Founded in 1897, Boughton Engineering is Britain’s longest-established designer and manufacturer of hook loaders, skip loaders, and close-coupled trailers. Over the decades, we have been at the forefront of innovation, design, and engineering excellence. Many of our products remain industry benchmarks today, reflecting a legacy of quality and reliability.
Our history
Our history dates back to the early development of agricultural equipment, farm implements, , forestry, and transport. Over time, we evolved into a successful manufacturer of a wide range of products, including waste handling equipment, wet waste tankers, fuel oil tankers, dry waste ejection trailers, military logistics equipment, and aviation firefighting and rescue vehicles. Throughout this evolution, Boughton has led many initiatives and developed innovations that have stood the test of time, often setting industry standards and best practices.
Our facilities and UK manufacturing
Our main facilities in Wolverhampton bring over 250 years of combined engineering expertise to every project. Our headquarters occupy a 2.5-acre site supporting our main engineering, manufacturing, and production operations. To support our growth and ensure all manufacturing remains within the UK, we invested in a modern fabrication facility in North Devon, which plays a key role in upholding standards, maintaining flexibility, and delivering high-quality ‘just in time’ products.
