Construction Equipment

DRE have being manufacturing and supplying Construction Site Equipment in Ireland for over 20 years from our workshop in Bunclody Co. Wexford Ireland, on the borders of Wexford, Carlow and Wicklow. We are always improving and perfecting our products to help supply top quality performing equipment.

Please browse through our wide range of Construction Equipment, if you cant find what you are looking for feel free to call us, we would be glad to assist.

  • Block Grab Accessories – Available from DRE Enhance the safety, performance, and versatility of your block grab with our range of premium accessories, available from DRE. Whether you're replacing worn components or upgrading for specific site requirements, we have everything you need to keep your lifting equipment operating at its best. Our selection includes safety nets, rubber pads, replacement pins, and more — all designed to be fully compatible with leading block grab models. Key Features:
    • High-quality, heavy-duty components
    • Designed for demanding site conditions
    • Easy to fit and built to last
    • Available for quick delivery nationwide
    Trust DRE to supply the accessories you need to keep your block grabs compliant, reliable, and ready for daily use.
  • Concrete Skip Spare Parts – Available from DRE Keep your concrete skips in top working condition with our full range of high-quality spare parts, available directly from DRE. Whether you're replacing worn components or preparing for site maintenance, we stock reliable, heavy-duty parts to suit a variety of concrete skip models. From concrete chutes, flat hoses, and hose clips to pull springs – every part is designed to meet industry standards for durability and safety. Why choose DRE for spare parts?
    • Genuine, compatible components
    • Fast dispatch and nationwide delivery
    • Expert advice on fitment and usage
    • Competitive pricing
    Maintain performance, reduce downtime, and extend the life of your equipment with trusted Concrete Skip Spare Parts from DRE.
  • The DRE Gas Bottle Lifting Cage is designed and manufactured and certified to transport gas bottles securely and safely on site. The cage is supplied with chains for additional safety to secure the Gas Bottles in the cage when it is being lifted and moved around the site. Its design can facilitate different sizes of gas bottles. It can be used by crane for lifting Gas Bottles to different levels on sites and to facilitate moving the cage from A to B by teleporter / Loader / Forklift using the Fork Sockets provided.
  • Teleporter Fork Mounted tipping skip

    DRE Teleporter fork mounted Tipping Skips are ideal for handling and moving materials and facilitating waste management on site. With a robust body construction, reinforced body rim, robust tipping frame and a high-quality paint finish the skip has been designed and manufactured to make them a fully watertight and durable skip. The Teleporter Fork Mounted Tipping Skips is mounted on forks which makes it universal and will suit any make of Teleporter or Loader. The tipping action is carried out by the driver from the cab using the hydraulics. It comes with Crane lifting eyes for crane usage.
  • A Low, cylindrical skip for pouring concrete.

    The Twin Flow Concrete Skip is a light-duty design used for pouring concrete into walls and formworks. The skip has a straight or lateral outlet with the side chute giving the option to direct the concrete to where you want it. The discharge gate is closed with a handle-lever which can be controlled by the operator to provide smooth concrete placement. The concrete skip is suitable for Teleporter or crane and has a lifting beam with 1no lifting eye and can be rotated with the use of a swivel Drop chain.
  • DRE steel handrail is 1.8M long and are quick and easy to set up and are suitable  in certain situations. When using these rails please note that in general planks are 2.4M long and may not fit with the steel rails. When calculating requirements, 2 no. rails are used per bay of scaffold.
  • Using a Trestle Stabiliser will ensures a more rigid system and improves the stability of the temporary structure, while helping become compliant with the Work At Height Regulations . They are an optional extra for our Trestle Handrail System. 1no stabiliser for each trestle is recommended if the trestles are to be used at a height in excess of 1.2 mtrs high.

  • The Trestle Ladder Access Gate is a 2 part component and can only be used in the face of the platform. To create an access point the Trestle Access Gate should be used alongside the Ladder Bracket and should be positioned in the face of the platform. Access points cannot be created at the end of the working platform. The end of the work platform can be blocked off using the access gate but this gate can only be used for loading materials and not as an access point for personnel.

  • Every work platform requires a ladder access point and DRE Builders Trestle Ladder Bracket doubles as a handrail post. The access ladder is fixed securely  to the arm provided on the Ladder Bracket and should be installed to run up to the access gate on the work platform to provide safe access for users.

  • Use our Trestle Handrail Post product to convert your existing Builders Trestles to comply with the Work At Height Regulations 2005.

