Track & Wheel Magazine Summer 2014-15

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THE MAGAZINE OF CABLEPRICE (NZ) LTD – Summer 2015

TOP-OF-THE-LINE John Deere 1470E

SCANIA R620 Built for 49 tonnes

ROSCO CONTRACTORS The perfect match

UPPER HUTT READY MIX Sold on Isuzu

Track & Wheel is designed and published on behalf of CablePrice (NZ) Ltd, and produced by the marketing department.

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Cover image: A John Deere 1470E wheeled harvester, purposebuilt for South Otago firm Mike Hurring Logging.

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Contents NEWS

EQUIPMENT FOCUS

Managing Director’s address............................................................................. 4 Staff milestones................................................................................................. 5 New appointments........................................................................................... 6 CablePrice Cadets............................................................................................. 7 Lloyd Heslop Motors celebrates 30 years......................................................... 8 National Excavator competition....................................................................... 9 IOQ/AQA conference...................................................................................... 10 AFAC conference.............................................................................................. 10 Hitachi compaction equipment....................................................................... 11 John Deere customer trip................................................................................ 12 VENT Limited................................................................................................... 13 Scania customer trip........................................................................................ 14 Summer servicing tips...................................................................................... 15

Hitachi Sumitomo SCX550............................................................................... 21 Hitachi UH12 excavator................................................................................... 22 Hitachi EH1100................................................................................................ 32

NEW John Deere WorkSight...................................................................................... 16

AROUND THE WORLD Sustainable transport....................................................................................... 18 200,000th Hitachi mini excavator..................................................................... 20

COVER STORY John Deere 1470E............................................................................................ 24

COMMERICAL VEHICLE FOCUS Martinborough Transport................................................................................. 28 Switzers Valley Transport.................................................................................. 30 Upper Hutt Ready Mix..................................................................................... 34 Wellington Cable Car Ltd................................................................................. 35

AFTER HOURS Colouring competition.................................................................................... 36 Merchandise..................................................................................................... 38

RECENT DELIVERIES Truck deliveries................................................................................................ 40 Equipment deliveries....................................................................................... 48

SPECIFICATIONS Scania truck specifications............................................................................... 55 Hitachi/Bell specifications............................................................................... 58 John Deere specifications................................................................................ 63

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Managing Director’s Address Shigeru (Shige) Takatori — managing director

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big welcome to all readers of this summer issue of Track & Wheel. It has been a very busy year at CablePrice and as 2014 comes to a close I would like to reflect on what has been a very interesting and rewarding year.

In the lead up to this year’s general election, consumer spending slowed.

However, with the election now behind us, it is encouraging to see business confidence returning to the markets, helped along by a number of large projects of national significance which have recently been confirmed.

I am very pleased to announce the international achievement of our staff member Luke Larsen, from our Silverdale (Auckland) branch. Following on from Luke winning the Hitachi Master Technician New Zealand award, he competed in Japan and took out the 2014 world title of Hitachi Most Valuable Service Technician, the first time anyone from New Zealand or Asia and Pacific has won this world title. Everyone at CablePrice is very proud of his achievement, well done Luke on winning this prestigious award.

As a company, CablePrice has continued to invest a lot of time and resources into

training our technicians and apprentices.

The past 12 months has seen a number of new cadets from all over the country take part in our cadet apprenticeship training scheme with successful results.

Another successful achievement this year went to our Nelson Scania service dealer, Lloyd Heslop Motors. It was recognised as the longest serving independent Scania dealer in New Zealand, celebrating 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Scania product.

Congratulations to Lloyd and his team on this outstanding accomplishment.

Throughout the second half of this year we also ran a number of very successful John Deere wheel loader demonstrations around the country. Overall feedback from those who attended was very positive and we look forward to running further product demonstrations in 2015.

This year has also seen CablePrice expand on our current product range, with the introduction of Hitachi compaction equipment that is now available from selected branches.The new compaction range is a great complement to the smaller scale equipment that we currently have on offer.

We have continued to focus on engaging with our customers directly at

During the year we have continued to concentrate on strengthening relationships and engaging with our customers, along with improving our efficiency and operational capacity to ensure we are delivering value and solutions to our customers.

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events such as the annual Groundspread Fertilisers’Association conference in Bay of Islands,Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) conference in Wellington that saw Scania as the major sponsor, the 46th running of the annual combined IOQ/ AQA Conference (Institute of Quarrying /Aggregates & Quarry Association) in Whangarei and the popular and wellattended New Zealand Contractors’ Federation conference held in Rotorua.

During the year we have continued to concentrate on strengthening relationships and engaging with our customers, along with improving our efficiency and operational capacity to ensure we are delivering value and solutions to our customers.To ensure we deliver on this commitment we continue to employ highly motivated individuals that perform well under pressure and have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

2015 is already shaping up to be a very exciting year for CablePrice and associated industries with a number of major projects having already been announced, including Wellington’s much anticipated,Transmission Gully roading project valued at $850 million.

With Christmas and summer holidays just around the corner, I take this opportunity to thank customers and staff for their continued support. I wish you all a relaxing, enjoyable Christmas break, safe and happy travels, and a prosperous New Year.

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Hitachi technician Luke Larsen wins ‘best in the world’ title In July this year, Luke Larsen took out the 2014 world title of Hitachi Most Valuable Service Technician, beating out strong competition from six other regional winners including Europe, Russia, Japan, China, India and South Africa.

Luke Larsen, a master technician from our Silverdale branch, achieved success earlier in the year ranking number one in the New Zealand round of the competition. He then reigned victorious at the Oceania competition, where he successfully took out the title of Asia-Pacific Hitachi Top Technician ahead of Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia,Thailand and Singapore. Luke travelled to Japan at the start of July for a shot at attaining the elusive world title – a feat that has never been achieved by anyone from the Asia-Pacific region during the seven years this event has been running – that is, until now.

Shigeru Takatori, CablePrice (NZ), managing director commented,“This is an incredible achievement for Luke being the first person from New Zealand to win this prestigious award.

At CablePrice, we pride ourselves in setting the standard in the industry and recruiting the best technicians who possess both great customer service as well as technical skills.This award is a testament to that and we can proudly announce that we have the best technician in the world.”

Commenting on his win, Luke said,“I was very proud to represent CablePrice New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.

To win this title was a great honour and I couldn’t have done it without the support of my family and many peers over the years.

The training and support offered by CablePrice and Hitachi was key to my success.”

Darren O’Connor, CablePrice technical trainer, mining and construction, also commented on Luke’s success,“During the competition, Luke saw the hard work and dedication he has put in over the past six months come to fruition.The work processes he used in the practical section were able to separate him from the other technicians enabling him to find and repair all of the major

Mr Yuichi Tsujimoto congratulating Luke

faults, one of only two to do so.A fantastic effort.”

The finals took place on Wednesday 2 July and Thursday 3 July at Hitachi’s Tsuchiura Technical Training Centre – around 50km northeast of Tokyo, Japan.The competition consisted of a 90 minute theory test and a 120 minute practical test, which consisted of three major faults preventing correct operation of the machine and ten hidden faults, these hidden faults are often things that are overlooked by technicians but may eventually cause problems for the correct operation of the machine. Contestants finished-up with a ‘reporting test’ where the technicians had to present to a group of around 50 people what faults they found in the excavator and any service or maintenance recommendations they would have for the customer.

The winner was announced at a gala dinner held on Thursday evening at the Marrod Hotel and for the first time in the competition history, Mr Yuichi Tsujimoto, president and chief executive officer of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. attended and congratulated Luke. 

Long-service milestones CablePrice takes pride in acknowledging those who have achieved long-service milestones.The company’s long-service scheme is designed to recognise those who have 10, 20, 30 and 40 years of service; displaying loyalty, dedication and high levels of performance.

10-year long-service achievement: John Burhenne, Whangarei Ross Wallace, Head Office Daryl Highsted, Invercargill Eric Hoyle, Whangarei Jan-Maree Edwards, Head Office

20-year long-service achievement: Barry Harvey, Head Office Derek Churches, Auckland

30-year long-service achievement: Glenn Goad, Head Office

Since the last issue of Track & Wheel, eight additional staff members have achieved milestones as part of the company’s scheme of recognising long service.

Congratulations to Glenn Goad from head office in Wellington for achieving an outstanding milestone of 30 years of service.

Special recognition must also go to Barry Harvey from head office and Derek Churches from Auckland, for achieving milestones of 20 years of service.

CablePrice would like to thank all of its employees for their commitment and loyalty and looks forward to the growing pool of experience in the coming years. 

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New appointments Mining product manager

CablePrice would like to welcome Michael Condren on board as the new mining product manager based in Wellington at the head office.

“I am looking forward to utilising my experience and skills at CablePrice, the camaraderie and teamwork shown by CablePrice employees is the best I’ve experienced,”says Michael.

“The recent tighter commodity markets have placed extra pressures on mine operators and CablePrice is well positioned to adapt, providing products and services to enable their continued success.”

After completing trade training, Michael worked at various operations within Australia, taking his career from supervisor to managerial level.

Searching for greater challenges and the opportunity to be immersed in different cultures led Michael to pursuing overseas postings.The first of which was located in the copper belt of Zambia in a large underground copper/cobalt operation that had been recently acquired by Glencore from Government ownership.After this, Michael ventured to the mountains of Papua, Indonesia to the mighty Grasberg Mine, the second largest copper mine and world’s largest gold mine, followed by a posting in Columbia. Michael worked at the Colombian Calenturitas Mine, which produced 12.1Mtpa of export coal and operated a predominately Hitachi loading and haulage fleet with exceptional delivery of performance and costs/BCM. Mark Palmer, general manager sales and marketing, CablePrice is very pleased to have Michael join the team, commenting, “Michael is an excellent addition to our team.With our focus on delivering a better overall customer experience, we are already finding Michael’s wealth of experience in the mining sector extremely valuable.”  6

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Account manager for commercial vehicles

In June this year,CablePrice appointed Colin Duley to the role of commercial vehicle account manager based in Hastings.

Colin is responsible for truck sales in the Gisborne,Hawke’s Bay,Palmerston North and the Wellington region.

“It is great to continue to work with people from the East Coast through to the Wairarapa, and I am enjoying meeting new people in the Manawatu and Wellington regions,” says Colin.

“Being actively involved in personalising a customer’s specific build brings huge satisfaction and I look forward to seeing these units operating in their applications.

“I have been impressed with the versatility of the Scania product options,” adds Colin,“I have also been very impressed with the branch team spirit and how quickly I’ve been accepted into the CablePrice environment.”

Colin has a wealth of experience with commercial vehicles having started his career as an automotive engineer in Gisborne and obtained advanced trade certificates in automotive engineering and heavy automotive engineering.

He then travelled around the UK and Europe for a short time, but returned to New Zealand to work as a truck parts sales representative. From there, Colin progressed into commercial vehicle sales and has enjoyed this aspect of the industry for the past eight years.

Mark Palmer, general manager sales and marketing, CablePrice adds,“Colin is a great new addition to our commercial vehicle sales team and I am confident he will provide excellent support to all our customers.” 

Used equipment sales manager

In August, CablePrice welcomed James Magill on board as the new Used Product Sales Manager – Equipment. James is based at the head office in Wellington and is responsible for the management of used equipment as well as importing used equipment.

“It has been an exciting and enjoyable first few months at CablePrice.A cooperative, willing and determined team is exciting to be a part of and an environment that attracted me to join CablePrice,” says James.

“There is a real energy to continually improve our customers experience with CablePrice, which is extremely important to me. I am thrilled to have joined such a reputable and high performing company in the industry, with great products and outstanding people,” he adds.

James has brought with him considerable industry experience, having spent 16 years working for Wedgelock Equipment.There, he spent seven years as the New Zealand national sales manager then held the position of Australian business manager for his last two.A qualified boiler maker/fitter welder by trade, James has a strong background in sales, business development, engineering and manufacturing.

“James is a great addition to our team, his experience and knowledge is already making a difference. Our intention is to provide our customers with a better service and experience for buying and trading used equipment stock,” says Mark Palmer, general manager sales and marketing, CablePrice.

“So far, I have enjoyed the new challenges that this role has brought, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to an enhanced customer experience,” says James. 

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National key account manager – commercial vehicles

Craig Pepperell, who was previously working in the role of sales specialist in the lower North Island for CablePrice, was successfully appointed to the role of national key account manager – commercial vehicles earlier this year. Craig is based at the CablePrice head office in Wellington and is responsible for managing a selected group of national fleet customers.

“Since starting as the national key account manager – commercial vehicles, I have met with new potential fleet operators and current fleet operators around the country with positive feedback about the role. It is great to be working closer with existing fleet customers and I am enjoying the challenges that have come with the new position,” says Craig.

“Our large fleet customers find it easier to deal with one point of contact for their transport needs, which allows me to gain a comprehensive understanding of how CablePrice can add value to their future business, and work with them to achieve this going forward.

“I’m confident in the direction that CablePrice is heading with fleet management,” says Craig.“Offering all of our services to existing and new customers will grow the business and provide

a platform on which we can build and strengthen relationships, to ensure we remain a trusted partner in the future.”

For the past five years Craig has been selling Scania trucks for CablePrice, where he gained an excellent reputation for customer service and was viewed as a trusted advisor by his customers.

Craig has a wealth of heavy transport knowledge and has been around trucks most of his adult life, having started out driving D-series Fords for Hargreaves Transport at the age of 18. He then moved into an operational role liaising with customers and coordinating the dispatch of trucks and drivers.

From there, Craig went on to start his own business contracting to Mainfreight Wellington transporting general freight to Auckland daily. During this time he personally owned two Scania trucks, on ScanPlan, each clocking up in excess of one million kilometres.

“Having previously been an owner driver, Craig can really relate to our customers because he understands the demands placed on a modern transport operation. Over the years he has also acquired excellent knowledge of the Scania’s numerous features so he is able to advise our customers on how to get the absolute best from their Scania trucks.” says Mark Palmer, general manager sales and marketing, CablePrice.“Craig is a dedicated professional who is very popular with his customers because they know he genuinely wants to help them.” 

CablePrice Cadets 2014 intake For the second year running, CablePrice has undertaken a nationwide intake of apprentice technicians through a rigorous recruitment and selection programme called “The CablePrice Cadets”.

To be considered for a cadetship, applicants must first apply via the CablePrice website within a four-week timeframe. This year, the timeframe was between June and July. Applicants were then taken through several levels of selection including interviews, skills and ability assessments and background checks.

CablePrice invests a lot of time and resources into our young apprentices and because of this, our expectations of applicants are high. To be successful, applicants must display a willingness to learn, the ability to follow instructions, a positive outlook and work ethic, as well as commitment and motivation.

After analysing the results of the selection process, CablePrice was very pleased to offer a cadetship to the top seven candidates to fill trainee technician vacancies in Whangarei,

Auckland, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Christchurch (x2) and Invercargill.

The 2014 cadets gathered in Wellington for an induction week in October where they learnt all about CablePrice and had the opportunity to hear from various external providers such as MITO and Southern Cross.They even had a visit from former All Black, Rodney So’oialo and completed their first training course in a state-of-the-art, purpose built learning facility.

Now the cadets are back at their allocated CablePrice branch to learn the basics and to be put through their last assessment before being offered a full apprenticeship with CablePrice.

The competition this year has been tough and CablePrice is very proud of its 2014 cadets who have put in a lot of work to get to where they are now. It is pleasing to see how many entry level mechanics want to start their career with CablePrice and take advantage of the excellent apprentice programme, facilities, support and career progression that is available.

The dates for the 2015 intake are yet to be confirmed, but you can email hr@cablerprice.co.nz to register your expression of interest today, and you will be contacted when applications open.  CablePrice

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Scania service dealer celebrates

30 years

The Nelson-based Scania service dealer, Lloyd Heslop Motors, recently celebrated being in business for 30 years.

Lloyd Heslop established his business in 1984 and shortly afterwards was appointed the upper-South Island Scania Dealer by Scandinavian Motors, the New Zealand importer and distributor of Scania trucks and busses at the time.

This appointment means that Lloyd Heslop Motors is now the longest serving independent Scania dealer in the country.

To commemorate the milestone, an evening function was held where 165 suppliers, customers, team members and truck distributors joined with Lloyd in celebrating 30 successful years in business. New Scania trucks from Nelson Petroleum Distributors,Waimea Contract Carriers and a cab and chassis were on floodlit display outside Club Waimea where the function was held.

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Colin Bowden congratulating Lloyd Heslop

Colin Bowden, CablePrice general manager of parts and service, spoke on behalf of all the suppliers to Lloyd Heslop Motors. Colin noted how difficult it is for independent dealers to operate successfully in such a competitive commercial environment and stated that it is a real tribute to the quality of service that Lloyd and his team have provided to

their customers to have been so successful for such a long period of time. On behalf of CablePrice, Colin then presented Lloyd and his wife Jan with a plaque in appreciation of 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Scania product.

Lloyd also spoke about the challenges and successes of doing business over the past 30 years. He entertained the audience with tales of his early days (and nights) in business and how he was very fortunate to have a dedicated team of mechanics and parts people working with him. Lloyd explained that it was their commitment to always putting the customers first, and working whatever hours were necessary to get their trucks back on the road as quickly as possible that led to his company’s success.

