Track & Wheel Winter 2014

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THE MAGAZINE OF CABLEPRICE (NZ) LTD – WINTER 2014

LET’S GO Future-proofed transport

REISIMA HAULAGE Isuzu 8x4 Giga

FEATURED Hitachi mini excavators

HAVARD LOGGING John Deere ticks all the boxes

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

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

Cover image: One of the 11 new Scania R 560 V8 trucks that Retko Specialist Transportation recently purchased from CablePrice.

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FOCUS

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

DWT Haulage – Scania luxury linehaul ........................................................... 28

Staff milestones ................................................................................................ 5

Isuzu number five for Reisima Haulage ........................................................... 34

Roller brake testing .......................................................................................... 7

Metro deliveries for Isuzu................................................................................ 35

National Excavator competition ...................................................................... 8 Opportunities for logging industry .................................................................. 9 See us at Fieldays ............................................................................................. 10

MINI EXCAVATOR FOCUS

Hitachi Top Technician .................................................................................... 12

Hitachi ZX55 U-5 - Tarn Cantell ....................................................................... 30

CablePrice Cadets ........................................................................................... 13

Drainage work in Nelson for Zaxis ZX38-5 ..................................................... 31

Scania Blue Stream .......................................................................................... 14

Cowley’s Hire choose Hitachi minis ............................................................... 32

New service dealer – VENT Ltd ....................................................................... 14

Kyle Whiting’s Hitachi ZX38U-5 ...................................................................... 33

Isuzu industrial and marine engines ............................................................... 15

NEW John Deere E-Series skid steers ....................................................................... 17

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AFTER HOURS Colouring competition ................................................................................... 36

SPECIAL FEATURE Scania – Siberian ice to Saharan heat .............................................................. 18

COVER STORY

Merchandise .................................................................................................... 38

RECENT DELIVERIES Truck deliveries ............................................................................................... 40 Equipment deliveries ...................................................................................... 46

Retko Specialist Transportation....................................................................... 20

EQUIPMENT FOCUS

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

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

Bell B30E ADT ................................................................................................. 24

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

Havard Logging ............................................................................................... 26

NEWS

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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S ADDRESS Shigeru (Shige) Takatori — managing director

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elcome to all our customers and readers to this June issue of the Track and Wheel magazine.With consumer confidence throughout New Zealand on the rise, we are definitely enjoying the effects here at CablePrice.

I am pleasantly surprised at just how well individuals of New Zealand do when it comes to competing on the international stage. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate one of our own team members on their recent achievement at an international level. Luke Larson from our North Shore branch recently took out the title of Oceania’s Hitachi Top Technician and with this comes the opportunity for him to compete at the world finals in Japan in July, taking with him the pride of not just CablePrice but the nation. You can read more about Luke’s success on page 12.

Following on from our very successful cadetship intake programme last year that saw the addition of eleven new recruits across our nationwide network, we are soon to be embarking on the first of our 2014 cadet recruitment drives to select the next group of candidates to take up the challenge of becoming a trainee technician with CablePrice. Who knows? Maybe one of them will be a future Hitachi Top Technician competing on the world stage.

Another very pleasing recent announcement comes from the New Zealand Equipment Suppliers Association (NZESA) which, to quote from its recent sales figures, CablePrice has been ranked as the number one equipment supplier for the first three months of this calendar year. This is an amazing achievement and something we are all very proud of as it continues to reinforce the confidence our customers have, both in CablePrice as a company and with the products we sell and support.

We continue to focus on strengthening our operational capacity and improving efficiency through technology, with the use of newly-purchased fit-for-purpose field service vehicles at a number of branches, brake roller testing equipment in our Whangarei branch, and the latest European Stertil Koni truck hoist

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CablePrice has been ranked as the number one equipment supplier for the first three months of this calendar year.

comprising of one 10-metre long platform and one 11-metre long platform in our Invercargill branch.

Our recent efforts have resulted in a number of significant milestones, not least being the recent delivery of 11 new R-Series Scanias to linehaul service provider Retko Specialist Transportation, which cited high levels of safety, reliability, and technology as key features when it was looking to upgrade its fleet.