    The Trestle Handrail Post and Corner Post is the main component of our Trestle Handrail System. It is manufactured to hold 75mm x 50mm timber rails. 10mm holes are provided in the brackets to fix the timbers using screws.

  • Builder’s trestles are used in combination with scaffold boards to create a working platform. Trestles can be increased or decreased in height to suit different situation. They are also known as steel trestles, or bandstands.It is part of our Builder Trestles System.
  • The DRE Forklift Carpet Pole offers an easy solution to the transport and lifting of carpets and other floor covering or similar rolled materials. Carpet rolls stored on high shelves in stores can be a hazard to employees needing to move them. The Forklift Carpet Pole allows the driver to insert the pole into the rolled carpet’s middle, lifting the carpet from its shelf and moving it another location. The Carpet Pole is picked up by inserting the forks of the Forklift into the fork sockets and secured with 2no. locking pins.
  • DRE manufacture and supply concrete washout trays. They are a great tool at reducing unnecessary spills around a work site. Situated underneath a concrete pump, these trays collect spills, concrete waste and washout water in order to minimise potential hazards. They limit environmental damage by securely containing contents safely. All Concrete Washout Trays are fitted with fork pockets and crane lugs and the trays can be quickly moved around on site. They also feature tapered sides to assist in waste collection.
  • Dermot Redmond Engineering Ltd Forklift Jib Extensions are available dependant on the lifting application which you require the jib for. We manufacture Forklift Jib Extension & Teleporter Jib Extensions from low profile to high profile which are useful if you need to lift that little bit higher, also available are telescopic and extendable fork mounted jibs which can add extra reach when needed, and be retracted when not, saving storage space.
  • DRE manufacture and supply a Concrete Washout Platform c/w Wash Tray for washing Concrete Skips on site. The platform suits the 2000lt, 1500lt, 1000lt, 750lt & 500lt DRE Roll-over Concrete Skip.
  • DRE stock all accessories for Single & Double Block Grab. Available to purchase or if you wish to make enquiries.
  • DRE stock all accessories for Single & Double Block Grab. Available to purchase or if you wish to make enquiries.
  • DRE Teleporter Works Platforms are designed to create a safe elevated work space. The work platform is designed to ensure that personnel can work efficiently and safely, so the sides are at half height with a hand rail off-set 50mm from the outside as a safety feature. The anchor points for lanyards and safety lines and a lift up rail on the side as the access point are other safety features of the platform. The Teleporter Work Platform can be manufactured as a direct mount or fork mount
  • DRE Big Bag Lifter gives a safe, quick and efficient option for moving big bags. The design allows for extra height to be gained, easy loading or unloading curtain sided Lorries and avoiding roof damage. Bags can be stacked and stored with precision. End restraints at the end of each arm help prevent bags sliding off, and a bump bar limits bag swing. We can manufacture the Big Bag Lifter to suit Direct Mount or Fork Mounted.
  • DRE have been manufacturing and supplying Crane Mortar Tubs for over 20 years. The Crane Mortar Tubs are manufactured in our workshop situated in Bunclody Co.Wexford Ireland, at the Wexford, Carlow and Wicklow borders. For more details see Mortar Bins
  • DRE Crane rescue Cage is designed for use with cranes. Our emergency crane rescue cages have been designed to assist with the safe transportation of injured personnel from difficult inaccessible locations. The cage has slide up gates for easy access and meshed sides for extra safety. The stretcher cage is fitted with a bench with anchor points for securing a stretcher. There is also harness anchor points provided for medical and other personnel. Its narrow and portable design allows it to access otherwise inaccessible areas. Fork sockets are also provided on the rescue cage to allow safe transportation of the cage for positional purposes with a forklift
  • The DRE Pipe laying Hook is slung from a central point and is designed to improve safety when transporting or laying pipes. It has multiple lifting eyes meaning various lengths of pipes can be lifted securely. Safety chains are fitted as standard.
  • DRE Wide Load Stabiliser is designed for use when handling extra wide pallets or long products such as steel or plastic pipes, steel flats, plastic extrusions or timber. The wide load stabiliser attachment allows these extra wide loads to be handled safely with your forklift truck by providing extra product stability and support. The wide load stabiliser attachment is manufactured to order, to suit your specific application, and comes supplied fully tested and certified
  • DRE Spreader Beams are available with various lifting capacities and strengths. These devices are used to assist operators in picking up large and heavy loads. We can design and manufacture Horizontal, Square, Rectangular and adjustable spreader beams. They can be mounted to assist in a range of crane and overhead lifting applications.
  • DRE can supply a Lift Pallet Cage that is a fully enclosed pallet lifting cage to eliminate the use of the safety debris net and crane forks making the lifting of all palletised goods safe on site. The cage is a heavy duty unit designed to lift full packed materials on suitably rated pallets. The Lift Pallet Cage has dual position double door, load lifting forks with lockable storage function and full length positioning handles.
  • DRE Goods Cage are a safe, convenient method of transporting materials. They’re suitable for construction and maintenance applications and are available to crane lift or fork lift for easy manoeuvrability around site. They are ideal for moving un-palletised bulk products and items. We can manufacture our goods cages in different sizes and with ramped access variations.
  • When working at height with Builders Trestles, there is always a danger of falling. To prevent dangerous falls and to comply with Work At Height Regulations 2005 , a Trestle scaffold should be equipped with a handrail system. A handrail system provides a safe working platform with safe ladder access. The system consists of handrail posts, Handrails, side or end gate, ladder bracket and outriggers / stabilisers. The builder’s trestle system is a flexible work platform that is ideal for simple tasks in construction or maintenance projects. Setting it up is easy. This is a system with minimal components and ease setting up, dismantling, storage, and maintenance are all  aspects of this scaffold.
  • We no longer produce Electric Hoists, however DRE do supply Lever Hoists, Chain Hoists, Beam Clamps & Trolleys along with Lifting Slings & Chains from our base situated on the Wexford, Carlow, Wicklow borders.We are always improving and perfecting our products to help supply top quality performing equipment.Please browse through our wide range of Equipment, if you cant find what you are looking for feel free to call us, we would be glad to assist.
  • Manhole lifting pins are designed to assist the safe lifting and positioning of concrete manhole chambers. At DRE we stock two types of Manhole lifting Pin. • The Latch Type manhole lifting pin mechanism makes it faster and safer when lifting Concrete pipes. The pin features an automatic drop latch which secures the pin in the manhole • The Basic Type manhole lifting pins provide good value for money compared with the latch type. They are designed to be used in three's and come with certification
  • A versatile, cylindrical skip for pouring concrete.

