Bobcat & Plant Repairs
Electrical, hydraulic and mechanical repairs on site. Faults are tested and proven before parts are condemned.
Explore plant support →Hawes & Son Ltd • Bobcat specialist • mobile engineeringHAWES & SON.
HAWES & SON.
BOBCAT TRAINED.
BUILT FOR SITE.
Mobile Bobcat engineer based in Grays, Essex, covering Essex, London and the South East. 14 years working within a Bobcat dealership environment, Bobcat trained, and formerly a technical support lead engineer. Hawes & Son brings serious diagnostic and repair experience directly to your machine — without the workshop runaround.
BOBCAT TRAINED14 YEARS DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCEAUTHORISED WARRANTY SUPPORTFULL BOBCAT DIAGNOSTICSCAT ET DIAGNOSTICSDPF / FORCED REGEN
14 YEARSBobcat dealership experience
FULL BOBCAT DIAGNOSTICS◆BOBCAT WARRANTY SUPPORT◆MOBILE REPAIRS◆CAT ET◆AUTEL AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS◆DPF / FORCED REGEN◆GENUINE & AFTERMARKET PARTS◆14 YEARS DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE◆WE COME TO YOU◆
Urgent breakdown support
MACHINE DOWN? CALL LIAM.
If a machine has stopped, lost drive, developed a serious fault or downtime is costing you money, call direct. Have the model, serial number, hours and location ready if possible.
What we do
Built for machines that need to work.
Bobcat is the main focus. Diagnostics, repairs, servicing and warranty support are backed by proper testing, clear reporting and real field experience. Automotive support is also available.
Full Bobcat Diagnostics
Full Bobcat diagnostic capability including fault codes, live data, electrical and CAN fault finding, sensor/actuator testing and system diagnosis, plus CAT ET on compatible Caterpillar equipment.
Diagnostic capability →DPF / Forced Regeneration
Emissions fault diagnosis and forced/parked regeneration on supported Bobcat, CAT and automotive systems — after the underlying cause has been checked.
Book diagnostics →Servicing
Scheduled services, inspections, fluids, filters and defect reporting carried out at your site or yard.
Service support →Bobcat Warranty Support
Bobcat warranty customers can contact Hawes & Son directly. We can assess the fault and handle eligible authorised warranty work subject to the applicable approval route.
Warranty customers →Genuine & Aftermarket Parts
Competitive parts pricing on genuine Bobcat components and quality aftermarket alternatives. We can price both routes where suitable so you can compare the options before ordering.
Request parts pricing →Automotive
Mobile diagnostics, servicing, DPF work and mechanical repairs where the job is suitable for field attendance, including specialist fleet vehicles such as ice cream vans.
Automotive support →Automotive diagnostic capabilityAUTEL DIAGNOSTICS.
AUTEL DIAGNOSTICS.
MORE THAN A CODE READ.
Hawes & Son uses professional Autel diagnostic equipment for supported automotive systems. That gives us access to far more than basic fault-code reading — live data, system scans, active tests, service functions and emissions diagnostics can all form part of the fault-finding process where the vehicle supports them.
We use the computer alongside hands-on electrical and mechanical testing, so the aim is to prove the fault before parts are replaced.
AUTEL • VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS
FULL SYSTEM SCANSUPPORTED
LIVE DATAMONITOR
ACTIVE TESTSWHERE AVAILABLE
DPF / EMISSIONSDIAGNOSE
SERVICE FUNCTIONSSUPPORTED SYSTEMS
DIAGNOSE • TEST • VERIFY
Selected work from the field
REAL MACHINES. REAL WORK.
This is a selected snapshot of work carried out by Hawes & Son — not every machine, customer or job is shown. The gallery will grow with useful examples that show the type of diagnostics, repairs, servicing and site support we actually carry out.
SELECTED WORK ONLY.Genuine examples from the field.
MOBILE BOBCAT SUPPORT — ON SITEMobile Bobcat support — on site.
Specialist diagnostics, servicing and repairs carried out at the customer’s site, helping reduce downtime and keep machines working.
What you’ll see here
Selected jobs worth showing.
Diagnostics, difficult faults, repairs, warranty work, servicing and specialist fleet support. We won’t post every machine we touch — only useful examples that show the capability behind the business.
Need support on your machine?
BOBCAT • ON-SITE DIAGNOSTICSDiagnostics brought to the machine.
On-site Bobcat diagnostic work using the laptop and machine systems at the customer location — fault finding where the machine is working rather than automatically sending it away.
MOBILE • SITE SUPPORTMobile support where the machine is.
Our service van and equipment go straight to the customer site, keeping the work practical and reducing unnecessary machine movement.
PLANT • FIELD ENGINEERINGField engineering across real working sites.
Plant support at customer yards and working locations, with the van set up to carry the tools, fluids and diagnostic equipment needed on the job.
BOBCAT • MOBILE SERVICINGServicing carried out on site.
Mobile plant servicing with the van, tools and service equipment brought directly to the machine at the customer location.
SERVICING • PARTS & FLUIDSPrepared for the job before work starts.
Filters, fluids and service parts organised on site so scheduled maintenance can be completed efficiently in the field.
PLANT • CUSTOMER SITESupporting machines at customer locations.
Selected examples from working yards and sites, showing the mobile setup used for servicing, repairs and fault finding.
SPECIALIST FLEET • AUTOMOTIVENot every job looks the same.
Alongside plant work, Hawes & Son supports selected specialist and unusual fleet vehicles where mobile engineering support is suitable.
FLEET • SELECTED WORKSpecialist vehicle support.
Real examples of the varied fleet and automotive work carried out alongside the main Bobcat and plant engineering focus.
