Track and Wheel - Summer 2017-18

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THE MAGAZINE OF CABLEPRICE (NZ) LTD – SUMMER 2017/18

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John Deere and Hitachi logging

ALEXANDER GROUP Scania: real-time feedback

CPB HEB JV Bell ADT: high-tech safety

LESLIE DRAIN CLEARING Isuzu NLR250M: the right fit

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CONTENTS NEWS

Managing Director’s address ............................................................................ 4 Staff milestones ................................................................................................ 5 New appointments .......................................................................................... 5 Hitachi Top Technician ..................................................................................... 6 Scania Top Team ............................................................................................... 7 Hitachi ZX210LC-5B......................................................................................... 8 Hitachi’s 250,000th mini excavator ................................................................. 9 CCNZ Conference ........................................................................................... 10 Fieldays 2017 ................................................................................................... 11 Groundspread Conference ............................................................................. 11 New John Deere graders ................................................................................. 12 2017 Hitachi Construction Machinery Customer Trip.................................... 14 Ohau Quarry demonstration........................................................................... 15 Scania NGT...................................................................................................... 17 Hasting’s branch is now COF certified............................................................ 18 New Culverden facility to open in December 2017 ....................................... 18 Used Imports....................................................................................................19 European Truck Platooning Challenge ............................................................ 20 Hitachi’s ConSite remote fleet monitoring system ......................................... 22 John Deere Gold Key handover ...................................................................... 23

Leslie Drain Clearing’s Isuzu NLR250 ............................................................. 35 Shane Mitchell Contracting’s Hitachi ZX17U-5 excavator .............................. 36

AFTER HOURS

Colouring competition ................................................................................... 38 Merchandise .................................................................................................... 40

RECENT DELIVERIES

Isuzu deliveries................................................................................................ 42 Scania deliveries .............................................................................................. 44 Equipment deliveries ...................................................................................... 47

SPECIFICATIONS

Scania truck specifications .............................................................................. 55 Equipment specifications Bell Hitachi and John Deere .................................. 58

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Hitachi ZW220-5 wheel loader ....................................................................... 24

Scania R730 trucks .......................................................................................... 26 Bell B30E ADT ................................................................................................. 28 Scania Communicator ..................................................................................... 30 M Welch Logging Ltd’s Hitachi ZX250L-5G excavator .................................... 32 ATS Logging’s John Deere 909MH Tracked Harvester .................................... 34

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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S ADDRESS

Pat Ward—Managing Director

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elcome to our spring edition of Track & Wheel. I don’t know about you, but I will be glad to see the back of this winter and the rain it has brought. I am sure it has affected many of you in some way, be it in the construction sector, forestry, agricultural contracting, etc. It’s been a little too wet.

Being a farmer’s son, I am always conscious about complaining about it being too wet. In about four months’ time, we may well be wishing for a few drops of the life-giving substance as we watch pastures wither and drop away. But I guess it’s all about having the right amount at the right time and not all within a concentrated period of time, such as winter. I hope the spring and summer see enough of a dry off for you to get out there and earn your livelihood.

From time to time, we get feedback from some of you on our Track & Wheel. By and large, the publication is well received and most of you look forward to it.Typically, our focus in our publication has been about the product—either new models coming into the market or the products we have sold in recent months.We often run articles on customers using our products and these are always a good read.

However, I have reflected on the fact that we don’t often talk about everything that CablePrice has to offer and the things we can offer to you, our customers, that can, and do, contribute to better business outcomes for you.

In future editions, you will see the first of a number of articles around the CablePrice ‘Total Solution’.We want to tell you about things such as the Hitachi ConSite and Scania Communicator, and on-board and web-integrated Fleet Management Systems that can bring real gains to your business.We already have many customers engaged in these systems but realise there is a whole segment that doesn’t know much about it and is missing out on improved productivity through less downtime, along with significant fuel savings and safety gains.

Much of the Hitachi range, and every Scania purchased, has these systems on-board.What do they do and how can they help you? Fault reporting, on-board diagnostics, monitoring adverse driver behaviour, engine performance, and fuel consumption are some of the benefits.This is the face of the future and the understanding that the machine or truck itself is only now part of the solution you purchase, is a revelation in itself—that it is, in fact,

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part of an end-to-end chain, which when used as a whole, brings real benefits.And we can prove it.

We also want to tell our customers about our Service Contracts.

We find that some customers have difficulty in seeing the value in them, and we probably don’t always explain the benefits well enough.They can be a little complex at times but, to a degree, that is because they are so comprehensive and the time taken to acquaint yourself with the workings of these tools will repay itself.

Our competitors have them too, so what is different about ours? You will be able to read about how CablePrice was the first to introduce Service Contracts for our customers back in 2003 and how we still lead the New Zealand market with new and innovative offerings that pay dividends for your business.

The ‘whole of life’ concept, which once understood and engaged with, sees your fleet operated with fewer breakdowns, lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and fixed monthly costs that are known and can be budgeted. Along with this, unforeseen major failures can be covered by the insurance of a service contract and changing out into a new machine at the optimal time—when it will attain a good trade price—will ensure you continue operating late model, high uptime gear.

Please read and enjoy our latest Track & Wheel.

Take care Pat Ward

By and large, the publication is well received and most of you look forward to it

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Long-service milestones 10-year-long service achievement: Team Leader — Commercial Vehicle

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Stephen Markham

Service Administrator

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Beverley Whye

Parts Manager, Equipment Products

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Recent appointments Deon Stephens, General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Head Office CablePrice is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Deon Stephens to the role of General Manager, Sales and Marketing.

Deon joins the executive management team, having worked for CablePrice for the last 20 years in a range of management roles and, most recently, as National Customer Support Manager where he was responsible for technical support, service contracts and warranties, fleet management systems, and key account management.

Deon’s 20 years of experience working at CablePrice has given him in-depth exposure to the entire business and provided an exceptional understanding of customer expectations across our

extensive range of products and industries. Deon has a genuine focus on delivering on our promise to customers and exceeding expectations, driving down their total cost of ownership using technology, and providing a team that supports our customers to grow our businesses together.

Pat Ward, Managing Director & COO of CablePrice New Zealand, says,“This strong customer-centric approach is one that many of you will be familiar with.

His aftersales background being transferred into the sales arena brings a strong empathy that allows him to connect directly to customer needs and pain points in a way that can only come from experience.”

Luke Larsen, Equipment Account Manager, Auckland The equipment sales team welcomed a new sales representative to the North Shore, Auckland-based team. However, he is someone who probably doesn’t need an introduction to many CablePrice customers up there. Luke Larsen (formerly Equipment Team Leader of CPL North Shore) joins the equipment sales team, taking over the recently vacated sales role after Andre Edney’s retirement.

Luke has been a heavy equipment technician since 2001 and has been with the CablePrice North Shore team for more than nine years. In his time with CablePrice, he has amassed enough awards to probably justify building an extension onto his house to display them all. Some of the awards he has won are Hitachi

Most Valuable Serviceperson (Tokyo) 2014, Asia & Pacific Technician Comp winner 2013 and 2014, and CablePrice’s Top Tech winner 2013 and 2014.

Luke hasn’t wasted any time getting machinery deals done, having sold more than 15 machines, all signed up in his first month.

“Luke is going to be a great asset to our Equipment sales team. His technical knowledge and understanding of how to specify a machine to a customer’s individual requirement is really going to be a strength that our customers will benefit from,” Alex Kelly, CablePrice National Sales Manager— Equipment, says.

Welcome aboard (again) Luke.

Scott Beauchamp, National Fleet Sales Manager, Head Office Scott Beauchamp recently joined the CablePrice sales and marketing team as National Fleet Sales Manager for Scania trucks.

Based at Wellington’s head office, Scott brings a bundle of enthusiasm to the role, where he is responsible for developing strong business relationships with high-profile truck fleets across the country.

In a previous life, Scott worked in the freight and cargo industry, with extensive business-to-business sales experience, including stints with freight giants such as Mainfreight (Sydney, Australia), Freightways and, most recently, TNT in New Zealand.

But if he’s new to CablePrice, you wouldn’t know it! Scott has slotted right in among the team and has made a good start in tackling this challenging role.

He also has his hands full at home where his lifelong passion for basketball has been replaced with a new baby girl demanding plenty of what was his leisure time. “Scott is a welcome addition to the Scania sales team where his significant experience in the transport sector is ideally suited to developing strong business relationships,” Mike Davidson, CablePrice National Sales Manager, Commercial Vehicle, says.

Welcome to the team Scott. Good luck and it’s great to have you on-board.

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JASON BRASHIER TAKES OUT THE HITACHI TOP TECHNICIAN WORLD FINAL

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ason Brashier from the Silverdale branch represented the Asia Pacific region at the World Final of Hitachi Top Technician in Japan. The event took place at Hitachi’s Technical Training Centre, approximately 60km north-east of Tokyo, from 12 to 13 October.This year, eight technicians from Japan,Australia, South Africa, China, India, Kenya, Kazakhstan, and New Zealand participated, making it the largest number of technicians to have ever taken part since the competition began in 2008.

The Silverdale branch has a proud history, with Jason being the third technician to represent the Asia Pacific region at the world final. Credit must go to CablePrice’s longest-serving staff member Geoff Bellinger, Equipment Technician at the Silverdale branch, who who has had a huge influence over all technicians.

The first day of the competition involved the closed book theory portion, where technicians were given 60 minutes to answer 40 questions on everything from calculating the ground pressure of an excavator to the knowledge of diesel engines.

Day two involved three different elements, including a practical assessment, an electrical measuring exercise, and the report. The practical element involved three major faults that 6

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were preventing the machine from operating. Jason was the only competitor to complete all three of the faults in the allocated time of 90 minutes and even had time to clean the machine and refit all of the removed covers, which was an amazing effort. Next up was the electrical testing component—30 minutes to complete some basic electrical tasks with an emphasis on safety.

The reporting portion involved Jason presenting his findings and repair procedures to a panel of senior Hitachi executives. These executives also had the opportunity to ask questions to the technicians and can prove to be difficult, as each question is translated from Japanese to the technician’s native language and the answer is translated back to Japanese.

A gala dinner followed where the head of HCM presented all technicians with a prize package and announced the two winners. Takahashi Kazuki from Japan was announced the winner from the group of technicians who competed on the ZX-5B specification of machine (Japan and Australia) and Jason was named the winner from the group of technicians who competed on the ZX-5G machine.

Well done Jason on your amazing effort and congratulations from all of us at CablePrice. n

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THE SCANIA TOP TEAM NZ CHAMPIONS HAVE BEEN FOUND

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eptember 23 marked an important occasion for 20 CablePrice Scania workshop technicians. In addition to exercising their right to vote, the New Zealand final of the Scania Top Team competition was held at the Wellington head office.The finals saw four teams from the CablePrice branch network;Whangarei (All Torque, All Noise), Auckland (Colonials), Palmerston North (Black Spanners), and Christchurch (The Natives).

The teams, made up of five people, went head to head over five workstations where 20 minutes was allocated to complete each task. The stations included theory, transmission, engine, rear axle, and bodywork electrics (BWE), and each included a research component to determine the correct parts required for the job. Not all station tasks were set up on a vehicle, an example being the BWE station, which was set up on a state-of-the-art BWE system training board. Each task also needed to follow Scania work procedure, with marks awarded for using the correct process and use of service tools to solve each task.

Competing teams did not know what each station consisted of or the order they would see each station, and it was immediately clear that teamwork, organisation, and communication were the key to achieving a good score. But as pressure mounted

throughout the afternoon, the mentally-draining nature of the task stations started to show on the faces of the competing teams.

The climax of the day could not have been better scripted with Christchurch, the defending champion, and Whangarei level on points, each having completed four stations. It all hinged on the last station, with Whangarei taking on the BWE station and Christchurch taking on the transmission station. Christchurch were tough competition but Whangarei held their nerve and delivered the winning blow, beating Christchurch 162 points to 153.

The Top Team event concluded with an awards dinner, attended by all the competitors, judges, and support staff. Colin Bowden, General Manager of Aftersales, presented the awards to the teams.

He was impressed with the levels of Scania knowledge and skills displayed during the competition.

During his presentation speech, Colin acknowledged the benefits of Scania Top Team in upskilling CablePrice workshop technicians, resulting in a higher level of service provided to our Scania customers. Having secured the top spot, the Whangarei boys will travel to South East Asia next year to compete in the Regional Final. Let’s hope the winning streak continues. n

All Torque, All Noise from Whangarei branch are off to the Scania Top Team Regional Final in 2018

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THE NEWEST MEMBER TO THE HITACHI DIGGER FAMILY

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itachi’s latest medium excavator model, the ZX210LC5B, is due to hit the New Zealand market in mid-2018, and in preparation of its arrival, CablePrice imported two demonstration units into the country so the sales team and customers could get a feel for the new model and the benefits it offers.

“Machine guidance technology has become a common requirement in our construction market and gives New Zealand customers a taste of what’s to come from Hitachi,” CablePrice Equipment Product Manager Andrew Crane says. “Both the ZX210LC-5B excavators were factory fitted with full wiring and sensors for a Trimble Earthworks machine guidance kit.We will see more Hitachi models from 13 to 35 tonnes becoming available with factory-ready machine guidance packages in late 2018.”

Developed in response to feedback received from customers worldwide, the ZX210LC-5B has proven to not only be a faster and more fuel-efficient machine than its predecessor but also contributes to a cleaner and quieter working environment, thanks to its eco-friendly design.

Striking the balance between power and sustainable efficiency can be a difficult task, but this machine’s new generation Isuzu Stage IIIB-compliant engine ticks the box for both, delivering higher

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levels of productivity and greater fuel efficiency on the job site.

The ZX210LC-5B is equipped with the innovative TRIAS hydraulics system, which enables the operator to achieve higher yields with better fuel consumption.The result is simply lower fuel costs with no compromise on productivity, which over time, makes a big difference to the total cost of ownership.

Highlighting its versatility, the ZX210LC-5B also incorporates an attachment support system, with 11 modes that can be registered on the monitor for ease of use with different attachments.