    The Straight Flow Concrete Skip is used for pouring concrete into columns, walls and formworks. The long flexible hose makes it easier to direct the concrete to where you want it. The discharge gate is closed with a handle-lever which can be controlled by the operator to provide smooth concrete placement.
  • A versatile, all-purpose skip for pouring concrete.

    This Concrete Skip’s extra-heavy-duty and rugged design is a versatile, all-purpose skip for pouring concrete. When the skip is being filled the skip sits horizontally on the ground. It has a square shape with rounded corners and straight outlet. The discharge gate is opened with a pull rope. At the end of the opening operation the discharge valve is closed automatically by a spring retractor The Roll over Column Conc. Skip also benefits from the heavy duty kick down hopper to enable easier cleaning as well as an additional gate closing pulley to increase user confidence. The Column Skip can be used for more than just columns; it can be used for pouring walls and the hose can be removed to allow easier pouring of slabs. Available to purchase or hire.
  • DRE stock all accessories for Single & Double Block Grab. Available to purchase or if you wish to make enquiries.
  • DRE blockgrabs have been tried and tested in the construction industry. Our blockgrabs come in a wide range of sizes and types from a single mechanical to a double hydraulic.
  • The Manhole housing / cover lifting grab is a safe way to transport and fit manhole Housing and Covers. The DRE spring loaded mechanical scissors system is fitted with replaceable hard rubber pads to minimise damage to housing. Available to purchase or enquiry.
  • The Manhole Lifting Clamp is for the transportation and placement of upright pipes and cones. The clamps are equipped with safety locks (pretension springs). The clamps are designed for all standard shaft rings and cones. Attachment and removal of the lifting clamp from the pipes has been designed so that it can be carried out easily in demanding site conditions. Available to purchase or enquiry.
  • Manhole Ring lifters allow Manhole Rings to be safely gripped internally and are easily adjustable for the easy movement of Manhole Rings up to 2500kg. The automatic release mechanism allows the manhole rings to be moved and placed by the machine operator, making this a one person operation. The flexible size adjustment will accommodate ring sizes from 625mm to 1500mm diameter. Available to purchase or hire.
  • DRE fork mounted lifting hook is generally used when it is required to lift the load from the top rather than lifting from below the load, for example where the fork blades cannot fit under the load. They are manufactured to suit Teleporter and Forklift and the swivel hook allows for manoeuvrability of load.
  • DRE have being manufacturing and supplying Forklift Extensions & Fork Handling Equipment in Ireland for over 20 years The DRE Fork Extensions make it possible to handle awkward loads safely that other wise would be impossible to handle. Simple and practical desgin makes it very safe, easy to use and robust. Securly connected to the forklift via the lock pins. Available to purchase or hire.
  • The Crane Pallet Forks are self-levelling for crane lifting palletised loads. DRE supply a Crane Pallet Forks with automatic centre-of-gravity adjustment to be used with a crane or other lifting machine to move palletised loads, where a forklift or telehandler cannot access or would prove inadequate. Debris net hooks are optional. The Fork spacing is adjustable manually from 450 mm to 950 mm. The working height is adjustable by pin system from 1150 to 1750 mm.
  • DRE Forklift Works Platforms are designed to create a safe elevated work space. The high mesh back is a safety feature to protect personnel from coming into contact with the mast on the forklift. The work platform is designed to ensure that personnel can work efficiently and safely, so the sides are at half height with a hand rail off-set 50mm from the outside. The anchor points for lanyards and safety lines and a lift up rail on the side as the access point are other safety features of the platform.
  • DRE Crane Work Platforms are designed to create a safe elevated work space. The work platform is designed to ensure that personnel can work efficiently and safely, so the sides are at half height with a hand rail off-set 50mm from the outside as a safety feature. The anchor points for lanyards and safety lines and a spring loaded access gate on the side are other safety features of the platform. The Crane Work Platform is manufactured with a roof for the protection of personnel from falling objects from above the work platform.
  • A Horizontal round shape concrete skip with lateral outlet

