Track & Wheel Summer 2013/2014 by CablePrice NZ Ltd

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Stepping ahead Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 Kimberly Contractors invest in their future

New - Bell E-Series A perfect fit

Scania R560

The researched option

JOHN DEERE 672GP

New machines for Fulton Hogan

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

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Design & Printing BauerTrader (a division of Bauer Media) Please direct any feedback or suggestions to marketing@cableprice.co.nz or mail: CablePrice Track&Wheel magazine PO Box 38040 Wellington Mail Centre New Zealand The Track & Wheel staff would like to thank all of the customers who made this issue possible. This issue was brought to you by the letter Z and the number four. CablePrice (NZ) Ltd 41-51 Bell Road South Gracefield Lower Hutt New Zealand T: 04 568 4289 F: 04 568 4283 marketing@cableprice.co.nz To receive your free copy of Track & Wheel, visit cableprice.co.nz and select ‘about us’ then ‘Track & Wheel’. Cover image: The Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 of Kimberly Contractors from the East Coast of the North Island. Copyright: CablePrice (NZ) Ltd 2012/13, all rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden except with the written permission of the publisher. The opinions and thoughts expressed in this publication, whether factual or otherwise, are those of the individual writer and do not necessarily reflect those held by CablePrice (NZ) Ltd. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information published in Track & Wheel, CablePrice (NZ) Ltd accept no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions.

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With the Scania Dealer Locator app in your smartphone you can easily find the Scania dealers and workshops closest to your current location, via radar, anywhere in the world.Wherever you need Scania, Dealer Locator is there.You can call Scania Assistance or workshops directly from the app, or find them on a map with route descriptions.You can also save your favourites for quick access and plan your stops in advance with a global list of Scania locations.Available both for iPhone and Android. 

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FOCUS

Managing director’s address.............................................................................. 4

Seven Sharp – Seven identical Scania R620s.................................................... 28

Scania dealer locator......................................................................................... 5

The Produce Connection Ltd – Scania delivers............................................... 34

New appointments........................................................................................... 5 Scania top team................................................................................................. 6 New Bell E-series ADT....................................................................................... 7 Hastings branch opens...................................................................................... 8

EXCAVATOR FOCUS Hitachi Zaxis range – Dempsey Wood.............................................................. 30

Scania Streamline............................................................................................. 10

New Hitachi ZX65USB-5.................................................................................. 36

Bell factory and Bauma South Africa – customer trip....................................... 11

Hitachi Titan reigns – World’s first EX8000-6.................................................... 37

National excavator competition...................................................................... 12 Factory tour of Hitachi Japan........................................................................... 13 CPL Engineering............................................................................................... 15 Scania customer trip........................................................................................ 17

AFTER HOURS Colouring competition.................................................................................... 38 Merchandise..................................................................................................... 40

SPECIAL FEATURE Scania – The dream truck builders................................................................... 18

RECENT DELIVERIES Truck deliveries................................................................................................ 42

EQUIPMENT FOCUS Montabert – Blue Line rock breakers............................................................... 20

Equipment deliveries....................................................................................... 48

SPECIFICATIONS

COVER STORY

Scania truck specifications............................................................................... 54

Kimberly Contractors...................................................................................... 22

John Deere specifications................................................................................ 63

Hitachi/Bell specifications............................................................................... 58

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

elcome to all our customers and readers of the December issue of Track and Wheel magazine. It has been a busy year at CablePrice and as 2013 comes to a close it is encouraging to hear the economists predicting an upturn in the New Zealand economy from the slower times earlier in the year — although New Zealand does not appear to have been so badly affected as our other trading partners. For a country with a population of just over 4.4 million, New Zealand has preformed exceptionally well, continually taking centre stage in the international arena. Some prime examples from the past year of exceptional achievements by New Zealanders include Lydia Ko — New Zealand professional golfer and the youngest person ever to win a professional golf tour event; Ella Maria Lani Yelich-O’Connor, or better known by her stage name Lorde — the first New Zealand solo artist to have a number one song in the United States; the All Blacks — currently ranked number one of 25 teams by the IRB and proud holders of the Rugby World Cup; and Emirates Team New Zealand — while they may not have won the America’s Cup, they did bring New Zealand together as a nation and at the same time put our country at the forefront of news around the world. CablePrice is also contributing to the list of Kiwis performing exceptionally well, with our team from Whangarei successfully gaining a spot in the Scania Top Team World Final. This competition took place in November in Sweden, with the New Zealand team achieving a remarkable second place. Congratulations go out to the team from our Whangarei branch: Scott Cann, Michael Adams, Gavin Brindle, John Burhenne and Shane Parker for such an astounding accomplishment. The whole company is incredibly proud of their achievements during the Top Team competition. Reflected by the results of the Scania Top Team World Final, it is evident that

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CablePrice takes staff training seriously and it all begins with our apprentices. Part of this commitment is our recent investment in a new purpose-built, state-of-the-art training centre at our head office in Wellington. We recently undertook a nationwide apprenticeship drive to triple the number of trainees we take on over the next 12 months, and had a very positive response. As part of CablePrice’s on-going nationwide investment programme to ensure we offer all our customers a first choice service, we recently completed our newest fit-for-purpose facility in Hastings. This brand new $5m operation demonstrates the confidence we have in the region and the importance of having the correct facilities and staff to support our high-tech products. The efforts of our teams around the country have resulted in some significant milestones this year, including the delivery of the first of the new Hitachi heavy-duty large-size wheel loader to be sold in New Zealand. The Hitachi ZW550 was delivered to McCarthy Transport for use at the WPI International Pulp Mill in Karioi. This ZW550 has an operating weight of 50 tonnes, has 483 horsepower and is fitted with Ensign log forks. Another notable milestone was the delivery of Auckland’s first-ever double decker bus, a Scania K320UD6X2 fivecylinder that was purpose-built and designed for busy inner-city routes with demanding passenger flow. This Scania can carry up to 86 seated and 14 standing passengers. The Scania Streamline was recently released, bringing back the successful Streamline insignia from the early-’90s Scania 3-series. This will be available in new G- and R-series cabs offering improvements in fuel economy and driver comfort. The first of the new Scania Streamline is due on our roads in early 2014. John Deere continues to make a significant impact in the forestry market, in particular with the K-series 909 tracked feller buncher that is ideally suited to the current trend for mechanisation in

forestry applications. With its best-in-class levelling, it is ideal for New Zealand’s steep terrain logging. I am pleased to announce the recent appointment of Mark Palmer to the role of general manager sales and marketing. Mark has over 25 years of experience in senior leadership and management roles with significant success in growing sales revenue for organisations. Brian McDermott recently joined CablePrice’s Wellington region as sales specialist for the Isuzu Master Truck dealership. Looking to 2014, CablePrice will be refocusing our Isuzu business model to concentrate on providing a greater presence in the greater Wellington region and expanding our after-sales support network. Looking forward, 2014 is set to be an exciting year. We look to be over the worst effects of the GFC (global financial crisis) and we are now starting to see good activity in a number of sectors with milk, beef and timber continuing to be some of New Zealand’s strongest export commodities. But before we get to next year — Christmas awaits. And on this note, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your continued support. I wish every one of you an enjoyable and relaxing Christmas break, safe and happy travels and a prosperous New Year.

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New appointments Mark Palmer – general manager sales and marketing

In September this year CablePrice welcomed Mark Palmer to the senior management team, taking on the role of general manager sales and marketing. Palmer has come to CablePrice with a wealth of knowledge in sales and marketing, over 25 years of experience in senior leadership and management roles with significant success in growing sales revenue for organisations. Palmer believes it’s pretty simple, if everyone within CablePrice is 100% focused on customers and their business needs, the business will grow. “We have to be continually looking at new ways to better support our customers and their business. Helping our customers to improve their profitability and increase their efficiency is what it’s all about. In order to do this we need to have a good understanding of their businesses and their day-to-day challenges,” he says. “CablePrice product and service offerings are impressive.World-leading brands, our history in New Zealand, our experienced people, combined with a nationwide network of parts and service centres provides a very strong platform for us to grow the business.” “The last few weeks have flown by and from what I have seen so far, I am excited about the future potential for CablePrice. I’m looking forward to meeting and working with our customers, suppliers and everyone at CablePrice.”

Brian McDermott – Isuzu sales specialist

CablePrice is delighted to welcome Brian McDermott to the team as the new Isuzu sales specialist for our Wellington branch. McDermott joined CablePrice in November and will be a valuable asset to the company in driving Isuzu sales in the Wellington region. McDermott says,“I can speak with honesty about the quality of the Isuzu product and of the exceptional service offered by the Wellington branch of CablePrice. I feel that CablePrice has a company ethos where the customer is seen as a business partner and this should lead to the establishment of strong, mutually beneficial working relationships.” He also adds,“I hope to do my part to ensure the success of Isuzu sales in the Wellington area and look forward to meeting many of you in the future.” McDermott looks forward to taking on this new role, which involves the sale of new Isuzu trucks and the account management of existing relationships in the Wellington, Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa areas. Prior to joining CablePrice, McDermott had been self-employed for 10 years, owning a Goodman Fielder franchise in the Wellington area. During this time he also had two Isuzu trucks and was a customer of CablePrice,Wellington, having all his service work completed there.“Having a well-maintained, reliable vehicle is crucial in the running of a successful business which involves transport (whether for yourself or for a third party).This is an important factor in the achievement of customer satisfaction and retention,”he says. “To this end, CablePrice is able to assist businesses through the provision of a state of the art service department, a well stocked parts department and a sales department solely focused on the sale of Isuzu products.” McDermott’s manager, Deon Stephens, is looking forward to having McDermott on the team, stating:“It’s exciting to have Brian on board given he has been an owner of Isuzu trucks and a CablePrice Isuzu customer for 10 years.This can only add benefit to our customers, not only having experience as a business owner but knowing the product and understanding customer expectations.” 

FH deal In July this year, CablePrice received an order for 20 machines from Fulton Hogan, including mini and mid-sized excavators, wheel loaders and graders as part of its annual national tender.This significant order was the majority of Fulton Hogan’s fleet requirement in 2013 and reflects the standard at which the Hitachi and John Deere product ranges are regarded throughout the Fulton Hogan network. The other key factor in the fleet order was the on-going service that CablePrice provides. Deliveries over the last three months have been well received by operators who are now enjoying the additional productivity and comfort the new machines provide. The machines will be used within Fulton Hogan’s construction divisions in several important construction and maintenance projects around the country. Additional to the machines ordered as part of the tender were two Hitachi ZX240LC-5 excavators, which are now being used on the Tauranga Eastern Link Motorway Project, fitted with GPS grade control systems allowing the operator to see and excavate the design of the road on a monitor in the cab. As well as this, a John Deere 672GP grader was delivered for the road maintenance contract around the Nelson area. This machine is six-wheel drive and has the John Deere exclusive Grade Pro fingertip controls, as well as a walk ‘n’ roll roller which compacts the freshly graded road material. The remaining machines from the tender will be delivered in December and January. 

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CablePrice (NZ) Top Team achieves on global stage In a competition that started with sixty competing countries, five Whangarei branch staff from CablePrice recently crossed the globe to take on the ten finalist countries in the Scania Top Team world finals in Södertälje, Sweden, with the New Zealand team achieving an incredible second place overall. Congratulations go out to the team from the CablePrice Whangarei branch: Scott Cann, Michael Adams, Gavin Brindle, John Burhenne and Shane Parker for such a remarkable accomplishment. Assisting the team with their success in the competition was Ross Wallace — training manager for CablePrice. Wallace, who lead the New Zealand Top Team contingent to Sweden, comments, “The outstanding achievement demonstrates yet again how Kiwis can so often punch above their weight.” Well done to the team from Australia on taking out the title of Scania Top Team, and also congratulations the team from Finland for achieving third place. Both teams proved to be tough competition. “The individual members of the Whangarei team

representing CablePrice and Scania for New Zealand can give themselves due credit for their input and perseverance, ” he adds. Wallace also acknowledged the work and effort put in by Russell Dixon of CablePrice’s head office technical training department in training all CablePrice commercial vehicle technicians — and in particular the additional effort he put in to the Whangarei team prior to their departure to the world finals. The final took place over two days and was divided into nine challenges, with Friday’s knockout round consisted of four. The first two challenges, a theoretical and a practical one, determined the starting order for the remaining two. After these New Zealand was in the lead: 25 seconds ahead of Australia, and 70 seconds ahead of Finland. As part of the final two challenges, the teams had to first assemble and then mount

genuine Scania spotlight bar. This was particularly tricky for the Kiwi and Aussie teams as they had never fitted this accessory before. Trucks in New Zealand and Australia are not permitted to have this setup, which proved an extra hurdle for the guys from the southern hemisphere. In spite of this, both the New Zealand and Australian teams proved their tremendous skill and ability with both teams assembling their lighting bars the fastest, knocking Finland out of the race for the top two places. Despite starting 25 seconds down, Australian team Southern Stars worked hard and fast, securing their victory. The competition was closely followed by 400 on-site spectators, including the finalists from Argentina, Austria, Germany, Italy, Peru, Slovakia and Switzerland. The event was also watched by numerous viewers of the live broadcast. CablePrice is very proud of the team’s achievement throughout the whole Top Team competition and the company takes pride in the skill level of its technicians. As a company, CablePrice recognises the importance of training and development of its staff, illustrated in the results of such events as the Scania Top Team Competition. n