Hitachi Sumitomo may not be a name that is familiar to many of our readers, but it is actually a major player in the field of heavy crawler cranes. Recently, we delivered to Manukau-based Preco Precast Concrete a new Hitachi Sumitomo SCX550E with an operating weight of 55

tonnes. John Deere continues to make significant in-roads into the New Zealand forestry market, as more and more owners and operators see the benefits of using purpose-built forestry machines. We currently have on order for a customer what is believed to be New Zealand’s first wheeled harvester, a John Deere 1470E. Planning of a detailed feature on this wheeled harvester in a future issue of Track and Wheel is underway.

Continued interaction with our customers is a key focus for us. Activities like our recent Bell B30E-series in-quarry demonstrations and our support as the major sponsor and equipment supplier to the NZCF excavator operator competition for 2014/15 continues. Also, once again we will be at the National Fieldays from 11 – 14 June at Mystery Creek, with a full range of products on display, so please be sure to stop by and say hello to us at our usual corner site — E105 and E107.

I am delighted to announce the recent appointment of Paul Laird to the position of account manager for the Hawke’s Bay and East Coast region. Paul will be a familiar name to a number of you as he, for the past four years, has been our national mining manager. You can read more about Paul on page 6.

Thirty years of service with a company is a considerable achievement in anyone’s books and not something that happens very often, so it gives me great pleasure to congratulate and thank not one but two of our staff who recently celebrated 30 year’s of service with CablePrice. Colin Bowden, general manager parts and service, started at CablePrice head office in 1984, and Barry Sheat, equipment salesman for the Invercargill branch, started with CablePrice back in 1984 as well. Congratulations to you both.

I would like to conclude on another positive note, in that it has been a very enthusiastic start to 2014 with New Zealand’s unemployment reported to be at its lowest level since mid-2009. Consumer spending looks to be on the increase and general business confidence continues to show signs of positive growth and investment intentions. Thank you for your continued support. As always I thank all the staff at CablePrice for their hard work and dedication.

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Farewell Ian Hector After a career spanning several decades with CablePrice, Scania product engineer Ian Hector retired on 10 January, 2014. Ian first started with CablePrice on 6 October, 1988, as a marketing assistant and was then appointed as the Wellington branch manager. Ian temporarily left the company to take up another role, but returned to CablePrice in 1998 as a Scania product engineer, and continued in this role until retirement.

Garry Leitch, national commercial vehicle sales manager, says “I have only enjoyed Ian’s company for just over two years and I appreciate the work he has done for CablePrice. For me personally, I thank him for his support and his help.”

Ian’s product knowledge, reliability, and wicked sense of humour will be greatly missed.

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

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

Congratulations to Colin Bowden from head office in Wellington and also Barry Sheat from Invercargill, for achieving an outstanding milestone of 30 years of service.

Special recognition must also go to Martin Weldon from Christchurch, for achieving a milestone of 20 years of service.

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

10-year long-service achievement: Louise Gault

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Sara Carter

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20-year long-service achievement: Martin Weldon

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30-year long-service achievement: Colin Bowden

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Barry Sheat

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New account manager appointed CablePrice is pleased to introduce Paul Laird as the new account manager for the Hawke’s Bay and East Coast region. Paul is based at our Hastings branch and is handling all equipment sales requirements for the Hawke’s Bay and East Coast. Paul is excited about this opportunity and is enjoying the new role so far, saying,“I am pleased to be back in the ’Bay and working with our customers and staff here.With our state-of-the-art facility in Hastings, we can offer an extremely high standard of sales, parts, and service to our customers and it’s great to be a part of this.”

Paul has been around heavy equipment his entire adult life and brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge. For the past four years, Paul has held the position of mining product manager at CablePrice head office, where he was responsible for sales management and product support for CablePrice’s mining equipment product range.

Fittingly, CablePrice Hastings is where it all began for Paul, having worked there as an apprentice diesel mechanic in 2000.

Paul then went on to complete his heavy automotive A-Grade qualification, before he ventured to the UK for his OE. While overseas, Paul worked as a plant and equipment manager for a utility and ground works company and following this he based himself in Mongolia for two years, where he worked as a mechanical supervisor of an alluvial gold mine.