Congratulations to Lloyd and his team at Lloyd Heslop Motors on 30 successful years in business. 

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National Excavator Operator competition kicks off 2014-15 rounds of the winners heading to the final in March. Preliminary dates for the remaining competitions can be found in the table below: 24 Jan

Otago

Taieri A&P Show

21 Feb

Wellington

Upper Hutt Summer Carnival

TBA – Feb

Manawatu

Esplanade day

12-14 Mar

National final

Central District Field Days

For more information on how you can get involved in the 2014-15 competitions, contact your nearest Civil Contractors New Zealand branch or visit nzcontractors.co.nz The 2014/15 National Excavator Operator competition started in June this year at the National Fieldays at Mystery Creek, Hamilton, and after a short break during winter, the competition was back in full swing in spring.

The Civil Contractors New Zealand Hawke’s Bay branch kicked off their regional competition on Sunday 2 November. Fourteen competitors put their best grouser forward hoping to take out the regional title which would enable them to represent the Hawke’s Bay district at the national final held at the Central District Field Days in March 2015. Following on from the Hawke’s Bay round was the Auckland competition held at Big Boys Toys, then the Canterbury competition held at the Canterbury A&P Show, with Northland recently hosting the final round for this calendar year on 6-7 December at the Whangarei A&P Show.

During these events, the competition has been fierce.

Competitors have really put the Hitachi ZX120-3 through its paces.

The machine has been used to climb over pine logs, paint on an oversized easel, and even pour a perfect cup of tea.

Congratulations to all those who have competed so far, and to all

A competitor in the Hawke’s Bay using a Hitachi ZX55u-5 to pick up a hard hat and drop it onto a mannequin’s head

New Zealand Contractors Federation Conference From 6-9 August, CablePrice sales and marketing staff attended the New Zealand Contractors Federation Conference at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua. This annual conference was combined with the two other industry organisations, Association of Consultant Engineers (ACENZ) and Roading New Zealand (RNZ) meaning there were over 300 delegates from prominent companies throughout the industry.

CablePrice is a core associate of the New Zealand Contractors Federation and as such, had a strong presence at the conference including a stand in a prominent area of the display hall which this year featured the John Deere wheeled harvester and forwarder simulator, which allowed people to fell a forest during the

breaks in the sessions.

The highlight for CablePrice was the sponsorship of the Thursday fancy dress evening which is renowned for being a fun night every year. This year was no exception with the theme being ‘star’ allowing everyone to come as their favourite celebrity or out of space character. The Energy Events Centre had plenty of CablePrice branding with two Hitachi machines at the front entrance greeting people on the way in, a ZX17U-2 mini excavator on a trailer and a new CablePrice service ute from the Rotorua branch at either side of the stage.

The sales and marketing team all came as Star Wars characters and helped pick out some of the best dressed,who received Hitachi or John Deere models for their great costumes, topping off an enjoyable night for all.  CablePrice

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IOQ AQA Conference

The 46th running of the annual combined IOQ/AQA Conference (Institute of Quarrying /Aggregates and Quarry Association) was held earlier this year in Whangarei, Northland.This year CablePrice took a major sponsorship role that saw us take all the guests out on Thursday for a field trip to long-time CablePrice customer Dickins’ quarry for a live demonstration.

Our live demonstration kicked off with a bang thanks to Prime Explosives.The live demo consisted of a Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 excavator working on a stock pile loading in to a Bell B30E ADT

AFAC

conference

The 21st annual Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) conference held at Wellington’s TSB Arena and Shed 6 in September was one of the largest conferences to ever be held in the Wellington region with over 1100 delegates and exhibitors including 600 Australian and 30 pacific attendees.

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(articulated dump truck).This load was then off-loaded in another section of the quarry where a John Deere 744K wheel loader was feeding the aggregate in to a mobile screen/crusher.We also employed a commentator to provide delegates with an overview of each machine as it was performing specific tasks.

At the conclusion of the demonstration delegates were invited down into the quarry pit for the opportunity to view the machinery up close and have any questions answered by our product specialists. 

As a key sponsor and exhibitor at AFAC 2014, Scania has worked hard to create and maintain a strong working relationship with all fire authorities across Australia and New Zealand.With 650 and 120 Scania fire appliances currently serving Australia and New Zealand respectively.

Scania is proud to provide safe and advanced crew cabs and chassis, and is committed to providing the safest possible working environment for fire crews.We are proud to be one of the only manufacturers that production-build a crew cabin as one complete safety shell.This meets the highest Swedish safety standard and exceeds the European safety standard ECE R29.

This coupled with the recent Euro 6 engine technology bodes well for the future relationship as Scania’s 100-year experience in building fire appliances continues. 

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Hitachi compaction equipment When you mention Hitachi construction equipment, most people think of a range of reliable excavators, wheel loaders and dump trucks. CablePrice is pleased to present this new range of equipment to its customers. Designed to provide high levels of performance and durability, the new models are also easy to operate and maintain.

The Hitachi compaction equipment has been designed to suit a number of industry applications, and is said to be the perfect match for councils, hire and rental companies, landscapers, as well as paving, trenching and civil contractors.

The new compaction range of Hitachi vibratory plate compactors (ZV40PF/ ZV60PF/ZV80P) and Hitachi rammers (ZV65R/ZV75R) deliver power and performance in a compact package.

The Hitachi ZV-PF series vibratory plate compactors utilise safety cushions, a reinforced bottom plate and have a triple vibration-resistant design to deliver high compaction, durability and easy operation. Boasting a low amplitude and high frequency, the compactors are an effective tool in the compaction of cohesive, granular and mixed soils.

The plate compactors incorporate a triple vibration-proof design and the rammers have a low vibration handle. Both of these features help contribute to reduced operator hand fatigue by significantly reducing vibrations without compromising on performance.Additionally, these features can be highly advantageous when it comes to safety, by generating greater productivity through longer operating hours.

The Hitachi ZV-R series rammers help provide operators with powerful compaction force.A combination of double reinforced base plates and a safety cushion mitigates damage to the machine, particularly in distribution hazards such as drops. Operators will also benefit from improved stability, as well as efficient manoeuvrability in confined spaces due to the compact machine design.

Propelling power of the ramming shoes is increased for better controllability on uneven ground.As seen in the vibratory plate compactors, the rammers are ideal in tough site conditions where manoeuvrability in restrictive environments is required.

Convenient operation has been achieved through a userfriendly throttle lever and an engine stop switch positioned close to the operator’s hand. In addition, the steel cover offers added protection and durability for the engine.

Riki Corley, CablePrice equipment product manager, says, “Compaction equipment is an important addition to the widerange of Hitachi construction machinery now available from CablePrice. I see the compaction range as a natural fit for our customers and it ties in well with our other product offerings of compact worksite products – mini excavator, wheel loaders and skid steers.” 

Three plate compactors and two vibration rammers have been introduced to the CablePrice (NZ) Ltd product range

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customer trip In August, Riki Corley (equipment product manager) and Alex Kelly (national sales manager – equipment) led a group of customers on a trip to Moline, Illinois: the home of John Deere.

The group consisted of Daniel Reitimana (Totara Contractors), Lars Rosewarne (Rosewarne Contractors), Mike Kier (Schick Contractors), Daniel Topp (Fulton Hogan Tauranga), Luke Frogley (M W Lissette), Paul McCready (McCready Engineering), Karl and Trudy Anderson (Anderson Forest Harvesting), Andy McKinstry (Nelson Operations Manager) and Phil McKenzie (Whangarei Sales Specialist).

The trip began with a short stopover in LA to see the sights.The next day saw the group board a plane bound for Chicago and then to Moline.To greet everyone at Moline airport was the host Simon Shackleton, John Deere general manager for Forestry Asia Pacific.

On Tuesday morning, the group departed for Davenport works, which was opened in 1974 and manufactures the rubber tyre machines for construction and forestry, including wheel loaders, graders, articulated dump trucks, log skidders and wheeled feller bunchers (forwarders and wheeled harvesters are built in Finland).

After a brief introduction from the tour guides, who were two retired Deere factory employees, the group boarded two carriages towed by a John Deere lawn mower and proceeded around the factory floor.

As part of the tour the group were treated to two production line walks – log skidder and wheel loader, where they had the opportunity to see where the chassis’ start the production line and walk through each production station, they also watched the engine, hydraulic components, cabin etc. be

September 2014 installed until it became a final product ready for testing at the other end.

Everyone was surprised to see that it was almost 100 percent hand assembled.The only robotics on the production line was aid and assist with lifting of heavy components or for torque setting of bolts.The quality control that John Deere employs is almost second to none.

In the afternoon the group had a tour of another large facility, this time it was the John Deere Worldwide Parts Distribution Warehouse.The size of the warehouse was just over 63 acres and growing. It holds over 800,000 part numbers, it has 99 truck bay doors and this facility employs 1100 staff with 500 alone on the warehouse floor.The Worldwide Parts Distribution Warehouse houses parts for all John Deere divisions – agriculture, construction and forestry.

Wednesday, the group was taken to

Left to right: Simon Shackleton, Daniel Topp, Paul McCready, Mike Keir, Phil McKenzie, Andy McKinstry, Luke Frogley, Daniel Retimana, Lars Rosewarne, Karl Anderson, Alex Kelly, Riki Corley

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a Deere training facility called Coal Valley, which is a large grassy plain with rolling hills surrounded by fields and fields of Corn. Coal Valley is where John Deere has numerous machines available for training operators and showcasing their product. Basically it is a giant sandpit for adults.

Upon arrival, John Deere had already set up an assortment of machines for the group to operate and allowed the customers to spend three hours driving various pieces of equipment; Backhoe loaders, Articulated Dump Trucks, an 850J Dozer, an 844K-II (34-tonne) wheel loader and a 670GP grader, to name a few.

After the customers had finished digging holes and pushing dirt, they climbed back on the bus and ventured an hour north to a place called Grand De Tour, which is the historic homestead and workshop of John Deere himself. For those who do not know the history of John Deere, it is not simply a brand, John Deere was a person. He was a blacksmith by trade and is famous for creating the first selfscouring steel plough which broke the

ground of the Midwest Prairie aiding migration to the Great Plains.

After a very good blacksmith demonstration, the group was left with this fun fact: If John Deere was actually run over by a tractor back in his day, he would’ve said “what the hell was that?” as tractors were not invented yet, and the first John Deere tractor was not manufactured until after his passing (1886 vs. Deere tractor, 1912).

After a rather insightful look into the history of John Deere, the group left for their last stop, the John Deere Worldwide Headquarters, where all the Deere executives and corporate staff are based.The group were joined by a few John Deere executives and treated to a catered dinner in the employees lounge, followed by a brief tour of the building and surrounding complexes.

The next day, the group headed to The Dubuque Works, situated an hour north from Moline on the Mississippi.

It opened in 1947 and is just over one mile in length. Dubuque works manufactures crawler bulldozers, crawler loaders, backhoe loaders, tracked harvesters, tracked feller

bunchers, knuckleboom loaders and skid steer loaders. Again, we were able to walk two production lines – tracked harvesters (including the 909KH) and dozers. These line walks provided everyone with a true appreciation of the Deere product and the group were able to talk to the employees on the production line and hear their passion for the product and the John Deere brand.

By this stage Friday had rolled around and the group were on a plane bound for San Francisco for one last night before flying home to New Zealand. After a final sit down dinner in San Francisco, the guys were quite impressed that they managed to find a bar at 12.30am that was playing the All Blacks vs. Argentina game.

A tour of Alcatraz was organised Saturday morning and that night the group departed for Auckland.

“Overall, the John Deere customer trip was not only educational, but it was a fantastic experience and it was nice to be able to share this with the great group customers that attended,” says Riki

CablePrice’s

Marlborough service dealer is expanding CablePrice’s Marlborough service dealer for Scania,VENT Limited is expanding their business. Owner and senior technician,Vaughan Marsh is expanding earlier than planned with a purpose built 700m2 workshop located at The Riverlands Roadhouse truck stop facility, soon to be under construction

by Specialised Structures Marlborough.“We are sure the new location will be a convenience to many of our new and existing clients, since the new site is on the main route north and south bound, and because of the amenities that the truck stop provides,” says Vaughan.

Among other new equipment, the new three-bay workshop will house a new 25-metre Stertil Koni skylift (A superior vehicle platform lift – vehicle configurations of up to 25 metres in length with a total weight of up to 70 tonnes can easily be lifted).The new facilities will also encompass a roller brake machine with flexicheck digital software and the latest, state-of-the-art scan tools and diagnostic equipment.

The new premises are looking to be operational in February/ March 2015.VENT will be stocking a large number of additional parts in store, ensuring they can provide a swift turnaround on repairs where possible, which will be of great benefit to

our Scania customers in the region.VENT Limited’s aim is to provide maintenance solutions for customers and be the best service provider in Marlborough.

Currently supporting two technicians, one administrator and one parts interrupter, they are looking to add more technicians to the VENT Ltd team to be able to continue to provide a high standard of service.

Vaughan is currently in the process of becoming a qualified vehicle inspector, to be able to issue COFs on site.VENT believes that anything it can do to shorten the length of time a customer is off the road is beneficial for everyone.  For more information contact the team on (03) 578 9574, vaughan@ventlimited.co.nz or visit ventlimited.co.nz CablePrice

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customer trip In August, a group of CablePrice customers had the opportunity to visit Sweden, the home of Scania. Our customers were joined by three CablePrice representatives – myself (Deon Stephens, national customer support manager), Garry Leitch (national commercial vehicle sales manager), and Craig Pepperell (national key account manager).

The first stop on the trip was Bangkok, where the group enjoyed dinner on the 55st floor of an open air restaurant at our hotel (one of Thailand’s top 10 things to do according to Bangkok Magazine), which was definitely an impressive start to the tour.We were greeted with the best service we have ever had, not to mention lovely food. After dinner we ventured into the streets of Bangkok to explore the nightlife, racing in the tuk tuks was definitely an experience we will never forget.The next day, the group had the opportunity to explore the local markets and experience more of the local culture, including watching the All Blacks play Australia on TV in an Australian bar, before we departed that evening for Sweden.

After another 11 hour flight we arrived in Stockholm at 7am.That day, we were fortunate enough to get a tour of Svempas workshop, which is where custom-made, limited edition Scanias get created. Svempas (a contractor to Scania) had many impressive projects on the go, including his latest creation, Chimera.After this we headed to the centre of Stockholm for a guided tour of Swedish history and historic buildings.

The next day we headed to Sodertalje, which is where the Scania head office is located. Here, we had a tour of the Scania museum, engine foundry & factory including the chassis assembly line, all of which were amazing and extremely interesting for the group.

During the week, we visited the Scania Transport Laboratory – a separate business unit of Scania, which is where they have their own fleet of trucks and are contracted to transport Scania’s products.This enables them to test the Scanias and some competitors trucks for performance and reliability. It also allows them to experience life in the customers

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August 2014 shoes and gain insight into what it is like dealing with Scania from a customer perspective. From there we went to the test track which was a highlight for all.There were 16 vehicles lined up, all different configurations, horsepower, applications and were fully loaded, from buses, loggers, tippers and gantry trucks.

Everyone had a great time including partners who were just as eager to have a go. John Alexander from Alexander Bulk Gases, commented on the experience, “Needless to say, the test track was one of my highlights of the trip.”

We also had the opportunity to travel to the Elmia Exhibition (truck show), where we saw some great examples of the European product. On the final day of the tour, we watched the All Blacks beat Australia at an Irish bar in Stockholm quite a cultural mix! Then we departed for “A Viking Experience” where we visited a traditional village where people lived (part time) as the Vikings did back in the medieval times.This was an amazing experience and offered an insight into the culture of Sweden, from making bread,

TRACK & WHEEL – NEWS beads and playing their old style games.

All of our experiences during the trip demonstrated how Scania do what they do so well, and how they have become what they are today.We can definitely all appreciate their professionalism and drive to be the best they can be. Overall, we were looked after incredibly well and provided with experiences that we would not otherwise have had.What also contributed to the overall experience was the fantastic group of people we travelled with.

John Alexander, one of our customers also provided some comments about his overall experience,“The Scania company culture was very impressive, the value they place on their customers and staff was evident throughout the entire tour.We were also lucky enough to visit the Elmia Exhibition in Jönköping, which is an internationally renowned truck show in Sweden.This was an awesome experience, a day spent there flew by and we could have easily spent more time taking it all in. Scania and CablePrice were wonderful hosts.They looked after us very well and we gained a fantastic insight into Scandinavian culture and Scania as a company.”

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ummer is here again.

While you sit in your cab and think of Trumpets and days at the beach, take a moment to also think of your equipment or vehicle and the pressures that the cooling system is under.

Particularly later model engines that use the cooling systems at maximum, as the cooling system has the biggest drain on the energy your engine produces.As a result, all manufacturers have reduced the effective size of the cooling package, which means that it must be at optimum level to remove heat from the engine unit.

As you can imagine, those hot days that we love most about summer put the most stress on the cooling system.

So what can be done?

First of all check your radiator. Dust, dirt and general debris can block the surface area of the radiator, which can reduce airflow and stop cooling of the engine fluid.

This is a simple check and can be done by shining a torch through the radiator – if you can’t see any light then it may be blocked.