Back row, from left: Ross Wallace, Russell Dixon, Gavin Brindle, John Burhenne and Michael Adams. Front row: Shane Parker, Scott Cann

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Evolutionary Bell E-Series Articulated Dump Trucks soon to be Available in New Zealand

uilding on the success of the Bell D-Series articulated dump trucks (ADTs) CablePrice is soon to release two new Bell E-series ADTs, the B25E and B30E, with the first unit arriving in New Zealand in late November. “The D-series Bell ADTs have been around for a number of years and over that time they have more than proved themselves in some very harsh conditions,” says Paul Laird, mining product manager for CablePrice. Like all Bell ATDs, the new E-series is seen as a perfect fit for New Zealand’s contracting, earthworks and quarry industries, with its central oscillation joint, high suspension travel on all axles, and balanced weight distribution offering greater agility when navigating across varied terrain and in harsh conditions. From the outside the most obvious visual difference from the D-series is the modern styling and cab ergonomics, offering operators enhanced visibility thanks to a new mirror package and the

positioning of lights situated higher in the truck body. Inside the E-series sound-suppressed cab, operators will experience some of the latest offerings in automotive technology, like the integrated 10” full-colour screen and an automotive style mouse to control the interface — the first ADT to offer this technology. Advanced diagnostic monitor and a sealed-switch module for convenient, fingertip operation of multiple functions are all optimised to improve operator performance. Less obvious, but equally important, is the best-in-class dual engine braking, coupled with an Allison automated transmission retardation contributing to greater retarding power and reduced brake wear — retarder aggressiveness can be adjusted to ensure controlled descent in all conditions. Incorporating advanced hauling capabilities and customer-inspired features, the E-Series also delivers groundbreaking innovations to further develop Bell Equipment’s status as a leader in safety.

For improved safety and productivity, the E-Series has an automatic inter-axle differential lock (IDL) giving the vehicle full automatic traction control. The park brake automatically applies when neutral is selected on hill starts. It is only released once a preprogrammable engine torque has been reached to ensure a controlled pull-away with no rollback, even on the steepest of inclines.The slope is calculated by the exclusive on-board inclinometer — another Bell ADT first. Independent features such as keyless start, hill start assist, bin tip prevention, auto park application (APA), standard turbo spin protection and on-board weighing (OBW) remain standard in the E-Series. With Bell Equipment’s continuous development philosophy the E-Series platform will take the company well into the future and further strengthen its pedigree as the ADT specialist. Talk to CablePrice today to find out more about how you can get behind the wheel of a Bell ATD. 

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New branch opening – Hastings

brand new, $5 million CablePrice operation in Hastings has seriously raised the level of service and comfort offered to customers and staff in the Hawke’s Bay region. “This is a significant investment, demonstrating how much we back the region and understand the importance of having the right facilities to support our high-tech product and valued customers,” says Pat Ward, CablePrice general manager finance and administration, who oversaw the project. The impressive, purpose-built, all-inone facility opened at the end of August. It accommodates the region’s sales, service, parts and administration teams on a high profile 7100sqm site on the corner of Omahu and Chatham Roads, and services a large area ranging from as far north as Wairoa to as far south as Dannevirke. “The new site is three-and-a-half times the size of our old 2000sqm site

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at Henderson Road, which had served us well but was never going to be big enough to carry us into the future,” says Ward.“The new building is a showpiece that magnificently projects the CablePrice brand and experience.” Features of the new site include a fully-concreted yard, 1600sqm state-ofthe-art workshop, double-height parts warehouse, administration facilities and a ‘clean room’ for diagnostics and rebuilds. “Our larger product is on display in our highly visible yard facing the main road, with our parts showcased in a large showroom and parts counter.A sizeable bulk storeroom facility out the back enables us to maintain a steady supply of parts to our customers.” Ward says CablePrice Hastings’ 12 skilled technicians are enjoying the additional space and more comfortable environment in their new workshop, developed under the guidance of CablePrice national workshops manager, Martin Wheldon.

He is dedicated to ensuring the CablePrice network has a consistently high standard of service infrastructure and equipment. “Our new workshops are light years ahead of the tin shed style of workshop that have previously been considered the industry standard by ourselves and our competitors.These workshops are specifically built for the purpose and are well equipped with the latest gear, making us front runners in terms of what we can offer our customers.” The new standards also help to attract and retain the best staff, says Ward. “Some might consider people who work on trucks and diggers to be simply mechanics, but we understand they are highly-skilled, trained technicians.We have to compete in the labour market for these sorts of skills and realise if we want the best people, we must provide the facilities to attract them. ”Likewise, when our customers purchase our product, they buy into the total CablePrice offering and experience

and can rightfully expect to be serviced in facilities, and by people, at the same level of quality as the product they have purchased. It is more of a holistic approach but something our customers are coming to expect more and more from quality providers.” The new workshop has fullyreticulated oil, air and grease, and six 30-metre truck bays, significantly longer than the 18-20 metre bays at the old site. Two of the new bays have skylifters — hydraulic vehicle lifters that eliminate the need for traditional in-ground pits. Heavy machinery is also well catered for in the workshop with three specialist construction and forestry equipment half bays with steel rails set into the floor. “Customers generally associate CablePrice with our key brands — Hitachi, Scania, John Deere and Bell — but we also service a multitude of other makes and models, including Isuzu, which powers much of our Hitachi equipment,” says Ward.

The entire building has full underfloor heating that is fuelled entirely by waste oil, a by-product of the operation. “The underfloor heating is especially beneficial for our technicians, who often have to lie on the ground,” says Ward. Customer comfort hasn’t been forgotten either. Drivers can relax in the second floor driver’s lounge overlooking the workshop, and enjoy tea, coffee and TV facilities while they wait for their vehicle to be repaired or serviced. Customers from the Hawke’s Bay are already giving the new facilities the thumbs up and Ward believes the branch will also attract a steady stream of out-oftown drivers. “Hastings has quite a bit of through traffic, so it’s possible some operators from out of town might find it a more viable option to get their servicing done here on the way through, rather than having to compete for workshop time in Auckland or Wellington.” The full fleet servicing options are not limited to in-house, with a large amount

of servicing also done in the field. Ward says the new facilities are “100 miles ahead” of the old site in terms of quality and size. However, the previous site had served its purpose well. “We moved to the old site in the 1990s and expanded it around ten years ago.We decided to make the move when the lease came up for renewal as we couldn’t see it meeting our needs for the coming 10 years.We had to make the decision that was best for both the company and our customers.” He says the CablePrice management team explored several options before deciding on the new site. “We looked at five or six sites, both closer to, and further out of, town. In the end, this site ticked all the boxes. It is on a main road out of Hastings and only a couple of kilometres from an arterial route.We are part of a cluster of other similar types of industry and feel quite at home in the company we keep here.” CablePrice purchased the Omahu and Chatham Road site, cleared it, and started the development with a blank canvas. Ward is full of praise for construction company and project manager Stead Construction, which worked closely with the CablePrice team throughout the project that was completed within a tight timeframe between January and August. “They did a really good job in terms of quality and meeting the deadlines. We had a great relationship with them throughout the project and they didn’t take any shortcuts.The new facilities are a credit to them.” He also gives kudos to the 16 staff in the Hastings operation, who despite significant upheaval throughout the transition process, managed to keep up the same high quality service levels they are known for. “A lot of effort has gone into this project by a lot of good people, and we’re delighted with the positive feedback we’re getting so far from our staff and customers. It is a big investment, but we are committed to providing the best facilities and service, and giving an assurance CablePrice is a solid, quality company.”  CablePrice

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IT ALL ADDS UP

cania has re-launched the successful Streamline insignia from the early-90s Scania 3-series for its new G- and R-series cabs. In true Streamline fashion (just like the original) the new range of cabs are all about aerodynamics, mechanical improvements and fuel savings, all in an effort to reduce running costs for the customers while boosting their profitability. The cab corners and the sun-visors on G- and R-cabs cabs have been updated,

NEWS - TRACK & WHEEL therefore not only reducing drag and thereby saving fuel, but also creating less turbulence around the cab and making it quieter for the driver. In line with Scania’s on-going product refinement, customers are now able to specify various packages tailored to achieving maximum fuel economy without diminishing any level of driver comfort or reliability.A range of other items are now available, including H7 headlights and LED taillights offering long service life and higher reliability. Garry Leitch, national manager commercial vehicle sales for CablePrice, says,“Within Europe, provided certain road conditions and driving parameters are in place, including truck application, Scania sees potential fuel savings of up to eight percent with its Euro 6 trucks. However, in New Zealand, our

projection for the G- and R-series Streamline will, for our Euro 5 engines, likely be around three to four percent potential in savings.” The Streamline range is now available for order and with global production of the Streamline having commenced in July this year, we see the first New Zealand deliveries arriving in the fourth quarter of this year, says Leitch. He goes on to say,“While not all upgrades will be as visible as the new sunvisor and cab corners, some of the less obvious, but just as important, upgrades are mechanical and technical, including a new low-drag gearbox and improved driveline gearing.We call this the heart and lungs of the Streamline, where Scania has created better efficiencies within the driveline and auxiliary systems.All R-series V8s will now come standard with H7 headlights (with built in LED day running lights) providing a wider beam than current H4 headlights.” This is just another example of Scania’s long-standing focus on continuous improvements that continually provide customers with improvements in fuel economy thus doing the utmost to keep them competitive in the transport industry. 

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BELL FACTORY and BAUMA SOUTH AFRICA TRIP

n September, Bell Equipment extended an invitation to customers from New Zealand and Australia to travel to the African continent to visit, not only their factory, global headquarters and logistics centres, but to attend the inaugural Bauma South Africa machinery show. Representing New Zealand was Ian Simcox, owner of Simcox Construction Ltd Blenheim, and me — Todd Blackwood from CablePrice NZ Ltd in Nelson. It was always going to be a ‘pinch yourself’ type of experience, and it was just that. Right from getting out of the 747 after 13.5 hours of flying and walking into the heat wave of 32 degrees, we were whisked off to our hotel. Before we knew it we were all sitting in Tribes restaurant with a huge hunk of meat on our plates, provoking our quest to find the largest steak in South Africa. The next day we went to the Bauma show, which was massive.The minute we walked in the gates, I could see why we had two days there, and even after two days we hadn’t seen everything. Bell Equipment’s stand was by far the most comprehensive and well laid out site. The hospitality shown towards all the visitors at the show, and also in the evening, was second to none. The site had two stand-out showcases: the new Bell B30E and, at the other end of the scale, the new B60D — yep, a B60 and it’s a weapon! The truck has been built as a special mining product for open cast

mines in Africa at this stage and is very impressive.The B60 was definitely the subject of a lot talk at the show. Both Ian and I met and talked with the owner, Gary Bell, as he greeted most visitors to their site. I think most employees and dealers from all over Africa were present at some stage. The next part of the trip involved a tour of Bell’s Global Logistics Centre in Johannesburg.This was again very impressive and their desire to offer faster, more reliable parts and back-up was evident right from the top down to the floor. Following on from the Global Logistics Centre was a flight to Bell’s factory in Richards Bay.This factory was huge, which I was not at all expecting. It is a hands-on build with only two robots in the entire process and after seeing the manual welder’s precision and finesse, I could not see the difference between man and robot. They are extremely proud of the fact that this is a hand-made truck, and so they should be.As we were walking around the factory, smiles and warm greetings were the norm. On to the test ground, where we were all put through our paces in a B50 ADT. I also had my first bri, or BBQ,

which once again included tonnes of meat, very good meat.We were also given strict instructions not to wander as there are snakes in the long grass, crocs in the lake and hippos, which kill more people in Africa than any other animal. Cool. When in Africa, wild animals definitely come to mind and we were not disappointed.We arrived at Leopard Mountain game reserve and from the moment our feet hit the dirt, it was one of the greatest life experiences I have had. It is hard to really put it into words, but it was all first class. Lions, buffalo, rhino, birds, game giraffes, zebras, kutu and impala were some of the animals on show, which was just amazing.There is nothing like having wildlife looking in your room windows. After our game reserve experience it was down to Durban to relax for a day and then we were off home again. I would like to say a big thanks to Owen Kees of Bell, Perth, for looking after us and making sure we got the best experience Bell could have offered.  CablePrice