Paul has been working in various roles with Hitachi, John Deere, and Bell product most of his career and has a comprehensive understanding of modern equipment. Paul also understands the dynamics of industry and the challenges and demands faced by all within it.

“Paul’s extensive experience in the industry and his vast knowledge of Hitachi, John Deere, and Bell products will be a valuable asset to our customers in the Hawke’s Bay and East Coast region.We consider ourselves fortunate to have Paul on board in the new role,” says Mark Palmer, general manager sales and marketing, CablePrice.

BARRY SHEAT – 30 YEARS AT CABLEPRICE CablePrice’s Invercargill branch celebrated a big milestone in April this year, with Barry Sheat reaching 30 years of service with the company.

Below are some words from Barry about his time at CablePrice.

I didn’t think when I returned to CablePrice in 1984, after a short stint previously in 1975/76, that I would still be here 30 years later.

My first nine years were spent in the workshop as foreman.

During this time, the Invercargill branch was just one workshop for all equipment, including trucks, which were mainly Mercedes-Benz, as CablePrice was the agent back then. In 1993, after my time in the workshop, I moved into sales. I was offered the sales position for equipment, which I accepted and have been selling ever since.

Over the years there have been a number of changes, both at CablePrice and with the equipment we sell. CablePrice has experienced various changes in ownership and management, which has seen a mix of styles in how the company has been run.With the equipment, there has been remarkable changes in the performance of machines, largely due to today’s improved technology.While machines in 1984 were doing similar work to now, in 2014 many aspects of the machines can be monitored remotely, right down to real-time monitoring of 6

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engine over-heats.All this information is then recorded by the manufacturer and can be acted on if required.This was unimaginable 30 years ago, where all monitoring of equipment was only done by the operator.

The intensification of the dairy industry in the south has created more opportunities for contractors who service the agricultural industry down here. Forestry has also gone ahead in leaps and bounds, with a lot of farm forestry coming on stream now.These two industries have increased the demand for new machines with a variety of attachments — many of which didn’t exist 30 years ago.

All-in-all, the past 30 years have been sometimes challenging, but mostly enjoyable. I would like to thank the staff I work with, and also the customers I deal with, for positively contributing to my 30 years at CablePrice.

30 years of service – Colin Bowden In March this year, Colin Bowden, general manager parts and service, achieved a remarkable milestone of 30 years with the company. Below are some words from Colin about his time with CablePrice.

My employment with CablePrice started in March 1984 as a customs clerk.At this time, the company was part of the Cable Price Downer Group, an iconic New Zealandowned company incorporating famous historical names such as A & G Price, Downer Construction, and William Cable. CablePrice was itself a very large company, with around 700 employees, and had a significant importing and shipping department which I was part of.

Our head office was based on The Terrace in Wellington.A fond memory is the use of mainframe computers only just starting to take off and most of our processes were manual.We also had a ‘telex’ room where we delivered our hand-written messages to be sent by the telex operators as our main way of communicating with overseas suppliers.

I am still marvelling at the introduction of the fax machine.

Over the years I’ve seen many changes within CablePrice. Household names such as Toyota and Mercedes Benz have departed, but been replaced by extremely strong brands, such as Scania and John Deere.There have also been several ownership changes.

In some cases these have been quite unsettling and have certainly helped me to appreciate our current

Hitachi ownership as being very stable and supportive.

Since my joining, I have progressed through management positions in the shipping and warehousing departments and the parts business to reach my current role of general manager — parts and service.This progression is probably quite unorthodox, as many people would expect me to have a highly-technical background. I think this is indicative of the opportunities that a good company like CablePrice can offer.Working as a team with many dedicated and knowledgeable people over the years has helped me to achieve a successful career with the company.

The last two to three years have seen some of the biggest changes to the management structure I’ve seen in my 30 years. I truly believe that this, along with other initiatives in the pipeline, will enable us to be a highly successful company in the future. On reflection, I am very proud to be part of the company development over the last 30 years but also very excited about what the future holds.

New roller brake tester for Whangarei CablePrice has recently completed the installation and commissioning of a new roller brake tester at its Whangarei branch.

