latvian manufacturer of heavy-duty rotators and accessories, founded in 1996. With 110 employees and 13 patents, it delivers robust, efficient products to 48 countries, combining strict quality control, on-time delivery, and strong before-and-after-sales support.
CMB
CMB is an Italian manufacturer of excavator, loader, and crane attachments, with over 12 years’ experience. Based in Asigliano Veneto (Vicenza), it combines specialized expertise and ongoing investment to deliver standard or custom equipment for demolition, forestry, and recycling—built with quality, precision, and thorough testing.
Minelli
Minelli Srl designs and manufactures hydraulic equipment for bulk material and scrap handling, including polygrabs and two-segment buckets. Based in Brescia, it combines over 40 years of expertise with innovation, offering high-quality, technically advanced products and flexible, tailor-made solutions.
Ceccato
With more than 120 years of uninterrupted activity, CECCATO has combined deep knowledge of agriculture with continuous technological innovation to deliver reliable products for farmers and agricultural businesses. From its Italian origins, the company expanded across Europe and now reaches global markets.
ABER Hydraulics
Founded in 1972, ABER Hydraulics is a Portuguese manufacturer specialising in high-quality oil hydraulic components and power transmission systems – particularly for truck-mounted equipment such as cranes and tippers.
Industries We Serve
As a leading UK supplier of hydraulic equipment, attachments, and components, we support a diverse range of industries. Our products are trusted in demanding environments where performance, reliability, and expert support are essential.
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Forestry
Demolition
Transport & Rail
Marine & Offshore
Material Handling