Be careful washing this down as mud

Engine: Scania V8 16.4L ,1000 cubic inches, 2000hp Stainless steel exhaust header system, six Holset turbos two-stage set up Alison modified six-speed close ratio transmission Chassis with independent A-link front suspension, dual Öhlins shock absorbers per side, rear end 3.80 ratio, four-link suspension, Öhlins shock absorbers Total weight: 4700kg

Garry Leitch, national commercial vehicle sales manager, also added,“Once again this year’s customer trip was a great success. I know that this trip, like previous customer trips, will have a

positive lasting impression on each and every participant. CablePrice and Scania are always delighted to provide this opportunity to our valued customers and we look forward to the next one.” 

Summer Servicing tips

can become quickly stuck, causing more harm than good.Also be careful using high pressure as the radiator fins can be damaged.

The best way to get this fixed is to get the radiator removed and expertly cleaned.

Check your antifreeze content.Antifreeze isn’t just about winter, it’s also about summer.Antifreeze has a higher boiling point than water and as a result it handles heat better. Be sure to check for leaks as this can quickly reduce system pressure and antifreeze content.

Check your fan belts and have a look for

belt wear and tightness as this can affect the speed your fan operates at.

Last of all check your fan unit and make sure it hasn’t got damaged blades.This will affect its ability to pull air through the radiator and over the engine.

If you would like the experienced technicians at CablePrice to have a look at any of these items, they would be happy to help. Call your local CablePrice branch on 0800 555 456 to arrange your summer cooling inspection today.  CablePrice

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ohn Deere WorkSight turns data into solutions to make your job easier by bringing together machines, technology, and CablePrice.When you can’t be everywhere all the time, WorkSight is there to be your eyes on the ground.Whether you have a few machines or a large fleet, you can gather information on the operation and performance of each machine to identify opportunities for improvement.

Optimise machines John Deere not only provides quality hardware to get the job done, it also offers innovative software that can help your business operate more efficiently by optimising your machines. WorkSight can achieve this by identifying unused machines so they can be redeployed; comparing fuel-burn rate across multiple machines; identifying time spent idling to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption; and viewing engine load and fuel consumption to match machine size to the job, just to name a few.

Optimise uptime The tool can also serve as a helpful maintenance assistant, whether you’re responsible for a large fleet spread across New Zealand or a single machine within sight. Uptime is the number one concern for many business owners, managers and operators and John Deere WorkSight offers a solution.With WorkSight, businesses can extend uptime through the valuable insights and support that

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the tool can provide, when you need it.

WorkSight can provide exclusive remote dealer diagnostics, machine performance recording, and even software updates that reduce the time and cost associated with a technician trip to the job site.Any machine issues can be addressed before further downtime or costly repairs are required through immediate alerts that get sent to your computer or mobile device, and the proactive maintenance recommendations identify potential problems early so you can avoid more costly repairs down the road. Maintenance reminders based on predefined, customisable schedules also go to your computer or mobile device, all of which can contribute to reducing costs for your business and optimising uptime.

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With John Deere WorkSight, you can make sure you have the right machines on the right job and you can reduce grading passes while improving the finished product.The tool also allows you to watch over an operator’s shoulder, even if they are working in Dunedin and you are based in Auckland, you can still ensure the most efficient operation. John Deere WorkSight gives you visibility to data from completed jobs, but more importantly, it helps you make your operation more efficient.

Ultimately, you develop the confidence to create more competitive bids and deliver on them. More jobs won is one thing every contractor wants.

To find out more about how John Deere WorkSight can improve your business, contact your local CablePrice sales specialist, phone 0800 555 456, or email sales@cableprice.co.nz 

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Halving emissions within five years

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Cutting carbon dioxide emissions in half within five years is possible with today’s technology. Driver training, properly adapted trucks and fully loaded trailers have enabled the Scania Transport Laboratory to reduce its CO2 emissions from 70 to 35 grams per tonne-kilometre.

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t looks like an ordinary trucking company – and it is, but it is a company that specialises in testing and developing the sustainable, efficient transport services of tomorrow.

At the Scania Transport Laboratory in Södertälje, Sweden, drivers gather for a coffee break between shifts.A fleet management system here keeps track of where the company’s 40 trucks and six buses are located, and there is a workshop equipped to service its vehicles and trailers.

Since it was established in 2008, the Transport Lab has had a dual role. One of its tasks is to serve as an ordinary commercial hauler, transporting a portion of the material flows between Scania’s production units in Södertälje and Zwolle in the Netherlands.

“Our other task is to be at the cutting edge – constantly testing and developing new products, services and methods that meet the current and future needs of customers. For this purpose, we receive a financial grant from Scania’s research and development department, which we have frequent contact with,” says Anders Gustavsson, managing director of Scania Transport Laboratory.

The company, a subsidiary of Scania, has grown from twelve employees in 2008 to around 100 today.

Over a five-year period, the Transport Lab successfully improved its vehicle efficiency in a way that has attracted worldwide interest from the transport sector and trade press.Today, the company’s CO2 emissions are 35 grams per tonne-kilometre, or half the industry average.And its fuel consumption now averages

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• Scania launches its new C200 on-board computer, opening new opportunities to monitor trucks and drivers wirelessly in real time.

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Testing of a new “boattail” spoiler on trailers, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag.

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Improved filling rate and performance.

2011 • Testing of trailer “sideskirts” to reduce aerodynamic drag. They improve efficiency but require extensive maintenance.

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A larger percentage of Euro 6 engines with more efficient powertrains.

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A new generation of the Scania Fleet management system.

• The system creates new opportunities to monitor trucks and driver behaviour.

• Longer vehicles.

25 The future • Testing on Swedish roads during 2014 of longer (32metre) rigs with double trailers and GVW of 76 tonnes.

Some milestones in the journey towards more efficient transport services The figures refer to grams of CO2 per tonne-kilometre, a measure of CO2 emissions per weight of goods hauled and transport distance.

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Hanna Fange, one of around 100 drivers at the Scania Transport Laboratory connects a trailer full of Scania parts before starting the trip to Zwolle in the Netherlands

Scania Transport Laboratory operates like any other haulier company, with fleet management services and a workshop at the premises

Sustainability a part of Scania’s business strategy A halving of energy consumption per manufactured vehicle by 2020, compared to 2010; increased sales of the Ecolution

by Scania concept; an updated sustainable sourcing programme; and a ranking as one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world.

These are some of the most important events highlighted in Scania’s web-based Sustainability Report for 2013, which emphasises the role of sustainability for the company’s long-term success.

Read more at scania.com/ sustainability

27 litres per 100km, compared to 35 litres at the outset.

“I never thought we could achieve so much when we started our operations,” says Gustavsson, who points to several factors behind the Transport Lab’s success.

“Properly adapted vehicles that allow us to drive at 80km/h with the lowest possible revs are one key factor.Another is that we make a great effort to maximise the payload on each shipment.A third is that we take full advantage of the toolbox in the Ecolution by Scania concept: driver training and followup of driver behaviour, preventive maintenance and really making use of the latest technical aids such as

Fleet Management systems; and Scania Active Prediction cruise control.”

Although the Transport Lab has managed to halve its CO2 emissions per tonne-kilometre in five years, there is potential to reduce emissions further, Gustavsson believes.

“We will be increasing our use of vehicle platooning, which results in lower aerodynamic drag and lower fuel consumption.We are also hoping to receive permission from the Swedish Transport Agency to test longer, heavier rigs in Sweden.

A 32-metre rig with a gross vehicle weight of 76 tonnes will enable us to achieve even more efficient transport services,” he says.  CablePrice

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he 200,000th mini excavator produced by Hitachi Construction Machinery Tierra Co. Ltd. has been delivered to NEWO-BAU.The ZX65USB-5 was presented to the Bavarian construction company

by German Hitachi dealer Kiesel at the GaLaBau landscaping and gardening exhibition in September.

The Zaxis-5 mini excavator – part of an order for two identical new models – joins NEWO-BAU’s expanding fleet of ten Hitachi machines, which includes three Hitachi ZX85US-3s and five ZX225USLC-3s. Founded in 1978, the family owned contractor specialises in utilities for the public and private sectors.

NEWO-BAU’s managing director Bernd Riedlmeier says,“A strong workforce combined with cutting-edge equipment are the key factors to securing a competitive place in the market.

Our new ZX65USB-5s will help to increase the company’s productivity, particularly in areas requiring more precise work.

“The other Hitachi excavators in the fleet are working to capacity and need additional support. For every medium excavator, we ensure there is a compact model working alongside it, carrying out smaller jobs such as the installation of utilities on new housing sites.”

Joep van den Maagdenberg, product specialist at Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV, was also present at the ceremony to congratulate Riedlmeier in person.“Hitachi mini excavators are known around Europe for their ease of use, comfort and versatility,” he adds.“We are happy to see our 200,000th model delivered to a loyal and respected contractor in the German market.” 

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recommendation from a“local legend”prompted precast specialists Preco to purchase its first ever machine from CablePrice for its Auckland precast yard – a brand new Hitachi Sumitomo SCX550 (55-tonne) crawler crane.

“We wanted to upgrade our old hydraulic machine with something a bit bigger that was able to walk with a load.

We started looking at second hand machines,when a guy who has been involved with cranes all his life advised us to call Andrew Crane of CablePrice and have a look at some new crawler machines instead,” says Preco’s John Grant.

After weighing up the pros and cons, and getting positive feedback from a Welsh firm using the same model, the Preco team settled on the SCX550.

“It wasn’t the cheapest or dearest in its class,but was still a more affordable option than some of the second-hand models we were looking at.”

Not only was CablePrice national equipment product manager Andrew Crane’s surname rather apt given the purchase,but he was “brilliant”to deal with,says John.

“He was particularly helpful when it came to selecting the best set-up of custom features on the crane for our operation.”

The multi-purpose Hitachi Sumitomo crawler cranes deliver excellent mobility over many surfaces, and can be used in a broad range of applications, from construction to civil engineering and port handling.

The brand is designed under a three key-concept approach of “simple,refined and reliable”– elements John and the Preco team can vouch for.

“The crawler crane seems to be a lot less complicated than a truck-mounted crane.It has simple mechanisms which are easy for our drivers to operate.A lot of the bigger cranes come with all the bells and whistles that people never learn how to use.”

The SXC 550 is now doing“exactly what it says on the box”, lifting precast segments out of moulds and onto trucks at Preco’s yard.

“It is a great little lifter.At the moment we’re making 25-tonne barriers for the Greville Road interchange that it is handling with ease.”

John says his operators enjoy using the strong, heavyduty machine, which has an all-weather, well-ventilated and roomy operator’s cab, providing good visibility on the work site.

It is also insulated against noise and vibration for added comfort.

Around 80 percent of Preco’s work is the production of precast items and complex pre-stressing arrangements designed for large

roading and infrastructure projects.

Its products include everything from reservoirs,culverts, bridging and barriers,to general custom-made precast items.

In addition to the Greville Road job,the company is currently building a water reservoir for an Albany project for Auckland Wastewater Services.It has just finished making 600 box culverts for aTEL roading project inTauranga.

Preco is one of the few companies to provide precast and pre-stressing services on the job site as well as in its yard.It also has a depot inTauranga where its old crane was sent.

“Although we don’t intend to move the new 55 tonne crane at this point, it is compact enough to be shifted without too much difficulty if we decide to do so in the future.”

John says the SCX550 has delivered seamless reliability and performance since the firm took possession of it in March.

“There hasn’t been one issue from the sales and setting up through to the crane’s operation and back up support provided by the CablePrice service team. Normally when you buy something new you expect a few teething problems but there hasn’t been any at all. Some of the new hydraulic cranes are very complicated but this basic, easy to operate 55-tonne crawler crane has proved bulletproof so far. We’re very happy with it.” 

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ete Dormer loves Hitachi hydraulic excavators so much he reckons he’s got orange in his blood.

However it’s not just brand new, shiny machines that get the attention of this Canterbury contractor, whose firm Dormer Construction is a high profile drainage and civil construction specialist in the South Island.

His passion also extends to collecting very early machines made by Hitachi.

Five years ago, Pete rescued a Hitachi UH12 excavator, which was about to be scrapped by another Canterbury firm.

The machine was originally purchased at an international Japanese construction machine expo in 1976, the year after it was made by March Construction.

“The machine was in disrepair and the engine had seized. I saved it from scrap, always with the intention of restoring it,” says Pete.

A two-year labour of love and considerable investment in the machine has just come to an end, with the 36-tonne UH12 now returned to its former glory.

NEWS “A lot of money, pride and enjoyment have gone into this project. I’m really happy with it,” says Pete, as he hops in the cab in a howling Canterbury southerly and fires it up.

He certainly looks at home behind the controls of the excavator which has its original air pressure, oil, engine pressure and amps gauges resplendent with the Hitachi emblem.

“What’s unique about this machine is that the controls are air

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Pete behind the controls of the Hitachi UH12

operated with the foot pedals rather than hydraulic controlled,” he says, swinging the big bucket into action.

The engine had to be fully rebuilt, which wasn’t an easy task given it was one of the few excavators made by Hitachi with a Hitachi engine.

“The company only made its own engines for a couple of years back in the 1970s so we had great difficulty finding the parts we needed to restore it.A lot of credit must go to Durk from AC Stobie Engine Reconditioners, who put a lot of thought and effort into this very tricky rebuild.We salvaged whatever original parts we could, made a lot of parts ourselves, and compromised on a lot of things we couldn’t buy.”

Pete believes the UH12 is now the only machine in the world with an operating Hitachi engine.

Its rusted cab has also been fully restored, with new panels and new paintwork making it look as good as new.

“Hitachi has been very interested and supportive of the project and contributed to the paint costs, which was great.”

Before it was retired, the excavator did a power of work for March Construction, with one of the firm’s operators,Arthur Tocker spending an incredible 22,000 hours behind its controls.

The finished product

The Hitachi UH12 prior to restoration

“Arthur took great pride in the machine. It was his baby. He greased it regularly and polished it daily.”

Pete estimates the excavator completed at least 30,000 hours during its working life.

He is pleased to see the restoration work finally completed.

“I’m an impatient person so it’s good to be through the long process and finally get to enjoy the achievement.”

He plans to operate the excavator as a working display model at various events in New Zealand and possibly overseas in the years to come.

“It will be great to see the UH12 being enjoyed by other people with an interest in classic earthmoving machinery.”

Pete says his enthusiasm for diggers and working in the dirt goes back to his childhood.

“From the age of five I loved my sandpit.These days the sandpits and toys have just got a lot bigger and more expensive.”

He reckons he has owned around 80 Hitachi hydraulic excavators and machines in the 20 years since he started his business Dormer Construction at the age of 17, straight out of school.

“It was something I always wanted to do. I had a holiday job from the age of

12 and saved up a lot of money. I hired a hydraulic excavator for my first five months in business, then built up enough funds to go to Japan and purchase my first Hitachi machine – an EX200-3.”

He started off doing site works, excavating and small drainage projects, and has steadily grown the business to where it is today – employing 45 staff and operating a large fleet of brand new Hitachi machines, bought from CablePrice sales rep Andrew McCoy. “With good cashflow and reliable machinery I have been able to build up my equity and asset base, and work on projects throughout New Zealand.”

Pete has dealt with CablePrice since his earliest days in business.

“I’ve never had a cross word with anyone from CablePrice.They’ve always been supportive and have a great sales team and product. Hitachi is definitely the leader in their field when it comes to reliability and productivity.”

Dormer Construction was named Canterbury Contractor of the Year in 2008 and 2011.The firm continues to specialise in drainage, earthworks, irrigation, civil construction and demolition works.

Its team is currently busy working on a diverse range of projects, including the final stages of demolition works within Canterbury after the earthquakes; being part of the horizontal rebuild of mainly sewer and stormwater infrastructure in Christchurch city; urban development; and rural development including the construction of water storage dams, irrigation projects and general earthmoving.

The restoration of the Hitachi UH12 was a challenging project that took longer than expected. However it hasn’t deterred Pete from saving more classic excavators from the machinery graveyard.

“I’ve got a UH06-1 and a UH3-DT in the yard that I’m also restoring. Like the UH12 they are great old machines. It’s extremely satisfying to be able to bring them back to life.”  CablePrice

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he best of Finnish and Kiwi ingenuity has been combined in a brand new $1 million John Deere 1470E wheeled harvester, purpose-built for South Otago firm Mike Hurring Logging.

The harvester has been fitted with a top-of-the-line, New Zealand-made waratah, and is believed to be the only machine of its size in the world with this set-up.

Owner Mike Hurring is rapt with the 1470E which is capable of felling a tree, trimming it and cutting it to lengths in just 30 seconds.

He says it has significantly increased productivity at the company’s Blue Mountain thinning site in South Otago.

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climbing ability.We’re getting greater slopes than we did with our previous track machine which a lot of people don’t believe.”Access to trees is another big advantage over an excavator-based machine, he says.

“The concept of the boom set in the middle is far more userfriendly for reaching in, around and through thinnings.The harvester has already exceeded my expectations in terms of productivity and efficiency.”

Mike did plenty of research before committing to the 1470E and insisted it was custom-built with the New Zealand-made harvesting head after seeing smaller machines with a similar set up in the United States.

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“A company we visited at Lake Michigan was matching up 1270 harvesters with New Zealand heads with a lot of success.”

Mike also visited the John Deere factory in Finland, and several other job sites in UK/Europe, and Mt Gambia in Australia before committing to the harvester, which has an 11-metre boom and ninelitre engine.