    The Banana Concrete Skip is a rugged heavy-duty skip. It is manufactured with an easily operated rack and pinion gear system on the discharge gate and with a lift beam with a single lifting eye. It is designed to lie down when being filled, and can be supplied as a geared version or lever version. It can be used to pour concrete for walls, formworks and floors.  
  • Designed for use with a forklift, teleporter or to be lifted by a crane via lifting eyes. It can be picked up from 4 positions by forks. easy to use by a leaver operated trap. Or can be hydraulicly operated. All our equipment is professionally designed and manufactured and carries the CE mark. Widely used in the concrete finishing industry. Other sizes available to order
  • A tipping skip for moving materials and waste around a site.

    DRE direct mounted Teleporter Tipping Skips are ideal for handling and moving materials and facilitating waste management on site. With a robust body construction, reinforced body rim, robust tipping frame and a high quality paint finish the skip has been designed and manufactured to make them a fully watertight and durable skip. The Teleporter Tipping Skips is available with different mounting brackets to suit any make of Teleporter or Loader.  The tipping action is carried out by the driver from the cab using the hydraulics. It comes with Crane lifting eyes and fork sockets as standard.
  • A Forklift tipping skip for moving materials and waste around a site. DRE Forklift Tipping Skips are ideal for handling and moving materials and facilitating waste management on site. With a robust body construction, reinforced body rim, robust tipping frame and a high quality paint finish the skip has been designed and manufactured to make them a fully watertight and durable skip. The Forklift Tipping Skip is available in different standard sizes and customised options are available.
  • A mechanical block grab for materials handling and lifting.

    The DRE Block Grab is suitable for handling all types of concrete blocks and steel-strapped bricks. Fitted with an automatic ‘ratchet & pawl ‘device that enables a single operator to stack or un-stack palletized bound loads. The block grab is fitted with replaceable hard rubber pads to minimise damage to load. It is manufactured with a lifting eye for use by an overhead crane. The block grab can be used with a fork lift attachment. All DRE Block Grabs have debris net hooks fitted as standard.
  • A mechanical block grab for materials handling and lifting.

    The DRE Block Grab is suitable for handling all types of concrete blocks and steel-strapped bricks. Fitted with an automatic ‘ratchet & pawl ‘device that enables a single operator to stack or un-stack palletized bound loads. The block grab is fitted with replaceable hard rubber pads to minimise damage to load. It is manufactured with a lifting eye for use by an overhead crane. The block grab can be used with a fork lift attachment. All DRE Block Grabs have debris net hooks fitted as standard. Available to purchase or hire.
  • DRE Teleporter Jib Extensions are available as direct mounted or fork mounted dependant on the lifting application which you require the jib for. We manufacture jibs from low profile to high profile which are useful if you need to lift that little bit higher, also available are telescopic and extendable fork mounted jibs which can add extra reach when needed and be retracted when not, saving storage space.
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