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National excavator competition

ince 1995, excavator operators from all over New Zealand have been competing for the title of Operator of the Year. For the past five consecutive years CablePrice (NZ) Ltd and Hitachi have been the sole machinery sponsors of the excavator operator competition, both at regional and national finals level. To excel in this very competitive competition, operators need to be more than just good at their job. Each region has the same set of tasks to complete, all of which are designed to promote safe work practices and increase the skills of excavator operators. Operators need to show their understanding of all regulations related to first aid, identifying hazards, Land Transport regulations and occupational safety and health — and that’s all before they’ve even reached the operating section of the event.The real fun, for the audience especially, begins when the operators are given a 12-tonne Hitachi excavator and asked to manoeuvre it through an obstacle course while completing tasks that demonstrate the skills required to be New Zealand’s next top excavator operator. The 2013/14 competition started in June this year at the National Fieldays event at Mystery Creek and after a short break over the colder months, things were back in full swing with the Hawke’s Bay round in October, where our Hastings branch staff turned out in force to show their support, not only for this event, but for the community.The parts department set up shop on site and received good support, with brisk sales throughout the day. Further regional rounds of the competition that were completed during November and December included Auckland, in conjunction with Big Boys Toys at the ASB Showgrounds, Canterbury, Nelson/Malborough

and Northland.The remaining rounds for the 2013/14 competition are in Otago on 25 January 2014, Upper Hutt 22 February 2014, Manawatu 23 February 2014, Southland on 12-13 February 2014 and the national finals to be held at Central District Field Days in Fielding on 13 – 15 March 2014. For more information on how you can get involved in the 2013-14 competitions, contact your nearest branch of the New Zealand Contractors Federation or visit nzcontractors.co.nz 

first for mccarthy transport

arlier this year, a new Hitachi ZW550 wheel loader was delivered to McCarthy Transport at the WPI International Pulp mill in Karioi, between Waiouru and Ohakune. Here it is the front line machine for unloading trucks and loading the log deck into the pulp mill. Previously doing the job for over 30,000 hours was a Kawasaki 115ZV. So when it came time to replace the loader, Steve McDougall, general manager of McCarthy Transport, sought out the same reliability and performance from the newly-rebranded Hitachi ZW550 coming out of the same Japanese factory, now with a shareholding by Hitachi Construction Machinery.The Hitachi ZW550 is the first of the heavy-duty, large-size wheel loaders to be sold in New Zealand. The ZW550 has an operating weight of 50 tonnes, with a 483-horsepower Cummins QSK19 engine, and is fitted with a set of TR2C Ensign 6.4m2 log forks, allowing it to unload a 12

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truck in one bight and keep pace with the steady requirement of feeding the log deck. The machine was ordered back in August 2012. Before going to work at the pulp mill, the ZW550 was on display at THE Expo in Hamilton in March.The Hitachi ZW550 was prominent on the CablePrice site and was the largest machine on display at the event. Present for delivery of the machine from CablePrice were Andrew Crane, Matt Patterson, Deon Stephens, Ryan Cage and Tony Scharvi, providing familiarisation and training to McDougall and a number of McCarthy Transport’s operational staff and operators. Since delivery in May, the loader has clocked up over 2000 trouble-free hours in quick time as it is being double-shifted. Given the high utilisation, the technical support and service from the Palmerton North branch has been very important during the scheduled services, as well as liaising with McCarthy Transport on the daily maintenance requirements for the machine. 

Factory Tour of Hitachi Japan

n October, CablePrice hosted a customer group comprising representatives from twelve New Zealand civil construction, mining and forestry contracting companies to Hitachi’s main factories in Japan. The group was led by Andrew Crane (national manager — equipment product) and Frank Rodgers (national manager — equipment sales) along with the newlyappointed general manager — sales and marketing, Mark Palmer. With all the customers being Hitachi owners, the main factory tours were the key focus. Arriving in Japan on Saturday evening, the Sunday was free to recover from the flight and for some free time sightseeing in Tokyo. On the Monday we travelled by chartered coach to Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, to visit the Rinko factory where the large-size excavtors and rigid dump trucks are built.The 18-hectare site has four large buildings for welding, assembly and painting area. On the assembly line that day was an EX25006 and an EX5500-6 mining excavator.We were also able to have a good look over a new ZX1000K 100-tonne demolition machine, with a four-piece, 45-metre high reach boom being prepared for display at a local community fair before delivery to its new owner. Rinko factory is located adjacent to the Hitachinaka port and the Pacific Ocean, so the finished machines can be loaded for shipment to all parts of the world.While this is a bonus for shipping, the painted line on the factory building to mark the height of the Tsunami wave, was a sobering reminder of the 2011 earthquake. After lunch at Rinko we travelled to Hitachi’s ‘mother ship’, the Tsuchiura works where the mid-excavator range is built and the main engineering department for Hitachi is located.The factory was running two ten-hour shifts and the production target was 64 units that day, including two ZX200-5 excavators heading for customers in New Zealand. At the conclusion of the factory tour we made our way back to the auditorium, where a panel of Hitachi engineers were answering questions about the recent and future development of machines for New Zealand and other markets around the world.

Outside Tsuchiura Works we had our photos taken in front of the first ever hydraulic excavator, the UH03 excavator, developed by Japanese technology at the Tsuchiura Works. Within a few years this model was being exported to New Zealand and sold by CablePrice. The following day saw us travelling to Mount Fuji, where unfortunately the weather did not permit viewing of the mountain.We then made our way to Odawara to connect with the shinkansen (bullet train) to our next destination, Kyoto. Feeling the force of one of these trains speeding through the station added to our anticipation for this next part of the journey. Our train arrived right on time and we were impressed at the sometimes 300km/h speeds we reached during the trip. The futuristic Kyoto station, with its fifteen floors of shops, restaurants and light shows, was another highlight. Wednesday we visited the Hitachi Tierra mini excavator factory in Shiga prefecture. The tour included the whole production process, including the automated welding, assembly and quality control areas of the factory.The group took a liking to Hitachi’s smallest excavator, the 800kg ZX8, for a bit of DIY around their sections at home. That night we had the pleasure of dinner with the managing director of Tierra at a traditional Japanese Ganko Nijo-En restaurant, where after a sufficient amount of sashimi and sake we had a bit of fun walking through the 400-year-old restaurant garden in our slippers. Thursday morning allowed for free time and sightseeing in Kyoto before returning by shinkansen to Tokyo, with Friday morning consisting of sightseeing visits to the Imperial Palace,Asakusa and Roppongi Hills Tower, before our departure from Japan. Apart from getting a great insight into the support Hitachi provides from its base in Japan, the entire group really enjoyed each other’s company and good humour throughout the week, which will make for many lasting memories. 

From left to right: Colin Rosewarne, Shirley Rosewarne, Mark Palmer, Bronwyn Rodgers, Matt Taylor, Lisa Taylor, Roger Ferguson, Rodney Adams, Jim Blackburn, Nic McEwan, Joann Hobson, Darryn Muir, Carol Allen, Ross Allen, Bronwyn Ginty, Joseph Dorizac, Jim Ginty, Helen Schmidt, Phillip Schmidt, Frank Rodgers, Mark Dawbin, Kylie Dawbin, Maxine Birchfield, Donna Birchfield, Gary Birchfield, Andrew Birchfield, Andrew Crane.

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100 Essential Parts: Guaranteed availability or they’re free

ablePrice recently released a ‘100 essential parts guarantee’ programme to support the everincreasing fleet of Scania trucks on New Zealand roads. Its a programme that does exactly what the name says — guarantees the availability of 100 essential parts or they’re free. We understand how critical it is to our customers business to have their Scania up and running. So much so that we have identified 100 essential replacement parts that we not only promise to have available from our nationwide network, but we guarantee it or they’re free. It’s that simple, says James Arthur Scania parts manager, CablePrice (NZ) Ltd.

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ablePrice is dedicated to supporting our customers, no matter what industry they operate in, be it forestry or demolition, linehaul or distribution, quarrying or mining — your needs are the same. Our equipment and commercial vehicle technicians are trained to service and repair your machine and vehicle, no matter the fault or location. Until recently this has essentially been the scope of our operation.Whilst minor engineering repairs have been carried out as part of this service, for major fabrication work our customers have had to look elsewhere and choose a second supplier to deal with for engineering requirements. As part of our growth in Christchurch we have recognised this and have been making plans to provide our customers with a total one-stop shop. Over the past three years we have grown from employing one engineer to six full-time staff. During this period we have also

increased our capabilities to be able to offer a wide range of services including the following: • Custom-designed forestry builds for the Hitachi excavator range (including bolt–on ROPS frame, walkways, track guards, upper structure guarding and hi-lift kits); • Custom-designed heavy-duty panels for the John Deere and Hitachi ranges; • Bucket fabrication; and • Small truck deck design, fabrication and modifications. This growth is now backed up with a purpose-built engineering area within our Christchurch operation — just recently completed and tooled with the latest equipment. By choosing CablePrice for your engineering needs you are safe guarding any warranty, as we have the technical expertise on site to ensure modifications have no effect on the performance or maintenance of your vehicle or machine.Whilst Christchurch is the hub for this exciting new division of CablePrice, we are able

to supply the majority of our items anywhere within New Zealand, and for those larger jobs will even send an engineer to you. Speak to one of our staff now to get the solution that your investment deserves. 

The parts we have identified range from lamps and belts through to major components, like air springs and clutch kits. Fast access to essential replacement parts means more uptime — and more revenue. So if it’s not available from a CablePrice branch or despatched to a CablePrice branch on the same day, it’s yours free. This is not a one-off promotion by CablePrice, it’s an on-going commitment and we openly publish all the part numbers involved. We will be continually monitoring the list of parts to ensure that we are offering parts that are relevant to the New Zealand Scania fleet. To learn more about Scania Essential Parts and all the ways Scania can help maximise your uptime, visit cableprice.co.nz.

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Scania customer trip We understand that in a modern business environment everyone faces increased financial pressures with increased competition, we know this as we face the very same pressures at CablePrice! So how do you stay ahead of the game? A lot comes down to doing things more efficiently and decreasing the amount of downtime as a machine or vehicle operator. We as a supplier play an integral role in this. How can we the Service team add value to your business? Firstly we offer a single supplier option offering both plant and commercial vehicle repair options, meaning we provide a one stop shop for you! You can have your truck, trailer and piece of plant machinery repaired or serviced without moving your gear around.

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fter 23 hours of flying, with a two-day stopover in Bangkok, we arrived at Arlanda airport in Stockholm and were met by Garry Leitch of CablePrice and Christopher Svensson of Scania. After introductions, it was off to the centre of Stockholm for a coffee and some sightseeing.The Abba Museum was first on the agenda, followed by a very nice lunch in the restaurant Melody located at the museum. The next morning we visited the Transport Laboratory, a Scania-owned, independent transport company heavily involved in the logistics and distribution of the parts and components supply for the factory assembly lines.The Transport Laboratory is using the most up-to-date Scania technology in its operation, which gives Scania a first-hand opportunity to monitor and analyse its product performance, along with the opportunity to assess the competition as it also operates other brands of truck. From there we were taken to the engine assembly line, which showcased the complete assembly of Scania’s numerous engine models, including industrial and marine engines, right through to the testing of the engines prior to the despatch to the main assembly line. At the Demo Centre we got the chance to drive some of Scania’s product on the demo track. I must say I was very impressed with those who had never driven a truck before, getting behind the wheel of a fully-loaded 60-tonne truck and trailer unit.

Departing for some well-deserved lunch, we were lucky enough to meet and enjoy our lunch with Christopher Podgorski, senior vice president sales and marketing — trucks, who presented gifts to all the guests from New Zealand. Our last stop for the day was for a tour of the Scania Foundry, where we were able to observe the processes involved in forming the engine blocks and components. The next day we left Stockholm and headed off to visit Svempas BV bodyshop, the creator of the famous R999 V8 convertible. From there we travelled to the Scania Museum in Södertälje and then ventured to the R&D facility for a tour of its department and the test track. After the final visits at Scania, we departed Södertälje for Västervik. Day four in Sweden and we were off to the cab factory at Scania Oskarshamn. Here the Scania cabs are manufactured from a roll of steel right through to completion as a fully-fitted-out cab. The final leg of the trip was spent in the Netherlands visiting a livestock operator in Wilp, Boerkamp Transport, with the opportunity to discuss the challenges for operators in Europe and to compare these challenges with those in New Zealand.We also visited Berdex Carrosserie & Handelsonderneming BV, a manufacturer of livestock transport systems and bodywork, which was very interesting and different to the systems used in New Zealand. The final full day in Holland we spent visiting the assembly production plant at Zwolle.We were given a guided tour of the assembly plant and saw the wide and varied selection of models and

configurations taking shape down the line, including trucks destined for New Zealand.After lunch we visited the Scania paint facility at Meppel, a state-of-theart paint facility operating over multiple levels, utilising robots in all areas of the paint process. Returning to Zwolle, we bid our farewells to our guide and caught up with Bruce and Shona Robertson’s (West Otago Transport) new R620LB8x4 that had just come out of production. We suggested Bruce drive it home but I don’t think Shona was too keen on the idea! Overall, this year’s customer trip was again a success with the group (arguably) taking on our most intense agenda to date within a limited timeframe. During the week-long tour we visited all that Scania has to offer, including being allowed to visit its research and development facility — an area normally restricted to Scania personnel. Our focus with this year’s group was around general long haul and livestock operations. Choosing the mix of customers is not an easy job as we have many customers that are keen to be invited to the home of Scania.The selection is mainly a team effort, with the sales team suggestions being a main factor in offering the opportunity, however it’s not solely based on their past or future truck volumes. I know this trip, like others beforehand, will have a positive lasting impression on each and every one of the group and that CablePrice and Scania are always delighted to provide this opportunity. Until next time… 

Don’t think that not having one of our core products (Hitachi, Scania, John Deere or Bell) limits us to assisting your fleet. It is normal for us to work on all makes and models that are not our core brands. Next time you call us, ask us what extra we can do for your business. You might be pleasantly surprised! Watch out for the next addition of Service Solutions which will include Service specials. 16

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Bergendahl describes himself as a control freak, especially when it comes to interior details and lighting.