“With the growing Scania customer base in the region, this was seen as an essential investment in our customer services available from this busy branch. A roller brake tester allows for quick and effective testing of each wheel brake, significantly reducing diagnostic effort to analyse brake performance and system defects,” says Martin Wheldon, CablePrice national workshop operations manager.

Whangarei operations manager Gordon Brown says the new equipment is a timely investment.“While it will help us offer added-value services with greater flexibility in helping customers plan their R&M to minimise downtime, it holds even greater potential to assist transport companies to obtain better operator ratings through regular brake-testing and improving CoF results.”

With the Danish-manufactured BM Autoteknik brake testers supplied by Sulco Tools & Equipment having been the product of choice for CablePrice workshops for over 15 years, the company and technicians have a huge amount of experience operating these machines.

The BM12200 model has fully-integrated axle weighing and axle and chassis load simulation to perform tests to the latest requirements for vehicles with load-sensing brake systems.

The PC-based control package fully aligns with the NZHVBC requirements and with NZTA brake test protocols and all test profiles are stored on the PC. The branch staff have been fully trained by Brett Higgins of Sulco and, combined with their extensive Scania brake system expertise, will ensure a high level of vehicle safety and compliance.

For more information contact the Whangarei branch truck and bus service team on (09) 470 0898 or freephone 0800 555 456

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Exciting opportunities for logging industry NATIONAL EXCAVATOR OPERATOR COMPETITION 2014 FINAL During March, Feilding hosted the Central District Field Days, which took place over three days and was home to the final of the National Excavator Operator Competition. CablePrice was right amongst the action at the Field Days, with our site being located on the Contractor’s Federation site in conjunction with the operator competition.

This year the National Excavator Operator Competition celebrated its 20th anniversary, attracting contestants the length and breadth of the country.

Interest in the event has never waned with operators, with many of the competitors who didn’t make the finals still travelling to Feilding to watch their colleagues compete.The public, too, has come to realise that excavators and their drivers warrant a lot more attention and respect than previously imagined and that being an excavator operator is a viable career option.

The final provided the public with a glimpse of just how dynamic the Hitachi excavator can be, from putting a basketball through a hoop, to slicing a cake, and pouring cups of tea.The competition had all the operators putting themselves and the Hitachi machines through their paces.

Unfortunately with cyclone Lusi due to arrive, the organisers were forced to shut down the Field Days at lunchtime on Saturday.The results from the competition were compiled and the overall winner was declared as Brian Hoffman — a customer of CablePrice.

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to become an owner-driver. One of his specialities is installing swimming pools, a move which eventually led him to buying another business (that of importing the actual pools from Perth), so now he digs the hole and installs the physical unit.The pool side of his business is his favourite task because every client is happy and excited to get a swimming pool. Brian has won 10 regional competitions, attended the national event 10 times and this year was his second win. Second place went to Michael Jones from Wellington and Steve Galbraith from the Hawke’s Bay took out the third spot. Congratulations to all those who competed on the day, making it a great event.

At the actual Field Days, the attendance was good with a lot of enquiries for Hitachi machines.The Scania livestock demonstrator unit attracted positive enquiry also and as always the demand was high for CablePrice merchandise and models, and CablePrice even sold a complete Isuzu engine on the first day.

CablePrice looks forward to being a part of the next competition commencing at National Fieldays, 11–14 June. Good luck to everyone who wants to get involved in the 2014/15 rounds.

For more information contact your nearest branch of the New Zealand Contractors Federation or visit nzcontractors.co.nz

CablePrice Engineering has embarked on an ambitious program to position itself as the supplier of choice for Hitachi forest machine builds.

Within our sales and marketing, product support, and after-sales teams, we have a huge combined store of knowledge and experience the team can apply to improve built-up machine outcomes for our customers.

Given the demanding conditions and expected operational lifecycle of a forestry excavator, building a reliable and productive machine is paramount for customers.

Our aim is to build modularised components that can be assembled on the machine by suitably skilled labourers at a number of strategic locations to produce a log loader or harvester build.

The key to achieving our aims is getting the design right.The Christchurch-based team, led by CablePrice Engineering supervisor Rene Bovendeerd, has been busy consulting and drafting CAD and assembly files for the team of six.