The two auxiliary spools are useful for attachments requiring multiple and large volumes of oil flow. Other features that reduce environmental impacts include the muffler filter to capture air pollutants, which are automatically burnt, thanks to an oxidation catalyst and exhaust temperature control and the variable geometry turbocharger and high volume-cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) that helps to reduce nitrous oxide levels.The auto-shutdown and auto-idle functions also help to prevent fuel wastage and reduce noise levels, exhaust emissions, and CO2.

If you would like a demonstration on this model, please get in touch with your local CablePrice Equipment Sales Specialist or call on 0800 555 456. n

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250,000TH MINI EXCAVATOR FINDS ITS PLACE AMONG THE LEGACY PACK

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ebruary this year commemorated the 250,000th machine to roll off the production line at Hitachi Construction Machinery Tierra Co. Ltd’s Shiga factory in Japan. The factory produces approximately 15,000 mini excavators annually, ranging from ZX10U-5 to ZX85USB-5, and it was a ZX17U-5A excavator that signified this milestone achievement.

Destined for CablePrice, the ZX17U-5A landed in the country in April, coinciding with Legacy Contracting Ltd’s requirement for a new mini excavator. Legacy provides small to medium sized civil engineering services within the wider Wellington region and owner Nick Rowell is a big supporter of the Hitachi brand.

Despite having only been in business since 2014, and with the New Zealand construction industry undergoing increasing growth, Nick has already built up an impressive line-up of Hitachi machines, including a ZX17U-2, ZX35U-2, two ZX38U-5s, ZX50U-2, two ZX55U-5s, ZX130U-5, ZX135US-2, ZX135US-3, ZX200U-3, and ZX200LC-5, and the addition of the latest ZX17U-5 excavator.

CablePrice Managing Director Pat Ward handed Nick the keys to his new ZX17U-5A excavator in early June, and to mark the occasion, Nick was presented with a gift from Hitachi Construction Machinery and the excavator itself was branded with a plaque commemorating the machine’s significance, not only to Legacy Contracting but also to Hitachi Construction Machinery.

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To date, Nick stores the machine in his garage while he decides whether he will actually put the machine to work or keep it for a display in the new workshop he is currently having built in Porirua,Wellington. n

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Are you a skilled diesel technician with expertise in large construction machinery?

At CablePrice we have some exciting career opportunities for the right people throughout our 13 branches nationwide. As a member of our team you’ll use state-of-the-art equipment to repair and service world class brands such as John Deere, Hitachi and Bell. Your efforts will be well-rewarded with a top remuneration package. Check out some of the other benefits of working with CablePrice.

• On-going training and support towards international qualifications • Modern state-of-the-art workshops • Opportunities to travel within CablePrice’s large nationwide network • Variety of products to work on • Work with your mates in a fun, friendly environment • Flexible hours in some locations – talk to us, you may be surprised The CablePrice story is already 60 years in the making. Visit our website to learn how you can become a part of it.

0800 555 456 I www.cableprice.co.nz CablePrice

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CCNZ CONFERENCE—DUNEDIN

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he CablePrice team always enjoys the three-day CCNZ conference, and this year’s event was another good one for both delegates and exhibitors.

Dunedin hosted the conference and turned on three fine, although chilly, days.This year’s theme of ‘Smart Contracting’ gave all attendees plenty of great presentations to attend plus multiple opportunities to network during the social events.The then

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Prime Minister Bill English also attended and spoke to a packed room. He answered to questions from attendees that ranged from government procurement to the Manawatu Gorge closure.

One highlight of the conference was the CablePrice-sponsored dinner. In keeping with Dunedin’s Scottish heritage, the fancy dress-themed dinner had way too many contractors wearing kilts and eating haggis! n

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STARTING AFRESH AT FIELDAYS 2017

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ablePrice mixed things up for the 2017 Fieldays® event at Mystery Creek in Hamilton, where for the first time in seven years, the company shifted from its usual spot on the northern side of the showground to a new site directly inside the entrance to Gate 4 on the eastern side.

This came in response to Fieldays organisers trying to better categorise exhibitors to make for an easier shopping experience for punters. Now located in the Heavy Equipment zone, alongside all its competitors, it was necessary for CablePrice to make an impact and that they did!

Doing away with the usual marquee, the company opted for the Nation Trailer venue centre instead, which included a fully heated exclusive hosting lounge, an outdoor barbecue area, a merchandise shop, and a viewing platform overlooking the Excavator Operator Competition. The trailer proved a great space to host customers and was invaluable for everyone during those typical Fieldays downpours. With a bigger footprint outside than in previous years,

CablePrice was also able to showcase a large range of vehicles and machinery, including the recently released John Deere 2156G swing machine and ZW310-5B forestry spec’d wheel loader. Some of the other items on display included the Scania P440 tipper, Scania P360 4x4 spreader, Scania R620 logger, John Deere 850J bulldozer, and a range of machines from the Hitachi mini excavator line-up. The new site was also conveniently positioned across from the National Excavator Operator Competition, of which CablePrice and Hitachi are a major sponsor. Two Hitachi ZX130-5B excavators were used during the competition and a ZX17U-5 was called in to entertain the kids in place of crowd-pleaser Gerald the Giraffe, who went into retirement earlier this year.

Overall, Fieldays 2017 went off without a hitch, with minimal showers, plenty of sunshine, and record attendance, with 133,588 visitors flooding through the gates over the four-day event. We look forward to seeing you at our new site located at D8–16 in 2018! n

GROUNDSPREAD CONFERENCE Mike Davidson, National Sales Manager, Commercial Vehicle delivering his welcome speech

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apier can be a stunning location. However, the Groundspreaders Association meet annually in July, and unfortunately, in 2017, the weather that greeted us matched the season.

Nonetheless, the company was warm, dry, and welcoming as it always is from this group and CablePrice and Scania were once again privileged to be the Platinum Sponsors of this event. The groundspread industry is one of innovators and the technology that goes into the industry is quite amazing. These businesses use every ounce of ingenuity to make their operations as efficient and sustainable as possible.

Sustainability was the key mantra of the conference and our team of five sales representatives were delighted to have the opportunity to welcome the delegates and show off some of our impressive and highly-efficient All Wheel Drive Scania truck technology.

The support, feedback, and relationships we glean from this event makes us confident that we are continuing to grow our penetration in the spreader market, and it keeps us coming back year after year.

Looking forward to 2018. n

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Take control without lifting a finger

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able Price is pleased to announce the introduction of two new models to the John Deere “best-in-class” G-series motor grader line-up—the 620G/GP and 622G/GP. Both models are designed for contractors who prefer lighter and more fuel-efficient graders on the job. John Deere has also added a dual joystick option on all Grade Pro (GP) models, along with ripper-stow automation, courtesy lighting, and an updated high-resolution reverse camera monitor, which are new to all G/GP models.

Both the 620G and 622G boast the fuel-efficient Tier 3 6.8L John Deere diesel engine with 200 horsepower (149 kilowatts) and 210 horsepower (157 kilowatts), respectively. The generous horsepower, torque, and blade pull deliver the power and lugging ability to get through tough spots.The operating weights of the 620G (38,600 pounds/17,509kg) and 622G (40,300 pounds/18,280kg) are ideal for applications requiring smaller graders. Eco mode, standard on all John Deere graders, helps optimise fuel usage, decreasing operating costs by an additional five to ten percent compared to the larger 670G and 672G models.

The new dual joystick option provides intuitive control for operators who prefer joystick control to the standard antler rack. Hand motion is minimised during direction changes and gear shifting. In contrast to the competition, this option provides improved comfort of controls by eliminating the need to “twist” for blade circle or articulation.

Other updates to the G-series line include the addition of a seven-inch (17.7 cm), high-resolution reverse camera monitor that provides a clear picture to the operator when reversing

Eight armrest-mounted, fingertip-actuated controls, including lever steer, are arranged in the industry-standard pattern on each side of the standard steering wheel. No extra grade-control levers are required.

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around obstacles. Standard courtesy lighting turns on the machine lights as the operator exits the machine at the end of the day, which is especially important in dark conditions. On GP models, ripper-stow quickly returns the ripper to its fully raised position at the end of pass simply by doubletapping the control.

The G-series features eight models (620G/GP, 622G/GP, 670G/GP, 672G/ GP, 770G/GP, 772G/GP, 870G/GP, 872G/GP) with net horsepower ranging from 200 to 280 (149 to 208.7 kilowatts). Four of the units—the 622G/GP, 672G/GP, 772G/GP, and 872G/GP—feature Six Wheel Drive, enabling them to power through the toughest cuts with power flowing to all wheels. Six Wheel Drive gives operators increased traction, the ability to get more work done in fewer blading passes, and a 30-percent increase in blade pull.

The John Deere “open-architecture” design lets customers employ their favourite brand of grade-control system. GP models come factory-equipped with bulkhead connectors, sensor mounts, electrical wiring harnesses, integrated controls,

Sealed-switch module provides push-button control of 25 machine functions including keyless start. When enabled, keyless start requires a numeric pass code that helps prevent unauthorised machine operation.

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and moldboard mast mounts.

Machines can also be factoryinstalled with Topcon,Trimble, or the new Leica-ready kits to make installation quick and easy. All GP models come standard with automated cross-slope.

The entire G-series line-up now comes standard with JDLink Connect, allowing owners and fleet managers to view critical and

All daily service points, including fuelling and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), are grouped on the left side for quick and convenient ground-level access.

timely information about their machines, move data wirelessly and effortlessly, as well as provide remote support tools to keep their equipment running with maintenance alerts and remote diagnostics.

For additional information and model-specific specifications on the G-series motor graders, visit cableprice.co.nz or contact your local CablePrice Equipment Sales Specialist to discuss a demonstration. n

New Deere dual-joystick controls, optional on all GP models (not available on G machines), require significantly less wrist motion to articulate the motor grader than competitive joystick controls

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2017 HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CUSTOMER TRIP Fourteen VIP Hitachi excavator customers recently accompanied three CablePrice representatives on a trip to Japan. They visited two of the Hitachi excavator factories—Tsuchiura Works and Hitachinaka-Rinko Works. Alex Kelly, National Sales Manager—Equipment reports on the trip.

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he night before the Saturday morning flight over to Tokyo, all 17 travellers congregated in an Auckland Airport hotel and got to know each other over a few drinks and a meal.

Some of them already knew each other well, making the task of introductions an easy one.

The next morning, everybody managed to make it on time past customs, immigration, and onto the plane. The 10+ hour flight over to Japan’s Narita Airport seemed to pass reasonably quickly and a tour guide and bus were waiting to escort us safely to our hotel.

Sunday was a free day to recuperate from the prior day’s travel, and we all went for a look around Ginza, a well-known highend shopping area of Tokyo. The weather wasn’t the kindest, as the tail-end of a typhoon was sweeping across the country. This resulted in us all getting a tad drowned at times. Some purchases were made (primarily umbrellas) and then we sought shelter in 14

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some small bars and eateries to evade the worst of the weather.

Monday morning arrived and we piled onto the bus to travel out to the impressive Tsuchiura Works factory. This site covers a massive 490,000 square meter area and is where the mediumsized Hitachi excavators are made.

The tour opened with a formal presentation of the Hitachi Construction Group, which was followed by a walk through the multiple factories to see the assembly lines. Many machines were in various stages of completion, so it gave everyone a good understanding of the amount of work that is involved in making a Hitachi excavator.

We then had lunch back in the main reception area and were fortunate enough to be dining with the head factory engineers who were receptive to all of the technical and probing questions we asked.

After lunch, it was time to depart on the bus again to see where the large mining excavators and dump trucks are manufactured. This happens at the Hitachinaka-Rinko Works factory, about 1.5 hour’s drive from the Tsuchiura factory. We were not disappointed as there was an EX2600, EX3600, and EX5600 in the testing area, all of which were getting ready to ship off to their new owners in Indonesia and Australia.

Seeing 200 to 500 tonne machines in the flesh is not

TRACK & WHEEL – NEWS something that many Kiwis get the opportunity to experience at home, so this was definitely one of the highlights of the factory tour. Our day concluded with a banquet dinner back at the hotel where we were hosted by the Hitachi Construction senior management team, most of whom had visited New Zealand before. The sushi on offer was prepared on-site by a Michelin star-rated sushi chef (going back to New Zealand-made sushi will be a challenge!). Once dinner concluded, we were treated to a few rowdy beers in a local bar, which nicely capped off a great but busy day.

The rest of our trip was focussed on sightseeing and enjoying Japan.

Tuesday to Thursday saw us visiting Kanazawa, located in the central part of mainland Japan. We took the Shinkansen (bullet train) to get there—a trip that only takes 2.5 hours to travel the 489km distance and reaches a top speed of approximately 280km/h. Doing the same journey by car would take you nearly six hours.

Kanazawa is known for its famous castle, gardens, and art galleries as well as its Geisha and Samurai villages. It also has a great fish market where we all viewed and sampled some of the wares on offer. Kanazawa Castle is amazing, and although most parts have been replaced after fires, some of the original parts built in 1788 have survived.

Thursday afternoon saw us back in Tokyo via the bullet train before a final day of sightseeing where we managed to squeeze in a visit to the 634-metre-high Sky Tree, Imperial Palace, and also a walk around the Sensō-ji Buddhist temple (Tokyo’s oldest temple). We also stopped at the souvenir shops.

Overall, the 2017 Hitachi Construction Machinery Customer trip was another great success and one where we got a small taste of just how fantastic Japan is. I believe we also came away with a greater understanding of how much the Hitachi Construction Group is focussed on creating great products. I thoroughly recommend a visit to both Japan and the Hitachi factory if the opportunity ever arises. n

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eestrack Crusher and Screen’s New Zealand distributor Equip2 recently held a joint open day with the CablePrice Wellington team to showcase some of their new and innovative products at Ohau Quarry in Levin. More than 100 invited guests attended the event.