At the same time he also purchased a $600,000 John Deere 1210E forwarder and six Hitachi excavators – four ZX250L-5s, a ZX200LC-5 and a ZX135US-3, all from CablePrice.

“I’d been thinking about buying the new machinery for some time.

It was a matter of matching up the right gear for the application, and justifying the expense.”

Mike has also invested in a new John Deere E-series simulator for a live classroom he is setting up to train forestry workers.

Barry Sheat, equipment sales specialist from CablePrice Invercargill, says the simulator has the same features as real forestry machines including the 1470E harvester and 1210E forwarder, allowing trainees to practice every stage of the harvesting process.

“The simulator has exactly the same controls, and even replicates the noise of the machines. It is a great tool to teach trainees different work methods and increase their productivity and performance.”

When it comes to the 1470E harvester, Barry says speed on the road; manoeuvrability through the trees; climbing ability; operator comfort; and safety, are among its big pluses.

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“Track machines are set up for digging holes, whereas this wheeled machine is set up for harvesting. It has a lot more horsepower than a track machine and is designed specifically for what it’s doing,”he says.

Barry has been with CablePrice for over 30 years, and has dealt with Mike Hurring Logging nearly the entire time.

“We value the relationship with Mike and are pleased to have been able to help with his latest big investment.”

Riki Corley, CablePrice’s equipment product manager, says three key features stand out to him on the 1470E – the fact it is a wheeled machine; the rotating cab; and computer software including the TimberNavi system.

“The performance of the wheeled machine is right up there and it requires far less maintenance than traditional track excavators.

Track gear is quite expensive to replace and wears out quicker than rubber tyres.”

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He says the rotating, self-levelling cab means the operator is always sitting level, and has far greater visibility than on an excavator.

“The cab rotates in the same direction as the felling head which is a huge benefit as the operators only have to worry about what’s going on in front of them. Because the whole machine is stationary and only the cab moves, the risk of hitting the back of the machine on trees in narrow spaces is virtually eliminated.”

Operator fatigue is also reduced as they’re not craning their necks to see where the head is going.

Riki says the 1470E has an intelligent computer system which manages the waratah head – sending it“all sorts of instructions” including the length and diameter of the timber cuts.

“This leading technology comes factory standard in the John Deere machines and is quite unique in that it has been developed by John Deere to work specifically with its harvesters.”

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He loves it, especially for its ease of operation and smooth, comfortable ride. The machine also has brilliant lighting. We could operate it 24 hours a day.

All information is stored and logged, and can be easily accessed by the operator, company and forestry owner, even remotely via GPS. “The machine’s output can be checked at anytime with the touch of a button.”

Both the 1470E harvester and 1210E forwarder come with state-of-the-art TimberNavi software, which provides real time communication between the two machines via GPS. “This technology transmits data from the harvester to the forwarder, providing the forwarder operator with a map of the forest so they can see instantly where the cuts of timber are located.

This allows them to go directly to the pile of logs, instead of driving around trying to find them.”

Mike Hurring Logging has an operator dedicated to the 1470E, who is “grinning from ear to ear” as he goes about his work, says Mike.

“He loves it, especially for its ease of operation and smooth, comfortable ride.The machine also has brilliant lighting.We could operate it 24 hours a day.”

Mike has been in the forestry game since 1986. He has always run his company from Balclutha and now employs around 45 staff.

He reckons mechanised harvesting is the way forward in terms of both productivity and safety.

And with around 12,000 hectares of local forests to thin, he is already looking to invest in more gear.

“Since the arrival of the 1470E we’ve been approached by new potential clients interested in us doing similar work for them.

We are in the process of looking at another good second-hand machine to keep things moving.” 

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artinborough Transport’s new Scania R620 livestock truck has only been on the road a month, but the team is already impressed with its performance, says Josh Hawkins, who runs the firm with his brothers Daniel and Jared.

“Our driver Chris is rapt with it. He’s enjoying the comfort, ease of driving and manoeuvrability, particularly when getting in and out of tricky farms.The truck has been built to the maximum of 49 tonnes fully loaded and is returning really good fuel figures.”

Livestock and rural cartage throughout the lower North Island provide the bulk of the firm’s work, although it also operates throughout the rest of New Zealand.

With its drivers doing long hours, and often accessing rugged, remote farms, they need the sort of tough reliable workhorse that Scania delivers.

Martinborough Transport already has two other R620s in its fleet of 17 vehicles. However the new 8x4 truck towing a five-axle trailer is the company’s first Scania manual, with the other two trucks having automatic opticruise.

“Chris was keen on a manual this time, and we thought it wasn’t a bad idea to trial it against the two opticruise units to see if there was any difference on fuel economy.We haven’t been able to do any comparisons yet, but they are all really good trucks,” says Josh.

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Craig Pepperell, national key account manager for CablePrice, worked with the Martinborough Transport team on the purchase.

As a former truck owner and livestock driver himself, he is in a unique position to provide advice and support to the firm.

He says the “high spec” R620 comes with a range of special features to meet their needs.

“The Highline cab is the next step up in terms of luxury and comfort. It has a new premium driver’s seat with airbag lumbar supports, bunks, a TV, fridge-freezer and feature wood-grain steering wheel, gear knob and dash. It also has a radio with GPS maps, a new feature released by Scania this year; and a load display that can bring up all the axle weights of the truck and trailer on the dash.”

Perhaps the most unique feature of the truck is its remotecontrolled air suspension, which Craig ordered from Scania to help prevent gaps between the truck and trailer, and farmers’ stock races at the time of loading.

“On uneven or hilly ground it can be difficult to slide the truck perfectly against the trailer. Sometimes the drawbar can hit up underneath the trailer and you can’t close the gap properly.This can result in stock dropping their leg through and getting injured.

When I saw Scania’s remote-controlled air suspension feature I thought it was the ideal solution and it’s working really well.With the touch of a button the driver has the flexibility to lower or raise the truck and trailer so they are perfectly level for stock loading.”

With double-decked cattle and four decks of sheep, stability is another vital feature, says Craig.

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“These trucks are super stable on the road.”

Five years ago the Hawkins brothers took over Martinborough Transport from their father Trevor, who started it around 25 years ago.

Josh says the firm appreciates the ongoing relationship with CablePrice.

“We enjoy really good back-up service from CablePrice, and especially from Craig who always goes above and beyond. He’s great to deal with.”

He says Martinborough Transport will definitely consider purchasing Scania again given the brand’s superior stability, comfort, power, efficiency and fuel economy. But for now, the team is still finding its way around the extra features on the new R620.

“There is so much we can do with the new truck.We’re just taking it one step at a time and will get Craig down for some more training to help us maximise all its features.” 

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Switzers Valley

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witzers Valley Transport Ltd owner Murray Maslin has a unique approach to business – and a unique approach to the trucks he runs in his company.

Since starting the business five years ago out of the small southern settlement of Wendonside, about 50km northwest of Gore, Murray has grown Switzers Valley Transport into a sizeable rural transport operation, with its 14th truck expected to hit the road before Christmas this year. For a business that initially planned to only run seven trucks, Murray admits it’s been an intense few years.

“The growing pains are still there, that’s for sure,” says Murray, in typically understated southern fashion.

Murray’s role in the business as director and majority shareholder is assisted by two of his longterm employees – Jamie Coote and Andrew Sharp – both of who hold a share in the company.

“They own 10 percent each now and the idea is, as I get older and grumpier – and I can be grumpy enough now – they have the opportunity to further their investment in the company with view to longterm ownership,” Murray explains.

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Transport It’s a long-term business planning and future-proofing strategy that has already paid big dividends for the company.

“Most companies are sitting around saying they can’t get decent guys, but I’ve got a list of people wanting to work with us here,” says Murray.

“I see it very much as a family here and I ask them for advice as much as they ask me.

“When there’s work to be done, the boys get out and do it, but when I want advice on something, I can ask them and if they have a problem with something or they want to talk to me, we sit down and work it out.

“One of the things with doing it that way is that you have to be able to listen… and it works.”

The business has a strong rural focus.

Even Murray’s nickname ‘Hogget’ reflects the industry that makes up the backbone of Switzers Valley’s client base.

Covering a vast area of the strongly rural northern Southland area, the company undertakes a range of transport services

We tow our own trailers and we cover some pretty big distances down here from hauling hay and bulk goods through to livestock and fertiliser. It also runs three Scanias as specialised bulk spreaders.

A 2004 P340 4x4 is joined by a pair of considerably more powerful 2014 G440 4x4s – but Murray explains there is considerable rationale behind selecting the larger trucks for the bulk-spreading roles.

“We tow our own trailers and we cover some pretty big distances down here,” he says.“There’s nothing worse than being in a bulkie and having to change gears every two seconds, which then stresses the driveline more.

“One of the things about a bulkie is that they only have a life span of about five years because they work pretty hard. For every kilometre you do in a spreader, it’s equivalent to two kilometres in one of the other trucks, so they don’t have it easy.

“We’ve chosen the Scanias because they’re the best sowing trucks on the market, which is why we’ve got them,” he says.“The reliability, the driver comfort, they’re economical… basically they get the job done really well for us.”

While the Scanias in the fleet are currently only in bulk spreader roles, Murray says his future plans for the rest of the fleet may see more Scanias in the striking blue-and-silver colour scheme of Switzers Valley Transport.

Rather than adding more trucks to the fleet though, this will be part of a replacement programme for some of the company’s older trucks.

“The new ones will be for bulk haulage and the plan is for Scania to feature there, provided the price is right and we can get what we need to do the job.” 

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Key To growth R oss (Rosco) Moore says the investment in large-scale Hitachi gear was the key to his Reefton business growing from a “very small operation” to the leading contracting firm it is today.

He went into business in 1995 after working for Francis Mining at its Topline underground mine, and as mine manager at the firm’s Echo mine from 1989 to 1995.

“I was a one-man band for years then in 2004 started working back at Echo with my own machines.We had a big strip of overburden to do but my frontline machine was only a 45 tonner and not really up to the job. So I put my balls on the line, borrowed a lot of money and bought a Hitachi 120-tonne EX1200-5C digger and three Hitachi EH1100-3 70-tonne rigid dump trucks.”

Rosco says the impact was immediate, with productivity at the site increasing dramatically.The new machines helped Rosco Contractors to more than meet the production rates set by Brent Francis of Francis Mining at Echo and Roa, the company’s other West Coast opencast coal mine, he says.

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“It was a very good move.At the time there was strong demand for coal and the expansion of the mine took off, along with my business which now employs around 80 men and women.”

Rosco liked the EH1100-3s so much he’s recently added another two to his fleet.

We’ve had a good run out of them and the backup support and service from CablePrice is excellent.

“They are such a good all-round dump truck, particularly when it comes to size.

They will run on almost any site and go well in all conditions.”

He says the 70-tonne trucks have proven to be the “perfect match” with his Hitachi 120-tonne digger.

“They are a good match size-wise, with only three or four buckets a pass and the trucks are gone.We’ve had a great run with both in terms of productivity and reliability.”

When the coal market slowed, Rosco started to look elsewhere for a project to keep the big gear running, and picked up a five to six year job for Waikaia Gold which operates a sizeable gold mine in Northern Southland, recovering up to 20,000 ounces of gold each year.

Last year Rosco Contractors sent a team of 16 to the site, where they are stripping overburden down to the gold wash 17 metres below the surface, and floating a dredge cart in the “massive big hole” with the overburden behind it.

“We moved some of the bigger gear down there including the 120-, 87- and 35-tonne Hitachi diggers,three existing dump trucks and have now added the extra two trucks to the fleet.”

Rosco says his operators are big fans of the “comfortable, user-friendly” trucks.

“They’re tough and rugged enough to do whatever is asked of them.We find they’re also a good match with our ZX870LCH-3 diggers which only

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Hitachi has designed the strong, reliable EH1100-3 rigid dump trucks to carry the big loads for the big jobs which make them well suited to the heavy duty needs of big firms like Rosco Contractors. Just like Hitachi excavators, the Hitachi trucks feature cutting edge technology and loads of great features that deliver low operating costs, unparalleled productivity, and overall quality through their superior structure and systems designs.

The EH1100-3 manoeuvres well on any job site, even at higher speeds thanks to Hitachi’s ACCU-TRAC suspension system.The NEOCON strut used with the suspension system improves operator and component isolation, providing better hauler stability and predictable operational control.

Rosco says he is still getting good hours out of his EX1200-5 digger which continues to do a power of work on the mine site, even after six years of hard labour.

“We gave the digger a big overhaul in mid-2013 which should see it right for another 10,000 hours. It had already done 13,000 hours before we did anything to it.

It is a great machine.”

The powerful engine on the EX1200 combines with a highly efficient hydraulic system to offer plenty of excavating power, making it ideal for quarrying or mining applications such as Rosco’s.

Its large capacity bucket increases work efficiency allowing it to meet almost any production demand.

Rosco says the bulk of his team is currently split between the mine sites at Roa, Echo and Waikaia Gold, with other staff working at his own alluvial gold mine

and opencast coal mine in Reefton, or on several other smaller jobs.

“They’re spread everywhere.”

The company has an extensive plant list which features a number of brands, although Rosco is a big fan of Hitachi, with 29 of the brand’s machines on the fleet.

“We’ve had a good run out of them and the backup support and service from CablePrice is excellent. I’ve known the sales rep Andrew ‘The Real McCoy’ since he was an apprentice nearly 40 years ago.

We’ve got a good relationship and if there is ever a problem it gets sorted quickly.We also have a standing joke that if we go out for lunch after the business talks, he pays, as they are all ‘pre-paid’ lunches.”

Rosco has other business interests, with all four of his adult children and their partners involved in one way or another.

His eldest son Daniel is the West Coast Operations Manager for Rosco Contractors; second son Craig is a builder and rugby player who recently made the Heartland rugby team to play in the Pacific Islands tour. Craig also builds and manages any building work for Rosco and he and wife Connie are expecting their first child soon.

Aimee, Rosco’s daughter has two young children and looks after the administration and accounts for Tasman Helicopters which Rosco owns. Her husband Bevan is the site supervisor for Roa, while Logan, Rosco’s youngest son runs Tasman Helicopters and pilots the EC120 Helicopter.

Logan’s partner Loren also works for Rosco, looking after the payroll at another business Reefton Tyres.

“It’s great to have them all working alongside me.”

Rosco’s partner Jackie manages the company’s human resources and health and safety, and has put policy and quality management systems in place that were needed for the business growth over recent years.

“We have a great team of staff on board, with the majority of them being able to do multiple jobs.They are an integral part of the business.”

Although the mining sector is having its ups and downs, Rosco is happy with how his business is running and has no regrets about adding to his fleet of EH1100-3s.

“Having the five trucks on-site is giving our productivity another big boost.

I continue to be impressed by these versatile, fit-for-purpose trucks.” 

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Cementing the future Don McNeil pours on the praise for his latest Isuzu.

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pper Hutt Ready Mix has grown consistently since Don McNeil started the family-owned firm back in 1996 with just a couple of trucks.

Now the company has a good-sized fleet of Isuzu trucks painted in the company’s familiar white and maroon colours, which are a regular sight around the wider Wellington region.

The McNeils currently employ eight staff and run nine Isuzu trucks with concrete bowls from their concrete plant at Te Marua, 30 minutes north of Wellington, as well as an Isuzu truck and trailer unit for carting bulk aggregate.

These days Don is kept busy running his own general contracting business, so has handed over the reins of the concrete plant to son Hamish who manages its day-to-day operations and ensures the firm’s products meet the highest standards.

He recalls purchasing the first Isuzu for the ready-mix plant back in about 2003 and has been buying them ever since.

“I reckon the Isuzu trucks are spec’d up better than the others.

I’ve had a really good run out of them and have no problem recommending them to others.”

Don says power take-off (PTO) that is able to run continually is essential for the firm’s concrete trucks.

“Isuzu is one of the few brands on the market that come from the factory with LiveDrive PTO.”

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The latest addition to the company’s fleet is an eight-by-four, twin steer, FYH350MS manual with a powerful 257kW Euro 5 engine.

It delivers the much needed 1422Nm (max) of torque at 1400 rpm, driven through an Eaton 11 speed manual gearbox with a low crawler range gear.

“This truck is ideally suited to those hard-to-get-to places which can be a regular challenge given Wellington’s steep terrain.”

The Isuzu F-series trucks are well known for their driveability and performance. However driver comfort and safety are not forgotten either thanks to the air suspended, auto weight adjusting ISRI driver’s seat, electric heated power mirrors ideal for those early winter morning starts and Isuzu’s Media Centre including a 6.2-inch multi-colour touchscreen, MP3 connection and Bluetooth hands-free.

The full integrated climate control system with four speed fan in the truck provides a comfortable environment for the firm’s team of drivers whatever the weather.

Don’s business philosophy is very much aligned with that of CablePrice, he says.

“It all comes down to service.You look after your customers and they’ll look after you. During nearly 20 years in business we have prided ourselves on delivering good honest service and value. Having the right gear is a big part of that.” 

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Isuzu trucks play a key role in keeping Wellington’s unique trolley bus network fired up.

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ince the late 1940s, the Wellington trolley bus network has been an integral part of the city’s fabric, and it continues to be relied on by thousands of commuters every day.