There’s nothing better than Scania trucks. They leave the competition in the dust.” Truck styling legend Svempa Bergendahl

THE DREAM-TRUCK

BUILDERS Customisation king Sven-Erik ‘Svempa’ Bergendahl continues to attract attention around the world with his restyled trucks featuring distinctive Words by Ylva Carlsson Images by Dan Boman paintwork, chromium and aluminium décor.

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rooom! Sven-Erik ‘Svempa’ Bergendahl turns the key and starts up his sweetheart — a bright red open-cab version of a bonneted Scania T-model, tuned to deliver 1000 horsepower.The rumbling of its V8 engine fills the Svempas workshop and he breaks into a big smile. At age 71, Bergendahl — an international legend in truck styling — has no plans to slow down. He has been in this business for more than 40 years. Scania became his favourite at an early stage. “There’s nothing better than Scania trucks.With their powerful engines, attractive design and high quality through and through, they leave the competition behind in the dust,” he says.

On behalf of Scania, Bergendahl is also producing a limited edition series of restyled trucks. His latest creation, Black Amber, stands in the workshop awaiting final inspection. Its dark brown metallic paintwork shines intensely. Svempas chief stylist Jan Richter has continuous discussions on styling proposals and prototypes with Kristofer Hansén, head of styling at Scania. “With these trucks, we are enhancing Scania’s optimal styling.We are pushing the envelope, but never doing damage to the original,” Richter says. Since the limited edition workshop began ten years ago, nearly 500 Svempasstyled trucks have found new homes all over Europe.The greatest interest is found in Italy.“They love V8s and trendy styling. The more it shines and glows, the better,” Bergendahl says. And customers spontaneously show their appreciation when their trucks are delivered. Bergendahl’s most vivid memory is from 2008 in Trento, where one customer wept uncontrollably with joy when he received his Blue Shark. Suddenly a ‘vrooom’ is audible from his jacket pocket. His mobile phone is ringing — so the rumbling of a V8 engine can be heard wherever Bergendahl goes. There seems to be no risk that the workshop will run out of ideas Richter’s sketch book is full of more or less imaginative creations.The next customisation project, he explains, is like nothing they have done before.The project is known by its working title of ‘Chimera’ and has now moved from styling proposals to computer-aided design (CAD) drawings. “We are designing a unique low-weight tubular frame chassis, made of stainless

steel.And a multi-stage turbo system based on the latest 16.4-litre engine.” Over the years, Bergendahl and his team has received a lot of feedback from their customers — information that is highly valuable when working on new creations and for entering new markets.A newly awakened interest is apparent in Brazil, China and Thailand. Although he has accomplished so much, there are still projects that Bergendahl dreams about. “Imagine a beautiful summer day in the Stockholm archipelago, and an aluminium Combat Boat 90 with dual V8 engines painted in an eyecatching colour.That would beat most of what I’ve done.”

PREVIOUS WORKS BY SVEMPAs The Blue Shark • A limited edition (2008)Scania R 620 with bodywork in 4mm-thick aluminium. Even the steps for the cab are made of aluminium. Dark Diamond • A limited edition Scania V8 (2009), Dark Diamond is a true eye-catcher, with special detailing all over the vehicle, including the interior.

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Genuine Hitachi parts CablePrice (NZ) Ltd offers genuine high quality Hitachi parts. As part of this, we guarantee that these parts have high performance and long life. They are designed and built to be the best match for your Hitachi equipment.

itachi has a global parts distribution network that makes sure you get what you need as quickly as possible. In most cases, CablePrice will have the replacement part that you require in stock. If we do not have a certain part, we can order it from four fully-stocked parts distribution centres located around the world.These distribution centres are all connected by an on-line system that gives CablePrice access to shared information on stocks, such as the number and type of available parts.The distribution centres, which in turn are stocked by a parts centre in Japan, minimize delivery time and enable you to get your parts as quickly and efficiently as possible.

In this issue we talk about: Hitachi Filters

One of the most important ways to reduce operating and maintenance costs is to maintain the cleanliness of the machine’s systems. Hitachi genuine filters are developed to provide superior cleanliness and extend the life of the components. Hitachi filters are tested to ensure that the best possible quality is achieved for both the filters and the machines.

Why use Hitachi genuine filters? The use of genuine filters is necessary to maintain the quality of the machine, with the following benefits: • protection of the engine and hydraulic components • higher machine performance • minimal unscheduled downtime • longevity of engine and hydraulic components • superior quality • no jeopardy to the warranty.

Customer benefits

Genuine filters will provide improved efficiency and long-term financial benefits, such as:

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long-term cost savings through less downtime greater productivity higher resale value

Non-genuine and imitation filters claim to perform the same as genuine filters, but be aware that the quality is different. Using non-genuine/imitation filters can cause serious damage to your machine. Please understand the risk points and realize that cheaper filters do not mean cheaper maintenance. Machine trouble can be expected and the costs are high! Risk points: • Machine performance drop, or worse, machine failure • Low filtration ability results in failure or damage of fuel and hydraulic system • Filters interval is lower than that of the genuine filter • Poor sealing which is caused by uneven height of filter paper • Tendency to clog prematurely due to poor quality • Low filtration efficiency due to poor pleating • Uneven pleating may result in localized pressure build up over the filter medium due to turbulent flow, which leads to its premature deterioration and making contaminant leakage an eventuality To avoid these risks and to guarantee maximum performance, insist on genuine Hitachi filters from your CablePrice dealer.

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eliable machinery is a must when it comes to doing the hard yards in remote forest areas on the east coast of the North Island, says Gary Dalziel, who owns logging and forestry road contracting firm Kimberly Contractors with his wife Marija. “It can cost up to $700 just to get a serviceman onsite and ready to work in some of these locations, so it’s imperative we have reliable equipment. Breakdowns can really hurt our profits.” That’s why the Dalziels have developed a long relationship with CablePrice and are particular fans of its John Deere and Hitachi brands, which makes up around 85 percent of Kimberly’s fleet. “They are excellent, reliable machines, backed by good aftersales support and service from the CablePrice team, who go out of their way to stand by their equipment and quickly resolve any issues if they do arise.” Gary says travel to Kimberly’s work sites has never been a problem for the CablePrice service team, who have a full complement of parts readily available. “We have the Global E facility on our Hitachi machines and JD Link electronic monitoring and GPS settings on the John Deere equipment which allows us to access the hours they have worked, the volume of fuel used and when a service is due, at the touch of a button. Having these features allows us to put together a cost effective, scheduled maintenance programme with CablePrice so we can knock off four machines in a day, rather than have someone travel all the way from Gisborne to service one machine.” After “a lifetime spent playing around in mud and rock”, Gary knows more than a thing or two about machinery, having worked with big earthmoving equipment all his working life. He had his first piece of plant at the age of 18, putting it to work with Vuksich and Borich from Avondale. He later managed other New Zealand companies and spent time overseas working on large projects. Kimberly Contracting was formed around 46 years ago in the Far North, and was moved to Poverty Bay by Gary and Marija around 15 years ago. Gary says Gisborne has been “very kind” to the company, with its 24 staff and 10 sub-contractors working mainly for three major clients in the region — Ernslaw One (Pouturu Forest and Makomako Forest); P F Olsen (Waiau Forest); and Hikurangi Farm Forests (Mangarara Forest). Gary says “size does matter” when it comes to Kimberly’s fleet, which has to put in some big hours in challenging conditions. “Whether it be for logging, earthworks, road-lining, salvage and construction, or crushing metal at our own quarry, the

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same principle applies — big is always better.We find that once people figure out what a big blighter can do in an hour, few revert back to pint-sized pieces of equipment.” The Dalziels also tend to move machinery on before it reaches 7000 hours in order to maintain a late model fleet. “Once you get past this stage you can be looking at some big expenses, and we’d rather that wasn’t our problem.” This year Kimberly Contractors has taken possession of four new machines from CablePrice — a John Deere 2454D swing machine John Deere 724K wheel loader; John Deere 748H skidder; and a Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 excavator. Marija Dalziel says they are particularly impressed with the John Deere 2454D swing machine because of its ability to deal with steep terrain. “We do test it a bit at times. However the machine has proved to be well-balanced for the task and able to handle the sort of steep country we have in Gisborne.” The new model swing machine has been launched to the market with improved horsepower, an updated hydraulic system, greater reach and lifting capacity and increased swing torque. The John Deere 748H skidder and 724K wheel loader are also proving to be “totally reliable”, says Marija. 24

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John Deere has introduced several improvements to the new 724K loader to improve operator comfort and performance, including an enlarged cab, redesigned cooling system, enhanced hydraulics and refined ergonomics. It also comes with a rear camera with radar object detection, an enhanced multi-function monitor and Smart Shift transmission technology. The Dalziels hadn’t planned to add a new Hitachi excavator to their fleet this year, however they decided to replace their existing machine after it was damaged in an on-site accident. “In last summer’s dry conditions we had a hill collapse on one of our workers. He was in our old Hitachi excavator building a road, when the overhead road gave way. Luckily he was in the machine at the time and was fine.The incident did cause quite a bit of damage to the excavator, but its strength and safety prevented the outcome from being far worse.” Marija says the excavator was repairable but she and Gary decided to replace it with a new Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 series machine rather than compromise the safety of their staff in the future. “We take our Hitachi excavators for granted because they are so reliable, almost like having a good staff member.We know they will get the job done.” Having ROPS certification on the unit before its arrival is a big plus, she adds. “Health and safety is vital to a company and industry like ours, and having ROPS as a standard safety feature saves us having to make a huge investment in extra modifications.” The new replacement machines see Kimberly Contractors carry 15 large plant items in its fleet.

“The wheel loader is needed almost 24/7 but is more than up to the task. CablePrice fitted a Loadrite on-board weighing system to this machine before it was trucked down to us.This was a far better option than having it retrofitted as it meant our staff could be trained how to operate both the machine and Loadrite system as soon as it was delivered.”

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TRACK & WHEEL The Dalziels are both hands on in the family-owned business, with Gary managing the day-to-day operations on site, and Marija handling the company’s corporate planning, HR, legal, and overseeing its administrative functions, including hazard identification and OSH compliance processes. “You’ve got to be actively involved in order to maintain the effective management methods and disciplines that are consistent with the demands of the forestry industry,” says Marija. She also looks after staff development and training, which is another big emphasis at Kimberly Contractors. “Our team has achieved more than 20 National Certificates this year and around 90 percent of our staff holds current first aid certificates.” She says Kimberly Contractors continues to value the relationship it has with CablePrice as a major supplier. “They really do go the extra mile.We had the situation where the arrival of a new piece of equipment from overseas was delayed through no fault of CablePrice. However, our salesman at the time provided us with a second-hand machine to fill the gap until the new one arrived.We were amazed and it meant we could continue operating with no downtime.” Marija says it is the people at CablePrice who really make the company. “We have got on well with the salesmen we’ve dealt with over the years and have a great relationship with the national operations manager Karl Scragg, who sometimes arrives with morning tea to find out how things are going.We have good honest communication and he takes any criticism on the chin, which also works both ways.The fact that Karl covers the country but can still find the time to sit down and deal with a smaller customer like us means a lot.”

WANT A CAREER WITH A FUTURE? Multiple vacancies available ranging from management, supervisory and techinical roles throughout our nationwide network! If you’re looking for an exciting new career with an internationally renowned company, we could have the job for you. The CablePrice story is already 60 years in the making. Visit our website to learn how you can become a part of it.

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Scania. Destined to lead.

The New Scania Streamline. 270813_Scania_Streamline_2

IN SHAPE TO STAY AHEAD. Even a great truck can be made better. This fact drives us forward every day, because we know that you won’t settle for anything but the best. That’s why we’ve created the new Scania Streamline – to keep you in the lead. Maximise your profitability by cutting your fuel consumption. Boost your uptime with maintenance planning. Experience a truly aerodynamic cab design. Watch the journey continue at www.scania.com/streamline.