Working in among the impressive Keestrack Crusher and Screen line-up were two brand new Hitachi machines—a ZW2205B wheel loader and a ZX210LC-5B excavator. The ZX210LC-5B excavator features our new Hitachi -5B engine technology and also sports a TRIAS (three) pump hydraulic system. A factory-fitted Trimble GNSS system completes the offering.

The TRIAS hydraulic system is equipped with sensors that detect load and provide input to the controller, which in turn controls the pumps and valves, resulting in improved fuel efficiency and controllability. The greater controllability was particularly noticeable for those guests that test-drove the machine. With one of the pumps being dedicated to slew, it results in a responsive

machine.The Trimble system installed featured the new 10-inch touchscreen TD520 Android display plus new generation sensors.

The combination of a smart machine and GNSS system allows operators of all skill levels to work faster and more productively than ever.

The ZW220-5B wheel loader on-site shares the same interim Tier 4 engine technology as the excavator. However, this loader can be operated in two modes that ensures lower fuel consumption and also maximises productivity.

Standard mode is for regular duties such as loading materials, while power mode is chosen for more demanding tasks such as heavy-duty breakout work. Operator comfort levels have also improved over the older wheel loader models, with this being a key focus factored into the new design.

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ollowing the highly anticipated European market introduction in 2016 of the all-new generation Scania truck range, CablePrice is proud to be working with Scania over the coming months to evaluate variants of the new generation Scania here in New Zealand.

Mike Davidson, National Sales Manager, Commercial Vehicle, says,“While no local launch date has been set, over the next few months we will be undertaking extensive testing to evaluate the suitability of the new Scania in New Zealand conditions.” To date, Scania has released the new generation truck only to European markets, and it is too soon to speculate on a possible release in New Zealand.

Initially, three units will be tested in different configurations and applications around the country.“We are excited and very confident that the new generation truck will perform just as well here as it has in Europe.

The new Scania has broken industry ground with the introduction of passenger car-like safety features such as side curtain airbags and demonstrated classleading fuel consumption,” Mike says.

Scania’s new generation truck also promises the very latest advances in automotive technology, together with a vast array of digital connected services.The combination of these features can help operators accurately track the performance of trucks, resulting in lower maintenance costs and improved uptime.

“We are committed to working these evaluation units hard in New Zealand’s challenging conditions,” Mike says, with the first truck scheduled to land in December 2017.

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ablePrice is continually focused on offering the customer a one-stop-shop solution. Our Hastings branch recognised that having our customers book in a slot to have a COF completed during their busy schedule was often frustrating and not economically viable.

The team at CablePrice Hastings has been working through the process to have the workshop and staff compliant through the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and are pleased to have now achieved all the necessary requirements for COF testing. The team has also taken this certification one step further than some testers, where they can inspect the vehicle and repair any issues found. Some testers are only certified to inspect the vehicle.

“Hastings-based customers had been putting the pressure on us to assist them with their current COF situation, and we can now say we have another solution to assist their operations and business requirements,” CablePrice Hastings Operations Manager Martyn Shirtliff says.

“We now firmly believe we can not only offer an improved service to our customers but also reduce downtime with our COF service, compared to what they were previously getting.”

CablePrice Hastings has had one of its employees trained and certified and has also employed a local tester, who was the

Assistant Manager at a testing company, to come on-board and bring his skills, knowledge, and expertise to the operation.

This is now the third CablePrice branch in New Zealand to be certified for COFs, with Christchurch and Greymouth branches also offering the service. n

NEW NORTH CANTERBURY FACILITY SET TO OPEN DECEMBER 2017

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or many years, North Canterbury has been a prominent region for CablePrice with many of our customers basing themselves in this area. Home to a variety of companies working within the region, Culverden is one of the hubs and CablePrice has a long relationship with many of the customers who call this home.

Two events last year ensured that CablePrice needed to spend even more time helping service this area.The Amuri Irrigation Scheme and the North Canterbury Earthquake, which was centred in Waiau. Both of these events meant different strategies were required by our service staff, and the Christchurch branch was called upon to establish the needs of customers and be on-site when required.

“Over the last year, we have continued to build on the relationships formed between CablePrice Christchurch and the North Canterbury community and are now excited to announce that we will be opening a full time facility in Culverden from December 2017,”Andrew Hodgkinson, Branch Operations Manager for Christchurch, says.

Initially, this facility will be manned by one Equipment Technician and one Commercial Vehicle Technician but growth is anticipated over the coming years.

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“Servicing our key customers in this area and moving closer to their business is a show of our commitment to this growing area,” Andrew says.“While not a modern, corporate looking facility from the outside, we will have the tooling and technical product support that our customers can expect from any of our main workshops.”

Next time you’re passing through on the current alternate state highway, call in to see us on the main road in Culverden (corner of Mountainview Road and St Leonards Street). n

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eed the reliability and profile of owning late model equipment to a budget that doesn’t quite allow for new?

Consider purchasing used imports from CablePrice and enjoy the peace of mind knowing that you’re partnered with a team of experts who can take you through the purchasing process faster than you think!

At CablePrice, we have been sourcing, importing, and preparing used equipment options for our customers to suit their individual budgets, for more than 20 years.

Whether it’s forestry, construction, roading, quarrying, or trucking, we listen to our customers’ requirements and if we don’t

already have options in the pipeline, we’ll use our contacts and expertise to source machines to suit.

A very important and often underestimated fact when purchasing a used import is the parts availability and service support.When purchasing from CablePrice, you have the reassurance of our nationwide support network, with factory-trained technicians, there to maintain your investment once put to work in New Zealand.

Perhaps you would like to have the added comfort of a scheduled service programme? A major component driveline warranty? Or other bespoke attachments

and fabrication managed for your ideal solution? There is also the added advantage of it all packaged up into one easy, end-to-end bundle that includes your business’ financing requirements.

We are experienced and passionate about importing and sourcing solutions for you and will work with you to find the best possible fit for your budget.

And the best part of all—we can arrange it all within the one organisation and point of contact.

For more information, contact us on 0800 444 456 n *Terms and Conditions apply for financing. *Trade in machines can also be considered on a case-bycase basis.

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IMPORTANT NEXT STEP FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES Self-driving vehicles with different levels of automation could soon be a more common sight around the world. In many European countries, legislation is now being prepared to speed up the development by facilitating tests on public roads.

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he recent European Truck Platooning vehicles on public roads. “We are very Challenge, initiated by the positive about the EU and Sweden’s Netherlands as part of initiatives, which are important next Thanks to support from its EU Presidency,automation, was the world’s first the distance betweensteps for autonomous vehicles,” says Erik cross-border heavy vehicle convoy. the vehicles in a convoy can beDahlberg, Head of Vehicle Regulations as close as between six and 12at Scania.

The initiative not only demonstrated metres. the fuel reduction potential of trucks “It is exciting that so many countries running in close convoys, or platoons, around the world are taking initiatives but it also highlighted the important role towards tests and even a that different support and automation full-scale implementation of autonomous systems can play in further decreasing the vehicles. It will take a considerable time distance between each truck in the convoy before we see substantial amounts of in a safe way. This also allows it to use the fully automated vehicles on the roads, infrastructure more efficiently. and there are still a lot of issues to be Thanks to wireless inter-vehicle solved, but facilitating tests is an important communication as well as advanced first step.” software that regulates the distance Among other things, the proposed between the vehicles and simultaneously Swedish legislation, discusses liability applies the brakes when necessary, Scania issues for the driver, such as who is managed to keep the distance between legally responsible for a test using an the vehicles in the convoy to as close autonomous vehicle. as 0.5 seconds, or between six and 12 “We welcome a broad discussion about metres apart at highway speed, during the all legal issues surrounding autonomous European Truck Platooning Challenge. vehicles,” Dahlberg says. “Today, there are Many countries are now showing great discrepancies between different countries, interest in developing and testing systems but it’s good that the discussions have for autonomous vehicles as a way to started so that we will see legislation being improve traffic flows, enhance road safety globally harmonised.” and reduce CO2 emissions. Under the Dahlberg says that several countries recently-signed “Amsterdam Declaration”, in Europe—including Sweden,The the European Commission, EU member Netherlands, Germany, and Spain—have states and the transport industry have shown interest in testing autonomous agreed to take the necessary steps for the vehicles, and have approached Scania for development of self-driving technology in initiating test projects on public roads. the EU as well as agreeing to draw up rules “It’s positive that government bodies are that will allow autonomous vehicles to be proactive and that they see the possibilities used on the roads. with autonomous vehicles and the role that Sweden is one of the countries where automated systems and platooning can play new legislation is being prepared to for road safety, the environment and better facilitate the testing of autonomous efficiency in the transport system.” n

FIRST CROSS-BORDER CONVOY INITIATIVE Scania was one of several stakeholders taking part in the European Truck Platooning Challenge, with involvement from 29 March to 6 April 2016. On 29 March, three extra-long trucks embarked from Scania in Södertälje, Sweden, to drive in a close convoy to Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The Challenge was the world’s first crossborder initiative of its kind. The initiative was being driven by the Netherlands, which currently holds the EU Presidency, and aims to fast-track the development of truck convoys.

The project is also supported by ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. The objective is to accelerate the development of convoy-driving corridors within Europe, to increase cross-border cooperation, and to pave the way for EU legislative changes.

Truck convoys have the potential for increasing safety, as well as reducing fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in all long-haulage road transport operations.

During the Truck Platooning Challenge Scania also demonstrated the benefits of automation.

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the driving ­modespecific ­execution by a ­driver assistance system of either steering or ­acceleration/ deceleration using information about the driving environment and with the expectation that the human driver perform all ­remaining aspects of the dynamic driving task.

the ­driving mode-­ specific execution by one or more driver assistance systems of both steering and acceleration/ deceleration using information about the driving environment and with the expectation that the human driver perform all remaining aspects of the dynamic ­driving task.

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the driving modespecific performance by an automated driving system of all aspects of the dynamic driving task with the expectation that the human driver will respond appropriately to a request to intervene.

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the driving modespecific performance by an automated driving system of all aspects of the dynamic ­driving task, even if a human driver does not respond appropriately to a request to intervene.

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HITACHI UNVEILS A FIRST FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY H itachi has developed an industry-leading innovation as part of its ConSite remote fleet monitoring system. It is the first of its kind in the construction industry, and it extracts data from two unique sensors that monitor the quality of an excavator’s engine and hydraulic oil, 24/7.

Increased machine availability

Designed to reduce the total cost of ownership, the new oil sensors will enhance customers’ experiences with their Hitachi construction machinery. Increased machine availability and reduced maintenance requirements—which will save owners time and money—are the key benefits of this innovative feature.

The machine transmits sensor data on a daily basis to Hitachi’s remote fleet monitoring system. If the oil quality has deteriorated or the oil has become contaminated, the dealer will be notified via e-mail or text and can take the necessary actions.

For example, an oil sample can be taken and then sent to a laboratory. From this, a complete analysis is generated so the exact cause is identified. The dealer can then fix any faults quickly and conveniently on-site.

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Reduced maintenance costs

The new oil sensors will reduce maintenance costs by providing a more accurate estimation of when an oil change is required. This is more efficient than a fixed oil change interval.

Hitachi customers can be sure of the reliability and maximum availability of their Hitachi machine, thanks to the prevention of unscheduled downtime.

“With this new sensor technology constantly monitoring the condition of a machine’s oil, engine and component reliability is one less thing an operator has to worry about” Alex Kelly, CablePrice Equipment Sales Manager, says.

“It will ultimately result in less machine downtime through identifying any potential issues earlier,” he adds.

The oil sensors will be installed in the ZX210-6 and ZX350-6 medium excavators as of November 2017, but Hitachi will roll them out to other models in the near future. A retrofit kit is also available from authorised Hitachi dealers for the previous generation ZX210-5 and ZX350-5 models. n

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n September this year, Roger Ferguson of Sika Logging Limited, Taupo, flew to the John Deere Davenport Works in Iowa, which is just across the Mississippi River from Moline, to take part in John Deere’s ‘Gold Key Handover’ and to encounter his new 848L Skidder coming off the production line.

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Roger says. “The Gold Key tour was absolutely amazing. Deere employees take such pride in what they do, and it really shows.”

What made this ‘Gold Key Handover’ extra special for Roger is that he was a member of the John Deere Customer Advocate Group (CAG) that helped develop the L-Series Skidders. “The engineers did a great job putting together a good skidder,” Roger says.

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“They did pretty much what we discussed at the CAG meetings.

Deere really listens to its customers. They always have their ears open to improvements. Even from our neck of the woods, we can get a hold of Deere personnel in the U.S. I’m comfortable knowing I can ring someone up to discuss something.”

The new 848L will be the 11th skidder for Sika Logging. “We need machines that keep running,” he says. “That’s why I stick with John Deere skidders. We don’t really have too much downtime, and they’re a great tool. Why fix something that’s not broken? John Deere is a family company that looks after small customers. As long as it’s green, we’ll keep using Deere equipment.” n

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uying a Hitachi ZW220-5 wheel loader to fleet and load trucks for a Woodhill Forest logging operation might be considered unusual by some, but for Steven Stokes, director of Stokes Logging, the decision has been a no-brainer.

“The wheel loader can move a lot more wood at a much faster rate than an excavator and has already reduced our loading time from 25 minutes to seven minutes. The effi ciencies and high productivity of the machine have taken a lot of pressure off our operators, and with a lower operating cost than an excavator,

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our total day cost is cheaper, too,” Steven says.

The idea to choose a wheel loader ahead of a grapple digger is not a new concept in Steven’s family, as his father Craig Stokes and uncle Murray Stokes also used one in Woodhill Forest when they were contracting there 25 to 30 years ago.

“A lot more people used wheel loaders back then. To be fair, they don’t suit every operation up here, but because of the ground conditions being sand at Woodhill with terrain that allows decent-sized skids, it has been a great option for us,” he says.

Steven adds that one of the biggest

advantages of having the machine is being able to run two skid sites at once, with the wheel loader running between the sites doing the loading and fl eeting.