However without reliable overhead power cables, owned and maintained by Wellington Cable Car Limited (WCCL), passengers on the network’s 60 trolley buses would be going nowhere fast.

It is vital WCCL has the right gear to maintain its overhead line network, which is where CablePrice and Isuzu trucks come into the picture.

For more than 10 years WCCL has trusted Isuzu trucks from CablePrice to help keep the trolley bus network running smoothly, says Andrew Creswell, the company’s traction services overhead manager.

“We’ve always found Isuzu’s to be a good, reliable truck and have clocked up over quarter-of-a-million kilometres since we started using them.They provide great value for money.”

He says these reasons made it an easy choice for WCCL to stick with the brand when it came to modernise its truck fleet recently.

And just like the Wellington trolley buses, the Isuzu trucks being used to carry out this work are unique.

WCCL’s two new 176kW, 4x2 FRR600s have been set-up as EPV or elevated platform vehicles.

Each truck is equipped with a large motorised platform that can be rotated 360 degrees once it is raised up.

“This raised platform design dates back to the 1970s but with a little modernisation, still works well today,” says Andrew.“The EPV enables our crews to park the Isuzu in a ‘normal’ car park,

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raise the platform, rotate it around 90 degrees out over the road and work on the overhead lines, all while allowing the traffic to move underneath in a controlled fashion.This limits interruptions to Wellington’s traffic flow.”

The two FRR600s may not do a lot of mileage each day, however they carry out a lot of stop-start work given they’re predominately working in the CBD. For this reason CablePrice specified the two trucks with Isuzu’s AMT or automated manual transmission.

“The guys love the automated transmission and couldn’t imagine going back to a manual now,” says Andrew.

The latest addition to the WCCL fleet is a 4x2 FTR750M with a low emission 191kW Euro 5 engine.

It has been set up as a pole truck and fitted with a remote controlled HIAB. “With some 3500 transport poles in the network, this new Isuzu is always on the go and is proving to be a really nice bit of kit,” says Andrew.

Given the importance of the work carried out by WCCL’s Isuzu fleet, the company has placed a lot of faith in the brand and the backup and support offered by CablePrice.

“We are very happy to be using the next generation of Isuzu trucks which will continue to be a familiar sight around the Wellington CBD as they undertake their daily operations.” 

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In this issue CablePrice will be giving away two prizes of $50 Toy World vouchers.

0-5 year olds

Did you know...?

Larry is a large wheel loader who weighs as much as 20 hippos! He can be found in yards full of sand, stone and rocks, and loads these materials to to trucks.

To enter, simply colour in the picture as best you can, then post it to us at: COLOURING COMPETITION CABLEPRICE Marketing Department PO Box 38-040 Wellington Mail Centre 5045

NAME:....................................................................................

AGE: ............. EMAIL:..............................................................

ADDRESS:............................................................................... ..............................................................................................

PHONE:..................................................................................

Terms & Conditions: Entrants contact information will not be used for any other activity and will not be passed on to any third parties. Information is gathered purely for the purpose of contacting the winner(s) and delivering prizes. CablePrice (NZ) Ltd staff and their direct families are not eligible for entry. Final day for entries is 27 February, 2015.The winning drawings will be selected by a panel of judges.The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.The prize is not redeemable for cash or other items. Only one entry per individual. Winners will be advised by email and/or phone and prizes will be delivered to the address supplied on the form. Prizes cannot be couriered to a PO box or private bag.

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There are two age categories: 0-5yrs and 6-12yrs.

To enter, simply colour in the picture for your age group and send your entries to:

Last issue’s Win ners 0-5 yrs 6-12 yrs

Colouring Competition CablePrice, Marketing Department PO Box 38-040, Wellington Mail Centre 5045

Remember to complete all the details on the entry form to be eligible.

Final date for entries will be 5pm on 27 February, 2015. Winners will be notified by phone or email and prizes will be couriered to the address supplied on the entry form. Note: Prizes can only be sent by courier to a physical address, not PO boxes or private bags.The colouring competition will be available for download from cableprice.co.nz for any entrants not wishing to colour in on the gloss paper of the magazine.

Daisy Goodman, 5 and Jordan Harriso n,

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6-12 year olds

Bell articulated dump trucks (ADTs) are rugged and built to handle great inclines and slippery conditions.

This Bell ADT is a six-wheel drive and can carry more than 45,000kg.

Did you know...?

To enter, simply colour in the picture as best you can, then post it to us at: COLOURING COMPETITION CABLEPRICE Marketing Department PO Box 38-040 Wellington Mail Centre 5045

NAME:....................................................................................

AGE: ............. EMAIL:..............................................................

ADDRESS:............................................................................... ..............................................................................................

PHONE:..................................................................................

Terms & Conditions: Entrants contact information will not be used for any other activity and will not be passed on to any third parties. Information is gathered purely for the purpose of contacting the winner(s) and delivering prizes. CablePrice (NZ) Ltd staff and their direct families are not eligible for entry. Final day for entries is 27 February, 2015.The winning drawings will be selected by a panel of judges.The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.The prize is not redeemable for cash or other items. Only one entry per individual. Winners will be advised by email and/or phone and prizes will be delivered to the address supplied on the form. Prizes can not be couriered to a PO box or private bag.

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Merchandise Scania V8 belt, $65

Scania cooler bag, $25 Scania embroided hoodie, $85 Scania women’s wind rescue jacket, $ 199

Scania racing cap, $10.55

Scania women’s cap stamp embroidery, $25

Scania women’s tech fleece, $ 99 Scania hooded zip sweatshirt, $ 89

Scania women’s vabis parka jacket, $ 249 Scania women’s V-neck tee, $45

Scania women’s tech tee, long sleeve, $ 90

Scania women’s hooded zip sweatshirt, $ 89

Scania women’s basic tee in tone print, $ 49

Scania women’s tech fleece, $99

ORDER TODAY

TO PLACE AN ORDER FOR THESE AND OTHER GREAT MERCHANDISE PRODUCTS, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CABLEPRICE BRANCH TODAY! All prices exclude GST. Products are subject to availability and prices may change without notice. Items displayed are for promotional purposes only and may or may not include optional extras. Offers valid while stock last. Stock may vary between branches.

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For more information scan this tag.

For full instructions see page 2.

Merchandise Hitachi polo, $45 Hitachi backpack, $49

Hitachi cooler bag, $25

Hitachi women’s V-neck tee, $25

Hitachi black hoodie, $56.50

Hitachi ZX38u-5, $75

Hitachi jacket, $125 Hitachi ZX200-5, $90

John Deere 824K loader $62

John Deere 1510E forwarder $129 John Deere 909KH harvester $99

John Deere women’s V-neck tee, $25

John Deere work wear, $49.95

John Deere hat, $10

John Deere women’s polo, $38

John Deere cooler bag, $25

John Deere women’s hoodie, $78 CablePrice

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Recent Truck

Deliveries

Pedersen Spreading from Waipukarau have added this smart looking Scania to their fleet, a new P400. The unit is fitted with an Ace Equipment bin.

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Customer BOP Truck Wash Model Scania R500

Customer APL Model Scania G440

BOP Truck Wash has put this new Scania R500 to work.The truck is based in Rotorua and fitted with Roadmaster curtainsider and trailer.

APL has recently replaced its Scania P380 6x2s with two of these smart G440 8x2s.They are rapt with the new two-pedal auto and the improved fuel economy on the 440s .The new units are fitted with Jackson bodies.

Customer Amuri Transport Model Scania R620

Customer Blaze of Glory Model Scania R480

This Scania model R620 LB 8X4 MSA is one of two new Scania trucks that have just gone into service for Amuri Transport (1989) Ltd from Culverden, North Canterbury.

Paul and Brigitte Tait have put an R480 tractor unit to work for TSI. 480 horsepower coupled with the infamous two-pedal opticruise makes for an easy day at work on this run in the beautiful Central Otago region.

Customer Butch Pet Foods Model Scania G440

Customer BOP Truck Wash Model Scania R620

Butch Pet Foods has recently put another Scania on the road.The pair of G440 units with Fruehauf curtainsider bodies are used for collecting the raw material to make the quality Butch Pet Foods dog rolls.

BOP Truck Wash has just sent this smart Scania R620 to work for Freightlines travelling throughout the North and South Islands.The unit tows a big five-axle trailer and is fitted with a manual transmission.

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Customer Act Services Model Scania P360 Act Services owners, Grant and Margaret Harper, have just taken delivery of their first ever Scania. Grant test drove a cab and chassis that was at the Whangarei branch in 2013 and from that day forward he was struggling to find a product that could surpass the Scania package. Grant and Margaret have gone for a P360CB6x4MHZ with CP14 day cab complete with super singles, factory fit PTO, GRS905 14-speed manual transmission, diff and cross locks and a TEN4 engineering steel bathtub tipper body with a FOB hoist.The new Scania will operate Northlandwide in Grant and Margaret’s contracting business.

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Customer Brenics Ltd Model Scania R480 Brenics Ltd, based in Christchurch, has recently put this smart looking Scania on the road.The new truck is an R480 LB8X4MSA.

Customer B and S Adams Model Scania R620

Customer Central Transport Ltd Model Scania P400

Baz and Marlene from B and S Adams have put this well presented R620 self-loader to work in Rotorua.The unit is fitted with Patchell gear and Palfinger crane.

Central Transport from Reporoa has added this Scania 400hp spreader to its fleet.The unit is fitted with an Ace bin,Whitehead computer and precision tracking.

Customer Central Transport Ltd Model Scania R620

Customer Central Transport Ltd Model Scania R620

Central Transport has added this big 620 bulky to its fleet.The new Scania is fitted with Transfleet bin and trailer.

Central Transport has put these three big stock units to work this year.The units are 620hp with 2 pedal auto and are fitted with Legend series leather. The trucks are fitted with Jackson deck, 5 axle 37 ft trailers and Nationwide crates.

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Customer Hyslop Rural Transport Ltd Model Scania P400

Customer IA Roy Model Scania R560

Already running two Scania P360s, it was decided that higher horsepower was needed for the new truck. Going from 1364ft lb in the 360 horsepower trucks to 1549ft lb in the 400 makes for a much easier work day through the use of that extra torque in the P400.

Ian Roy has added a new Scania R560 LB8X4MSA to his fleet.This new truck will be replacing a very reliable P113 8X4 360hp. Cyril will be looking forward to the additional horsepower with this new unit.

Customer Jeremy and Cherie King Model Scania P360

Customer MBD Contracting Ltd Model Scania G480

Jeremy and Cherie King have just recently replaced their Scania P310 unit with this smart P360.They are rapt with the power and fuel economy of the new 13-litre motor.The unit is based in Hamilton.

Greymouth based MBD Contracting Ltd has recently taken delivery of a new Scania.The new model is a G480 CB6X4MSZ, which will be put to work towing a new Guy Norris four-axle tip trailer.

Customer McKeown Group Ltd Model Scania R620

Customer Michaelsen Transport Ltd Model Scania R620

McKeown Group has replaced an existing Scania R470 8X4 with the very popular 620hp V8 platform. Fitted with a CR16 extended day cab, two-pedal opticruise and standard Scania diffs.The 620 V8 produces 2213ft lb (3000Nm) of torque, allowing it to pull the fiveaxle trailer with ease.The truck can be seen here delivering a load of fuel at their Twizel 24/7 fuel site.

Vaughan Michaelsen from Hastings has put this smart Scania R620 Streamline to work.The unit has two-pedal opticruise and is fitted with Legend series leather and Jackson Deck.Vaughan is rapt with the off-road mode function, providing extremely swift and precise gear changing in challenging off-road conditions.

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Customer BOP Truck Wash Model Scania R620

Customer Ellis Lea Farms (2000) Ltd Model Scania R620

BOP Truck Wash have also put this well presented Scania R620 tractor unit to work for Freightlines.The unit tows a 34 pallet Roadmaster B train.

This new Scania was delivered to Dave Ellis from Ellis Lea Farms (2000) Ltd. Seen here, the new Scania R620CB8X4MSZ is being loaded with track rock at Ravensdown’s limeworks just out of Geraldine.The Scania R620 is fitted with a TMC three-piece lift out side tipper deck, and pulls a new five-axle TMC split-tipper trailer.This impressive looking unit will be used to supply track rock, silage, straw and other dairy related items to the four Ellis Lea Farms. Driver, Beau Thompson believes the powerful 620hp engine, fully sycromesh gearbox and the full lock up hub reduction diffs are a brilliant combination both on and off road.

Customer Ronnie & Tawhai Te Moana Model Scania R620

Customer R & R Haulage Model Scania P400

Ronnie and Tawhai Te Moana have sent this smart looking Scania R620 logger to work.The unit is fitted with Evans loging gear and is based in Opotki.

Ron Smith, his wife Ali and son Ben from Methven have just taken delivery of this new Scania P400CB4X4HHZ spreader.This unit is fitted with a McMaster bin and will be pulling a three-axle auto-mat trailer. R & R Haulage also has two other Scanias in its fleet, they are 340hp and 360hp units.The company also runs some smaller horsepower Isuzus. Its business is 100% wholly groundspreading, and fertiliser storage.

Customer Southern Milk Transport Model Scania G480

Customer Southern Milk Transport Model Scania R560

Pictured here, unloading milk before heading away for another collection, are two of the six new Scania G480 LB8X4MSA units that were recently delivered to Southern Milk Transport for the new milk season.

The new Scanias are powered with the Scania 13-litre 480hp engine coupled with the very successful Scania 14-speed, two-pedal opticruise and Scania hub reduction set.

Southern Milk Transport has recently taken delivery of a new Scania V8 R560 LB8X4MSA to cart coal from Nightcaps to their plants at Awarua. Having 1991ft lb of torque makes for an easy day for the loads this unit needs to deliver.

The new truck can be seen here tipping off coal with its new fiveaxle trailer.

Customer Marsden Transport Solutions Model Scania R620 Glen and Suzie Curran have taken delivery of their latest and greatest Scania R620 CB8x4MSZ Highline logging truck.This is the first Highline Scania to be purchased and operated in Northland and is certainly a real stand out example of this particular model.

This is Scania number twelve for MTS and is a real head turner. It will be operating all across Northland collecting timber from the numerous forestry blocks and delivering much of its cargo to Marsden Point for export.The specifications obviously include the impressive Highline cab, premium drivers seat, Durabrite alloys, fridge/freezer, cab trim upgrades, external light upgrades, 14-speed manual GRSO905R overdrive transmission, hub reduction and AM920 front axles.The logging equipment is by Patchells in Rotorua and comes complete with CTi and a five-axle trailer.As per all of MTS’s other Scanias, this truck will be on a six-year Max24 Scanplan contract.

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Customer Normans Transport Model Scania R560

Customer Service Cartage Ltd Model Scania R620

Normans Transport from Morrinsville has taken delivery of a smart new Scania.The 560hp manual tractor unit has been put to work towing a six-axle Roadmaster B Train and works around the North Island.

Dennis and Wendy have added a new R620 LB8X4MSA to their fleet.The new truck is a multi-purpose unit, having swap bodies – a curtainsider and milk tanks.A nice set up, the truck has been spec’d with the ever popular 620hp V8, twopedal opticruise, CR19N sleeper cab, fridge/ freezer, premium driver’s seat with ventilation and premium radio, to name a few.

Customer Switzers Valley Transport Ltd Model Scania G440

Customer The Produce Connection Ltd Model Scania R560

A new Scania G440 CB4X4HHZ SCR has been added to the SVT fleet. Producing 1696ft lb (2300Nm) of torque assists Lance with the very busy schedule that he has before him.The new unit has been spec’d with the CG14 day cab, 14-speed manual gearbox, standard Scania hub reductions and the SCR 13-litre 440hp engine.

Derek and Marie Van Der Kwaak, owner/operators of The Produce Connection have taken delivery of their fourth V8 Scania.This particular truck is slightly different to the previous three, as it has a CR16 rest cab, which has offered some additional deck space for the 8.5m Roadmaster curtainsider body, which comes complete with a Thermoking T1000 refrigeration unit.The Scania will be operated on a double shift and will be driven by Gary and Reece throughout Northland and the Auckland region.This R560 comes with a premium driver’s seat, rest equipment, two-pedal opticruise, Bluetooth, soft touch dash, full air deflector kit and colour coded lower cab panels.The new truck will be operated on a seven year Max24 Scanplan contract as per the rest of Derek and Marie’s Scania fleet.

Customer Waimea Contract Carriers Ltd Model Scania R560

Customer West Otago Transport Model Scania P360

Waimea Contract Carriers has recently put this smart looking Scania to work, the new unit is an R560 CB8x4MSZ and is fitted with Patchell logging gear.The new truck will be working in the Nelson area.

West Otago Transport has recently taken delivery of a new Scania P360 CB4X4HHZ for its bulk sowing fleet.After having such a successful run with their first Scania P360 4X4, it was decided to add another one to its fleet. Running the successful 13-litre motor, which delivers 360hp, and the manual 14-speed gearbox through the Scania hub reductions allows for ease of delivery for the product that has to be sown. Driver Andrew “Gonzo” Rogers loves the layout of the driver station, allowing for a more comfortable working day.

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Deliveries Customer Moores Valley Pilers and Movers Model Isuzu FRR600 Wellington based Duane and Alison Pirimona have this new Isuzu FRR600 Flatdeck working hard assisting them in the repair of houses damaged in the Christchurch earthquake.The truck also doubles as a pilot vehicle when required.