GRID FIT • ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICSElectrical fault traced to the connector.
On-site fault finding for Grid Fit. Testing traced the electrical issue to a plug where incorrect-size terminals had previously been fitted, causing a connection problem. A good example of why proper testing comes before replacing parts.
EDEN ENERGY • ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICSThree months down. Fault found. Machine back working.
After several previous attempts to resolve an electrical fault, Hawes & Son was called in. Structured Bobcat electrical diagnosis traced the issue and returned the machine to operation after around three months out of service.
BOBCAT • TRACK MOTOR REPAIRFailed track motor. Full on-site strip-down and replacement.
This Bobcat T86 was immobilised by a failed track motor. The track was removed, the drive assembly stripped down on site and the failed unit replaced before the hydraulic system and drive operation were checked and the machine returned to service. A proper field repair carried out where the machine was working.
SPECIALIST FLEET SUPPORTAutomotive & specialist vehiclesNOT JUST PLANT.
NOT JUST PLANT.
SPECIALIST FLEETS TOO.
Hawes & Son also supports specialist fleet vehicles, including ice cream vans. Mobile diagnostics, DPF and emissions work, electrical and mechanical repairs, servicing and fault finding are available at your site or yard where the job is suitable for mobile attendance.
Especially useful for vehicles that spend long periods idling, where DPF and emissions faults can become a recurring problem.
Automotive & Fleet SupportWhy Hawes & SonThe experience behind the business
Experience that actually reaches the machine.
Liam spent 14 years working within a Bobcat dealership environment and is Bobcat trained. That background includes field engineering, difficult diagnostics and technical support — including a technical support lead engineer role.
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Direct engineer contact
No bouncing between reception, workshop and engineer.
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Mobile from the start
The service is built around attending the machine at site or yard.
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Evidence-led repairs
Photos, fault codes, test results and repair verification are recorded.
Working togetherMORE CAPABILITY.
MORE CAPABILITY.
ONE STRONGER SERVICE.
Hawes & Son Ltd works alongside Essex Tank Tech Ltd on selected jobs where combining specialist capability gives the customer a stronger service. It adds access to complementary HGV, tank and fleet expertise while Hawes & Son remains focused on Bobcat, plant, diagnostics and mobile engineering.
Both businesses remain independent and carry out work within their own specialist scope.
Talk to Hawes & SonBobcat support by service & area
Find the support you need.
Dedicated pages for our core Bobcat services and the areas we regularly cover.
Service
Bobcat Diagnostics
Full mobile fault finding, live data, electrical, CAN, hydraulic and emissions diagnosis.
View diagnostics → ServiceBobcat Servicing
Scheduled mobile servicing, inspections, fluids, filters and defect reporting.
View servicing → ServiceBobcat Warranty Support
Direct customer enquiries, diagnosis, evidence capture and approved repair support.
View warranty support → AreaBobcat Engineer Essex
Mobile Bobcat engineering across Essex.
View Essex coverage → AreaBobcat Engineer Kent
Mobile diagnostics, servicing and repair support across Kent.
View Kent coverage → AreaBobcat Engineer Bedfordshire
Mobile Bobcat support across Bedfordshire.
View Bedfordshire coverage →Customer feedbackREAL WORK.
REAL WORK.
REAL REVIEWS.
Hawes & Son is built on repeat customers, recommendations and doing the job properly. We only show genuine customer feedback — never made-up testimonials.
★★★★★
Had Hawes & Son out?If we’ve repaired, serviced or diagnosed your machine or vehicle, a genuine Google review helps other customers find an independent mobile engineer they can trust.
We’ll add selected verified reviews here as the Google profile builds.Straight answers
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
The things customers usually want to know before booking.
Do you come to the machine or vehicle?
Yes. Hawes & Son is mobile. We attend sites, yards and machine locations across our coverage area where the job is suitable for field attendance.
Can I contact you directly for a Bobcat warranty fault?
Yes. Contact Hawes & Son directly with the model, serial number, machine hours, location and fault details. Eligible warranty work is then progressed through the correct approval route.
What does “full Bobcat diagnostics” include?
Fault-code reading is only part of it. We can work with live data, electrical and CAN testing, sensor and actuator checks, system diagnosis and supporting measurements to identify the cause rather than simply replacing parts.
Can you price genuine Bobcat and aftermarket parts?
Yes. Where suitable and available, we can provide competitive pricing on genuine Bobcat parts and quality aftermarket alternatives so you can compare the options before ordering.
Do you charge travel both ways?
Yes. Travel is chargeable for the journey to the customer or site and the return journey at the applicable travel rate. See the Rates page for the current charges.
Who should I contact?
Call Liam for technical issues and urgent breakdowns. Kayleigh handles most general enquiries, bookings, scheduling, paperwork and warranty administration. WhatsApp is available for both.
Do you only work on Bobcat?
Bobcat is the main focus, but Hawes & Son also provides wider plant support, CAT ET diagnostics on compatible Caterpillar equipment, automotive repairs and specialist fleet support including ice cream vans.
What information should I send when booking?
For plant, send the make/model, serial number, machine hours, location, fault description and photos or video where useful. The more information we have before travelling, the better prepared we can be.
Mobile engineering • Coverage
We come to you.
Based in Grays, Essex. Mobile coverage across Essex, London and the South East, with Suffolk and Norfolk also covered depending on the job.
Specialist diagnostics, servicing and repairs carried out at the customer’s site, helping reduce downtime and keep machines working.
Machine down? Fault getting worse?
Send the model, serial number, hours, location and what it is doing. We’ll take it from there.