“It’s also great for safety purposes, as we can sit the log processor further back from the skid, which allows the other machine operators, the quality control, and truck drivers and visitors to the site to be de-phased from each other, as the wood can be moved further away without any production losses.”

CablePrice Equipment Sales Specialist, Phil McKenzie, says CablePrice has sold some

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“The sand at Woodhill Forest gets harder instead of softer during winter, so it is possible to run a wheel loader there, unlike most of Northland where it can turn to mud. However, there are a lot of other forestry operations around New Zealand, which have the perfect conditions to enjoy all the benefi ts of a wheel loader’s increased productivity.”

Although the Hitachi ZW220-5’s spec sheet says it was capable of lifting off the heavy forestry trailers, Phil set up a test in the yard to ensure it was up to the task.

“It did the job comfortably and operates well within its capacity for the weight class of the machine,” Phil says.

He adds that a unique feature of Stokes Logging’s new wheel loader is a multi-function joystick, which controls all functions, including forward, neutral, and reverse gears, and opening and closing the log grapple.

“Some operators are a bit sceptical of this set-up to start with, but once they get used to running everything from one joystick instead of using two or three different levers, they love it,” he says.

Steven has been a CablePrice customer for around eight years and still operates the fi rst Hitachi digger

that he bought off the fi rm at the Woodhill crew.

“The reason I went with a Hitachi wheel loader is due to the good relationship I have with Phil McKenzie and also the CablePrice branch in Silverdale, which does all the servicing and maintenance of my Woodhill machines. Hitachi is a proven brand, and when I looked up their wheel loaders, I saw they had great visibility out of the cab, excellent fuel effi ciency, and plenty of power. It defi nitely ticks all those boxes on the worksite,” Steven says.

Stokes Logging has its own engineering team Metal Creations Engineering Ltd that made one small adjustment to the wheel loader—swapping out the factory rear radiator guard for a heavy-duty one they built themselves.

The Whangarei fi rm’s crew at Woodhill operates all Hitachi and John Deere gear bar one machine and took possession of a new John Deere 648L log skidder at the same time as the wheel loader.

“The main reason for buying the new John Deere 648L was to go up a tyre size and increase traction and payload when working in sand. It’s really paid off. Adding these two machines to our fl eet has created signifi cant effi ciencies across our operation, with a substantial fuel saving per day, reducing our costs per tonne. They’ve been a fantastic investment,” Steven says. n

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lan Coombs says it was a suggestion by his wife and business partner Leanne that led to the couple purchasing their first Scania truck from CablePrice for their sizeable Dunedin freight operation, A&L Coombs Contracting Ltd. “We had been running another European brand for 16 years, and when we were due to buy a new truck.

Leanne suggested it would be good for the drivers to have some variety in the fl eet, so Scania seemed the obvious choice.”

After getting in touch with CablePrice Commercial Vehicle Sales Specialist Kere Menzies, the couple invested in a top-of-the-line Scania R730 for their business, which operates daily runs between Dunedin, Christchurch, and the lower South Island, carrying raw materials and fi nished products for its main client Goodman Fielder.

“We decided we might as well go for the highest spec’d truck to see how good it was.”

Alan says the new Scania R730 runs virtually 24/7 with two full-time and one part-time driver and has already clocked up more than 100,000km since it hit the road just over six months ago.

“We’re very happy with the truck, which has impressive power and fuel-effi ciency. Reliability has also been great so far and the boys rate it highly. Its main driver Aaron used to drive Scania trucks with Fonterra so is familiar with this brand. He’s a big

TRACK & WHEEL fan of the driver’s app on the dash and has the truck running at about 98%.

One of our other drivers, Chris, also drove Scania trucks with his previous employer and is impressed by the changes on this new model.”

The R-Series’ good-looking exterior is more than matched by its premium fi nish and comfort inside the cab, which is a big factor for A&L Coombs Contracting, given its trucks are on the road day and night.

“The new Scania provides driver comforts, with a leather interior, bunks, a television, and good media systems. They can set the cab up how they like, with a range of different seating choices. The truck is also very comfortable to ride in with airbags all around, including the front axles, which we’re not used to,” Alan says.

The Scania R-Series has the widest choice of powertrain options on the market, also featuring the fully automated Scania Opticruise, which makes its operation easily confi gured to fi t customers’ specifi c needs.

Alan says when the fi rm fi rst took possession of the truck, they found it quite technical, but with driver training from CablePrice, the company was soon getting the best out of it.

“After the driver training, the boys started to push the percentages on the truck. They even have a bit of a competition to see who can deliver the most fuel savings. The truck’s technology allows us to monitor these results closely,” Alan says. Although they haven’t harnessed the Scania

Communicator technology on the truck yet, Alan can see the benefi ts and expects to utilise this tool in the future.

It is a big decision for any business owner to take a punt on a new supplier and brand, but Alan says being a new CablePrice customer has been a refreshing experience.

“The sales and follow-up service from CablePrice has been excellent.

I even had a follow-up phone call from Scania in the UK who were keen to get feedback about our experience. That kind of interest means a lot,” he says.

The Coombs are so keen on their new Scania that they have already ordered another new R730 from CablePrice, which is due for delivery in the next few months.

“The new truck will be even more highly spec’d. We ran into one snag, as the new sensors for the Cruise Control app on the latest model meant we couldn’t have the same bull bar set-up we’ve got on the fi rst truck.

However, Kere went above and beyond to solve the issue, sourcing some special bull bars for us from Australia to do the job.”

With such a positive start, Alan and Leanne say they are keen to continue to build on their new relationship with CablePrice and Scania.

“Hopefully, things will carry on the way they’ve started. We’re not hard to get along with, but like most fi rms, we like to get some bang for our buck, too,” Alan says. n

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t goes without saying that navigating the difficult terrain of Transmission Gully with a 30+ tonne load of dense rock and dirt calls for some pretty powerful and dependable gear. For Andy Taylor, Operator Trainer for CPB HEB JV, the Bell B30E articulated dump trucks (ADTs) have proven their worth on the job site.

The Transmission Gully project involves the construction of a 27km, four-lane motorway, stretching from Mackays Crossing to Linden. CPB HEB JV, who are managing the five-year project, initially started with a small fleet of diggers and dump trucks, but once things started ramping up, increased their fleet with eight 6x6 Bell B30E ADTs from CablePrice. Andy admits that up until that point, he hadn’t had much involvement with the Bell product but says that it was the previous experience with CablePrice’ sales and after-sales support that sold them.

“I was certainly aware of the brand but really, we purchased the Bell’s off the back of the Hitachis we had already received and the relationship we had with CablePrice,” he says.

CPB HEB JV now have 46 John Deere, Hitachi, and Bell machines working on the Transmission Gully project.Andy has had plenty of opportunity to familiarise himself with the Bell B30E’s since its arrival in September, even receiving specialised training from Tony Scharvi, CablePrice Equipment Product Support Engineer, and Todd Alexander, Bell Product Support Manager, who came on-site to demonstrate the true capabilities of the trucks.

As far as ADTs go, the B30Es are high-tech vehicles, with a full colour screen interface in the cab, which allows the truck to not only be customised for the worksite but also integrates advanced new safety systems “With other ADTs, if you can drive one brand, you can drive them all, but these trucks are a little bit different as there are no gear shifts or hoist levers. Instead, everything is done off a touch pad controller.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s a new or seasoned driver.We can set these trucks up for pretty well any operator, and in such a way, that they more or

less look after themselves with minimum effort from the driver,” Andy says.

With enhanced safety features as standard across the E-Series range, CPB HEB JV are really benefiting from the additional functionality of these trucks.The Hill Descent Control feature allows the driver to adjust the retarder aggressiveness on the screen interface to ensure maximum descent control for all conditions, which Andy says is a handy function when navigating the steep slopes of Transmission Gully.

“The advantage with the Bells is you can pre-set a safe descent speed and the truck will automatically take control of the braking and retardation for you,” he says. Hill Hold is another great feature, which prevents the truck from rolling backwards by automatically applying brakes when the operator removes his foot from the accelerator when driving up an incline.

The truck also has a bin-tip prevention function, which according to Andy, is a great safety enhancement. “Drivers rely too heavily on their reversing cameras as opposed to using their rear-view mirrors.With the camera located between the wheels, they don’t have a proper perspective when the bin becomes uneven,” he says.

But on the Bell ADTs, there are built-in sensors that trigger an alarm when the bin reaches more than 17 percent to warn the driver of the potential for a tub roll-over. At this point, the tipping bin will automatically come back down.

CablePrice Strategic Partnership Manager Aidan Mahony says that with the lightest tare weight and the highest power-toweight ratio in its class, the Bell has proved to be at home in the challenging conditions of Transmission Gully. Andy has also been really impressed with how the fully loaded trucks handle the tricky landscape.

“In this type of steep country, the material is not the best, but where the Bells really come into their own is that they easily climb out of gullies and descend from just about anything. From what I have heard from the operators, they are really happy with the Bells and I like them too.They are a good piece of kit to have on-site,” he says. n

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he ability to provide real-time feedback to drivers about their performance behind the wheel and how they are tracking towards their annual performance bonus, are some of the advantages of the Scania Communicator technology, Rod Alexander, Fleet Manager of Alexander Group, says.

“One of the main reasons we switched from our old GPS-based monitoring system to Communicator was the ease at which it could provide individualised information around key driver performance criteria such as idle times, fuel economy, and over-speeds. We can quickly extract reports from the system that show our drivers what they are doing well or if there are any areas they

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need to improve if they are to achieve their performance bonus. It has an immediate effect.”

Individual driver logins are a key benefit of the system, given Alexander Group has multiple drivers operating the same trucks in its fleet, Rod says.

“With our previous monitoring system, we had to rely on timestamps to figure out who was driving a truck at any given moment, but with Communicator, a range of reports are accessible to our supervisors at the touch of a button.

We are also impressed at the presentation of the information, which is easy to follow and a lot less clunky than our old reports.”

Alexander Group is a nationwide firm with operations in Glenbrook, Penrose, and Christchurch and a new head office

in Ellerslie. It has a specialist team of drivers based throughout New Zealand who work around the clock to deliver liquid gases and cryogenic gas products to a wide range of commercial users, including hospitals, food and beverage facilities, and general manufacturers, plus large industrial clients such as the aluminium smelter at Tiwai.

Rod says since harnessing the capabilities of the Communicator and the benefits of the system being made by Scania for Scania trucks (as opposed to ‘bolted-on’ systems), Alexander Group has also achieved significant fuel savings and a reduction in idling time across its operation.

“In the two years since we adopted the system, we have improved our fuel consumption from around 2km/litre to

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2.3km/litre across the entire fleet. With 38 trucks on the road, this adds up to some considerable cost savings. Our average idling time over the same period has gone down from 14.1% to 5.9%, and while it’s not so measurable, we’ve noticed a general decrease in repairs and maintenance with the trucks being driven more sympathetically.”

Although they don’t share individual drivers’ results with the entire team, high performers are sometimes rewarded with a voucher or Scania jacket, Rod says. “There is a bit of healthy competition, particularly between the younger guys who have the app on their phones and like to track their performance themselves, both on the road and at the end of every shift.”

One-on-one training from Scania has also been critical for the firm to get the

most out of the Communicator system, he says.

“The training is ongoing, and we’ve also done a lot of training on the Scania website. We’re just adding another seven new Scania trucks to our fleet so will have all our guys back in front of the Scania expert and out on the road with him as well, to ensure we’re getting the best out of the new trucks in real -life situations.”

Scheduling services from the nationwide CablePrice network is another great thing about Communicator, Rod says.

“The system automatically alerts us when services are due based on usage estimates. This is great for our supervisors and also our drivers in remote locations who can access the information and arrange their own

service schedule without middle management having to get involved.

A lot of hassle is taken away when the trucks talk to the website.”

As a dangerous goods transporter, having a supplier such as CablePrice that understands its needs and can be relied upon is a must, Rod says.

“From Kaitaia to Bluff, we know we will get the same level of recognition and service from CablePrice. Our trucks run 24/7 and because we’re delivering products such as medical oxygen to hospitals, we can’t afford downtime or lives could be put at risk.

“CablePrice understands we have to be super vigilant with our business operations and plays a key role in keeping us on the road.” n

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LOTS OF PLUSES

WITH FULLY BUILT FORESTRY OPTION

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hen Mark Welch of M Welch Logging Ltd decided to buy a new forestry excavator for his Napier logging operation, he wasn’t expecting to have one on-site and working within two weeks. But with a Hitachi ZX250L-5G fully built, in-house option from CablePrice, this is exactly what happened.

“When I rang CablePrice, they told me they had a machine already under construction, and I could have it in a couple of weeks. I would have been waiting months if I’d had to rely on a third party to build it but there was virtually no stand-down with this machine.”

CablePrice’s in-house fully built forestry options have been making life easy for customers such as Mark for many years. The units, which are specially modified by CablePrice’s engineering department, are built tough to handle New Zealand’s rugged forestry conditions. These highquality, cost-effective packages are a great option for customers who need to mobilise quickly.

Equipment Sales Specialist Paul Laird says in addition to time-savings, CablePrice’s in-house options provide many other advantages over third-party builds.

“No one knows Hitachi excavators better than CablePrice. Our engineers work closely with the factory to ensure all modifications are completed correctly, are manufacturer-approved, and won’t interfere with the operation of the excavator.

Our in-house factory trained technicians can also assist every step of the way.”

Mark has been putting his new Hitachi ZX250L-5G through its paces for more than six months in the Gwavas Forest, south of Hastings,

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where it has been doing fleeting and loading work and, occasionally, shovelling.

He drove the excavator himself for the first six weeks and is impressed by its performance.

“It’s easy to operate and has good capacity. It is a lot faster in the hydraulics and has more track power than my old machine.The manoeuvrability is good, too. Having a fully built forestry excavator is a good option if you want a machine quickly. It definitely does the job,” Mark says.

Paul says the versatile Hitachi ZAXIS-5G L excavator series can be relied on to deliver in the most demanding forestry environments, with a robust front, big traction force, and high swing torque being features of the standard unit.