Customer California Home and Garden Model Isuzu NPR250S AMT

Customer Challenge Logistics Model Isuzu NLR250M

Barry Lowe has a new Isuzu NPR250S AMT which is used for the movement of stock between his Wellington and Lower Hutt sites, when it is not being used for customer deliveries in the Wellington region.The AMT gearbox ensures less effort for the driver and a smooth delivery of product.

This Isuzu NLR250M has recently gone to work for Challenge Logistics in the Wellington area, delivering a variety of gas bottles to commercial customers.These are all safely transported in special cages, on a custom built deck.

Customer Civil Trim Plant Hire Model Isuzu NQR500

Customer Evan Jones Construction Model Isuzu NPR450

Steve Forsyth has a new Isuzu NQR500 factory tipper which he is using for carting a variety of product in the Kapiti and Wellington area. Steve says the truck has awesome power, even when fully loaded and, as always, Steve’s vehicles are very nicely presented.

This Isuzu NPR450 is working on the West Coast of the South Island for Evan Jones, doing a variety of cartage, using its versatile custom tipping body.

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Customer Kapiti Distributors Model Isuzu FSD650

Customer Kerikeri Pollination Ltd Model Isuzu NPS300

Michael Begg has recently put to work an Isuzu FSD650 used in the delivery of new furniture in the Greater Wellington Region. Rear air suspension assists in the provision of a smooth ride for freight and occupants alike.

Kerikeri Pollination Ltd owners, Graham and Lorna Wilson, have just taken delivery of a new Isuzu N series NPS300 4WD that will be used in their bee keeping business to ferry the hives between orchards in the far north.The cab and chassis has been fitted with a flat deck body complete with toolboxes, certified tow bar and tie rails which were all manufactured and supplied by TEN4 Engineering in Whangarei.

Customer Paul Jensen Model Isuzu FRR600

Customer R T Maxwell Transport Model Isuzu FRR600

Paul Jensen has just taken delivery of a new Isuzu FRR600 4x2 Euro V chiller truck for local distribution and deliveries of his Fresha Valley Milk products to the dairies around Northland. Paul constructed the chiller body in his own workshop and had a V500MAX Thermoking chiller unit complete with electric standby fitted

by Thermoking in Auckland.

Richard Maxwell has a new Isuzu FRR600 flatdeck truck working for Mainfreight in the Wellington region. Richard is enjoying the comfort and ample power of the new truck.

Customer Traffic Safe Ltd & Traffic Safe New Zealand Ltd Model Isuzu NPR325M

Customer Tracta Tranz Ltd Model Isuzu CXY460

These companies have recently put three new Isuzu NPR325M trucks on the road in the Northland and Taranaki areas.They all have roadwork signage bodies and can be found at a variety of roading projects within these areas.

Tracta Tranz Ltd has just taken delivery of a new Isuzu CXY460 6x4 tractor unit which will operate as one of the businesses frontline trucks pulling a five-axle b-train flat deck which will be used to collect and deliver a range of tractors, forklifts and machinery throughout the North Island.

Baez Dawes, the company owner, has also purchased a 2008 Isuzu CJY530R curtainsider from CablePrice which has been completely refurbished and rebranded in his customers livery delivering timber products to the Central North Island.

Customer Upper Hutt Readymix Model Isuzu FYH350

Customer Wellington Cable Car Ltd Model Isuzu FRR600

This new Isuzu FYH350 is hard at work in the Wellington area for the McNeil family, cementing its place in their fleet through its larger capacity bowl, meaning less trips to sites.

Another new recruit to Wellngton Cable Car’s maintenance network fleet is this Isuzu FTR750M truck with a large rear mounted crane.

The purpose of this truck is to assist in the replacement of poles which support the overhead lines.As it is destined to work solely in Wellngton’s inner city, being seen is a major safety factor.This truck’s bright colours and extensive warning lights definitely make it stand out.

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David, Jeremy and Simon, owners of Allways Hire, have recently taken delivery of a new ZX120-3 equipped with a hydraulic hitch, standard and tilt buckets. The machine adds to the ever increasing hire fleet of modern construction and agricultural equipment. Based in Hastings, the machine will be put to work in the greater Hawke’s Bay area.

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Customer M W Lissette Ltd Model John Deere 850J Warrick and Annie Frogley of M W Lissette Ltd have recently put a new John Deere 850J dozer to work in the Kaweka Forest (Hawke’s Bay). Fitted out with rippers, the machine will be working hard building roads and skid sites in the forest.The new dozer will be replacing a very successful John Deere 850C series that has over 17,000 hours on the clock.The dozer has been very successful for the company and when the time came for replacement it was an easy choice to go with the reliability and performance of the John Deere. Pictured with the machine is Peter Stichbury and Bryan Cochrane (M W Lissette) with Paul Laird (CablePrice). Machine sold and supported by CablePrice Hastings.

Customer Baird Logging Ltd Model Hitachi ZX240LC-5

Customer B & T Earthmoving Ltd Model Hitachi ZX200LC-5

With the extra forest and farm blocks of trees coming on stream in Southland, Bobby, who had been around forestry most of his life and had just arrived back from Australia, felt it was the appropriate time to go out and set up a logging crew of his own.

He settled on the Hitachi ZX240LC-5 for loading out and fitted the machine with an Ensign 1530 grapple.The guarding was done by Duffy Engineering in Balclutha.

This is the first new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 for B & T Earthmoving Ltd, Auckland.Trevor the owner, who is currently operating the new ZX200LC-5, says it is very smooth to operate and he is more than happy with CablePrice and the Hitachi.

Customer Brian James Contracting Model Hitachi ZX450LC-3

Customer Civil Rental Ltd Model Hitachi ZX200LC-5

This new Hitachi ZX450LC-3 has been delivered to Brian James Contracting. Brian contracts to the Glenbrook steel mill at Waiuku.

The machine is equipped with an 8.2m boom and a 4.9m arm, giving the machine a reach of 14m, enabling it to clean out the sludge ponds located around the mill site more economically than the conventional 20-tonne long reach machines.

Brian’s fleet now includes 10 Hitachis.

Gary Mundy, Civil Rental Ltd, has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 excavator, which has been put to work in the Auckland area.The machine comes complete with tilting bucket and quick hitch.

Customer D&K Contracting Model John Deere 1910E

Customer Davies Tree Services Model Hitachi ZX290L-5

D&K Contracting, based near Drummond, Southland, recently purchased a John Deere 1910E forwarder.The decision to buy a new forwarder came as a result of sawmills in the south requiring more saw logs.

The operator is finding the revolving cab a very useful feature of the machine – these John Deere forwarders being the only ones that have this capability.

Alex Davies of Davies Tree Services Ltd has just taken delivery of his new Hitachi ZX290L-5.The machine is fitted with a new Woodsman felling head, machine body guarding was completed by Engineering Services (Rotorua) Limited.The new machine is working on the Christchurch Port Hills.

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Customer CCA Earthmoving Model Hitachi ZX160LC-5

Customer Digginit Model Hitachi ZX48u-5

CCA Earthmoving has recently taken delivery of a new ZX160LC-5, their first from CablePrice. Previously, they have had a number of second-hand Hitachi machines during their 10 years in business.

Chris Arcus, owner of CCA Earthmoving likes the cabin on the new machine and says the air seat is a huge improvement on other models. He is very pleased where the new machine fits into his fleet and has found the machine impressive for the range of work they do.

Since getting the machine, it has worked in forestry, farm, quarry work and on the new Kapiti Expressway.

Mike Leitch-Heggie has set up a new company called Digginit. Having previously worked as an operator for a large Auckland construction company, Mike checked out the different brands of machines and settled for a Hitachi ZX48u-5.

He is very happy with the machine and CablePrice’s service and back up.We wish Mike all the very best, and thank you for your business.

Customer Dutchy Forwarding Ltd Model John Deere 1910E

Customer Fulton Hogan East Coast Model Hitachi ZX22u-2

With South Wood Export requiring more Eucalyptus felled and shifted from their plantings, Marty van der Hoorn who had been working night shift on Bill Grant’s 1910E felt it was time to look at purchasing a forwarder himself, which he did in conjunction with D T King. His first choice was a brand new John Deere 1910E, as he felt the rotating cab and layout of the machine were second to none.

The machine will be working full time for South Wood Export moving six-metre Eucalyptus stems.

Fulton Hogan East Coast has recently taken delivery of a Hitachi ZX22u-2 and trailer package.The machine is set up on a purpose built plant trailer with electric brakes and capable of 3.5 tonnes gross weight.The machine is well equipped and set up with a quick hitch, tilt bucket, HRV valves and travel motion alarm.This excavator and trailer combination will be put to work in the central Hawke’s Bay region. Pictured with the machine is Jason, Sam and Walter. Machine sold and supported by CablePrice Hastings.

Customer FML 820 Logging Model John Deere 909KH

Customer FPNZ Model John Deere 909KH

FML 820 Logging has taken delivery of its new John Deere 909KH levelling feller buncher, seen working in Marlborough’s Wyeburn Forest. FML 820 Logging work for Nelson Forests Ltd and are a high production ground base crew.This machine is set up to run a new Satco 630 felling head and has performed superbly.

The operator Graham Burn is very happy with the machine’s power, comfort and performance.

Ian and Tania of FPNZ, based in Rotorua, have put a new John Deere 909KH to work in their hauler crew.The 909KH was set up with a live heel to help shovel and bunch for the hauler and can also be set up with a felling head when needed.Aaron Finnagen is the operator and was very keen to put the new machine to work.

FPNZ are contracted to PF Olsen’s and work mostly in the Bay of Plenty area.

Customer Fulton Hogan East Coast Model Hitachi ZX17u-2

Customer G H Foster Contracting Ltd Model Hitachi ZX200LC-5

Fulton Hogan East Coast has recently taken delivery of a new ZX17u-2. Fitted out with extensive options and safety features, the machine will be put to work in the Gisborne area. Dustin Morrison, Fulton Hogan fleet manager, is very happy with the machine and its compliance to Fulton Hogan’s specification requirements, as well as the overall performance.

Machine sold and supported

by CablePrice Gisborne.

G H Foster Contracting Ltd,Ahaura has taken delivery of its second new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 excavator.The machine is screening gravel and will be used for cow lanes on dairy farms.

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Customer Growing Spectrum Ltd Model Hitachi ZW40

Customer Hautapu Pine Model John Deere 548GIII

Peter Fraser from Growing Spectrum in Te Awamutu was looking for a better way to load topsoil into the various hoppers around his impressive plant nursery, so a small wheel loader was considered.

After trialling the Hitachi ZW40 wheel loader it only took a few minutes to decide.

With its ease of use, sharp turning circle and decent sized bucket, the little machine has fast become an asset.The new loader was sold

by Dave Neilson of Hamilton.

Hautapu Pine has purchased a new John Deere 548GIII to operate in its Karioi crew working for Ernslaw One. Mog, the operator, has been with Hautapu for 12 years and clocked a few hours on John Deere skidders and put the new machine straight to work.

The crew are mainly a small wood crew and the John Deere 548GIII suits the application perfectly.

Customer HD Masters Model Hitachi ZX200-5 & ZX120-3

Customer Mike Hurring Logging Model John Deere 1410E

HD Masters has added two more Hitachis to its fleet. The new ZX200-5 is an additional machine and is being operated by Matt Bcher. The new ZX1203 replaces an older competitors model.This brings up the total to five Hitachis in its fleet.Thank you Grant for your valued business.

Amongst the range of new machines Mike has recently purchased is a John Deere 1410E forwarder, an upgrade to the older John Deere 810 forwarder, which he currently still owns.This purchase was made necessary due to the increased production resulting from his new John Deere 1470E wheeled harvester.The operator is still coming to grips with the new machine, currently doing the same number of loads per day (each load being a greater capacity), but expects he will be able to increase his number of loads once he gains more experience on the machine.

Customer Mike Hurring Logging Model Hitachi ZX200LC-5

Customer Kerry Eggeling Model Hitachi ZX200LC-5

Mike Hurring Logging Ltd has recently purchased its first Hitachi ZX200LC-5 to add to its fleet.This machine will be predominantly used for roading and agricultural work in Balclutha and the surrounding areas.

Kerry Eggeling (Big Egg) from Haast has taken delivery of his new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 and is working on his farm.The machine has been fitted with ROPS canopy, walkways, additional guarding, quick hitch and clamp.

Side intrusion has since been fitted to ROPS canopy.

Customer Lealand Logging Model John Deere 624K

Customer M W Lissette Ltd Model Hitachi ZX120-3

Lealand Logging of Ngongotaha has taken on another John Deere 624K. Mark Lealand has put the new loader into his Lake Taupo crew and it will be used mainly for loading and clearing the deck.

Warrick and Annie Frogley of M W Lissette Ltd have taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX120-3 fitted out with a thumb, tilt bucket and piped for an auger and vibrating plate.The machine will work on forestry roads in the Hawke’s Bay area, replacing an older Hitachi EX120.The machine was set up to be transported on the company’s two-axle trailer and will be towed behind a metal truck.“This gives us great versatility for shifting to a number of jobs large and small,” says Warrick. Pictured with the machine is Charlotte Frogley. Machine sold by CablePrice Hastings, Paul Laird.

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Customer M&M Contracting Model Hitachi ZX250L-5

Customer March Cato Ltd Model Hitachi ZX225USRLC-3

M&M Contracting of Tuatapere, in Western Southland, recently purchased a Hitachi ZX250L-5.The machine is high and wide, fitted with a Warratah 622C processing head.The head installation and guarding was carried out by Heavy Equipment Repair Ltd of Tapanui.

John Pahl, co-owner of the company is more than impressed with the stability, ground clearance and fuel consumption of the machine, which all compare very well to his old machine.

March Cato added another Hitachi to their fleet.The ZX225USRLC-3 has been purchased to work in confined areas to install and remove sheet piling for the Hanua 4 contract.

The machine boom has been fitted with a high lift and also a goose neck for the sheet piler, this enables a lift height of over 9 metres.

Customer Mike Hurring Logging Model John Deere 1470E

Customer Mike Hurring Logging Model Hitachi ZX250L-5

A John Deere 1470E wheeled harvester was recently purchased by Mike to enhance his fleet of logging machines.This machine is the first of its type to be sold new in New Zealand.The extra production generated by this machine led him to also purchase a John Deere 1410E forwarder.The operator of the 1470E harvester,Al Hudson, is more than happy with the way the machine operates.The machine is fitted with a Warratah 616C processing head, and is the only machine in the Southern Hemisphere to be configured in this way.

The machine shown is one of Mike Hurring Logging’s four new Hitachi ZX250L-5 log loaders, all fitted with grapples. Mike’s reason for purchasing several at the same time was to upgrade his older Hitachi fleet. Mike’s company operates throughout the Southland/Otago region. Duffy Engineering of Balclutha built the guarding package on several of the machines.

Customer Mike Furness Model Hitachi ZX160LC-5

Customer Od Job Property Services Model Hitachi ZX17u-2

Mike Furness based in Katikati has replaced his previous Hitachi ZX160LC excavator with the latest model, a ZX160LC-5. Mike comments that the new machine is comfortable and quick to get the job done.The machine is being used for general earthworks, roading etc. Pictured here is Mike and his son Blake with the new Hitachi.

Rowan and Lena Brooker from Od Job Property Services Ltd in the Hawke’s Bay, have recently purchased a Hitachi ZX17u-2 mini excavator.The machine will join a dingo in a fleet of property development and maintenance machines.With a range of work from paving to fences, decks and site clean up, Rowan is very pleased with the machine’s performance and controllability.

Machine sold by CablePrice Hastings, Paul Laird.

Customer PEL Contracting Model Hitachi ZX38u-5

Customer Placemakers Model Hitachi ZW40

PEL Contracting from Paraparaumu has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX38u-5 excavator for cabling work in the Kapiti area close to Wellington. Dave Saxton, owner of PEL, is very pleased with the new machine.

His operators are enjoying a machine with a cabin for a change, commenting the visibility is still excellent and access in and out of the cabin is great – even for the big boys.

Placemakers in Mt Wellington,Auckland has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZW40 loader with a custom paint job in company fleet colours.

This loader replaces an older TCML6.

The operator Ifaz was very happy to receive his new loader and put it straight to work.

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Customer Warrick and Annie Frogley Model 2 x Hitachi ZX200-5 Warrick and Annie Frogley, owners of M W Lissette Ltd & Kimberly Contractors 2014 Ltd, have purchased two new ZX200-5 Hitachi excavators fitted out with Doherty tilting hitch, Chubbs thumb and the latest guarding package manufactured by CablePrice Engineering at their Christchurch branch.

The build was designed in consultation with the clients for their specific needs and includes catwalks, front grill, underbody protection, toolbox guarding, counterweight rub rail and operator friendly electronic proportional tilt bucket controls.The pre-fabricated guarding ensures the quickest delivery time; the total build time from the machines arriving at the Hastings branch until they were both on the job was three weeks,“I am very pleased with the quality of the build and the exceptional time frame,” says Warrick.

One of the new units will be working in the Hawke’s Bay forests. Pictured below (left) with this machine is M W Lissette Ltd operator, Kayne.The new Hitachi was sold and supported by CablePrice Hastings.