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Powerful, fuel efficient V8 technology and the back-up of a comprehensive service program are just two reasons Masterton firm Renalls 2004 Limited has changed its entire fleet over to Scania R620s.

f one freshly-sprayed and sign-written rig has the ability to turn heads, imagine the impact seven identically-liveried Scania R620s will have when they hit the road in unison this summer. Those seven units will all feature the blue, green and silver colour scheme of Renalls 2004 Limited, a woodchip and bulk haulage company headquartered in Masterton, but servicing regions as far afield as Gisborne and the Waikato in the north and Taranaki in the west. As managing director Herb Renall tells me, economy and comfort considerations for both his driving staff and the company’s bottom line were key factors in electing to swap his fleet exclusively to Scanias, especially when decent distances need to be covered. “There were three basic considerations that really sold us on the Scania R620s — better fuel efficiency, driver comfort and CablePrice’s ScanPlan maintenance program,” says Herb. “As far as the first two aspects go, fuel efficiency is paramount for us.We’re carting chip from our plant to major clients such as Pan Pac Forest Products in Napier and fertiliser from Napier to Ravensdown distribution centre throughout the North Island — as well as bulk goods even further afield every day — so fuel burn across the fleet is something we want to keep in check. “And obviously adequate driver comfort and space is really important as well.The better the environment for the guys on the road, the less likely they’re going to feel fatigued behind the wheel.” The company has historically run a mix of other brands since its inception in 1985, but Herb says CablePrice put forward a good scenario with the new V8-powered R-Series Scanias, topped off by an ongoing maintenance and service program that gives him peace of mind. “The ScanPlan back-up program was a clincher for me. Because the routine maintenance costs are scheduled in and set at a fixed level, it gives us the ability to forecast costs more accurately,” he says.“We don’t have a mechanic on staff, so we rely heavily on that back-up being there when we need it.” 28

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Additionally, the contract pricing ScanPlan offered over a set period ensures owners are protected against increased pricing for service or parts for the entire length of the contract. Scania trucks covered by ScanPlan are maintained to a factory level and specification, with only genuine Scania parts and approved lubricants used in routine maintenance.And even when haulage contracts take Renalls’ trucks far afield, the extensive CablePrice network means technical support is always close at hand. As Herb tells me, the catalyst for changing the entire fleet at once came about when the configuration of Renalls’ trailers had to change for HPMV certification. “We moved from a four-axle trailer to a five-axle trailer, so a nine axle rig in all including the truck. In addition to the new R620s,Transfleet Equipment in Auckland fabricated the trailers.” With the increased load capacity, Herb is looking to the grunt generated by the 620hp V8s to get his loads where they’re needed. The Scania R620s boast 3000Nm of torque available from as low as 1000-1400rpm, which means the new fleet is perfect for cartage work. Importantly for Herb though, power doesn’t come at the expense of fuel economy, thanks to Scania’s PDE unit injectors delivering the right amount of fuel at the right instant. Combustion in each cylinder is individually controlled to minimise both fuel consumption and harmful emissions, the engine uses less fuel and burns cleaner too, meeting EURO 5 emissions regulations. “It’s a big ask replacing the entire fleet in a short space of time, but we feel the time is right.We really want to consolidate the business in the next couple of years and having that service back-up, along with the reliability of new-technology trucks, means we’re well-placed to achieve some good milestones,” says Herb. And of course, with identically-specified tractor units hauling Renalls’ loads, Herb now has the ability to benchmark aspects of the operation, such as fuel burn, across the entire fleet. “We’re really excited to have the new trucks on-fleet, as are our driving staff.They’ve got safe and comfortable trucks that’ll do them proud for the next few years.That’s good because we’ve got a lot of miles to travel.”  CablePrice

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In it for the long haul There are a few simple reasons Auckland civil and infrastructure contractor Dempsey Wood relies on Hitachi’s ZAXIS range of excavators — they’re reliable, safe and can get the job done in a variety of environments. What’s more, says Conal Dempsey, CablePrice’s back-up support has proven invaluable over a number of years.

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n saying that civil and infrastructure contractor Dempsey Wood only works within the boundaries of Auckland, just try getting between more than a couple of its many project sites within a few hours and you’ll get some idea not only of the scope of its work, but also the variety of environments it works within. Focusing on a wide mix of council-led and private development contracting work, the company — which boasts 130 staff and celebrated its 20th year in business in 2013 — is headed by managing director Conal Dempsey.Along with operations manager Lindsay Rolston, Dempsey oversees a lot of different activity in any given week, so machine reliability is crucial. Thus, CablePrice’s back-up support is one of the reasons Dempsey Wood has stuck with Hitachi excavators since the very beginning. “To be honest, CablePrice has never let us down,” says Dempsey.“It’s always had really good, practical people on board who definitely go above and beyond. “These days loyalty is probably a more crucial aspect of doing business with suppliers than ever before.There are a lot of guys out there who simply look for the lowest price and the best deal. But we place a big emphasis on longevity — it’s key to how we operate.And that’s in terms of both people and machinery.We value CablePrice’s service and they value our business, so all-inall it’s a good relationship.” Where machinery is concerned, you only need to look around Dempsey Wood’s work sites to understand Dempsey means it when he says longevity is key. “The first ever machines we bought brand new were from CablePrice.We purchased a pair of ZX240s that we used to pull down an old hospital at Compass Point in Half Moon Bay.Well, we still have those machines working on-fleet today.They’ve had a re-spray since then, but they’re fine otherwise!” Dempsey laughs. The efforts around fit and finish, structural integrity and even the quality of Hitachi’s metallurgy are all a cut above in Dempsey’s opinion. “Older Hitachis go really well, simply because they’re put together so robustly to start with. I’ve seen parts like sprockets on other brands that are failing after a couple of thousand hours. Now to me, if the machine is fit for purpose straight out of the box, that simply shouldn’t be happening,” he says.

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The Dempsey Wood team prides itself on regular maintenance schedules for all fleet machinery, which has its benefits.

Dempsey Wood has been running Hitachi excavators for many years now

The new ZX240LC-5 at the Hobsonville Point site is running Leica Geo-Systems machine control gear

“It’s all about comfort and ease-of-use really.The seats are very good and feature a lot of adjustability, which helps mitigate operator fatigue.The cabs have a great amount of space in them and the doors are nice and wide which makes getting in and out easy. “From my point-of-view the safety gear that comes with the machines as standard fitment is excellent too. ROPs, drop valves, screens — you don’t have to tick endless option boxes to get a good, safe machine these days.” Additionally the ZAXIS excavators feature a high-resolution 7-inch colour monitor in the cab, giving operators a variety of information about the machine and allowing them to check operating variables, like oil temperature and fuel level, and select work and power modes depending on the task required. Adding to the fleet with new machines like Hitachi’s ZX200LC5s and ZX240LC-5s is what Dempsey considers a crucial

Dempsey Wood operator Gavin Hughes and his new ZX240LC-5 on site at Hobsonville

“Obviously we keep a close eye on how much our machines are costing us, and I suppose if it gets to the point where a repair will cost more than a total replacement, we’d make sure the latter happens. But really, we don’t see that with our Hitachi gear —as a rule we don’t need to spend a lot on them.” The Dempsey Wood team prides itself on regular maintenance schedules for all fleet machinery, which has its benefits.As a result, Dempsey says they hang on to their gear because there’s no need to replace it — simple as that. “Unless there is a significant technological leap from one generation to the next, we expect all our excavators to provide us with a long work life. Combine that with CablePrice’s warranty programme, which is very comprehensive, and we have a stable, reliable fleet.” Dempsey Wood has recently purchased two ZX200LC-5s and two ZX240LC-5 excavators as the number of major projects the company is involved with creeps over the 20 mark. That’s a significant total, even more so when you consider many of the jobs are absolutely huge: large-scale landscaping and streetscape construction work at Auckland Airport; major retaining wall 32

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Managing director Conal Dempsey believes Hitachi’s build quality is second-to-none

move for the company as it looks to lift its game in terms of productivity over the coming years. “We won’t be changing our focus majorly in the next few years, but we are looking to refine how we do what we do — that’s a continual process.We’re not hung up on chasing the ‘bigger, better’ stuff at all. Instead we’re extremely focused on in-house training and helping our guys out in the field do the best job they can. “Having a company like CablePrice backing us at a technical level really helps with that process. If we know the gear is going to be robust, reliable and increase our productivity, regardless of where we site it and what we need it to do, then that leaves us to concentrate on working more efficiently as a company.That’s a pretty good equation as far as I’m concerned.”

engineering work within the 110-hectare Stonefields development near Mount Wellington; subcontracting work for Fletcher Construction in Panmure, where a new transport centre and multilevel roading system is being built; and even infrastructure projects such as the bridge building and arterial widening the company is undertaking for Auckland Transport at Forest Hill on the North Shore. The sites where the new ZX240LC-5s are currently based are (diagonally) at either end of Auckland — the Hobsonville Point development (which is actually four separate projects in one) in the west, and another major housing and retail development next to the Formosa Golf Club in Beachlands, along the sea coast at the ever-growing city’s eastern fringes. Regardless of the differing environments the new ZAXIS machines are working in, Dempsey says operator feedback has a common theme. “We put guys who have been with us a long time, who really look after their gear and work exceptionally well, on new machines like the ZAXIS excavators.The guys driving the new 200s and 240s really are second-to-none and their feedback has been really positive,” he says. CablePrice

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A long way to grow

hangarei fresh produce transport business The Produce Connection Limited is moving to the next level of business with the help of CablePrice and Scania. Director Derek Van der Kwaak says the family-owned firm has a Scania truck due for delivery any day to add to the two Scania trucks already in its fleet — one of which is around 18 months old, and the other delivered to the company in January this year. “After many discussions with our CablePrice sales rep Mark Nurse, I’ve recently changed my purchasing philosophy. In the past I’d drive my trucks until the wheels fell off, but now I’m happy to look at changeover price rather than residual sale price,” says Van der Kwaak. When The Produce Connection started business 10 years ago it had two trucks on the road — an eight-wheeler (with fouraxle trailer), and a six-wheeler, to service produce suppliers Kaipara Kumara in Ruawai, Northland. The business has grown significantly since then, with its seven trucks and 10 staff now providing a daily service from Kaitaia, Dargaville and Whangarei to Auckland. The Produce Connection transports a wide range of produce from various locations in the far north - including avocados, watermelons, pumpkins and kumara out of Dargaville; citrus fruit out of Kerikeri; and avocados and kiwifruit out of Whangarei. As The Produce Connection grew, Derek realised he needed to invest in more gear and started doing a “whole lot of research” before deciding on the brand that best suited the company’s needs.

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“It wasn’t all about the warm fuzzy of ‘I want this brand, or that’. I looked across the board at everything and did some comparisons.” He was determined price would not be the deciding factor. “I had to look at the cost over the life of the vehicles and also at my own staff.To attract and retain good drivers I knew I needed to look after them. I wanted to choose a brand they would be proud of, with the latest technology and features to ensure their comfort and safety when they were on the road.” He was also after a brand that gave him a range of configuration options. “With a lot of brands it’s a case of ‘that’s the wheelbase, that’s the spec and that’s what you get’,” he says. “We need to be able to maximise or optimise our loadings. For example, on eight-wheelers where you can go to 26-tonne, you need to be able to get a longer wheelbase in our game, and put the right body on it. Some of our services require truck-only work, so I want to be able to put a big body on a rigid chassis, then go to a supplier, like Scania, and say ‘this is our body, we need to get our axle weights right, what spec have you got?’ There are not many suppliers in the market that can factory build to spec as well as what Scania do.” Service contract options were another important consideration, he says. “I’m not super mechanically minded and don’t intend spending hours mucking around trying to understand my trucks. My strength is in optimising them, getting the return on them, and managing my customer relationships.” Van der Kwaak has chosen the ScanPlan MAX service plan for all his Scania trucks.

“While I don’t think ScanPlan is cheap, I do think it’s fair. Whether or not the Scania will breakdown is not the point — it’s about servicing the product properly to keep it going.” He says ScanPlan is part of the “total package” that attracted him to the Scania product. “I see ScanPlan as having the potential to increase the resale value of my Scania trucks through a documented service history, use of genuine parts and factory trained technicians.” With The Produce Connection’s trucks working up to 23 hours a day in some instances, reliability is also key. “With this workload I can struggle to get the Scania back here for a tyre change or service. I need trucks that give me peace of mind when they go on the road.” Van der Kwaak appreciates the good relationship he has with the CablePrice team — particularly truck sales specialist Mark Nurse and the service team in Whangarei. “In the end it became a no-brainer when we worked everything out, with the price only the final consideration.Although I think we paid a premium, we have gained both a premium truck and premium package that works well for what we do.” Van der Kwaak has spec’d his two existing and new Scania truck exactly the same, with an R-Series cab, 560hp V8 and Opticruise. “The only difference is a different wheelbase on the new truck.We’re going to try and optimise deck space on this truck which will have a five-axle trailer, making it a full 23-metre unit. All three Scania trucks have FMS tracking so we can see how they’re going.” Van der Kwaak believes Opticruise is the “way of the future”. “A lot of people talk about automated transmissions, but I’ve driven other trucks with automated transmissions and you can’t compare the two.They’re worlds apart. I think the Scania Opticruise is a really smart transmission with some good technology attached to it. I won’t go back to a manual truck.” Van der Kwaak says the Scania Opticruise took the drivers a bit of adjustment to start with. But if you talk to them now they wouldn’t have it any other way.What’s interesting is that they are not tempted to put it into manual mode.”