“Safety is one of the key advantages of our standard package, which has a high-specification ROPS cab, with four points of emergency exit built into the ROPS over-frame.We can also offer a full range of guarding options. Chain shot protection can also be added to machines, with bullet-proof glass in the cab to protect the operator from chain fragments that can fly off log processors.”

A reinforced high and wide track frame on an oversized undercarriage is another feature of the series, with size-up components on the undercarriage providing increased traction force for better climbing up and down hills.

“The high and wide undercarriage on these machines provides increased ground clearance, better stability, and improved manoeuvrability. Loading capacity has also been improved with the redesigned high-lift bracket, which increases productivity due to faster machine cycle times and enables logs to be lifted higher when loading trucks,” Paul says.

A reinforced 25mm thick track undercover is another feature of the machine that protects the centre joint and piping from tree branches and stumps.

Additional bonuses of CablePrice’s fully built forestry package include a four-year, 8000-hour powertrain warranty and 2000 hours free servicing package, which are both included.

“We continue to have a good uptake of our fully built forestry option, whether customers choose our standard package or work with us to tweak and revamp the standard option for a more customised solution.The ZX range of machines is well suited to a variety of forestry applications, including logging, felling, loading, processing, and road building,” Paul says.

Mark says dealing with CablePrice throughout the purchase of his Hitachi ZX250L-5G has been a positive experience.

“CablePrice is always good to deal with, and we’ve already had the service guys out doing a couple of services. Each month, they send me the operating data from the machine, which is helpful, as I can see how it is operating and check the engine and hydraulic temperature.

Overall, the process has been easy.” n

Specifications Model

ZX250L-5G

Engine

Water cooled, direct injected, turbocharged, 6-cylinder

Rated power

132kW (177hp) at 2150rpm

Operating weight

26,900–27,400

Swing torque

77.5kNm (7900kgf.m)

Min. ground clearance

740mm

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JOHN DEERE

SUPPORTS CUT-TO-LENGTH OPERATION

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bout 15 years ago,Toby Satherley was working in forestry in Perth when he first saw the benefits of mechanised cut-to-length log harvesting, which sees a harvester de-limb and cut logs to length, straight off the stump, which are picked up by a forwarder following along behind.

Although popular in Europe, this method is not widely practiced in New Zealand.

But that didn’t stop Toby and his wife Amy introducing a cut-to-length crew to their Hawke’s Bay firm, ATS Logging, and investing in some of the latest John Deere equipment—a 909MH Tracked Harvester (which has been separately fitted with a SouthStar QS600 processor) and a John Deere 1910E Forwarder to support the crew.

In September, the machines arrived on-site at Waitara Road, around 50km from Napier.

The machines will be going to Glenview Forest, around 30km from Napier, where the cut-to-length crew will be working alongside the firm’s hauler crew.

“The new John Deere machines were put straight to work and are pulling the numbers we wanted.This should only improve once we get used to the machines, which also have good comfort and visibility,” Toby says.

He says the cut-to-length system comes into its own for road lining, with the harvester setting piles of logs all the way down the road line for the forwarder to come along behind and clean up.

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options we don’t have with a conventional skidder. The pulling distances are far greater, and the waste is spread more evenly throughout the blocks rather than in one big heap. It turns a processing area skid into a sort-and-stack site, which has a much less overall impact.With no need for us to build a skid, we can basically run on the road, which is a big advantage when road lining. Although it’s early days with the new John Deere machines, they are definitely doing the job for us so far,” Toby says.

CablePrice Equipment Sales Specialist, Paul Laird, says the new John 909MH Tracked Harvester is class-leading in its ability to tilt.

“Its tilt mechanism tilts the most of all brands, making it the ideal processor for steep country. It is also a well-balanced machine with good weight distribution, providing a more stable platform to operate on the side of steep hills.”

Power and hydraulic performance are also right up there, with excellent swing torque and considerable track force power in the undercarriage.“This machine is from the John Deere M-series, which uses an electronic pump control system, giving it even better performance than its predecessors. It has gone down really well in the market,” Paul says.

He adds that a key feature of the John Deere 1910E Forwarder is its rotating, levelling cab, which keeps the cab level at all times and automatically rotates according to the position of the crane, so, the operator is always facing in the right direction and doesn’t have to strain their neck to operate the machine.

“The forwarder also has fast cycle times, good controllability, and a lot of functionality in the controller for operator comfort, and fine-tuning things such as travel speed, crane speed, fuel reduction, and performance increase, if needed. Both machines are matched in terms of high productivity, which makes them well suited to working in tandem applications,” Paul says.

Toby says the harvester’s cutting versatility, combined with the forwarder’s self-leveller, gives his operators more options on steeper ground and helps the company to achieve its goal of having none of its crew members on the ground, eliminating potential danger.

Although ATS Logging has used a lot of second-hand Hitachi and John Deere equipment in the past, it wasn’t until last year that it bought its first new piece of equipment from CablePrice, a Hitachi ZX400L-5G excavator, which is operating in the hauler crew.

“The sales process with Paul has been great, and we like having machines from one dealership.The machine tracking through CablePrice makes servicing easy, and technical support is always there when we need it.”

Paul Laird of CablePrice says working alongside a skilled contractor such as Toby with a meticulous equipment maintenance regime, has made for a smooth process and great outcome.

“Toby and Amy run their business to a very high standard, which makes for a great working relationship,” he says. n

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artin Leslie has dabbled in building and bricklaying work and even managed to squeeze in a successful rugby career in Scotland, before turning his hand to plumbing in 2012. While initially a one-man operation, his company, Leslie Drain Clearing, has seen steady growth over the past five years, which has called for another three plumbing and one administration staff to come on-board to absorb the workload.

As the company name suggests, Martin and his team specialise in clearing blocked drains and repairing the damaged ones.They service residential, rural, and commercial properties throughout the greater Wellington region.

Martin has two trucks and a small digger in his fleet. He recalls his original box body truck, which he used to cart his plumbing equipment between job sites.

“When we first started out, we bought an old box body truck second-hand, and it was old then but it did the job to get us up off the ground,” Martin says.

In late 2016, with his truck on its last legs and costing the company money, Martin decided it was time for an upgrade. After a recommendation from a friend, Martin contacted Brian McDermott, CablePrice Isuzu Sales Specialist to assist in spec’ing his new truck.

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ALL TRADES “I don’t know much about trucks really, but I knew that Isuzu trucks have a good name and lots of people had been saying good things about them,” Martin says.

After discussing his requirements, Brian determined an Isuzu NLR250M cab and chassis was the right fit for Martin, as it had a longer chassis than his current truck, which would allow for additional storage space when the custom-made box body was fitted.

“The Isuzu NLR250 has good power, is easy to drive, and its narrow cab allows easy access into some of Wellington’s challenging sites.You can drive this truck on a car licence but still carry a good size load. It’s a win-win situation for Martin,” Brian says.

He suggested Wellington-based company Hale Motorbodies for the fit-out and Martin came away with a custom

built 4m by 2m box body, specially designed with a back door compartment to house pump equipment as well as a side door section on both sides of the truck for storing the company’s various plumbing tools and camera gear.

In addition to a means of transportation, Martin is pleased with the result.“The truck is reliable and easy to work out of and the sign-writing has also been great advertising for us,” he says.

CablePrice also does the servicing on Martin’s NLR250M truck, and he says the process is always straightforward. “I just take the truck in whenever CablePrice calls me and tells me it needs a service. It’s really good and easy,” he says. n

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H C N U P A S PACK

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dream scenario for anyone launching their first business is to have work coming out their ears right from the getgo. But that’s the reality for Queenstown-based Shane Mitchell who launched his general contracting business Shane Mitchell Contracting (SMC) in mid-2015. As a oneman band with his Hitachi ZX17U-5 excavator in tow, Shane’s job list grew so much that he purchased a second ZX17U-5 and employed another operator to keep up with the company’s projects.

Before establishing SMC, Shane had plenty of exposure to heavy machinery, having first dabbled in digger work at his father’s Levinbased sawmill, Mitchpine Products, before working for a number of larger contracting operations, where Hitachi diggers were among the fleet. Having operated many digger brands throughout his career, Shane says the Hitachi brand always stood out for him and made the purchasing process straightforward.

“When I was working for BMT in Queenstown, they had two little Hitachis and I just found them so nice to drive. So when it came time for me to buy, I didn’t really look for anything else. I just like them.They are made properly and have a good reputation,” Shane says.

Although the Hitachi ZX17U-5 is one of the smallest excavators in Hitachi’s line-up, it still packs quite a punch. This machine is capable of producing higher levels of productivity, using the same amount of fuel due to greater hydraulic efficiency. The machine is also designed to keep its tail close to its tracks, which allows operators to work in confined spaces such as digging a trench down the side of a house.

The tracks can also be extended and retracted to suit the requirements of the job site.

Despite its compact structure, the canopy area has been designed with enhanced visibility and a greater sense of space, which according to Shane, makes for a more enjoyable operating experience.

“With other diggers, you sit in them and they are a bit tight, but Hitachi’s just have a good feel to them,” Shane says.

Being lightweight and stable, the ZX17U-5 can also be easily carted or towed, which for Shane, who is moving between multiple job sites every week, makes transportation a breeze.

Having just sold Shane his second ZX17U-5, complete with Doherty Rotary Tilt Coupler, CablePrice Equipment Sales Specialist Daryl Highsted says the ZX17U-5 is a versatile and durable machine, built for busy contractors such as Shane.

“It’s exciting to have sold Shane his first machine and then watched his business grow to the point where he required a second machine in such a short amount of time. The ZX17U-5 is a good little machine with great cab/canopy comfort and excellent placement of controls,” Daryl says.

When it comes to maintaining his machines, Shane takes advantage of the field service offered by the CablePrice Invercargill team and has positive things to say about the high-quality service he has received.

“When my machine was last serviced, there wasn’t much downtime.

The Invercargill service staff scheduled a time and came on-site and did whatever needed doing while I just carry on doing my own job,” he says.

Shane also speaks highly of the Invercargill staff, recalling the fast turnaround time when there was an issue with his tracks.

“I just rang up the operations manager and he got it sorted; no questions asked. He came and picked my digger up over Christmas and had one of his guys fix it. I had it back in January, in time for me to go back to work.They have just been awesome to deal with and are always happy to help,” he says. n

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Tougher Than Everything Montabert breakers sense the hardness of material, adapting their power and strike frequency to deliver just the right amount of energy*. You get the best possible performance every time, without all the wear and tear.

More breakups, Fewer breakdowns, That’s Montabert.

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*Applies to variable speed models only (V32, V45, V55, V65).

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700 700MS

900 900MS

V32 V32MS

V1200 V1200MS

V1800

V45

V2500 EVO

V55

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V65

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27-40

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Contact your local CablePrice branch for more information including specifications and options or visit www.cableprice.co.nz

0800 555 456 sales@cableprice.co.nz www.cableprice.co.nz

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

0-5 year olds

DID YOU KNOW...?

Built for hard work. Scania tippers working hand in hand with Hitachi’s Larry the loader.

Carry more than 6 Hippos of dirt, gravel and rocks to and from the job site.

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

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

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

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

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

Terms & Conditions: Entrants contact information will not be used for any other activity and will not be passed on to any third parties. Information is gathered purely for the purpose of contacting the winner(s) and delivering prizes. CablePrice (NZ) Ltd staff and their direct families are not eligible for entry. Final day for entries is 31 March 2018.The winning drawings will be selected by a panel of judges.The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.The prize is not redeemable for cash or other items. Only one entry per individual. Winners will be advised by email and/or phone and prizes will be delivered to the address supplied on the form. Prizes cannot be couriered to a PO box or private bag.

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

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

LAST ISSUE’S WIN NERS 0-5 YRS 6-12 YRS

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

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

Final date for entries will be 5pm on 31 March 2018. Winners will be notified by phone or email and prizes will be couriered to the address supplied on the entry form.

Note: Prizes can only be sent by courier to a physical address, not PO boxes or private bags.

The colouring competition will be available for download from www.cableprice.co.nz for any entrants not wishing to colour in on the gloss paper of the magazine.

Ruby from Reefton (5)

and Lily from Crom well (9)

6–12 year olds

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

DID YOU KNOW...?

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

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

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

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

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

Terms & Conditions: Entrants contact information will not be used for any other activity and will not be passed on to any third parties. Information is gathered purely for the purpose of contacting the winner(s) and delivering prizes. CablePrice (NZ) Ltd staff and their direct families are not eligible for entry. Final day for entries is 31 March 2018.The winning drawings will be selected by a panel of judges.The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.The prize is not redeemable for cash or other items. Only one entry per individual. Winners will be advised by email and/or phone and prizes will be delivered to the address supplied on the form. Prizes can not be couriered to a PO box or private bag.

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MERCHANDISE Hitachi cap

Scania cap

$15

$15

Hitachi beer glass

$40 pair

John Deere cap

$15

John Deere beer glass

$40 pair

Scania beer glass

$40 pair Hitachi Sports bag

$40

Scania Sports bag

$40 Scania genuine leather wallet

John Deere Sports bag

$75 each

$40

Scania Summer Giftpack

$100

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TO PLACE AN ORDER FOR THESE AND OTHER GREAT MERCHANDISE PRODUCTS, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CABLEPRICE BRANCH TODAY! All prices include 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.

For more information scan this tag.

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Scania S580

$28

scale model

$173 V8 t-shirt

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$23

ZX200-5 1:50 scale model

$153 John Deere t-shirt Size M-3XL

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$28

850K Dozer 1:50 scale model

$110

Scania Backpack

$48

Hitachi Backpack

$48

John Deere genuine leather wallet

$80 each

John Deere Backpack

$48

John Deere Hitachi Giftpack

Giftpack

$80

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RECENT ISUZU

DELIVERIES

Phil Kan, of Wellington-based Capital Earthworks, recently took delivery of a new Isuzu FTR750M. The truck has a Bizalloy tipping body from Belmont Engineering and will be kept busy working in the greater Wellington Region. The 260hp engine and good turning circle will assist Phil while he navigates some of Wellington’s more challenging roads.