Valuable input during these stages has come from logging contractors, Government WorkSafe representatives, and industry-leading engineers to ensure that current and future regulations are met.

As a Hitachi-owned company, CablePrice has the ability to fully understand the specification of the Hitachi-based machine and ensures that any added machine package complements the base model, whether it’s built on a standard ZX240-5 or ZX330-5, or specialist logging versions like the ZX250L-5, ZX290L-5, or ZX400L-5.

We utilises our product support team’s input to ensure any hydraulic or electrical fit-out is performed to exacting standards, and performance or reliability of the whole package is never compromised.

CablePrice Engineering’s core aims are: • Operator safety enhanced by meeting current ISO standards; • Maintenance man access maintained or improved; • Body and undercarriage resilience increased; • Weight addition minimised; • Cooling package efficiency maintained; • Hydraulic performance maximised; • Reliability maintained; and • Warranty protected.

In the bush, safety and reliability are number one, and that is where we aim to be.

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FIELDAYS! It’s that time of year again and the 2014 National Agricultural Fieldays will soon be kicking off, taking place from 11-14 June at Mystery Creek in Hamilton.

This will be the 46th running of the New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.To give you an idea of just how big this event is, last year recorded a massive 125,127 visitors over the four days.

CablePrice will be attending again this year, located in our usual spot on the corner of E Street and I Road on site numbers E105 and E107.

If you’re attending Fieldays this year, come and check out the myriad of premium equipment and commercial vehicles CablePrice will have on display. On our site there will also be a marquee set up housing a parts area, where you can purchase quality parts and Hitachi, Scania, and John Deere branded merchandise and models.Another popular attraction again this year will be CablePrice’s John Deere forestry simulator, so if cutting down trees is more your thing, you’re in luck! Pay a visit to our marquee to put your forestry skills to the test.

The first round of the 2014-2015 Excavator Operator Competition will also be taking place, which is another great site to check out at the Fieldays.Two 12-tonne Hitachi excavators will be put through their paces by local operators going head to head in a number of challenges, testing various skill sets. Make sure you stop by and check out exactly what our Hitachi excavators are made of.

Come and see all that’s on offer at this year’s Fieldays, we look forward to seeing you there!

CablePrice site: E105 and E107

FREE 3 POINT WINTER CHECK!!

That’s right Winter is here……………………

And with winter comes the usual problems of flat batteries, wiper replacements and coolant faults. So, why do we have problems with batteries in winter?

Well scientifically speaking it’s all to do with electrons. When battery cells are cold the movement of the electrons that create energy in your battery slow down. If the battery cells are weak, there is insufficient chemical reaction to generate the electrons. So increased cold = less volume of moving electrons generating energy = less available power to start your engine.

Ever find yourself needing an extra coffee on those cold winter mornings before you get going? its the same thing really.

USED PARTS DEPARTMENT NOW WRECKING: HITACHI ZX225USRLCK-3 only 9000 hours on the clock

Winter also brings trickier driving conditions due to darker days, more bad weather and road spray on your screen. Clear visibility is key and wipers should be checked more regularly and replaced as required.

Coolant doesn’t escape the cold weather either. The inhibitor level in your coolant is designed to prevent freezing, (a condition more prevalent in Invercargill than Whangarei ) but a decreased inhibitor level increases the chance of electrolysis or engine cavitation in any areas. To avoid this have your antifreeze level checked and topped up as required.

To avoid the potential for breakdowns over the winter period CablePrice is offering a

FREE 3 POINT WINTER CHECK

Which includes:

Free Battery Load test Free wiper check Free antifreeze inhibitor level check And because it’s cold, any customer purchasing antifreeze or batteries that are fitted by the CablePrice Service Department go into the draw for a ‘Keep Warm Pack’ of a Scania or Hitachi Jacket and hat (1 per branch).