No new truck is put on the road until drivers have been fully trained, he adds.“Driver training is very important to us.Why would we want to spend all this money on technology and not optimise what you can get out of it?” Van der Kwaak says the delivery of fresh produce makes for “very fine” timelines, with sub-contractors’ needs and supplier deadlines to meet.This makes the overall on-road speed of The Produce Connection’s fleet crucial. But it’s not all about having big horsepower so you can drive fast, he adds. “The Scania are all speed limited but we’ve found they can get up the hills quicker and have superior braking downhill, which results in a higher average speed.This is also achieved safely, and means our drivers reach their destination feeling fresher.” The company is now working with CablePrice to prepare for any legislation changes that would let it go to bigger weights. “We are hopeful the legislation will go to 50 tonnes, which is where we want it to be given that we carry heavy produce such as kumara, pumpkin and watermelon.With the assistance of CablePrice and Scania, and using their latest technology and range of products, we intend to be better prepared for the future.” CablePrice truck sales specialist Mark Nurse says Derek’s evaluation of the Scania product and services was thorough and comprehensive. “The values of The Produce Connection fit hand and glove with Scania’s core values in terms of putting the customer first, his respect for the individual in the way he considers his staff and suppliers, and quality in his approach to the service he delivers to his business partners.” Mark says The Produce Connection’s operation has grown consistently, with CablePrice happy to be the company’s preferred supplier for its last three truck acquisitions. “This has been a very successful partnership for all concerned.At Cableprice Whangarei we remain committed to the continuing development of our partnership with Derek to ensure Scania and Cableprice remains as the leading transport solution for his business. I can only see Derek and The Produce Connection going from strength to strength into the future.”

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ONE MAN AND HIS MACHINE

irst time Hitachi owner and certified drainlayer Derek Fausett, owner of Coastal Contractors Kerikeri, needs to be sure that any tools he buys are trustworthy, reliable and do the job exceptionally well. Being a team of one doesn’t allow him the luxury of having a number of different machines to do different jobs, nor can he afford to have something that’s un-productive or time consuming to set up.When he needs to change to a different bucket or attach an auger, this type of operation calls for machinery that works straight out of the box. When we visited Fausett he was hard at work, in the rain, building a retaining wall around a beautifully-crafted pond he had recently finished.The pond was the type you’d expect to see in a designer magazine, not tucked away at a private residence in Kerikeri.You immediately got the impression that Fausett is not the type to do things by halves. It’s only fair to say that when he went looking for a replacement excavator, he would have done his homework and had a good idea of what his requirements were. “I first met Phil McKenzie, from Cableprice in Whangarei, at the Dargaville Fieldays earlier this year. I had been

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looking around in the second-hand market for a considerable amount of time but just couldn’t justify what was available for the money.After Phil and I kicked around a few numbers, I was surprised to find that financially it wasn’t going to be that much more of a step up from a used excavator to what Hitachi could offer in a new ZX65USB-5,” he says. Fausett does it all, but specialises in new house site works from start to finish, right from digging the site out to laying the driveway, service trenches, drainage and to the final bit of landscaping if needed.With work like this it’s easy to see why the Hitachi’s reduced radius appealed to Fausett. “The reduced radius works really well for the type of work I’m doing. It allows me to work in confined spaces that my old excavator just wouldn’t have got into and the whole unit is nicely balanced,” he says. “A major factor for upgrading was to eliminate maintenance. I was sick of down days due to breakdowns, having to hire another excavator that’s never set up for my buckets or attachments, doesn’t have a thumb or doesn’t have a tilt. I needed something where I could just turn the key and go to work without worrying. “I did weigh up a few other brands before deciding on the Hitachi, but in

the end it simply came down to the right machine, with the right specifications, for the right money and the knowledge that with Hitachi’s excellent reputation, after five years or so my resale value is going to be a lot better, resulting in reducing my future changeover costs. “The oil flows of the Hitachi ZX65USB-5 played a big part in my decision-making process, as I run a number of different attachments — such as a power tilt head, chain trencher and auger — all demanding high oil-flow levels, which is something important that the Hitachi excavator offered.” The Hitachi is powered by a fourcylinder, direct-injected engine producing 45 hp, and offering reduced fuel consumption through the use of an auto idle system that automatically reduces engine speed to idle four seconds after moving the control lever into the neutral position.Another new standard fuelsaving feature is the ECO mode that decreases the engine speed to reduce fuel consumption while increasing the hydraulic pump flow rate to compensate for operating speed. Fausett is justifiably happy with not only the performance of his new excavator, but also the entire purchase process and support offered by the team at CablePrice.

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Hitachi Titan Reigns The world’s first Hitachi EX8000-6 Backhoe excavator delivered to Meandu Mine

n an official ceremony held on Tuesday 17 September, Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) commissioned the world’s first Hitachi EX8000-6 backhoe excavator at Stanwell Corporation Limited’s (Stanwell) Meandu Mine. Whilst there have been many EX8000s delivered globally, Stanwell’s EX8000-6BH represents an important step in the excavator’s evolution, as it is the world’s first Hitachi EX8000 with a backhoe configuration. The EX8000 is Hitachi’s flagship excavator — weighing over 800 tonnes with a 45m3 bucket capacity, which can move 75 tonnes of dirt per bucket load. Twenty-eight semi-trailers transported parts from Brisbane to Meandu Mine.Three cranes (220 tonnes, 100 tonnes and 80 tonnes) assisted the assembly operation. Stanwell CEO, Richard Van Breda says,“The excavator is now the largest in our fleet and we welcome it to the Stanwell family.” “The excavator will support the Tarong Power Stations in becoming more competitive in the National Electricity Market by reducing the cost of coal from Meandu Mine,” says Andrew Walker, mining operations manager at Meandu Mine.

THE EXCAVATOR IS NOW THE LARGEST IN OUR FLEET AND WE WELCOME IT TO THE STANWELL FAMILY.

David Harvey (managing director, HCA), Deb Frecklington (member for Nanango) and Warwick Parer (Stanwell Corporation’s chairman).

“It is expected to run for approximately 5700 hours per year for the next three years, predominately removing overburden,” comments Stanwell’s chairman,Warwick Parer. Managing director of HCA, David Harvey says,“For over 100 years Hitachi Limited has lived by its philosophy of ‘pioneering spirit’ in terms of innovation, technology and safety.This EX8000, a true showcase, is no exception. “The EX8000 was assembled in record time, and more importantly put together safely without incident by Stanwell, Downer EDI and our employees.” As part of a competition held by Stanwell, the ceremony also marked the unveiling of the excavator’s name, Atlas, after the mythological Greek Titan who carried the earth.

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

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:

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 31 March, 2014. Winners will be notified by phone 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.

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Dan carries materials that will be transformed into things we see everyday, such as coal and precious metals. He is even strong enough to move with ten elephants in the back!

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

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Freddy’s four wheels allow him to travel safely on roads — just like a car. This means he is able to complete a wide range of jobs without damaging the surfaces.

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Merchandise Merchandise Scania classic parka, $299

Scania V8 belt, $65

Hitachi polo, $39.95

Hitachi hi-vis jersey, $70

Scania cooler bag, $26.43 Hitachi women’s V-neck tee, $25

Scania embroided hoodie, $112 Scania women’s wind resque jacket, $ 220

Hitachi cooler bag, $26.43 Hitachi black hoodie, $56.50 Scania racing cap, $10.55

Scania women’s cap stamp embroidery, $25

Hitachi women’s microfleece vest, $52

Scania women’s tech fleece, $ 120 Scania hooded zip sweatshirt, $ 95

Hitachi ZX200-5, $90

Scania women’s vabis parka jacket, $ 320

John Deere 824K loader $62

Scania women’s V-neck tee, $49 John Deere 1510E forwarder $129

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

John Deere 909KH harvester $62

John Deere women’s V-neck tee, $25 Scania women’s hooded zip sweatshirt, $ 95

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

John Deere hat, $19.20

Scania women’s tech fleece, $120

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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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John Deere work wear, $49.95

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John Deere cooler bag, $26.43

John Deere women’s hoodie, $78 CablePrice

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Truck Specs

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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.

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

Euro 5, EEV and Euro 6*

9 litre

Cabs

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SHORT CABS

DAY CABS

SLEEPER CABS

Low

Normal Highline

Normal

Highline

Topline

16 litre

13 litre

Emission level

Emission technology

1050Nm

Euro 5, EEV

EGR

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

6 inline

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

Cylinders

Swept volume

Power

9 litre

230hp (169kW)

9 litre**

Low

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.

5 inline

Torque

* Markets with EU legislation, includes South Korea, Australia and New Zealand ** Euro 5 markets outside Europe (only emission level Euro 5 and emission technology 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

Pump/Flange

1.03/1.28/1.29/1.58 700Nm

74/100kW

Pump/Flange

1.33/1.65/1.78/2.22 400Nm

60/90kW

Pump/Flange

1.33/1.65/1.67/2.04 430Nm

70/100kW

Flange**

1.0

120/170kW

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.

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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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Deliveries

Customer: FLL Model: Scania R560 & R620 FLL has added another two Scania trucks to its fleet.The R560 and R620 LB8X4MSA are the latest additions, taking the total to 14 Scanias in the large fleet.The trucks will be contracted to Post Haste and New Zealand Couriers, running between Auckland and Wellington. Both units are pulling five-axle Roadmaster trailers.

Customer: Slater 2010 Ltd Model: 2 x Scania P360 Slater 2010 Ltd has recently put two Scania 6X6 tippers to work at the mines in Huntly. Although these units are road legal, they will spend most of their life off-road in the Huntly mines stockpiling coal for the power station.They have 23-cubic-metre bins made of Hardox steel by Transport & General in Hamilton, with very heavyduty sub-frames.These units are rated to 35,000kg to handle the heavy loads they will be carting.

Customer: Turners & Growers Model: Scania R560 Another Scania for Turners & Growers.An R560 LB8X4MSA has joined the Turners & Growers fleet, leased through T R Group. This unit will be pulling a roadmaster four-axle trailer and running between Auckland and Palmerston North.The temperature in both truck and trailer is equipped with Thermo King fridge units to ensure the produce is delivered at the right temperature.

Customer: Spreading Sandford Model: Scania P360 Spreading Sandford has added a new P360 CB4X4HHZ to its fleet of spreaders.This is the fourth Scania spreader in operation for the Taranaki transport company.

Customer: Symons Transport Ltd Model: Scania R560 Symons Transport Ltd has purchased three of these units. Each of the R560 LA6X4MNA tractor units will be towing six-axle B-trains around the North Island, carrying milk by-products and carrying out tanker work for the energy companies in Taranaki.

Tony and Michelle Pihama have replaced their R500 logger with this Smart R730. The unit is fitted with Evans Engineering logging gear and has the full Legend series interior.The new truck is based in Tokoroa. Customer: Pihama Logging Company Ltd Model: Scania R730 42

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Customer: Renalls (2004) Ltd Model: Scania R620 Renalls (2004) Ltd has added another three R620 LB8X4MSA chip liners to its fleet.The trucks are put to work carrying chip and fertiliser around the North Island. CablePrice

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Customer: A & J Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620 A & J Transport Ltd has just put two Scania R620 LB8X4MNB truck and trailer units on the road.These are the first 25m HPMV units on the road in New Zealand. Nalesh Naicker contracts these two vehicles under the Toll banner.These units run Auckland to Palmerston North and vice versa.The trucks have all the extras: full air suspension, leather seats, Opticruise gearbox, polished alloys, fridge and loads more. Keep an eye out for the big mean green machines!

Customer: PK & LM Mockford Model: Scania R560 PK & LM Mockford has recently put this new Scania R560 LB8X4MSZ to work for Toll, based in Cromwell.This unit runs to Christchurch at night, returns, and then does a run through to Wanaka. Specified with the very popular 560hp engine and twopedal Opticruise, the new unit also has the six-rod spring suspension system, CR16 extended day cab with luxury seating and resting equipment. Looking quite sharp in the Toll colours painted ex-factory, this unit is shared between operators Lindsay and Reynault.

Customer: BL Hamilton Ltd Model: Scania G480 BL Hamilton Ltd, Invercargill has recently updated his R480 Euro 4 with a new G480 LB8X4MSA. Specâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d with CG16 extended day cab, 480hp (1770ft/lb), 13-litre Euro 5 engine and two-pedal Opticruise gearbox.This is proving to be a very successful platform for the 24 hour, seven days a week workload it is given.

Customer: Cook Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620 A new direction for Cook Transport Ltd has seen it recently adding this new R620 LB8X4MSA to the fleet. Its 620hp was selected for the ability to get around the very challenging terrain.With the retarder as a standard option on all the Scania 8X4s, this has allowed some further savings in the day-to-day workload. Day cab with resting equipment, 14-speed manual gearbox on air suspension and hub reductions giving a GCM of 100,000kg makes pulling five-axle trailers an incredibly easy task.