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Customer Commercial Vehicle Traders Model Isuzu CYZ400 Christchurchbased lease company Commercial Vehicle Traders have recently purchased this Isuzu CYZ400 with a Hardox Tipping Body by Gary Douglas Engineers, Palmerston North.The 400hp engine and 18-speed RoadRanger gearbox provides for a good reliable drivetrain.

Customer Drain Doctor Model Isuzu NLR250S Ian Pauley, of Wellington-based Drain Doctor, has a new Isuzu NLR250S Factory Tipper. Belmont Engineering has added hooks, towbar, modified the headboard, and fitted a removable rear H Frame.This truck is used for transporting a small excavator, as well as carrying tools and pipe, in its day-to-day operations in the greater Wellington Region.

Customer Fulton Hogan Wellington Model Isuzu FTR750M

Customer Lift Tech Transport Model Isuzu FTR750M

Fulton Hogan Wellington has recently taken delivery of two identical Isuzu FTR750M AMT trucks to work on the South Wellington Roading Maintenance Contract.The trucks have tipping bodies from Belmont Engineering.The AMT transmission allows for ease of driving when working in Wellingtons busy streets.

Brad Langford, of Wairarapabased Lift Tech Transport, has a new Isuzu FTR750M Truck, with tipping body from Belmont Engineering. Brad works in the Wairarapa area offering general earthworks and drainage services.

Customer L T McGuinness Ltd Model Isuzu NPR425M

Customer PB Technologies Model Isuzu NPR425M

Lower Huttbased company L T McGuinness has a new Isuzu NPR425M Truck with a flatdeck from Hale Motorbodies.

This truck is used to transport a variety of items to their commercial building sites around Wellington.

PB Technologies:

PB Technologies has a new Isuzu NPR425M AMT truck.This truck is based at their Manukau Warehouse, delivering locally to clients as well as for bulk stock transfers to local stores.The curtainside body, with taillift, was built by Mastertonbased Astrolite Motor Bodies.The AMT transmission assists while negotiating Auckland’s busy traffic.

Customer Reisima Haulage Model Isuzu CYH460

Customer Silverstrand Model Isuzu FSS550

Graham Reisima, of Mastertonbased Reisima Haulage, has two new Isuzu trucks operating general freight runs between Wellington and Masterton and Palmerston North and Masterton.This Isuzu CYH460 is operating on the Palmerston North run and tows a flatdeck trailer when required.The curtainside body was built by Astrolite Motor Bodies of Masterton.

Silvertrand has a new Isuzu FSS550 4WD truck operating on the Transmission Gully roading project in Wellington.

The truck has a custom flatdeck built by Seaview Engineering. It carries a large air compressor and pipes and fittings for the large concrete shot pump, which it tows.The dual range 4WD helps with access to many of the difficult construction sites along this route.

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RECENT SCANIA

DELIVERIES Customer KAM Transport Model Scania R620 8x4

Customer Harper log Transport Model Scania R620 8x4

This is the first of two units that are going to operate in the Upper South Island and Lower North Island for KAM Transport Ltd.The vehicle featured is a new Scania R620LB8x4MNB with a CR16 rest cab, which helps maximise the load volume capabilities and is a unique feature that not many high horsepower trucks can offer in New Zealand.This V8 offers full air suspension,ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), two-pedal Opticruise automated gearshift system, and Ringfeeder anti-jack knife system that features in the dash display via the Scania BCI—bodywork interface system.

Harper Log Transport contract to Pan Pac based in Hawke’s Bay has taken delivery of their new Scania R620, featuring 620hp, manual transmission with CR16 cab, air suspension, and disc brakes. Purchased ex- stock, this truck landed in New Zealand and was fitted with Patchell log equipment, Big Foot CTI, and SI Lodec scales.

Customer Douglas Logging Model Scania R620 8x4

Customer Renalls 2004 Ltd Model Scania R620 8x4

Douglas Logging’s first new Scania R620CB8x4MSZ logging truck has hit the roads of Northland with its first load.The 620hp Scania rest cab unit has been coupled with Patchells logging gear and a fiveaxle Patchells trailer with in-cab driver comforts. Its 620hp engine produces 3000Nm of torque to easily pull it up and over the undulating terrain of Northland.

All this power is put through the GRSO905R 14-speed manual gearbox, which has been coupled with the Scania retarder to assist on those harsh descents that they have to deal with day in, day out.

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Renalls 2004 Ltd from Masterton has just taken delivery of another new addition, this one being an R620LB8x4MSA, which comes complete with 620hp V8 engine, Highline sleeper cab, two-pedal Opticruise gearshift, leather premium drivers and passenger seat, refrigerator, and premium audio system plus a number of other options.

The cab and chassis has been fitted with a Fruehauf curtainsider body and is coupled to a Fruehauf 5 axle curtainsider trailer to suit a 23m 50MAX configuration.

Customer Maheno Transport Model Scania R620

Customer WJ & SA Good Ltd Model Scania R730

Carolyn, Kelvin, and Chase Johnston are making waves down in North Otago with this new R620. Fitted with a lift-out side tip deck, this unit will be seen all over the South Island.

Warren Good runs a tidy fleet of trucks out of Dunedin.This is a nicely spec’ed R730 with full air suspension, Scania leather, Eco-roll adaptive cruise control, and even a Groenveld Oil Master system.

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Customer Open Country Dairy Model Scania R730

Customer Den Transport Model Scania R620

Open Country Dairy are building up a fleet of Scania in the deep South.This is the premier unit in the fleet—a low cut R730 with full leather and enough chrome to make it the nicest milk tanker in New Zealand. It is making an easy job of the trip to Hawea and back each day.

Den Transport run this Scania R620 with Opticruise on air suspension from Hastings to Tauranga return at night and fills in the day with a Palmerston North return run for Toll. Dennis bought this truck after experiencing Scania with his brother Paul, who also has Scania working in Toll livery.The decision to use the CR16 cab (rest cab) was to maximise the deck space and achieve a 38 pallet unit required to cart the volume out of Hastings.The trailer is fitted with a six-metre mezzanine floor to utilise the space and squeeze in as much freight as possible.

Customer Robb Bros Model Scania R620

Customer Hinau Ltd Model Scania R620

Robb Bros from Matawai has put to work their first R620 Scania livestock truck. Kevin Robb enjoys the power and drivability from the 620hp engine and Opticruise transmission and all the benefits of the electronic air suspension.This truck is a specification commonly used for livestock which we had landed in New Zealand.

Hinau Ltd, who contract to Pacific Haulage Ltd in Gisborne, have a new R620 on the road.This truck is a replacement for the same spec.As Guy says,“Why change it when its proven?”The winning recipe for Hinau Ltd is a manual transmission with 620hp and parabolic rear suspension. CR19N cab gives a comfortable ride and plenty of room for the driver.The interior has been upgraded with leather seats and door trims, giving the cab a personalised feeling and adding to driver comfort.

Customer Nationwide Livestock Ltd Model Scania R620

Customer Heikell Transport Ltd Model Scania R620

Based at Newstead just out of Hamilton, this striking R620 8x4 Livestock truck went on the road recently for Nationwide Livestock Ltd. This truck carts stock up and down the country, towing a fiveaxle trailer to match.A nice looking unit!

The Ultimate Warrior joined the busy fleet at Heikell Transport Limited recently. Based out of Gisborne, this is one of many that make up the awesome looking North Island fleet and looks sharp, coupled to its brand new five-axle trailer.

Customer Active Earthworx Model Scania P440

Customer APL Direct Ltd Model Scania R620

Active Earthworx recently put on the road a new Scania P440 Tipper to work alongside their Hitachi ZX130L-3. Jodie will be piloting this striking looking workhorse, so keep an eye out for it on the roads around the Bay of Plenty and give her a wave.

Pictured here working in the hills of Te Puke.

APL 29 hit the road recently fitted with a Jackson Enterprises body compete with mezz floors and a brand new five-axle Jackson’s trailer to match.This R620 8x4 will be hauling aluminum inter-island and is kitted out with all the home comforts including a microwave, TV, and DVD player. One smart-looking unit!

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Customer Coast Cartage Model Scania R620 This is number two of two identical units to go on the road recently for Coast to Coast Cartage based at Ngongotaha.

This one sports a brand new five-axle Patchell’s trailer.These trucks look great!

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Customer Te Moana Haulage Model Xxxxxxxx Te Moana Haulage recently put this awesome R730 on the road, towing a five-axle trailer carting logs around the Bay of Plenty.

With horsepower to burn, there won’t be many passing this beast on the road.

Customer Road Haulage Ltd Model Scania R620

Customer JF Dixon Transport Model Scania R620

Road Haulage Ltd recently added another 620hp eight-wheeler to their fleet in Te Awamutu. Hooked up to its five-axle trailer, it looks fantastic in this colour scheme.

JF Dixon Transport has added another crane truck to their Rotoruabased fleet.This R620 self-loading truck and three-axle trailer carts logs around the Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau.

Customer Morgan Spreading Limited Model Scania P400

Customer Go Haul Limited Model Scania G480

Putaruru-based Morgan Spreading Ltd has recently added a Scania P400 4x4 to their fleet.This truck can be seen towing its brand new trailer on the roads and paddocks in this region.

Based in Morrinsville, this brand-new unit can been seen working on the new Waikato highways. Go Haul Ltd’s new G480 complete with T&G alloy bin and four-axle trailer looks sharp and completes this type of work with ease.

Customer Tauranga Livestock Model Scania P400

Customer Williams and Wilshier Model Scania R620

Tauranga Livestock’s new P400 joins its big 620hp brother based in Bethlehem in Tauranga. Don’t be fooled by its size, as this mighty truck tows a four-axle trailer carting livestock throughout the Bay of Plenty and well and truly earns its keep.

WW29 joined the Rotorua-based Williams and Wilshier fleet, carting logs around the Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty regions.The R620 pulls its five-axle trailer with ease, carting maximum weights to and from sites around these regions.

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Customer M Welch Logging Ltd Model Hitachi ZX250L-5

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M Welch Logging has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX250L-5 log loader.The machine has an extensive CablePrice log loader guarding package, complete with four emergency exit point cabin.The machine is hard at work in the Hawke’s Bay forests.

Owner Mark Welch is impressed with the speed, power, and stability of the high and wide ZX-5 series Hitachi. Pictured from left: Paul Laird (CablePrice), Mike, Nick, Paul,Tim, Mark Welch, and Lloyd Welch. Machine sold and supported by CablePrice Hastings.

EQUIPMENT DELIVERIES Customer AG Gibson Model Hitachi ZX200-5B

Customer Allways Hire Model Hitachi ZX130-5B

AG Gibson has just taken delivery of the first ZX200-5B working in their modern Hitachi fleet. Operator Richard Harper (pictured) is impressed with the quiet operating environment and smooth hydraulics.

Allways Hire has recently purchased a new Hitachi ZX130-5B. Pictured here working hard putting in irrigation in the Hawke’s Bay.The highly spec’d machine comes work ready with ROPS, FOPS, front OPS cabin, along with heated air suspension seat for those frosty bay mornings.The machine utilises the Hitachi Global e-service and Consite reporting service for fast accurate fleet management—a must in the hire game.

Customer Tohaia Forestry Harvesting Model John Deere 909MH

Customer Wild Hog Logging Model John Deere 2156G

Billy and Sara Tohaia have taken delivery of a new John Deere 909MH harvester, complete with a new Satco 630E felling head.

The machine is currently working in the Maramarua Forest for Rayonier Forests. Operator Hayden Wilson says the machine is awesome and has outstanding stability. Our thanks to Billy and Sara for their valued business.

Josh and Vicki Williams from Wild Hog Logging have recently taken delivery of a John Deere 2156G purpose built log loader.The new G-Series John Deere is well spec’d out with high-rise rear entry cab for outstanding visibility and coupled with an Ensign 1730 grapple.

The machine is hard at work on the East Coast, with operator ‘Willow’ enjoying the roomy cab and long reach.The Wild Hog crew pictured from left: Luke, Hamish,Willow,Adrian, Josh, and Paul (CablePrice). Machine sold and supported by CablePrice Gisborne.

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Customer Goodrick Contracting Model Hitachi ZX17U-5

Customer”Stokes Logging Model Hitachi ZW220-5

Based in Rotorua,Tony Goodrick has been a Hitachi Customer for many years and now added a new Hitachi Mini to the fleet.

Stephen Stokes, seen here with operator Harrold Berryman, has taken delivery of a new model Hitachi ZW220-5 wheel loader in the Woodhill Forest, north of Auckland.Also in the line-up are a John Deere903KH processor with a Hitachi ZX250L-3 and John Deere 688GIII skidder. Out of site is a ZX400 cutting trees down.The service provided from the team at the Silverdale branch and the reliability of the Hitachi product was a big part of the decision to put another Hitachi in the fleet.

Customer Laser Plumbing Warkworth Model Hitachi ZX130-5B

Customer Purcell’s Plumbing & Drainage Model Hitachi ZX17U-5

Greg Jones of Matakana’s Laser Plumbing Warkworth recently took delivery of his new Hitachi ZX130-5B. Greg is enjoying the comfort and space of the ZX130-5B cab and also finds the machine a pleasure to operate, making day-to-day operations around the scenic Mahurangi area even better.

Steve Purcell of Purcell’s Plumbing & Drainage in Kati Kati has purchased his first new Hitachi excavator. Steve has always been a Hitachi man, choosing to stick with the brand with various preowned models over the years.

Customer”Hustler Logging Model John Deere 909MH

Customer West Coast Mining Model Hitachi ZX490LCH-5

Matt Hustler from Hustler Logging has recent taken delivery of a John Deere 909MH Tracked Levelling Harvester. Coupled with a Waratah 624C, the machine is now working hard in the east coast forests. Matt loves the swing torque and stability of the big John Deere and the versatility the faller—processor brings to his job.

Machine sold and supported by CablePrice Gisborne.

West Coast Mining Ltd haven’t wasted any time putting their ZX490LCH-5 into action, working on their gold claim.

