Timeline
HARSH is a British owned business drawing on years of experience from world leading manufacturers.
Since 1987, HARSH has led the tipping industry by offering products which out perform anything else on the market, it has continued to lead through innovation, testing and listening to our customers needs.
HARSH is not just a UK business, but international. Outside the Americas where HARSH International operates, we sell HARSH equipment to the world. More often than not, these are environments that are extremely challenging to both truck and equipment alike – unmade roads, long distances, very heavy products, extreme temperatures and minimal legislation.
“At HARSH we are not only interested in providing you with simply the best products and support. Our true ambition is to progress our industry as a whole to a safer, more profitable future. Striving for excellence is at the very heart of HARSH; our people, our products and our whole concept of quality customer care.” – Grant Faulkner – Director
1987
UK pioneers begin to gain benefits from the HARSH concept in the UK.
1989
HARSH launches the world’s first Stabilized Underfloor tipping gear for trailers – world stability at 12°
1991
HARSH is the first manufacturer in the commercial vehicle industry to gain BS5750 Quality Assurance from the BSI
1993
HARSH dramatically expands its business with the advent of the 32 tonne 8×4 operation. World stability record achieved by HARSH equipped 38 tonne artic tipper, remaining standing with 12° slope.
1995
HARSH are the only tipping gear manufacturer to CE mark their product with full compliance to the directive of new machinery legislation.
1997
HARSH launch their ‘Total Tipper Range’ including sheeting systems. Proving 16% fuel savings with MIRA in wind tunnel tests.
1998
HARSH completes the tipping range with Front End, Compact Underfloor and 3-Way tipping cylinders.
1999
Sheeting System division formed to meet customer demand – ‘CoverAll Europe’
2000
HARSH enter the waste handling sector with their Hooklift product range.
2001
£1 million invested in the expansion of the site and staff to meet increased sales.
2002
Skiploaders are included in the HARSH range of waste handling products.
2005
HARSH achieves record sales, a testament to our customer satisfaction.
2007
20 years of HARSH in the UK.
2008
New generation of Hooklift released to suit growing demand for low profile, maximum lift and easy to use equipment.
2010
New generation of Skiploader follows the Hook with a complete range from 7.5t to 26t GVW including motion sensor remote control.
2012
Introduction of the HARSH Roll N Go fully electric sheeting system providing a lightweight, fully sealed solution.
2014
As waste recycling Skip & Hook equipment sales soar HARSH attends the RWM show in Birmingham for the 1st time after completely rebranding the company.
2016
HARSH introduces the UniLift ITRunner Hooklift Trailer to the agricultural market at the Great Yorkshire Show.
2017
30 years of HARSH in the UK.
2019
HARSH becomes the sole UK & Ireland dealer for RASCO Winter Maintenance Equipment. RASCO offerings include snow ploughs, spreaders & compact (city) sweepers.
2023
HARSH launch their Peterborough site in April
Latest news
NEW CARRUTHERS DAF XDCs SHOW WHY HARSH FRONT END GEARS ARE LOVED BY ALL
Another two new DAF XDC eight wheelers have just joined the Workington – based fleet of Phillip Carruthers Ltd, one of northern England’s leading specialists in groundworks and plant hire. And just like Carruthers’ previous XDC tippers, both are fitted with HARSH front end (FE) tipping cylinders. Carruthers acquires its trucks from stock vehicles […]