Customer: Service Cartage Ltd Model: Scania G440 Service Cartage Ltd has recently added a new G440 CB6X6HHZ to its fleet. Darien McLean and Tom Williams are working this unit hard on a four-day-on/four-day-off roster, to dispense AWP product onto pasture and cultivated ground in and around the Westland district.Working 440hp through a 14-speed manual gearbox with retarder and hub reduction back end means day-to-day work is done with ease.

Customer: Open Country Ltd-Southern Milk Transport Model: Scania P440 Open Country Ltd-Southern Milk Transport has added another two P440 LB8X4MSA units for its milk collection this season. Once again the proven 440hp power pack has been selected with CP14 day cab, two-pedal Opticruise and the very successful hub reduction back end, providing the ability to pull a five-axle trailer with ease (seen here).

Customer: Stubbs Groundspreading Ltd Model: Scania P400 Ivan Stubbs from Stubbs Groundspreading, Oxford, at the foot of the Southern Alps, has taken delivery of a new Scania P400 CB 4x4 HHZ. His latest Scania is the first unit delivered to New Zealand fitted with the new SCR 400hp engine. Stubbs Groundspreading runs three 4x4 Scania spreaders, all towing four-axle trailers.

Customer: Ryal Bush Transport Model: Scania P360 Ryal Bush Transport has updated a very reliable Scania P340 with a new P360 CB4X4HHZ. Power comes from a DC13 360hp (1364ft/lb) SCR engine delivered through a 14-speed manual gearbox to the very successful hub reduction set front and rear.This new unit is driven by Doug McIlwrick.

Customer: Jim & Trish Johnson Model: Scania R620 Jim and Trish Johnson have just put this smart looking R620 with Legend series interior and twopedal auto to work.This unit is based in Taupo and is fitted with Patchell logging gear.

Customer: Beckers Transport Model: Scania R560 Beckers Transport has added this very smart looking R560 LB8X4MSA to its ever-increasing fleet. Running 560hp (1991ft/lb) with two-pedal Opticruise, CR19N sleeper cab, luxury seating, fridge/freezer and auto climate control are a few of the features providing a pleasant working environment for the operator,Woody, who has the pleasure of piloting this highly specâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d unit around the South Island. 44

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Customer: Skedgy Transport Model: Scania R560 Skedgy Transport has put this smart Scania R560 curtainsider to work.The unit runs between Auckland and Hastings return daily and is fitted with Roadmaster gear.

Customer: B & D Tautari Model: Scania R620 The Tautari whanau has recently put this Scania R620 LB8X4MSA truck and trailer unit on the road.This truck is set up as a tipping curtainsider, carting freight south and bringing back grain for breweries in the greater Auckland area.The sharp-looking vehicle has had a full leather fitout inside the cab courtesy of Retro Vehicle Enhancements in Penrose,Auckland.This new unit has some fancy air brushing, thanks to Caulfield Signs in Rotorua. Remember this one is Lord of the Bling — Return of the King!

Customer: Rotorua Forest Haulage Model: Scania R560 Rotorua Forest Haulage has recently sent this new R560 logger to work.The new unit is based in Rotorua.

Customer: Marsden Transport Solutions Ltd Model: Scania R560 Glen and Suzie Curran of Marsden Transport Solutions Ltd have taken delivery of their tenth new Scania V8 — an R560CB8x4MSZ complete with hub reduction, GRO905R manual gearbox, retarder, additional lights in the sun visor and front bumper, luxury driver’s seat, rest equipment and a refrigerator to keep the driver’s lunch and drinks cool in the hot Northland summer.This Scania has been set up with Patchell logging gear, which includes a five-axle trailer to take advantage of the new H-permit limits, and is the first of its kind to be operating in Northland.

Customer: Northern Linehaul Model: Scania R620 Leon and Julie from Northern Linehaul have recently added another R620 logger to their fleet. The unit is fitted with Patchell logging gear and is based in Taupo.

Customer: Eastlite Carriers Model: Scania R500 Another V8 Scania for Eastlite. John and Sue Baker of Eastlite Carriers have put this sharp-looking R500 LB8X4MSA to work in the greater Gisborne area, contracted to Four Square.The driver, Karl, is enjoying the typical Scania comforts along with the Scania Opticruise and retarder which is well suited to the tough coast roads.

Customer: Banks Peninsula Transport (2006) Ltd Model: Scania G480 Transport manager Rex Gebbie of Banks Peninsula Transport (2006) Ltd, situated at Little River on the highway to Akaroa, has taken delivery of a new Scania G480 LB 8X4 MSA. The company runs seven Scania trucks and has been a loyal Scania customer for a number of years.

Customer: Normans Transport Model: Scania R560 Normans Transport has added this Scania R560 to its fleet.The unit is fitted with Roadmaster gear and is based in Morinsville.

Customer: Central Transport Limited Model: Scania P360 Central Transport, based in Reporoa, has added another P360 spreader to its fleet.The unit is fitted with an Ace bin and adds to an impressive line-up of spreaders.

Customer: Northern Linehaul Model: Scania R620 Leon and Julie from Northern Linehaul have also put this big fella to work.The R620 unit is fitted with full Legend series interior and has a Fruehauf curtainsider.The truck is based in Taupo and carts between Auckland and Wellington. 46

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Customer: Ching Contracting Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 package Ching Contracting Ltd in Nelson has bought a new ZX17U-2 package and they are very happy with the whole deal.The new package includes a high quality Hitachi ZX17U-2 digger, trailer and wedglock buckets. Ching looked around but was happy with CablePrice, Hitachi, and Todd Blackwood (Nelson region sales rep). Pictured here: Bill Jepson, plant manager, and Hamish Oldfield, business manager.

Customer: Kyle Whiting Drainlaying Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX38U-5 Kyle Whiting is pictured here with his new ZX38U-5.This is his third Hitachi digger in eight years, put to work in his small drainlaying business in Nelson. He loves his new cabin, not having had one before, and remarks on the interior size, as well as the great heater and air conditioner.The ZX38U-5 has great lifting and track power. Hitachi has always been the best and this new model is a credit to the company.

Customer: JA & JT Glynn Model: Hitachi ZX200LC-5 JA & JT Glynn has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX200LC-5.The new machine will be put to work in the Auckland area, working on sub-divisions and land developments. Extras on the machine include quick-hitch, wide bucket and trenching bucket.

Customer: Nigel Bryant Ltd Model: John Deere 748H This is Nigel Bryant’s new 748H and operator Pete is all smiles after the first big uphill drag.“We’ve looked around but are very happy to get another Deere.The 748H is a massive step up from our 648H and that’s been a great skidder as well.” You just know you will get good quality when you buy Deere and so far the 748H has impressed, says Nigel.Adding, as good as the skidders are, CablePrice’s service guys are excellent and always go the extra mile for you when needed. Working for NFL Nelson and sold by Todd at CablePrice Nelson.

Customer: Neil Jackson Contracting Model: Hitachi ZX80LCK-3 Neil Jackson Contracting has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX80LCK-3.The machine can be seen here working in his yard with his Hitachi crusher.

Tony Elmiger has added two new Hitachi excavators to his fleet, working in the Central North Island for Kaingaroa Timberlands. Customer: Tony Elmiger Model: 2 x Hitachi ZX200-5 48

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Customer: Dawson & Havard Ltd Model: John Deere 2154D This is the first John Deere loader for Dawson & Havard.Adrian Havard has taken delivery of this JD2154 D-series log loader, a purpose-built swing machine from the John Deere DHSP factory in Canada. It has gone to work in the Whangapoa Forest with Barry’s crew.Adrian is very happy with its lifting capacity, smooth operation and great visibility. It has yet to have a live heel fitted and an Ensign 1530 grapple.The machine replaces a Hitachi ZX270-3 which had over 15,000 hours of loyal hard work.

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Customer: Kerry Dines Ltd Model: Bell B30D Kerry Dines has recently taken delivery of a Bell B30D articulated dump truck.This is the fourth ADT to go into the fleet and joins three Hitachi AH300s, which Dines already operates in the Auckland area. Operator Tony McLelland commented, after only a couple of loads, that the B30D is very smooth over the rough ground, changes gear very smoothly under load, and the power is even up.This is Dines’ first unit to be fitted with the larger 750/65R25 tyres and also has auto lubrication and a tail gate. Dines’Whitford crew posed for this photo. From left:Abe Wharepapa, Neil Galloway, Brett Carbines (project manager),Tony McLelland and Adam Warrander.

Customer: Sika Logging Model: Hitachi ZX290L-5 Sika Logging, based in Taupo, has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX290L-5 fitted with SATCO 424.The guarding was carried out by Trinder Engineering from Nelson.A new 748H was also purchased to work with the new harvester. Roger Ferguson had the new skidder spec’d up with the larger 35.5 tyres, which has helped make the machine more stable with better ground clearance for the cut over.

Customer: King Drilling Company Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 Phil Taylor of King Drilling in Hamilton needed a 1.7-tonne machine and with the success of the ZX330LC-5 it had previously purchased, it was an easy decision to go with Hitachi once again. Phil took delivery in August from Dave Neilson and mentioned the machine was a “handy little guy and a great package”.

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Customer: Ricky Storer Earthmoving Limited Model: Hitachi ZX120-3 Ricky Storer of Ricky Storer Earthmoving,Te Awamutu, has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX120-3. After having good performance from his previous ZX120, it was an easy decision to upgrade to the new model.“The resale on the old digger was great,” he explains,“much better than other brands.” Ricky equipped his machine with a JB powertilt, Chubb Thumb, NSP bucket and a Prosteel ROPS package.

Customer: Hickey Contractors Model: Hitachi ZX33U-5 Pictured is the new ZX33U-5 delivered to Hickey Contractors of Rotorua working on the Redwood Retirement Village.Wedgelock supplied the draw-pin hitch and extra buckets and Hickeys set the machine up with steel tracks and bolt on rubber pads.

Customer: Meyer Contracting Model: John Deere 624K Alister Meyer from Meyer Contracting,Waimate, has recently taken delivery of his new John Deere 624K wheel loader. The new machine will be used for silage.

Customer: Westroads Limited Model: John Deere 770GP Westroads Ltd, Hokitika has taken delivery of a new John Deere 770GP grader. Its new machine will be used for road maintenance.

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Customer: John Austin Model: Hitachi ZX120-3 When talking with John Austin from Te Awamutu, it quickly becomes obvious he likes his John Deere equipment. This is John’s first foray into earthmoving so the right image had to be presented and the ZX120-3 had to stand out. When Dave from CablePrice presented John with a drawing of a green Hitachi, it didn’t take long to get it underway. Delivered after a stint on the CPL Fieldays stand in June, where it attracted a bit of attention, the ZX120-3 is clocking up the hours on John’s blocks.

Customer: Schick Construction and Cartage Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX200LC-5, ZX240LC-5, ZX280LC-5 Schick Construction and Cartage Ltd has been operating Hitachis for a few years now, so when the need for new diggers arrived, Mark approached Dave Neilson from CablePrice in Hamilton to discuss options.The new dash-5 model ticked all the boxes and a ZX280LC-5, a ZX240LC-5 and a pair of ZX200LC-5s were ordered.All were fitted with auto greasers and a few little extras. Then the ZX200LC-5s got the full monty with a 3D grade control package. Pictured here is the ZX280LC-5.

Customer: Ormond Logging Limited Model: Hitachi ZX330LC-5 James and Niki Ormond of Ormond Logging Limited, Masterton, have taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX330LC-5.The machine will be used for log handling, shovelling and fleeting work, contracting fulltime to Havard Logging’s Masterton operation.The machine is fitted with a Devine Engineering log build and grapple, which James says he is very happy with. James and Niki chose Hitachi because of the well-proven service from CablePrice and the reliability of the product. Since operating the new machine, James is stoked with his decision — tracking power is awesome, cab layout is really functional and the air suspension seat is a pleasure to sit in all day.

Customer: King Drilling Company Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX330LC-5 Swinging a four-tonne pile driver 10 metres in the air needs a big unit, so when Phil and Mark Taylor from King Drilling in Hamilton wanted stability, visibility, comfort and versatility, he bought a Hitachi ZX330LC-5. The Hitachi is more than capable of moving the large hammer around and has been working hard since delivery in August.The machine was sold By Dave Neilson in Hamilton.

Customer: Tuohy Homes Limited Model: Hitachi ZX38U-5 Tuohy Homes Limited was started in 1974 by Phil Tuohy and is a familyowned business operating from Plimmerton in Wellington. Brent Tuohy now runs the business with the same ‘no BS’ approach as Phil did before him. Back in 2003 Phil Tuohy decided they could not continue to provide the service they promised if they had to rely on outside contractors for their site dig-outs, foundation work, backfilling and landscaping work to be completed and so he ordered his first new Hitachi. In 2013 the Hitachi ZX38U-5 is the fourth new machine to fill their need for on-time service to their clients — a promise which Brent takes very seriously. Reliability and image are important to their business, says Brent, and that is why they have continued to buy Hitachi.

