At HTS Spares, we know that downtime is the enemy in the plant hire industry. Every hour your machines are idle, revenue is lost, projects are delayed, and customers are disappointed.
One of the most effective ways to solve this is through smart spare parts management.
In our 35+ years in the industry, we’ve seen how the right parts strategy can keep plant hire fleets running smoothly, and how the wrong one can cause costly breakdowns.
Why Spare Parts Management Matters
Running a plant hire fleet means you’re responsible for keeping machines in working order. Without access to the right spares at the right time, even minor breakdowns can cause serious delays.
Smart spare parts management helps you:
- Reduce unplanned downtime by stocking critical parts
- Extend machine life through timely maintenance
- Control costs by avoiding last-minute dealer pricing
- Keep customers happy with reliable service delivery
Here’s how you can take control…
1. Identify Your Critical Parts
Start by analysing your fleet to determine which parts are most prone to wear and tear. Keeping these on hand prevents small issues from escalating into major downtime.
2. Stock Smarter with Holstor®
Stocking every possible part isn’t realistic or cost effective. That’s where Holstor® comes in. Holstor® is our next-generation inventory and purchasing management system, designed to transform how businesses manage stock, procurement, and operational efficiency. Evolving from Profi UK, Holstor® offers a faster, more intuitive experience with enhanced features including a mobile app and tiered service levels. The Holstor® mission is to simplify purchasing, reduce waste, and improve supply chain visibility for businesses of all sizes. It is designed to:
- Track usage trends across your fleet
- Predict demand for common spares
- Ensure you always have the right parts in the right place
With Holstor®, you’re not just stocking parts, you’re stocking smarter, reducing waste and ensuring availability.
3. Choose Reliable Spares
Having spares in stock only matters if they perform. That’s why HTS Spares founded Holtrac® and Holworx®, our trusted aftermarket and maintenance brands.
Holtrac® parts deliver:
- Reliable aftermarket spares for consistent performance
- Cost savings without OEM premiums
- Proven durability to withstand heavy-duty use
The Holworx® range delivers:
- Premium quality workshop consumables
- Simplified maintenance programmes
- Extended component life
Together, Holstor® and Holtrac® and Holtrac® give you the best of all worlds: smart stocking, reliable spares and trusted consumables.
4. Build a Preventive Maintenance Routine
Pairing smart stocking with a preventive maintenance schedule ensures parts are used proactively rather than reactively. Replacing hydraulic parts, maintenance aerosols, oils, greases, beacons, mirrors, work lamps, engine parts and other high-wear items before failure helps you avoid breakdowns that would otherwise sideline your fleet.
5. Partner with a Trusted Supplier
Managing spare parts doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. By choosing HTS Spares as your partner, you gain more than just products. You gain access to a complete support system designed to keep your fleet running at its best:
- Holstor® – smarter stocking solutions that put the right parts in the right place, every time
- Holtrac® – premium aftermarket spares engineered for reliability and performance
- Holworx® – trusted workshop consumables to keep your team equipped and efficient
- Kompo® – high-quality oil and grease ranges to protect and extend machine life
- Expert guidance – practical advice and support to optimise uptime across your fleet
With HTS Spares, you get the confidence of a trusted partner who understands the demands of plant hire and delivers the tools to help you succeed.
Q&A with Holstor Manager
- Myron Smith
We managed to steal a few minutes from a very busy Myron Smith, who leads the Holstor® projects here at HTS Spares. He shared his thoughts on some common queries raised by customers relating to parts management.
Q. What spare parts should plant hire companies stock?
A. The most important spares are fast moving items such as brake pads, keys, grease, mirrors, beacons, etc. These parts often fail first and can stop a machine in its tracks.
Q. How can smart stocking reduce downtime?
A. By analysing fleet usage and stocking only the most frequently replaced parts, you avoid unnecessary overstocking while ensuring critical components are always on hand, which minimises downtime.
Q. What is the advantage of using Holstor® for spare parts management?
A. Holstor® simplifies stock control by predicting demand, optimising inventory levels, and ensuring availability of crucial spares - saving time, money, and storage space.
Q. How often should plant hire fleets review their spare parts inventory?
A. A quarterly review is a good starting point, but high usage fleets may benefit from monthly checks. The Holstor® system makes this process seamless with data-driven insights and 1:1 support from our reps.
At HTS Spares, we’re here to help you keep your fleet working harder, for longer. With Holstor® ensuring you stock the right parts, downtime becomes manageable - and preventable! Explore Holstor® stocking solutions today: https://www.htsspares.com/holstor/sign-up