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Customer Waikaia Gold Ltd Model Hitachi ZX890LCH-5

Customer Williams Drainage & Civil Model Hitachi ZX200LC-5

Waikaia Gold’s new ZX890LCH-5 has been put to work digging for gold at their Waikaia operation.

A new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 for Williams Drainage & Civil Ltd. Doug Williams, an owner/operator working for Kerry Dines, has set up a drainage crew to work alongside Dines during the development of new residential sites in the Auckland region.We thank Doug for his valued business.

Customer�KFT Logging Model John Deere 909MH

Customer M W Lissette Ltd Model Hitachi ZX130-5

Hoot and Sharon Knowles of KFT Logging has recently taken delivery of a new John Deere 909MH,Waratah FL85 felling head, and custom-made live heel.The largest of the John Deere Tracked Levelling Harvester line-up is now hard at work in the Huanui Forest near Tolaga. Operator Bevan loves the versatility of the live heel and leveler combination. Dubbed the Kiwi pine killer, the machine joins a large fleet of Hitachi and John Deere equipment. Machine sold and supported by CablePrice Gisborne

Warrick and Annie Frogley of M W Lissette Ltd have put another Hitachi excavator into their growing fleet of forestry roading equipment.The machine is fitted with a CablePrice polycarbonate cab upgrade for operator side protection in the forest.The machine looks right at home, cleaning slips and maintaining roads. Operator Byron enjoys the controllability and performance of the ZX130-5.

Machine sold and supported by CablePrice Hastings.

Customer K and S Beard Logging Model Hitachi ZX290L-5

Customer Brand Logging Model John Deere 909MH

Kerry and the team at K and S Beard Logging Ltd have recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX290L-5, coupled with a Trinder side door package, purpose-built cab, and felling head. Pictured from left: Kerry, Shannon, Jason, Corey, Mihaka, and Varne are hard at work in the Tangoio Forest. Operator Shannon is impressed with the performance of the Hitachi. Machine sold and supported by CablePrice Hastings.

Brand Logging from Canterbury has taken delivery of a new John Deere 909MH & Satco 630E combination for its crew working on the Christchurch Port Hills. Pictured from left: Sam Dixon (909 Operator), Simon Brand (Operations Manager),Allen Dalziel (Shovel Machine Operator), and Tony Brand (Owner). Machine sold and supported by CablePrice, Christchurch.

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Customer NAB Contracting Model Hitachi ZX290L-5

Customer Hurunui Logging Model John Deere 853MH

Nick and the boys at NAB Contracting—Gang 22 have recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX290L-5 Log Loader. Highly spec’d with a Trinder engineering log build and purpose-built cab, the machine is hard at work in the Kauarapaoa forest, north of Wanganui.

Pictured from left: James Wilson,Aiden Koroheke, Jesse Richardson, Jake Sutherland, Steven Wilson, Logan Mckenzie, and Nick Bunn.

Tom Murray of Hurunui Logging has taken delivery of the first of the new model John Deere 853MH Harvesters to arrive in New Zealand.The machine, which is fitted with a Waratah H290 head machine, is currently working on a high country property in Canterbury.

Customer M&M Contracting Model Hitachi ZX250L-5

Customer Fulton Hogan Southland Model Hitachi ZX225USLC-5B

This new Hitachi ZX250L-5 has replaced a recently new machine that was destroyed by a fire.The new ZX250L-5 has had a Dafo fire suppression system fitted to deter that from happening again.The Guarding & Waratah fit-out was done

by Heavy Equipment Repair Tapanui.

Fulton Hogan’s Invercargill branch has added a new Hitachi ZX225USLC-5B to their fleet.The machine has been fitted out to the Fulton Hogan spec, which includes upper deck safety rails, full ROPS/FOPS cab, wedgelock tilting quick hitch, and wide trench buckets.

Seen here working on the pipe line for the new milk plant at McNab Gore.

Customer RJ Stewart Ltd Model Bell B30E

Customer Gamble Forest Harvesting Ltd Model John Deere 909MH John Deere 850J ROB dozer

Ray has recently taken delivery of two new Bell B30E’s for his hire fleet.

Tony Gamble took delivery of his new JD909MH earlier in the year, then added the JD850J ROB dozer to aid the JD909MH in steep slope operations.

Customer Bayshore Builders Ltd Model Hitachi ZX26U-5 Trailer package Ben recently took delivery of a new Hitachi ZX26U-5 trailer package.

Seen here on one of the many new house sites being built in Queenstown.

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Customer Alpine Earthworks Ltd Model Hitachi ZX55U-5 John and Kaye Adamson have recently taken delivery of one of our popular Hitachi ZX55U-5 machines. John decided to change colours and has so far enjoyed the move to Hitachi.The machine is fitted with a Calibre tilt coupler to help make quick work of changing buckets without having to change hoses. Seen here on delivery in beautiful Arrowtown, ready to clear material away for a new house pad.

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Customer Contrax (Central) Ltd Model Hitachi ZX135USBL-5B

Customer Contract Excavation Ltd Model Hitachi ZX200LC-5

A new Hitachi ZX135USBL-5B has been delivered for John Marnane in the busy Central Otago region.The machine has been hard at work clearing land for a new vineyard.

Barry and Heather Munro have recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 for general contracting and farm work out around the West Otago area.

Customer Southern Logging Services Ltd Model John Deere 848L

Customer Wright Building & Diving Services Ltd Model Hitachi ZX38U-5

Updating to the world renowned John Deere product, Dwight Miller has added a 848L skidder to his fleet.

Gary has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX38U-5 for general contracting and subdivision work in and around the Queenstown area.

Customer Solid Built Homes Ltd Model Hitachi ZX17U-5

Customer ATS Logging Model John Deere 909MH

Callum Boe has recently taken delivery of our ever popular Hitachi ZX17U-5. Seen here working on site with Queenstown’s Kelvin Heights in the background—a great town to experience.

Amy and Toby Satherley from ATS Logging have recently taken delivery of a new John Deere 909MH tracked harvester and 1910E Forwarder. Fitted with a SouthStar QS600, the 909MH is a perfect fit for their Hawke’s Bay based cut-to-length operation, tackling the terrain with ease.

Combined with the 1910E forwarder with self-leveling rotating cabin, the machines are proving a productive combination. Equipment sold and supported by CablePrice Hastings.

Customer Just Build It NZ Model Hitachi ZX17U-5

Customer Lakes Equipment Hire Model Hitachi ZX17U-5 Trailer Package

Just Build It NZ has updated an older model Hitachi ZX17U-2 to our latest ZX17U-5 model.The machine seen here is working on a new house site in Millbrook, Queenstown.

Stu Clark was advised when looking at equipment that he needed to purchase Hitachi excavators in order to future-proof his business with a highquality brand. Pictured is our popular ZX17U-5 trailer package, which includes Ifor Williams trailer and Wedgelock tilt and trench buckets.

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Customer Railton Contracting & Drainage Ltd Model Hitachi ZX26U-5 trailer package Grant Railton has recently taken delivery of a Hitachi ZX26U-5 trailer package.The package includes a compass trailer,Wedgelock draw pin hitch, trench, standard, and tilt buckets. Seen here working on-site in Queenstown.

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Customer Southland Machine Hire Model Hitachi ZX200LC-5 Long-time Hitachi customer Southland Machine Hire has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 for their hire fleet. Having being in business for 40 years, they run a fleet of 16 Hitachi machines that they hire throughout Southland.

Customer AG Hoffman Model Hitachi ZX55U-5

Customer Kerry Dines Ltd Model Bell B30E

AG Hoffman has recently taken delivery of a new ZX55U-5 to assist with their busy work load.AG Hoffman’s is a long established company, contracting since 1962.They specialise in Civil drainage, subdivisions, rural developments & farm drainage.

Dines has taken deliverty of three new Bell B30E ADT trucks.The trucks are going to work at Wainui, near Silverdale for the start of another residential development in north Auckland.These new additions bring Dines Bell count up to a total to seven units.Thank you Dines for your valued business.

Customer Central Landscapes Model Hitachi ZW100

Customer Coastline Contracting and Drainage Model Hitachi ZX130

Dean from Central Landscapes in Silverdale loves his new Hitachi ZW100 wheel loader. Pictured here with his machine operator Chris.

Damon Roper of Coastline Contracting and Drainage adds a ZX130 to his growing Hitachi fleet.

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Customer Kerry Dines Ltd Model Hitachi ZX200LC-5

Customer BBL Contracting Model Hitachi ZX530LCH-5

Three new Hitachi ZX200LC-5s have been delivered to Kerry Dines for the coming construction season.This unit is being utilised at the Long Bay subdivision site, while the other units have gone to Pokeno and Wainui sites. One of the units has been fitted out with a Leica grade control system. Thank you to Kerry Dines for your ongoing business.

BBL Contracting has recently taken delivery of a mighty ZX530LCH-5.The machine is hard at work roading in the Waimata Valley near Gisborne. Operator Brian Deam loves the power and stability of the large class ZX-5. Replacing a loyal ZX520LCH-3, the machine has big shoes to fill and is stepping up to the challenge well. Machine sold and supported by CablePrice Gisborne.

Customer H T king Logging Ltd Model Hitachi ZX250L-5

Customer M W Lissette Ltd Model Hitachi ZX160LC-5

Hamiroa King of H T king Logging Ltd has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX250L-5 Log Loader. Guarded with a CablePrice Engineering side door guarding package, the machine is a great fit for their Gisborne-based logging operations. Pictured with the machine from left:Amos Ross and Vincent Kaimoana. Operator Chum Ranginui likes the speed and operability of the new Hitachi.

Machine sold and supported by CablePrice Gisborne.

MW Lissette has put another solid Hitachi land prep and road building machine to work, in the Putere Forest of Hawke’s Bay.The ZX160LC-5 is fitted with a high-spec guarding package, including polycarbonate cab, cat walks, rub rail, toolbox guard, thumb, hitch, and tilt bucket. Pictured here on a not-so-sunny Hawke’s Bay day are Pete and Byron.

Customer K2 Kontracting Ltd Model Hitachi ZX160LC-5

Customer Clare Felling Ltd Model Hitachi ZX210LCH

Ken from K2 Kontracting has updated an older Hitachi ZX160LC-3 with a new dash 5 model. Ken will be using his ZX160LC-5 for a wide range of work that his contracting company is involved in.

Wayne has added a new ZX210LCH-5 to his operation.The machine is fitted with a Waratah H290 for haversting blue gum.

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TRUCK SPECS

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.

CABS SHORT CABS

DAY CABS

SLEEPER CABS LOW

NORMAL

HIGHLINE

TOPLINE

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

9-LITRE

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

16-LITRE

13-LITRE

CYLINDERS

SWEPT VOLUME

POWER

TORQUE

EMISSION LEVEL

EMISSION TECHNOLOGY

9 litre**

250hp (184kW)

1150Nm

Euro 5

SCR

9 litre**

310hp (228kW)

1550Nm

Euro 5

SCR

13 litre**

360hp (265kW)

1850Nm

Euro 5

SCR

13 litre**

400hp (294kW)

2100Nm

Euro 5

SCR

13 litre**

440hp (324kW)

2300Nm

Euro 5

SCR

13 litre**

480hp (353kW)

2400Nm

Euro 5

SCR

16 litre**

500hp (368kW)

2500Nm

Euro 5

SCR

16 litre**

560hp (412kW)

2700Nm

Euro 5

SCR

16 litre**

620hp (456kW)

3000Nm

Euro 5

SCR

16 litre

730hp (537kW)

3500Nm

EEV

SCR

5 INLINE

6 INLINE

V8

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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 transmission options on application.

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 Torque converter transmission options.

PTO – gearbox-driven (clutch dependent) Connection

Ratio

Pump/Flange

0.82/1.00/1.03/1.24 1200Nm

Torque

Max output*

Clock position

74/110kW

5 Clock position

Rotates

PTO — flywheel-driven (clutch independent) Connection

Ratio

Torque

Max output*

Pump/Flange

1.0

2000Nm

120/170/200/250kW

12

Flange**

1.0

1000Nm

120/170kW

12

PTO – engine-driven Connection

Ratio

Torque

Max output*

Clock position

Pump

1.19

600Nm

75/142kW

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, and eight wheelers. Capacity options up to 16 tonnes per axle.

Parabolic or multi-leaf suspension options 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 options 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. Front-wheel drive is either engageable or, as an option, permanent.

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 aft of the drive axle(s).

SUSPENSION OPTIONS: Front: – with air suspension.

Rear: – Air-suspended bogie (19-, 21-, 26-tonne).

– Progressive parabolic rear springs (19-, 21-, 26-tonne).

– 30/32-tonne bogie options.

4X2

4X4

6X2

6X2 REAR-STEER

6X4

6X6

8X2

8X2 REAR-STEER

8X4

8X6

8X8

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EQUIPMENT

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

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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 truck’s 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 EH3500AC III

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW) SAE J1349, net

LOAD CAPACITY (m3) SAE heap 2:1

PAYLOAD (tonnes)

GMW – GROSS MA WEIGHT (kg)

1491

117.0

181

322000

EH4000AC III

1864

154.0

221

384000

EH5000AC III

2014

206.0

290

500000

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

Hitachi excavators redefine qualities of production, efficiency, and comfort. Now available from 1.1 to 80 tonnes, the range is making its mark throughout the country, in mining, construction, demolition, recycling, waste handling, and forestry applications throughout New Zealand. Hitachi customers come back time and again because they know there is no substitute for quality workmanship and precision engineering.

For higher productivity and lower operating costs, as well as higher retained values, CablePrice can help you select the right machine and attachments to keep your business productive and profitable. It can also assist with extended warranty, scheduled maintenance plans, or application-specific advice and support.

Your local product support consultant can connect you to a global knowledge base, compiled from customers, just like you, around the world. It’s just another way CablePrice aims to ensure you’re powered to succeed.