The sister Hitachi ZX200-5 will be put to work on the East Coast inland from Tolaga Bay. Pictured below (right) with the new machine is Kimberly Contractors 2014 Ltd operator, Eddie.This machine was sold and supported by CablePrice Gisborne.

Customer Randall Contracting Ltd Model Hitachi ZX120-3

Customer RBJ Ltd Model Hitachi ZX17u-2

When Marc Randall From Te Awamutu was thinking of replacing his 12-tonne excavator, he didn’t have to look too far to see the success of other Hitachi machines in the region. Fitted with a Powertilt and Proclamp, the ZX120-3 performs all of its duties well. In Marc’s business, versatility is key and the ZX120-3 is a very versatile machine.The machine was sold by Dave Neilson.

RBJ Ltd, owned by Pete and Paul Rogers, is a building firm based in Queenstown. It has recently purchased a Hitachi ZX17u-2 excavator, intended to be used for site works, mainly around the Wakatipu basin.This is a replacement excavator and Adrian the operator is enjoying using a brand new modern machine. Pictured at handover is Peter Rogers and Adrian the main operator.

Customer Specialised Excavations Ltd Model Hitachi ZX130L-3

Customer Scarborough Bro Ltd Model Hitachi ZX85usb-5, ZX55u-5 & ZX33u-5

Lance Slater of Specialised Excavations in Huntly wanted a machine for all conditions,“It must have size but not too big and it must be able to run a mulcher and wood chipper. It must have some lifting power, and it must look good doing all those things.What have you got?”

The ZX130L-3 was the obvious choice with the 20-tonne undercarriage and the 12-tonne top structure; you have it all in a nice neat package.With the combined flow and the high undercarriage, the ZX130L-3 conquers all that came before it. Look out for this distinctive machine around Huntly.

Scarborough Bro Ltd, a new client to CablePrice, has recently taken delivery of three new Hitachi Excavators.This ZX85usb-5 is one of the three recent purchases by the well established Auckland civil contracting company. It has also taken delivery of a ZX55u-5 and a ZX33u-5. We take this opportunity to thank Scarbro for its valued business.

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Customer Rosco Contractors Reefton Ltd Model Hitachi EH1100-3

Customer Sharples Logging Ltd Model John Deere 2954D

Rosco Contractors Reefton Ltd has taken delivery of another new Hitachi EH1100-3, with one more still to come.The new machine joins the other three EH1100-3s on a stripping job at Waikaia Gold.

The EH1100-3 trucks are being loaded with the Hitachi EX1200-5C.

Dave and Jill Sharples of Sharples Logging Ltd have taken delivery of their new John Deere 2954D processor.The D-series processors are factory engineered and integrated with Waratah heads.

The 2954D is fitted with a new Waratah 624C head. Sharples Logging is contracted to FML in Canterbury.

Customer TK Ryan Model Hitachi ZX55u-5

Customer Te Awamutu Plumbing & Drainage Model Hitachi ZX48u-5

Kieran Ryan, owner/operator of TK Ryan Limited from Upper Hutt, has taken delivery of his first new machine, a Hitachi ZX55u-5. Kieran chose Hitachi on the reputation of their mini range and back up service from CablePrice in Wellington. Kieran contracts solely to Downers in Wellington and is very pleased with the new machine in terms of operator comfort and machine performance. Having a cabin must be awesome after doing approx 8000 hours around Wellington with only a canopy on his previous machine.

Colin from Te Awamutu Plumbing and Drainage has had a great run out of his Hitachi ZX50u, so when it was time to update his machine, the natural choice was the new ZX48u-5.The machine is fitted with a powertilt and was put straight to work.The bigger cab and faster hydraulics were appreciated on the first day.

Delivered by Dave Neilson.

Customer Trimax Logging Model John Deere 909KH

Customer Wolland Contracting Model Hitachi ZX135US-3

Trimax Logging have ventured into the level swing business with a new John Deere 909KH. The 909KH has been fitted up with a new Woodsman 1350 felling head and after only a few hours, Scotty reported back saying he’s “more than impressed” with the performance of the new machine so far. Trimax are a full stem harvesting crew working in the Tarawera forest supplying stems to the Kawerau processing yard.

Wolland Contracting of Paihiatua in the Wairarapa has taken delivery of its first new machine for mostly agricultural work in the local area.The machine is fitted with a newly designed Wedgelock tilting hydraulic I-Lock quick hitch, standard and wide buckets.

Maurice Wolland director of Wolland Contracting commented that the operator is very happy with the new machine and its performance.The cabin is very comfortable and the new setup is very user-friendly.

Customer Fulton Hogan Auckland Model Hitachi ZX225USRLC-3

Customer Warren Fowler Earthmovers Ltd Model Hitachi ZX350LCH-5

The Fulton Hogan Auckland drainage team has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX225USRLC-3. The machine is equipped with a Wedgelock power tilting quick hitch and buckets, auto lube system, anti drop valves, on-board GPS system, and a Bluetooth hands-free kit. The machine is to spend its first few months working at Madill’s Farm Park in Kohimarama, installing a water care transfer station.We take this opportunity to thank Fulton Hogan for its valued business.

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Warren Fowler Earthmovers has taken delivery of their its Hitachi ZX350LCH-5.This will be the largest and also the eighth Hitachi in its current fleet.

The ZX350LCH-5 has been fitted with safety hand rails, JB Attachments quick hitch, and is also fitted with a Loadrite weighting syatem.The machine was on its way to start work at the Auckland Water View project.

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More choices for more applications Scania offers a multitude of solutions for every transport application, with cab, engine and driveline options to fit around individual business needs and driver demands.

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Scania driveline Engines Freedom of choice — with Scania it means you have the opportunity to choose a perfectly customised solution as a standard option.This modular approach has resulted in the widest offer of engines and transmissions on the market, ranging from Euro 3, 4, 5, EEV and now also Euro 6. Depending on your individual needs and ambitions, there is always a perfect Scania powertrain combination for you.

Continuing a proud Swedish tradition of engineering, craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation, Scania’s powertrains

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are all 100% designed and built in-house. All components are carefully matched and tested together.That’s the reason why you can depend on the performance, driveability, fuel economy and reliability that you and other discerning customers all over the world have come to expect.

With the introduction of Scania Euro 6, this tradition, and the freedom of choice philosophy, takes another leap forward.This gives you as a customer the opportunity to meet the toughest emission levels in the world — with pleasure.

16-litre

13-litre

CYLINDERS

5 INLINE

6 INLINE

V8

SWEPT VOLUME

POWER

TORQUE

EMISSION LEVEL

EMISSION TECHNOLOGY

9 litre

230hp (169kW)

1050Nm

Euro 5, EEV

EGR

9 litre**

250hp (184kW)

1150Nm

Euro 5

SCR

9 litre

280hp (206kW)

1400Nm

Euro 5, EEV

EGR

9 litre**

310hp (228kW)

1550Nm

Euro 5

SCR

9 litre

320hp (235kW)

1600Nm

Euro 5, EEV

EGR

9 litre

360hp (265kW)

1600Nm

EEV

EGR

13 litre**

360hp (265kW)

1850Nm

Euro 5

EGR, SCR

13 litre

400hp (294kW)

2100Nm

Euro 5

EGR

13 litre**

400hp (294kW)

2100Nm

Euro 5, EEV

SCR

13 litre

440hp (324kW)

2300Nm

Euro 5

EGR

13 litre

440hp (324kW)

2300Nm

Euro 6

EGR, SCR

13 litre**

440hp (324kW)

2300Nm

Euro 5, EEV

SCR

13 litre

480hp (353kW)

2500Nm

Euro 6

EGR, SCR

13 litre**

480hp (353kW)

2400Nm

Euro 5

SCR

16 litre**

500hp (368kW)

2500Nm

Euro 5, EEV

SCR

16 litre**

560hp (412kW)

2700Nm

Euro 5

SCR

16 litre**

620hp (456kW)

3000Nm

Euro 5

SCR

16 litre

730hp (537kW)

3500Nm

Euro 5, EEV

SCR

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gearboxes

With our flexible gearbox options, you can easily specify just the right gearbox for your needs. From rugged eight-speed boxes to 12+2-speed range-splitter and overdrive boxes; from manual gearchanging to automated gearchanging with Scania Opticruise — either fully-automated or with a clutch pedal — everything is possible. If you need an automatic, we can offer six-speed transmissions in different sizes.

8 gears — light-duty gearbox.

Engines: up to 360hp Options: Scania Opticruise, Scania Retarder 8+1 gears — heavy-duty gearbox with crawler.

Options: Scania Retarder 12+2 gears — premium gearbox with two crawlers.

Options: Scania Opticruise, Scania Retarder 12+2 gears — premium overdrive gearbox with two crawlers.

Options: Scania Opticruise, Scania Retarder 6 gears — automatic transmission with torque converter Options: Retarder

PTO – gearbox-driven (clutch dependent) Connection

Ratio

Pump/Flange

0.82/1.00/1.03/1.24 1200Nm

Torque

74/110kW

5

Pump/Flange

1.03/1.28/1.29/1.58 700Nm

74/100kW

5

Pump/Flange

1.33/1.65/1.78/2.22 400Nm

60/90kW

5

Pump/Flange

1.33/1.65/1.67/2.04 430Nm

70/100kW

5

Flange**

1.0

120/170kW

12

1000Nm

Max output*

Clock position Rotates

PTO — flywheel-driven (clutch independent) Connection

Ratio

Pump/Flange 1.0

Torque

Max output*

2000Nm

120/170/200/250kW 12

Clock position

PTO – engine-driven Connection

Ratio

Torque

Max output*

Pump

1.19

600Nm 75/142kW

Clock position 2

*Higher value for intermittent load (max 15min) or with oil cooler. **Possible to engage/disengage when engine is running.

Axle configurations Scania offers a range of 4x2, 6x2 and 8x2 trucks with a singlereduction drive axle for lighter applications. Suspension options include air, parabolic and multi-leaf springs.A single-reduction tandem bogie can be specified on lighter-duty 6x4 and 8x4 vehicles with either air, parabolic or multi-leaf suspension.

HUB REDUCTION: Available in two strength classes on four, six, eight and ten-wheelers.The capacity is up to 16 tonnes per axle.

Parabolic or multi-leaf suspension options are designed to suit high gross weights and the most arduous conditions.Vehicles can be specified for gross combination weights up to 150 tonnes or more.

FRONT AXLES: Front axles have a capacity of up to 10 tonnes.

Scania’s driven front axle with hub-reduction has a capacity of nine tonnes and can be specified in several configurations, matching even the sturdiest of the rear axle set-ups.Transfer boxes can be specified in two strengths. Front-wheel drive is either permanent or, as an option, engageable.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE: Available as 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8.A special execution is 8x6 with exceptional mobility with one of the two front axles driven and a rear double-drive bogie.

TAG AXLES: Configurations include twin-steer, with a steered tag axle ahead of the drive axle or bogie, or rear-steer, with a steered tag axle aft of the drive axle(s).

Suspension options: Front: – Nine-tonne front axle with air suspension.

– 10-tonne front axle with leaf springs.

Rear: – Air-suspended bogie for high chassis

(19-, 21-, 26-tonne).

– Progressive parabolic rear springs

(19-, 21-, 26-tonne).

– 30/32-tonne bogie for high chassis with high-placed brake chambers, 5x48 parabolic springs or 8x30 multi-leaf.

4x2

4x4

6x2

6x2 rear-steer

6x4

6x6

8x2

8x2 twin-steer

8x2 rear-steer

8x4

8x4 rear-steer

8x6

8x8

10x4 rear-steer

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The full range of Hitachi construction, forestry, quarry and mining equipment, and Bell articulated dump trucks.

Equipment

specs

Rigid frame dump trucks In purchasing Euclid (a rigid dump truck brand synonymous with the mining industry), Hitachi was able to expand its line-up of mining products, with a world-leading range that perfectly complements its hydraulic excavators.

Hitachi AC-drive technology, developed by Hitachi Limited, provides truck performance with a higher top speed, better gradability and stronger retardation.These features increase the trucks’ productivity and uptime, while reducing operating and maintenance costs, all of which equates to a lower cost per tonne of material moved. Engineered for performance, designed for comfort and built to last, Hitachi rigid dump trucks make even the toughest jobs look small.

MODEL

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW) SAE J1349, net

LOAD CAPACITY (m3) SAE heap 2:1

PAYLOAD (tonnes)

GMW – GROSS MA WEIGHT (kg)

EH1100-3

520

38.7

64.9

110,677

EH1700-3

710

60.4

95.2

163,300

EH3500AC II

1491

111

168

309,000

EH4000AC II

1864

153

222.0

384,000

EH5000 ACII

2014

206

290

500,000

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The Hitachi ZAXIS-3 and new ZAXIS-5 range of excavators offers versatile machinery to suit almost any application, with an extensive range of models and variants in every weight class. From the zero tail-swing mini excavators through to the H&K heavy-duty models, every machine is built with the same attention to quality and dedication to producing the world’s finest excavator.

Hitachi excavators redefine qualities of production, efficiency and comfort. Now available from 1.1 to 80 tonnes, the range is making its mark throughout the country, in mining, construction, demolition, recycling, waste handling and forestry applications throughout New Zealand.

Hitachi customers come back time and again because they know there is no substitute for quality workmanship and precision engineering. For higher productivity and lower operating costs, as well as higher retained values, CablePrice can help you select the right machine and attachments to keep your business productive and profitable. It can also assist with extended warranty, scheduled maintenance plans or application-specific advice and support.Your local product support consultant can connect you to a global knowledge base, compiled from customers, just like you, around the world. It’s just another way CablePrice aims to ensure you’re powered to succeed.

MINI EXCAVATORS MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX10U-2

1110

0.022

1780

1200

9.5@2100

2x10.6

ZX17U-2

1850

0.044

2170

1630

11.0@2400

2x19.2

ZX22U-2

2360

0.066

2320

18.6kN

14.6@2400

2x28.8

ZX33U-5

3720

0.08

3130

27.2kN

21.2@2200

2x35.2/1x17.6

ZX38U-5

4100

0.10

3460

27.1kN

21.2@2400

2x38.4/1x22.8

ZX48U-5

5010

0.11

3630

32.1kN

28.2@2400

120

ZX55U-5

5320

0.14

3830

36.8kN

28.2@2400

120

ZX65USB-5

6570

0.24

4120

41.1kN

34.1@2000

144

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WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX75US-5

7400

0.28

4610

5600

34.1@2000

2x72/1x56

ZX85USB-5

8430

0.28

4510

5600

34.1@2000

2x72/1x56

ZX110-3

10,900

0.45

5080/4880

9100

69@2000

2x111

ZX120-3

12,100

0.45

5570/6060

10,100

69@2000

2x117

ZX130K-3

13,100

0.45

5570

10,100

69@2000

2x117

ZX135US-3

13,400

0.45

5530/6020

10,100

69@1800

2x117

ZX160LC-5

16,800

0.6

5980

11,400

90.2@2200

2x191

ZX180LC-5

18,500

0.7

6120

12,500

90.2@2200

2x191

ZX200-5/ZX200LC-5

19,800/20,400

0.7

6670

16,200

125@2100

2x212

ZX225USR-3/ZX225USRLC-3

22,300/22,700

0.7

6670

15,400

122@2000

2x212

ZX240-5/ZX240LC-5

23,400/24,000

0.9

6960

19,200

132@2150

2x223

ZX280-5/ZX280LC-5

27,400/28,400

1.1

7220

20,600

132@2150

2x236

ZX330-5/ZX330LC-5

31,500/32,100

1.4

7380

25,100

184@2000

2x279

ZX400LCH-3

39,000

1.2

7310

20,400

202@1900

2x288

ZX450-3/ZX450LC-3

45,700/46,700

1.2-2.6

7770

28,400

260@1800

2x360

ZX450-3/ZX450LC-3

45,700/46,700

1.2-2.6

7770

28,400

260@1800

2x360

ZX470H-3/ZX470LCH-3

47,100/48,100

1.9-2.5

7770

29,400

260@1800

2x360

ZX500LC-3/ZX520LCH-3

49,500/51,700

1.5-2.6

7690

28,400/29,400

260@1800

2x360

65,900/67,300

2.5-3.5

8560

33,100

345@1800

2x456

ZX650LC-3/ZX670LCH-3 *Bucket capacity: CECE heaped

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WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m³)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX140W-3

14,700

0.45

5030

10,100

90.2@2200

135+180

ZX170W-3

16,600

0.55

5330

10,400

107@2000

2x200

ZX190W-3

18,200

0.6

5830

11,800

122@2000

2x189

ZX210W-3

20,800

0.80

6290

13,200

122@2000

189+195

ZX250W-3

28,900

N/A

4440

N/A

122@2000

189+195

ZX360W-3

36,800

N/A

8380

N/A

140@2100

2x236

FORESTRY EXCAVATORS MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m³)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX250L-5

27,400

1.0

4350

16,600

132@2150

2x223

ZX290L-5

30,600

1.1

4140

17,900

184@2000

2x279

ZX400L-5

36,700

1.4

3990

21,800

184@2000

2x279

Mining excavators

Hitachi is one of the world’s market leaders in large hydraulic excavators. Combining engineering excellence with a dedication to quality, Hitachi makes tough, long-lasting machines that meet

the challenges of mining.