USED PARTS AVAILABLE: s USED ZX160 OIL COOLER

s USED ZX160 CONTROL VALVE

s USED ZX160 SWING DEVICE

s USED ZX120 FUEL TANK

s USED ZX160 HYDRAULIC TANK

s USED ZX230 BUCKET CYLINDER

CONTACT ROB ELLIS FOR ALL YOUR USED PARTS ENQUIRIES USED-PARTS@CABLEPRICE.CO.NZ | (03) 349 1093 | 027 527 4275 10

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If you find yourself needing that extra coffee whilst you wait – that’s on us too!!

www.cableprice.co.nz

0800 555 456 - NATIONWIDE SUPPORT WHEN IT COUNTS! CablePrice

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CABLEPRICE’S 2014 HITACHI TOP TECHNICIAN OFF TO WORLD FINALS The 2014 national final of the New Zealand Hitachi Top Technician competition took place on Friday, 21 March, testing the skills of the top three technicians who reigned successful during the regional rounds of the competition.

Regional rounds were held earlier in the year, which saw 11 highly-skilled technicians narrowed down to just three — two of which were CablePrice master technicians.The technicians who were successful in securing their spot in the national final were Sam Reece from CablePrice’s Greymouth branch, Luke Larson from North Shore, and Chris Futter from Palmerston North.

The ultimate champion on the day, taking out first place and the title of New Zealand’s Hitachi Top Technician was North Shore’s Luke Larson. Second place was Sam Reece and coming in third was Chris Futter.The competition was very close with only 2.5 marks between second and third place, however there was a clear points margin to first place, successfully securing Luke with the win.

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The competition was made up of a one-hour closed-book theory test and a 75-minute practical, which involved inspecting the machine and identifying general servicing issues with a Hitachi excavator and providing recommendations.The competitors were also required to identify three faults with the machine during the practical segment, which consisted of an engine fault, a hydraulic fault, and an air conditioning fault. Darren O’Connor, technical trainer at CablePrice, compiled all the theory questions and practical tasks for the day, ensuring it was a well-organised and successful competition.

Luke then went on to represent CablePrice at the Oceania regional competition in Singapore on 24 – 25 April.The competition was intense and competitors were put through their paces, but Luke demonstrated impeccable skill and ability, enabling him to take out the top spot in the competition and secure the coveted title of Oceania’s Hitachi Top Technician.

The competition was made up of technicians from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia,Thailand, and Singapore and consisted of a theory and practical round.

Luke was the only technician to complete the practical section in very trying conditions — this fantastic effort, backed up by a very solid theory round, secured the win for Luke.

The Oceania competition has been held for the last seven years and CablePrice has taken out the top spot four out of those seven years.

“Our previous winners of the Oceania competition came from the Christchurch and Silverdale branches — both two from each branch,” says Darren O’Connor.

“Thanks must go not only to Luke for his efforts leading into the competition, but also the staff at the Silverdale branch for all their support.This is the second world finalist from this branch so our branch supervisor, Geoff Bellinger, must be doing something right, as he only has four staff including himself,” he says.

Luke will now have the opportunity to put his skills to the test at the world finals, which will be held in Japan in July. From everyone at CablePrice, congratulations, Luke, for an exceptional result in the competition and good luck for the world finals!

CablePrice Cadets 2013 intake In October last year CablePrice launched the first-ever nationwide intake of Cadets.A CablePrice cadetship is a preemployment ‘boot camp’ with the aim of preparing a group of selected applicants from across the country to become trainee technicians with CablePrice.

From the large number of applications CablePrice received, the officials were able to select a shortlist by using a behavioural benchmarking technique. Following this evaluation, they took a group of the top applicants through an assessment centre, aimed at testing their abilities.The applicants underwent two practical assessments, a written, mathematics, and mechanical aptitude test, and an interview.

The successful applicants from the assessment centre were then offered a cadetship and came to Wellington for an induction week.This was an intense week during which CablePrice cadets learned all about the company — its history, departments, and expectations. During this week they also met with Hurricanes professional development manager Steve Symonds and Hurricanes player James Marshall.

The next stage continued in January and the cadets travelled back to Wellington to complete CMT1, 2, and 3. Following this training, they were provided with a record of learning booklet to complete in February and were sent out to their respective branches.

On 10 March, 2014, the 2013 cadetship programme ended, and resulted in the appointment of 11 new trainee technicians across CablePrice’s nationwide network.The new recruits will

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now be signed up with MITO to begin their journey towards becoming qualified technicians.