MINI EXCAVATORS MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX10U-2

1110

0.022

1780

1200

9.5@2100

2x10.6

ZX17U-5

1880

0.044

2190

1630

10.6 @ 2400

2 x 19.2 / 1x 10.8

ZX26U-5

2630

0.070

2590

2270

14.5 @ 2500

2 x 30.0 / 1 x 16.3

ZX33U-5

3510

0.09

3130

2770

21.2@2400

2 x38.4 / 1 x 22.8

ZX38U-5

3960

0.11

3460

2760

21.2@2400

2x38.4 / 1x22.8

ZX48U-5

4900

0.14

3630

3270

28.2@2400

120

ZX55U-5

5210

0.16

3830

3760

28.2@2400

120

ZX65USB-5

6470

0.24

4120

4190

34.1@2000

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MID-SIZED EXCAVATORS MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX75US-5

7970

0.28

4610

5600

34.1@2000

2x72 / 1x56

ZX85USB-5

8430

0.28

4510

5600

34.1@2000

2x72 / 1x56

ZX130-5

13,100

0.45

5540

104kN

73@2000

2x117

ZX135US-5

13,700

0.45

5490

104kN

73@2000

2x117

ZX160LC-5

16,800

0.60

5980

11,400

90.2@2200

2x191

ZX180LC-5

18,400

0.70

6570

13,000

90.2@2200

2x191

19,800/20,400

0.7

6670

16,200

125@2100

2x212

23,900

0.7

6620

16,100

122@2000

2x212

ZX240-5 / ZX240LC-5

23,400/24,000

0.9

6960

19,200

132@2150

2x223

ZX280-5 / ZX280LC-5

27,400/28,400

1.1

7220

20,600

132@2150

2x236

ZX330-5 / ZX330LC-5

31,500/32,100

1.4

7380

25,100

184@2000

2x279

ZX200-5 / ZX200LC-5 ZX225US-5 / ZX225USLC-5

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TRACK & WHEEL WHEELED EXCAVATORS MODEL ZX140W-3

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m³)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

14,700

0.45

5030

10,100

90.2@2200

135+180

ZX170W-3

16,600

0.55

5330

10,400

107@2000

2x200

ZX190W-3

18,200

0.6

5830

11,800

122@2000

2x189

ZX210W-3

20,800

0.80

6290

13,200

122@2000

189+195

FORESTRY EXCAVATORS MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m³)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX250L-5

27,400

1.0

4350

19,200

132@2150

2x223

ZX290L-5

30,600

1.1

4140

20,600

132@2150

2x236

ZX400L-5

36,700

1.4

3990

25,100

184@2000

2x279

QUARRY & 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 MODEL

working-time records of more than 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.

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

38,200

1.9

7310

25,100

184@2000

2x279

46,200/49,000

1.15 - 2.65

7890

30,260

257@2000

2x400

52,200

1.3 - 2.5

7700

30,150

257@2000

2x400

ZX670LC-5 / ZX690LCH-5

66,900/68,200

2.5 - 4.0

8530/8560

33,100

345@1800

2x489

ZX870-5 / ZX870LC-5

80,700 / 82,500

2.9 - 5.0

8870

40,700

377@1800

2x556

ZX890H-5 / ZX890LCH-5

82,400 / 84,300

2.9 - 5.0

8870

41,000

377@1800

2x556

EX1200-6

111,000

5.9

8050

58,000

567@1800

3x520

EX1900-6

192,000

12

8180

68,400

775@1800

6x335

EX2600-6

254,000

17

8250

84,600

1119@1800

4x375/2x425

EX3600-6

359,000

22

8580

107,000

1450@1800

8x500

EX5600-6

537,000

34

8800

150,000

2x1119@1800

8x375/4x425

EX8000-6

811,000

40**

4100

227,000

2x1450@1800

16x500

ZX400LCH-5 ZX490H-5 / ZX490LCH-5 ZX530LCH-5

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

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

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

MODEL

PAYLOAD (kg)

CAPACITY (m3)

ENGINE

DRY WEIGHT (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

B25E

24,000

15

OM906LA

18,760

205@2200

B30E

28,000

17.5

OM926LA

19,210

240@2200

B35E

33500

20.5

OM470LA

30380

320@1700

B40E

39000

24.0

OM471LA

31780

380@1700

B45E

41000

25.0

OM471LA

31870

390@1700

B50E

45400

27.5

OM473LA

35300

430@1700

B60E

55000

35

OM473LA

42476

430@1700

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, easyto-operate wheel loaders.

MODEL

WEIGHT* (kg)

BUCKET (m3)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

STATIC TIP LOAD (full turn kg)

ZW20

1945

0.3

1850

2100

15.8@2500

1100

ZW30

2785

0.4

2155

2990

22.2@2200

1400

ZW40

3295

0.5

2445

3650

30.4@2200

1720

ZW50

3605

0.6

2500

3400

30.4@2200

1960

ZW80

4895

0.9

2500

4750

45.6@2200

3110

ZW90

6070

1.1

2705

5230

53.1@2400

3790

ZW100

6530

1.3

2710

6222

62@2100

4140

ZW120

7560

1.5

2730

8058

68@2100

4710

ZW140-5

11100

2.3

2860

9810

115@2200

7720

ZW150-5

11880

2.5

2850

10360

115@2200

8360

ZW180-5

14900

3.0

2760

11600

129@2200

10900

ZW220-5

18100

3.4

2870

14590

149@1900

13350

ZW250-5

20400

4.0

2930

15400

186@2000

14520

ZW310-5

24520

4.5

3130

21100

220@1800

16780

ZW330-5

26680

5.0

3245

22000

220@1800

18560

ZW370-5

35120

6.2

3350

24700

290@1800

22150

ZW550-5

47210

6.8

3290

40300

397@1800

28210

*Operating weight based on cabin

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CRAWLER CRANES Hitachi cranes are supplied

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

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

MODELS

MAX LIFTING CAPACITY (tonne x m)

MAX BOOM LENGTH (m)

ENGINE RATED PO (kW/min-1)

SCX550

55 x 3.7

52

147/2100

SCX550E

55 x 3.7

52.7

140/2000

SCX700E

70 x 3.7

54

147/2100

SCX800-2 / SCX800HD-2

80 x 3.3

54.5

212/2000

SCX800A-3

80 x 3.3

54.5

212/2000

SCX900-2 / SCX900HD-2

90 x 4.0

60

212/2000

SCX1000A-3

100 x 3.8

60

210/1900

SCX1200-2

120 x 4.5

72

212/2000

SCX1200HD-2

120 x 5.0

72

272/2000

SCX1200-3

120 x 5.0

75

210/1900

SCX1500A-3

150 x 4.5

75

212/2000

SCX2000A-2

200 x 4.6

85.4

272/2000

SCX2800A-2

275 x 4.3

91.45

272/2000

SCX3500-3

350 x 5.0

72

272/2000

SCX6000SLX

500 x 6.0

96

397/1800

SCX600SLX SL-B

550 x 8.0

126

397/1800

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EQUIPMENT

SPECS

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

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

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

MODEL

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW)

OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

MAXIMUM REACH (m)

TAIL SWING RADIUS (m)

2154G / 2156G

122

28,125 / 30,492

8.74 / 10.97

3.12

2654G / 2656G

145

34,317 / 36,025

8.94 / 11.71

3.15

3154G / 3156G

186

37,174 / 42,352

10.80 / 11.07

3.68 / 3.71

3754G / 3756G

202

42,916 / 48,245

11.05 / 11.63

3.68 / 3.71

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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)

450J LT

7386

4045H

Hydrostatic

12,000

57@2200

2921

550J LT

7718

4045H

Hydrostatic

12,500

63@2200

2921

650J LT

8419

4045H

Hydrostatic

13,000

74@2200

2667

700J-II XLT

12,230

6068H

Hydrostatic

16,000

93@2100

3048

750J-II LT

15,599

6068H

Hydrostatic

22,000

116@1800

3251

850 J-II

18,220

6068H

Hydrostatic

24,000

153@1800

3251

MOTOR GRADERS

Not an alternative but a better grader! The G-Series graders from John Deere offer a range of models, all with variable horsepower and the option of 6WD. More glass and more space make the G-Series cabins an 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)

620G/GP

18,302

12/14

6080H

215 (160KW)

49%

45.5/45.5

622G/GP

19,078

12/14

6080H

225 (168KW)

43%

45.5/45.5

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

14/16

6090H

255 (190kW)

60%

44.5/44.5

872G/GP

22,054

14/16

6090H

275 (198kW)

53%

44.5/44.5

WHEEL LOADERS

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

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

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET (m³)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

STATIC TIP FULL TURN (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

444K Z-Bar

11510

1.5

7446

7354

95@2100

2620

444K Powerllel

12242

1.5

6700

6434

95@2100

2650

524K-II Z-Bar

12668

1.9

9060

9168

106@1900

2770

544K-II Z-Bar

13217

2.3

10115

9637

122@1900

2820

544K-II Powerllel

14327

2.3

8604

7788

122@1900

2680

624K-II Z-Bar

15747

2.7

12821

12006

141@1800

2860

624K-II Powerllel

17167

2.7

10759

9312

141@1800

2810

644K Z-Bar

19074

3.1

13664

11556

173@1700

2790

644K Powerllel

20269

3.1

12029

11123

173@1700

2790

724K Z-Bar

19810

3.1

14524

12929

197@1800

2880

744K-II Z-Bar

25358

4

19416

17137

227@1500

3040

824K-II Z-Bar

26880

4.6

18718

17551

248@1600

3190

844K-II Z-II

34207

5.5

21674

21816

283@1600

3320

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HARVESTERS

The latest additions to the John Deere family of tracked forestry machines include the 800MH-Series, setting a new standard in midsize machines, along with the 900MH-Series that improves upon John Deere’s industry-leading large-size machines.To develop the M-Series Tracked Harvesters, John Deere enlisted loggers from around the world to form a Customer Advocate Group (CAG).The CAG provided real-world insights on what they need in a machine to be successful.

John Deere listened and responded with machines that change the game in terms of uptime and productivity. The M-Series machines are built for the way loggers work.

TRACKED HARVESTERS MODEL

ENGINE kW/HP

REACH

ALLOWABLE HEAD

HEAD OPENING

WEIGHT (kg)

UNDERCARRIAGE HEIGHT

803MH

224/300

8.84

HTH616C/HTH622B

21.7"/29.5"

28,150

744

853MH

224/300

8.84

HTH623C/HTH624C

29.5"/31.9"

30,070

779

859MH

224/300

8.84

HTH623C/HTH624C

29.5"/31.9"

35,260

748

ENGINE kW/HP

REACH

ALLOWABLE HEAD

1270G

190/255

11.7

H480C

197

22,200

654

1470G

190/255

11

H480C

225

24,250

754

WHEELED HARVESTERS MODEL

GROSS LIFTING TORQUE kNm

WEIGHT (kg)

GROUND CLEARANCE MM

LOG SKIDDERS Backed by over a half-century of experience, inspired by loggers and proven in the toughest conditions imaginable, the new John Deere L-Series skidders have officially entered the forest with features that promise to increase uptime and productivity, while lowering daily operating costs for loggers.These gamechanging machines are John Deere’s most reliable and productive ever, redefining expectations of what a skidder can accomplish for any logging operation.

LOG SKIDDERS GRAPPLE MODEL

ENGINE

POWER (kW/hp)

ARCH TYPE

GRAPPLE BUNCHING (m)

648L

6068H

157/210

Dual

3.267

748L

6068H

172/231

Dual

3.737

848L

6090H

198/265

Dual

3.737

948L

6090H

210/281

Dual

3.851

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FORWARDERS

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

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

MODEL 1010E

REACH (m)

GROSS LIFTING TORQUE (kNm)

DECK LENGTH (m)

POWER (kW@rpm)

LOAD RATING (kg)

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

102

4.5

115.5@1900

11,000

1110E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

102

4.5

136@1900

12,000

1210E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

125

4.5

136@1900

13,000

1510E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

125

4.5

145@1900

15,000

1910E

7.2 / 8.5

151

4.8

186@1900

19,000

SKID STEERS The G-Series Large Frame Skid Steer (SSL) and Compact Track Loaders (CTL) is the latest addition to the Commercial Worksite Product (CWP) lineup, the features of the G-Series Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loaders (CTL) will deliver value to your business with higher productivity, increased uptime, and lower daily operating costs. all models are manufactured in Dubuque, IA, USA. The new G-Series Large Frame Skid Steer (SSL) and Compact Track Loaders (CTL) have increased horsepower from past E-Series models with more standard features such as,Tri-cool cooling system, 2-speed as standard, horn and back-up alarm and much more. To learn how the G-Series skid steers can help you get more done, more reliably, for less, then talk to a local Equipment Sales Specialist today.

MODEL

WEIGHT (KG)

POWER (KW@RPM)

STD/HF Option Pump Flow (L/m)

TIPPING LOAD (KG)

BUCKET BREAKOUT (KGF)

DUMP HEIGHT (M)

312GR

2,722

37.8@2,600

63

1,407

1,680

2.25

314G

2,867

37.8@2,600

63

1,598

1,589

2.40

316GR

2,894

48.5@2,600

63

1,589

1,816

2.25

318G

2,940

48.5@2,600

63

1,766

1,930

2.40

320E

3,246

51.7@2,500

76/106

1,989

1,907

2.46

324E

3,405

54.8@2,500

79/110

2,443

2,724

2.56

330G

4,449

68.0@2,500

80/138

2,724

3,450

2.50

332G

4,495

74.6@2,500

95/156

3,269

4,200

2.50

COMPACT TRACK LOADERS MODEL

WEIGHT (KG)

POWER (KW@RPM)

STD/HF Option Pump Flow (L/m)

TIPPING LOAD (KG)

BUCKET BREAKOUT (KGF)

DUMP HEIGHT (M)

3,721

48.5@2,600

63

2,756

1,930

2.26

317G 323E

4,286

54.8@2,500

68/95

3,360

3,178

2.50

331G

5,403

68.0@2,500

80/138

4,021

4,241

2.50

333G

5,493

74.6@2,500

95/156

4,799

6,307

2.50

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