Hitachi’s large excavators range in size, from 80 to 800 tonnes.With the ability to keep running for 24-hours straight, these machines have exceptional durability.Their endurance is further proven by the ultra-large excavators, which have working-time records of over 90,000 hours.This kind of performance is not surprising when you consider that Hitachi’s corporate policy is to never release equipment that is not ready for the field.

In mining, cost-efficiency is all important, and Hitachi’s excavators provide one of the lowest cost-per-tonne options for moving materials in their class. Low maintenance and long lifespans make for machines that give you significant savings!

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX850-3/ZX850LC-3

81,200/83,000

4.5

7140

40,700

397@1800

2x528

ZX870H-3/ZX870LCH-3

82,100/84,000

4.5

7140

48,200

397@1800

2x528

EX1200-6

111,000

5.9

8050

58,000

567@1800

3x520

EX1900-6

192,000

12

8180

68,400

775@1800

6x335

EX2600-6

254,000

17

8250

84,600

1119@1800

4x375/2x425

EX3600-6

359,000

22

8580

107,000

1450@1800

8x500

EX5600-6

537,000

34

8800

150,000

2x1119@1800

8x375/4x425

EX8000-6

811,000

40**

4100

227,000

2x1450@1800

16x500

*Bucket capacity: CECE heaped **Bucket: loading shovel, PCSA helped

Rubber crawler carriers

Hitachi’s rubber crawler carriers are powerful vehicles that are ideal for muddy, uneven construction sites. Even with heavy loads, these carriers can run smoothly on soft-ground conditions.

MODEL

OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW)

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD (kg)

MAXIMUM TRAVEL SPEED (kph)

EG40R

6200

73.6

4000

11

EG70R

10,800

132.6

6500

10

EG110R

16,100

183.9

11,000

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Articulated dump trucks Stamping their authority all over the globe in poor underfoot conditions, Bell articulated dump trucks are setting a new standard in earthmoving.

The trucks boast incredibly fuel-efficient engines that deliver outstanding productivity for their owners, and the reliability that Bell is renowned for.

With the B50D, Bell became the first manufacturer in the world to develop a 50-tonne artic. From 25 to 50 tonnes, Bell has the ADT to suit your specific job requirements.

MODEL

PAYLOAD (kg)

CAPACITY (m3)

ENGINE

DRY WEIGHT (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

B25E

24,000

15

OM906LA

18,760

205@2200

B30E

28,000

17.5

OM926LA

19,210

240@2200

B35D

32,500

20.5

OM501LA

28,230

291@1800

B40D

37,000

23

OM501LA

29,850

310@1800

B45D

41,000

25.5

OM502LA

32,980

364@1800

B50D

45,400

28

OM502LA

34,520

364@1800

Wheel loaders Hitachi’s comprehensive range of wheel loaders, packed with features and attention to detail, are lifting the standard in wheel loader comfort, control and productivity.The ZW wheel loaders provide top-class production with amazing mobility.Total control of engine and pump torque is an industry first.Three work modes and three driving modes help to enhance operating ease, yielding higher levels of production.What’s more, numerous advances in design provide power and speed for loading and travel.The ZW series will set a new standard of productive, easy-to-operate wheel loaders.

MODEL

WEIGHT* (kg)

BUCKET (m3)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

STATIC TIP LOAD (full turn kg)

ZW20

1945

0.3

1850

2100

15.8@2500

1100

ZW30

2785

0.4

2155

2990

22.2@2200

1400

ZW40

3295

0.5

2445

3650

30.4@2200

1720

ZW50

3605

0.6

2500

3400

30.4@2200

1960

ZW80

4895

0.9

2500

4750

45.6@2200

3110

ZW90

6000

1.1

2705

5230

53.1@2200

3790

ZW100

6530

1.3

2710

6222

62@2100

4140

ZW120

7560

1.5

2730

8058

68@2100

4710

ZW140

10,290

2

2790

9790

96@2000

6970

ZW150

11,820

2.3

2860

11,010

107@2000

8030

ZW180

14,320

2.6

2760

11,630

128@2200

9870

ZW220

17,370

3.4

2880

15,350

164@2000

11,850

ZW250

19,690

3.7

2950

16,570

179@2000

12,950

ZW310

22,410

4.2

3100

19,550

220@1800

14,900

ZW330

25,895

5

3255

23,040

242

16,840

ZW370

30560

5

3220

25000

268

19,260

ZW550

45,380

7

3565

38,400

360

25,900

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Crawler cranes

Hitachi cranes are supplied by Hitachi Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Crane Co Ltd (a Hitachi Group company).They bring together the advanced technologies of both companies to produce the most comprehensive crawler cranes in the world.

All Hitachi Sumitomo cranes are designed under a three-concept approach of ‘simple’,‘refined’ and ‘reliable’ to enforce the key elements that customers are looking for in their equipment.

MODELS

MAX LIFTING CAPACITY (tonne x m)

MAX BOOM LENGTH (m)

ENGINE RATED PO (kW/min-1)

SCX300

30 x 3.0

34

110/2000

SCX400

40 x 3.7

46

147/2100

SCX500

50 x 3.8

52

147/2100

SCX550

55 x 3.7

52

147/2100

SCX700

70 x 3.7

54

147/2100

SCX800-2 / SCX800HD-2

80 x 3.3

54.5

212/2000

SCX900-2 / SCX900HD-2

90 x 4.0

60

212/2000

SCX1200-2

120 x 4.5

72

212/2000

SCX1500-2

150 x 4.1

75

212/2000

SCX2800-2

275 x 4.3

91.45

272/2000

SCX6000SLX

500 x 6.0

96

397/1800

compaction equipment

Hitachi compaction equipment is designed to suit a number of industry applications, being the perfect match for councils, hire companies, landscapers, paving, trenching and civil contractors. Nothing says quality and reliability like Hitachi

Vibratory plate compactors Model code

MACHINE WEIGHT

Centrifugal force

Engine

RATED OUTPUT kw/min-1 (hp/rpm)

ZV40PF

49

7.5kN (760Kgf)

Subaru EH09-2D

1.5/3600 (2.0/3600)

ZV60PF

69

10.2kN (1040Kgf)

Subaru EX13D

2.2/3600 (2.9/3600)

ZV80P

89

17.6kN (1790Kgf)

Subaru EX17D

2.9/3600 (3.9/3600)

Vibration rammers Model code

Machine weight

Impact force

Engine

rated output kw (hp)

ZV55R

63

16-28kN/blow

Subaru EH09-2f

1.5 (2.0)

ZV65R

65

20-36kN/blow

Subaru EH09-2F

1.5 (2.0)

ZV75R

79

24-43kN/blow

Subaru EH12-2D

2.1 (2.8)

reversible vibratory plates Model code

Machine weight

CENTRIFUGAL force

Engine

rated output kw/ MIN-1

ZV250PR-G

260

38 (3880) kN (kgf)

Subaru EX21

3.7/3600

ZV250PR-D

270

38 (3880) kN (kgf)

Yanmar L48N

3.1/3600

ZV350PR-De

350

46 (4690) kN (kgf)

Yanmar L70V

4.3/3600

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specs

A comprehensive guide to the full range of John Deere construction, forestry, quarry and mining equipment.

LOG SKIDDERS GRAPPLE MODEL

ENGINE

POWER (kW/hp)

ARCH TYPE

GRAPPLE BUNCHING (m)

548G-III

6068T

96/129

Single

2.159

648H

6068H

138/185

Dual

2.921

748H

6068H

144/193

Dual

3.225

848H

6068H

149/200

Dual

3.302

LOG SKIDDERS CABLE MODEL

ENGINE

POWER (kW/hp)

WINCH MODEL

LINEPULL (kN)

540G-III

6068T

96/129

4000

171.3

640H

6068H

128/172

4000

242.6

LOG SKIDDERS

In the forest, things rarely come easy. That’s why John Deere offers the amazingly easy-tooperate Autoshift (available on H-series models), and the industry’s widest selection of skidder models and options.

No matter your size and power needs, we have a fuel-efficient skidder that will help you work harder, while still leaving something in your own tank when the day is done.You can even narrow it down to a skidder that’s virtually custom fit to your operation; one that is hard to match for operating ease and comfort, for reliability and for the greatest productivity in your prevailing conditions.

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Bulldozers

The J-Series crawler dozers from John Deere combine operator comfort and fingertip controls with a barrage of power, ensuring that any job is finished to the highest level in optimal time.The full-featured hydrostatic drive train and state-of-the-art controls deliver unsurpassed operating ease and versatility.

John Deere dozers offer a variety of production-boosting advantages and allow the operator to customise machine operation, with references for unbeatable flexibility and control.

If you are looking for a dozer with the finesse for finishing work, while being equally capable of handling big blade loads, then you can’t go past the John Deere J-Series crawler dozers.

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

DBAR PULL (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

BLADE WIDTH (mm)

450 JLT

7386

4045H

Hydrostatic

12,000

57@2200

2921

550 JLT

7718

4045H

Hydrostatic

12,500

63@2200

2921

650 JLT

8419

4045H

Hydrostatic

13,000

74@2200

2667

700 JLT

11,840

6068H

Hydrostatic

16,000

86@2100

3048

750 J

14,778

6068H

Hydrostatic

22,000

108@2100

3296

850 J

18,220

6090H

Hydrostatic

24,000

137@1800

3251

Motor graders

Not an alternative but a better grader! The G-Series graders from John Deere offer a range of models, all with variable horsepower and the option of 6WD. More glass and more space make the G-Series cabins a more enjoyable place to work. Best-in-class low rpm torque delivers power when you need it. No more stopping to change directions either: just slot straight from reverse into forward in any gear below fourth and you’re away again. Experience the John Deere G-Series today and move up to a new level of productivity.

MODEL

WEIGHT (max kg)

BLADE SIZE (ft)

ENGINE

VARIABLE HORSEPOWER

TORQUE RISE

SPEEDS (F/R)

670G/GP

21,228

12/14

6090H

195 (145kW)

72%

45.2/45.2

672G/GP

21,228

12/14

6090H

195 (145kW)

72%

45.2/45.2

770G/GP

21,772

12/14

6090H

230 (172kW)

63%

45.2/45.2

772G/GP

21,772

12/14

6090H

245 (183kW)

55%

45.2/45.2

870G/GP

22,054

12/16

6090H

255 (190kW)

60%

44.6/44.6

872G/GP

22,054

12/16

6090H

265 (198kW)

53%

44.6/44.6

Wheel loaders

The John Deere K-Series wheel loaders take the three tenets of John Deere machine design — productivity, uptime, and low daily operating costs — to new levels.This is a machine designed to work, day in and day out.All of the models in the K-Series range are Loadrite™ ready and feature advantages such as solid-state electronics, highly-efficient Quad-Cool™ cooling and advanced diagnostic monitors.

Traditional John Deere durability is inherent in the K-Series design, with booms and mainframes so tough that they’re warranted for three years or 10,000 hours.

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET (m³)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

STATIC TIP FULL TURN (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

444K Z-Bar

11,055

1.9

8212

8072

95@2100

2670

444K Powerllel

12,074

1.9

6056

6226

95@2100

2580

524K Z-Bar

12,282

2.1

9193

8935

110@2000

2770

544K Z-Bar

12,820

1.9-4.5

10,188

9434

125@1900

2760

544K Powerllel

13,840

1.9-4.5

8604

7554

125@1900

2680

624K Z-Bar

15,185

2.5-5

12,920

12,031

147@1800

2860

624K Powerllel

16,454

2.5-5

10,759

9257

147@1800

2700

644K Z-Bar

18,333

2.8-5.0

15,378

12,879

173@1700

2910

644K Powerllel

19,966

2.8-5.0

12,029

11,051

173@1700

2790

724K Z-Bar

19,264

3.3-5.0

14,398

14,132

197@1800

2840

744K Z-Bar

24,346

3.8-5

19,146

16,946

227@1500

3040

824K Z-Bar

26,210

4.2-6.1

18,905

17,588

248@1600

3190

844K Z-II

34,152

5.5

21,674

22,094

283@1600

3320

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Feller bunchers

Designed and forestry-built for sustained hard work in high volume, day and night, John Deere feller bunchers have more of everything it takes to raise your production numbers. See one in action and you’ll appreciate the increased boom lift and swing torque, plus superb tractive effort and ground clearance to travel smartly to the next harvesting position.

MODEL

POWER (kW/hp)

FELLING HEAD

CUT DIAMETER (mm)

CUT RADIUS (m)

WEIGHT (kg)

753J

180/241

FS20/FS22B

559

8.4

23,610

759J

180/241

FS20/FS22B

559

8.3

27,240

909K

267/199

FS22B/FR24B/FR22B

559

8.4

35,540

959K

286/214

FS22B/FR24B/FR22B

622

8.5

36,780

John Deere’s JH and KH-Series of purpose-built, cut-to-length harvesters help operators to manage their forest with every cut. Built on a long history of harvester evolution, John Deere’s tracked and wheeled harvesters are all about making technology pay off for logging contractors.These machines have no unnecessary gimmicks, just hard-working, practical, highefficiency systems that make the operator’s job easier, adding to the margin of difference that can help businesses grow.

John Deere leads the world in on-board management systems, designed to help the operator better manage their time and the forest, as well as providing higher levels of return.

Harvesters TRACKED HARVESTERS MODEL

POWER (kW/hp)

REACH (m)

PROCESSOR

CUT DIAMETER (inches)

WEIGHT (kg)

CLEARANCE (mm)

703JH

135/181

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

30

23,120

730

753JH

180/241

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

30

23,256

730

759JH

180/241

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

25.6

26,760

759

903KH

246/330

8.9

HTH624/HTH625

32

31,810

749

909KH

246/330

8.9

HTH624/HTH625

32

35,300

770

WHEELED HARVESTERS MODEL

POWER (kW/hp)

REACH (m)

PROCESSOR

WEIGHT (kg)*

CLEARANCE (mm)

1070E

136/182

8.6 / 10 / 10.8

H752HD, H754, H412, H414

15,500

555

1170E

145/194

10 / 11.3

H752, H754, H412, H414

17,900

600

1270E

170/228

8.6 / 10 / 11.7

H752, H754, H414, H270, H480C

19,250

640

1470E

190/255

8.6 / 10 / 11

H270, H480C, H290

28,700

750

* Fitted with head

SWING MACHINES

The D-Series swing machines combine plenty of new features to give you productivity like never before. Swing torque, tractive effort, horsepower, hydraulic flow, and the seamless integration of the attachment and carrier are all worth bragging about.

Factory-built solutions with the right size components for forestry, providing unsurpassed machine performance and durability. It is all these powerful features that make each machine as responsive as the company that makes them.

MODEL

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW)

OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

MAXIMUM REACH (m)

TAIL SWING RADIUS (m)

2154D

119

30,250*

10.98*

3.10

2454D

145

35,300*

11.67*

3.30

2954D

145

41,050*

12.60*

3.369

3754D

220

46,108*

13.12*

3.66

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Forwarders John Deere forwarders lead the world in innovative design and quality manufacturing.

Whether you are running a large-scale, round-the-clock harvesting operation or haul wood over short distances, there’s a John Deere forwarder loaded with the features you need to raise production numbers.The revolutionary new E-series is all about best-ever performance, cab comfort and service access, all factors that epitomise John Deere’s value proposition of productivity, uptime and low daily operating costs.

Available in 6WD or 8WD to match the terrain and a variety of boom and deck length configurations, John Deere forwarders have earned a worldwide reputation as hardworking, easy to run, reliable machines that pay their own way every shift.

MODEL

REACH (m)

GROSS LIFTING TORQUE (kNm)

DECK LENGTH (m)

POWER (kW@rpm)

LOAD RATING (kg)

810E

7.2 / 8.7 / 9.8

76

3.8

95@1900

9000

1010E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

102

4.5

115.5@1900

11,000

1110E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

102

4.5

136@1900

12,000

1210E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

125

4.5

136@1900

13,000

1510E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

125

4.5

145@1900

15,000

1910E

8.5

151

4.8

186@1900

19,000

Skid Steers The new E-Series skid steers incorporate roomier operator stations, quieter pressurised cabs with bestin-class visibility and curved glass swing-out doors.

Choose a model that suits, from the responsive 318E, weighing in at just 3178kg yet with a strong 1771kg tipping load, right through to the heavy-weight 332E that tips the scales at just over 4363kg, with its strong 2906kg tipping load.

To learn how the E-Series skid steers can help you get more done, more reliably, for less, then talk to a CablePrice rep today.

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

TIPPING LOAD (kg)

BUCKET BREAKOUT FORCE (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

313

2338

1146

989

36.5

2130

315

2361

1362

1108

36.5

2260

318E

3178

1771

2724

47.1@2500

2430

320E

3246

1989

2724

51.7@2500

2460

326E

3723

2443

3519

54.8@2800

2540

328E

3982

2542

4676

64@2500

2570

332E

4363

2906

6299

74.6@2400

2590

Compact Track Loaders MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

TIPPING LOAD (kg)

BUCKET BREAKOUT FORCE (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

319E

4286

2789

2724

51.7@2500

2500

323E

4286

3360

3178

54.8@2500

2500

329E

5221

3768

4688

64@2500

2590

333E

5357

4279

75

71.1@2500

2590

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