T H WHITE Machinery Imports returned to the Executive Hire Show 2026 with a clear focus and a strong message – putting the Ohashi range of compact woodchippers firmly in the spotlight. The team built on previous success with a well-targeted presence that attracted both familiar faces and a wave of new interest from across the hire sector.
With demand continuing to grow for compact, high-performance equipment, the show provided the ideal platform to highlight what sets Ohashi apart. Already well established across Europe, the Japanese-built range is gaining serious traction in the UK, offering hire companies a practical solution for improving site access, reducing labour demands and delivering consistently high-quality woodchip.
Launching the UK’s Only Compact Diesel Chipper
The standout moment of the show was the launch of the new ES160DH, an eye-catching addition to the range and a genuinely unique offering in the UK market. As the only compact diesel-powered woodchipper of its kind, it brings together high-torque performance with the kind of access and manoeuvrability that operators increasingly demand.
Powered by a 24.7 HP Kubota diesel engine, the ES160DH is built to handle demanding workloads while maintaining impressive efficiency, with over seven hours of continuous use on a single tank. Despite its capability, it remains compact at just 81cm wide, allowing it to pass easily through gates and tight access points where larger machines simply can’t operate.
Designed for professional arborists, the machine combines powerful chipping performance with practical features such as wide hydraulic feed rollers, a large infeed hopper and adjustable chip settings for different end uses – from mulch to bio-energy material. The result is a machine that not only works harder but works smarter on site.
Compact Machines, Big Impact
Alongside the ES160DH, the ES151GH continued to generate strong interest throughout the show. Known for its exceptional accessibility, the machine’s narrow 73cm width allows it to reach areas that other machines on the market cannot.
Built with the same Japanese engineering standards, the ES151GH offers dependable performance and consistent output, producing high-quality woodchip suitable for reuse. Its hydraulic ‘No Stress’ feed system and lightweight design make it a reliable, easy-to-use solution for arborists and hire businesses alike.
The continued demand for demonstrations across the UK reflects the growing recognition of the Ohashi range as a practical, high-performance choice for modern groundcare and arboriculture work.
Building Relationships and Delivering Results
Beyond the machines on display, the Executive Hire Show once again proved to be a valuable opportunity to connect with the hire industry. The T H WHITE Machinery Imports stand welcomed a steady stream of visitors across the event, bringing together familiar faces and new enquiries from businesses looking to expand and modernise their fleets.
A standout success from the show was the supply of multiple machines to MKM Building Supplies for their plant hire operations, further highlighting the growing confidence in the Ohashi range across the UK. With their new additions, MKM are well placed to put these machines to work across a wide range of applications and see strong returns from day one.
As the demand for compact, efficient and easy-to-transport machinery continues to rise, T H WHITE Machinery Imports is well positioned to support hire companies with solutions that deliver both performance and practicality.
Ready to see the Ohashi range in action? Contact us today to arrange a demo and discover what these machines can do on your site.