Introducing the successful 2013 cadets: • Tom Hicks,Whangarei, commercial vehicle • Janzen Wong,Auckland, commercial vehicle • Lucas Solomon, Rotorua, equipment • Theodore (Theo) Heta, Rotorua, commercial vehicle • Anton Trewavas, Hastings, commercial vehicle • Kyle Robertson, Palmerston North, commercial vehicle • Johan September,Wellington, equipment • Zahid Koya,Wellington, commercial vehicle • Harrison (Harry) Watkin, Christchurch, equipment • Simon Adams, Greymouth, equipment • Jonathan Chapman, Invercargill, equipment Thanks must go to the 2013 cadets for their commitment to the programme and for all of their hard work.The process was not easy and CablePrice is proud of what you have achieved so far.

Congratulations, cadets, and welcome to the CablePrice team!

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BLUE STREAM – cheating wind the Scania way Scania now presents a custom-built, limited edition truck based on the Scania Streamline model and Scania’s unique V8 heritage.

Blue Stream has an R-series cab styled and enhanced in collaboration with Svempa Bergendahl, the legendary Swedish custom truck builder.The unique truck will be produced in 200 numbered units in Södertälje as a tribute to the original Scania Streamline introduced back in 1991 — the first, truly aerodynamic cab in the heavy truck industry.

“With the re-introduction of Scania Streamline last year, we got a lot of positive feedback from customers who had been driving the original 3-Series Scania Streamline back in the day,” says Kristoffer Nyberg, product manager, long-haulage at Scania Trucks.“Many especially recalled the striking appearance of the light blue truck with pink and purple striping.When we decided to honour that icon with a limited edition model of the new Scania Streamline, we of course wanted to involve Svempa, since there is no better man for the task.The limited edition Blue Stream is characterised by a unique metallic exterior, striping, and interior details and is

New service dealer in Blenheim CablePrice is pleased to announce the appointment of a new service dealer for the Scania product in Blenheim, in the Marlborough area of the South Island.Vent Ltd is a new company that originally started out by servicing the contractor base in Blenheim and is headed by the owner and the senior technician, Vaughan Marsh.When Vent was approached by CablePrice, Vaughan seized the opportunity to grow his own business and support a premium brand. He also saw the opportunity as a real chance to raise the bar in regards to service and support in the area.

“Scania is known to be the best product around and supporting a premium brand is great for my business. I did my trade on Scania and it fits so well with how I want my business to grow.Aligning with CablePrice and its brands is just the right thing to do. It means I can get the support and supply of services and parts I need at the right price for my customers,” says Vaughan.

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“We were thrilled to get this assignment,” says Jan Richter, head designer at Svempa.“We were, of course, tempted to use the original baby-blue colour but even though iconic, we wanted something that reflects 2014, and ended up with a more vibrant blue metallic colour that changes tone depending on viewing angle and light conditions.”

The heritage from the old Streamline is apparent in the striping, but once again more up-to-date, designed to enhance the class-leading aerodynamics of the truck.The distinct Scania V8 design features are further emphasised in the glossy black front grille. Inside the cab, a wide range of features are included while other options can be specified by the customer. Probably the most visible interior styling feature with Blue Stream is the unique, ventilated leather seats, with their exclusive stitching in contrasting colours.

“Blue Stream will be a unique but yet affordable truck within its segment,” says Nyberg.“The styling is bold and striking, but make no mistake, we are talking about trucks that are extremely well-suited for any tough transportation task that requires the kind of solid power that Scania’s V8 engine provide. Coupled with a full air deflector kit and typical hallmark values, such as Scania Opticruise and class-leading fuel efficiency, Blue Stream will be just as productive as any other Scania.”

the corner of State Highway 63 and Hawkesbury Road, Renwick, and supports three technicians in total.

CablePrice believes Marlborough is an important region where customers must be offered strong support. Colin Bowden, CablePrice general manager parts and service, says, “CablePrice sees Blenheim as an important location to support, given its proximity to the ferry hub in Picton and the growth out of the Wairau Valley in terms of forestry.”

“It is important that CablePrice is able to support its road transport customers in the area and the appointment of Vaughan and his business as a service dealer is an important step towards this goal,” he says.