Customer: Daniel Renshaw Drainage Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 Daniel Renshaw Drainage has been laying drains in and around Wellington for 13 years. Recently owner Daniel Renshaw has changed tack slightly and although still digging trenches, has moved to laying cable for ultra-fast broadband. Daniel has owned eight Hitachi excavators over the years and when the workload demanded another machine, a new Hitachi ZX17U-2 was the only choice. In Daniel’s words:“They are always smooth and always punch well above their weight — a no brainer really.” As well as trying to juggle traffic management, staff and laying cable Daniel and his partner Kelly are expecting a new addition to the family in the next 4 – 6 weeks. Good luck!

Customer: Todd Stokes Model: Hitachi ZX210LCH-5 In 1990, 23-year-old Todd had experienced a frustrating 12 months trying to get busy local contractors to come and dig out a drain. With nobody appearing,Todd decided to buy an excavator and do it himself. Since then Todd has owned nine machines, (currently five) — the latest being a Hitachi ZX210LCH-5, which he has just taken delivery of.Todd says the new Hitachi is strong with excellent digging performance, great visibility from the cabin and is very comfortable.Todd specialises in agricultural work, underpasses and a small amount of civil construction based in Hawera and covering the greater South Taranaki region, although his expertise in the underpass work has taken him all over the country. Reliability, performance and back up are the reasons Todd says he has continued to purchase Hitachi machinery over the years and is looking forward to more new gear in the not-toodistant future. CablePrice

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Customer: BRM Developments Model: Hitachi ZX350LCH-5 BRM Developments Ltd, from Ross on the West Coast, has taken delivery of its new Hitachi ZX350LCH-5.The machine is being used for loading material into the gold screen.

Customer: West City Construction Model: Hitachi ZX280LC-5 Pictured here is the new ZX280LC-5 that was recently delivered to West City Construction. Jointly owned by Len, Brett and Anton Ireland they, over the last couple of years, have bought four different-sized excavators from CablePrice.This unit is currently doing bulk earthworks for a new subdivision in Whangaparoa Peninsula, north of Auckland. Having the first drive of the digger is owner Brett Ireland before handing it over to his operator.

Customer: Kimberly Contracting Model: Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 This Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 is replacing Kimberly Contracting’s previous ZX450LC-3, at its Tologa Bay road lining operation. Brian, the operator, has been operating excavators for most of his life and enjoys the controllability and smooth power transition of the Hitachi machine.

Customer: LGR Enterprises Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 Jason and Michelle have only been operating LGR Enterprises for two years, and up until recently they have run one machine. However, recent growth has meant a new Hitachi ZX17U-2 has been added to the fleet. Jason and Michelle chose Hitachi because of its excellent performance and great service from CablePrice. LGR Enterprises are general contractors operating throughout the Wellington area.

Customer: Lee Logging Model: John Deere 753JH Lee Logging has taken delivery of its new John Deere 753JH harvester, fitted with a Waratah HTH 622C head.The machine will be put to work in Eyrewell Forest. Pictured here with their new machine is Ryan Lee (left) and Steve Lee.

Customer: Waipa Drainage Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 Ryan George from Waipa Drainage of Cambridge needed a pair of 1.7-tonne diggers for UFB and general drainage work.After doing the rounds, it was finally decided to go with a Hitachi ZX17U-2 with a Wedgelock attachment package. Ryan told Dave Neilson that “the little machines are really powerful for their size.” With a quick turn around, the whole deal from order to delivery was done in four days. 52

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Customer: Dig It Earthmoving Model: Hitachi ZX75US-5 Dig It Earthmoving owner Kyle Shearing, pictured at the controls of his recently purchased Hitachi ZX75US-5. Kyle started out in business by himself in 2005, with the purchase of a brand new Hitachi ZX75 and a truck. Since then he has added another couple of employees and a couple of trucks to his fleet. Kyle and his team will tackle any job — big or small, but most of his workload is concerned with house site clearing, building site preparation and driveway preparation.

Customer: AM Hire Model: Hitachi ZX30U-3F AM Hire, a small one-branch hire business in Porirua owned by Andy Wyness and Richard Taylor, has found hire demand over the last winter/spring to be outstanding. Richard and Andy saw the light a number of years ago and purchased a Hitachi ZX17U-2 after a customer had a mishap with a machine they had hired to him. Since then,Andy and Richard have purchased three Hitachi ZX17U-2 machines and now a Hitachi ZX30U-3F to complement the fleet and to fill the gap for increased hire business. Both Andy and Richard are confident the new machine will fit in well with their existing fleet and cope with the demands of hire.

Customer: Jolly Earthworks Model: Hitachi ZX55U-5 Craig Jolly of Jolly Earthworks from Wanaka, recently upgraded his old faithful Hitachi ZX50U-2 to a brand new Hitachi ZX55U-5.Tony Aitchison, the operator, is more than happy with the smoothness of the machine and the extra room and visibility out of the new cab. Craig’s work consists of subdivision development, drain-laying and any earthmoving jobs in and around Wanaka, although he does also work in the wider Central Otago area. Photo is of Tony, Craig’s long-time operator standing by his new machine.

Customer: Fulton Hogan Model: John Deere 670GP Fulton Hogan Dunedin has recently taken delivery of a brand new John Deere 670GP grader. The machine has been fitted with a rubber tyre roller to the ripper bar by the Fulton Hogan workshops enabling the machine to grade and roll the roads in one pass. Operator Tony Williamson is impressed with the performance of the machine and the cab layout with the grader pro lever setup. This consists of eight armrest mounted, fingertip actuated controls including a steering lever.This allows the operator to operate the machine without moving his arms from the armrests or he has the option of steering the machine with the steering wheel.

Customer: Waitai Station Model: Hitachi ZX55U-5 This is a new Hitachi ZX55U-5 landing at Waitai Station on D’Urville Island, it has replaced an old EX100 that had served its time. Marcus Able, the station manager, is driving it off the barge that left French Pass and took about an hour and a half to get up to the Station.This digger will be used to put in irrigation water supplies and do roading maintenance etc.

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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.

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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

MID-SIZED EXCAVATORS

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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

ZX140W-3

14,700

0.45

5030

10,100

90.2@2200

135+180

ZX160LC-5

16800

0.6

5980

11400

90.2@2200

2x191

ZX170W-3

16,600

0.55

5330

10,400

107@2000

2x200

ZX180LC-3

18,500

0.7

6120

12,500

90.2@2200

2x191

ZX190W-3

18,200

0.6

5830

11,800

122@2000

2x189

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

ZX250L-5

27,400

1.0

4350

13,300

132@2150

2x223

ZX280-5/ZX280LC-5

27,40/28,400

1.1

7220

20,600

132@2150

2x236

ZX290L-5

30,600

1.1

4140

18,900

184@2000

2x279

ZX330-5G/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

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MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

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

ZX650LC-3/ZX670LCH-3

65,900/67,300

2.5-3.5

8560

33,100

345@1800

2x456

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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

EG70R

10,800

132.6

6500

EG110R

16,100

183.9

11,000

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 EH1100-3

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

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW) SAE J1349, net 520

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

8180

68,400

775@1800

EX2600-6

254,000

8250

84,600

1119@1800

38.7

PAYLOAD (Tonnes)

GMW – GROSS MA WEIGHT (kg)

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

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

LOAD CAPACITY (m3) SAE heap 2:1

Articulated dump trucks Stamping their authority all over the globe in poor underfoot conditions, the Bell D-series 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)

6x335

B25E

24000

OM906LA

18760

205@2200

4x375/2x425

B30E

28000

17.5

OM926LA

19210

240@2200

32,500

20.5

OM501LA

28,230

291@1800

EX3600-6

359,000

8580

107,000

1450@1800

8x500

B35D

EX5600-6

537,000

8800

150,000

2x1119@1800

8x375/4x425

B40D

37,000

OM501LA

29,850

310@1800

EX8000-6

811,000

40**

4100

227,000

2x1450@1800

16x500

B45D

41,000

25.5

OM502LA

32,980

364@1800

B50D

45,400

OM502LA

34,520

364@1800

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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 ZW20

WEIGHT* (kg) 1945

BUCKET (m3) 0.3

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

1850

2100

POWER (kW@rpm) 15.8@2500

STATIC TIP LOAD (full turn kg)

Equipment

specs

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

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

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

9,870

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

3255

23,040

242

16,840

ZW370

30560

3220

25000

268

19260

ZW550

45,380

3565

38,400

360

25,900

*Operating weight based on cabin

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)

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

SCX300

30 x 3.0

110/2000

SCX400

40 x 3.7

147/2100

SCX500

50 x 3.8

147/2100

SCX550

55 x 3.7

147/2100

SCX700

70 x 3.7

147/2100

SCX800-2 / SCX800HD-2

80 x 3.3

54.5

212/2000

SCX900-2 / SCX900HD-2

90 x 4.0

212/2000

SCX1200-2

120 x 4.5

212/2000

MODEL

ENGINE

POWER (kW/HP)

WINCH MODEL

LINEPULL (kN)

SCX1500-2

150 x 4.1

212/2000

540G-III

6068T

96/129

4000

171.3

SCX2800-2

275 x 4.3

91.45

272/2000

640H

6068H

128/172

4000

242.6

SCX6000SLX

500 x 6.0

397/1800

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LOG SKIDDERS

In the forest, things rarely come easy.That’s why John Deere offers the amazingly easy-to-operate 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

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. Every move is automatically controlled and speeds can be customised to different operators. John Deere feller bunchers have earned a worldwide reputation as being hard-working, easy to run, reliable machines that pay their own way every shift. 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

Motor graders

Tracked Harvesters

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

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, high-efficiency 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.

MODEL

POWER (KW/HP)

REACH (m)

PROCESSOR

CUT DIAMETER (inches)

WEIGHT (kg)

CLEARANCE (mm)

703JH

135/181

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

23,120

730

753JH

180/241

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

23,256

730

759JH

180/241

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

25.6

26,760

759

903KH

246/330

8.9

HTH624/HTH625

31,810

749

909KH

246/330

8.9

HTH624/HTH625

35,300

770

Forwarders

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.

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 hard-working, easy to run, reliable machines that pay their own way every shift.

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET (m)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

STATIC TIP FULL TURN (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

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

810E

7.2 / 8.7 / 9.8

3.8

95@1900

9000

644K Powerllel

19,966

2.8-5.0

12,029

11,051

173@1700

2790

1010E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

102

4.5

115.5@1900

11,000

724K Z-Bar

19,264

3.3-5.0

14,398

14,132

197@1800

2840

1110E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

102

4.5

136@1900

12,000

744K Z-Bar

24,346

3.8-5

19,146

16,946

227@1500

3040

1210E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

125

4.5

136@1900

13,000

824K Z-Bar

26,210

4.2-6.1

18,905

17,588

248@1600

3190

1510E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

125

4.5

145@1900

15,000

3320

1910E

8.5

151

4.8

186@1900

19,000

844K-II

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5.5

21,674

22,094

283@1600

MODEL

REACH (m)

GROSS LIFTING TORQUE (kNm)

DECK LENGTH (m)

POWER (kW@rpm)

LOAD RATING (kg)

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SWING MACHINES

LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD...

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

INTRODUCING THE

909K

LEVELLING CARRIER

* Fitted with live/fixed heel

Skid Steers

The new redesigned D-series skid steers incorporate roomier operator stations, quieter pressurised cabs with best-in-class visibility and curved glass swing-out doors. Choose a model that suits, from the responsive 318D, weighing in at just 2928kg yet with a strong 1600kg tipping load, right through to the heavy-weight 332D that tips the scales at just over 4100kg, with its strong 2900kg tipping load. To learn how the D-series skid steers can help you get more done, more reliably, for less, then talk to a CablePrice rep today.

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

318D

2928

1634

2327

47@2200

2380

320D

2996

1816

2327

50.8@2300

2420

326E

3689

2361

3519

55@2800

2540

328E

3814

2542

4676

63.4@2200

2570

332E

4163

2906

6299

71.1@2400

2590 231013_JD_909K

MODEL

Compact Track Loaders MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

TIPPING LOAD (kg)

BUCKET BREAKOUT FORCE (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

319D

3882

2542

2327

50.8@2300

2400

323D

3882

3257

2542

55@2200

2400

329E

4917

3768

4688

63.4@2200

2590

333E

4994

4279

6299

71.1@2400

2590

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There’s no job more satisfying, or demanding, than logging for a living. That’s why you demand a lot from your equipment, and that’s why John Deere built the 909K levelling carrier. The 909K delivers more power, more uptime, the productivity you want, and the brawn you need to take on the forest. So while logging isn’t easy, choosing - and using - your equipment should be. Whether felling, bunching, harvesting or processing, the K-Series 909 levelling carrier makes your job a little less tough and levels the playing field - as well as the trees. The 909K features a larger displacement 9.0L engine that delivers the power you need to get the job done - fast, efficiently, and with the lowest daily fuel cost in the industry. So you’ll be

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