For more information contact Vaughan on (03) 572 9574 or email vaughan@ventlimited.co.nz

CablePrice appointed Isuzu industrial and marine engine distributor CablePrice is pleased to announce its recent appointment as the official authorised distributor for Isuzu industrial and marine engines in New Zealand, by Isuzu Australia Limited.

“We are very excited about this appointment and see the addition of Isuzu industrial and marine engines to our comprehensive product portfolio as a win-win situation for all our new and existing customers.These new additions will complement our current range of premium products fittingly, with a number of our Hitachi products already being powered by Isuzu industrial engines,” says Colin Bowden, CablePrice general manager parts and service.

Sales, parts, and service support for the new Isuzu industrial and marine engines will be available throughout CablePrice’s extensive dealer network.The new range of Isuzu engines will include fixed speed engines, variable speed engines, gensets, power units, long block engines, marine engines, and engineering solutions.

Over the years, Isuzu has acquired an enviable reputation for reliable industrial and marine engines.That’s not surprising, considering it’s one of the world’s largest diesel engine manufacturers, with over 20 million engines built worldwide since 1936.

Isuzu’s leading-edge diesel technologies have enhanced the environmental benefits of diesel engines, and their integration into a new generation of diesel engines has helped accelerate the growing use of Isuzu diesel engines and commercial vehicles in more than 100 countries around the world.

Isuzu engines are manufactured and supplied for excavators, mining, and agricultural tractors and

loaders, generator sets, and auxiliary power applications. In each case, the Isuzu reputation for reliability, service support, performance, fuel

efficiency, and emission standards are major factors.

For more information contact your local CablePrice branch.

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BIG DIFFERENCE John Deere E-Series skid steers and compact track loaders developed using customers’ brightest ideas.

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he new E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) from John Deere feature enhancements and improvements that were developed after extensive input from customers.The new line includes five skid steer models and four new CTLs, each with interim Tier 4 or final Tier 4 engines, and several improvements designed to enhance operator and machine productivity.

The improvements made to the E-Series skid steers and CTLs are the result of extensive market research and John Deere’s Customer Advisory Group (CAG) process, which solicits input and ideas from customers. For the E-Series, customer input largely dealt with areas of the machines that improve on uptime, productivity, and lower daily operating costs.

CablePrice equipment product manager Riki Corley says, “The new E-Series really lives up to the Deere brand. It has all the features and benefits that customers come to expect from a premium product and is perfectly complemented with the latest in engine technology to increase performance whilst reducing emissions.”

“The CAG process is a great idea, too. It provides an opportunity for a select group of customers to table their thoughts and ideas on the previous model’s positives and negatives, which ultimately go into Deere’s decision-making, with the end result being the new E-Series skid steer range,” he says.

The large-frame skid steers and CTLs feature a flat floor design with 25 percent more foot room than previous models, giving operators more comfort in the cab. Lower noise levels also contribute to reduced operator fatigue and increased productivity.All models include low-effort electro-hydraulic (EH) controls for additional comfort and ease of operation.The EH controls are available for ISO, H, and foot control patterns. In addition, the E-Series features an option to allow the operator to switch between all three previously-mentioned industry control patterns.

Other new standard features include connect-underpressure auxiliary hydraulic couplers, and a new courtesy lighting feature that automatically shuts the machine lights off after operation.

The mid-frame models have been improved to enhance performance and make the machines more versatile.The optimised boom design provides best-in-class boom and bucket breakout throughout the lift path. It also offers greater reach at truck-bed height and increases lift height to the hinge pin.

In addition to the standard improvements, both the large- and mid-frame E-Series models offer several options that further enhance ease-of-use and productivity. Like its larger siblings, the mid-frames also include the option for switchable controls to allow operators to choose between foot pedals, ISO, and H-pattern. Other options include a new keyless start feature and a ride control option that cushions the boom under heavy load for a smoother ride.

The E-Series offers several customer favoured features that carried forward from the D-Series, including a pressurised cab with best-in-class visibility, auto-idle to help conserve fuel, and best-in-class service access. In addition, industry-leading options such as the reversing fan will also be available.

The skid steers and CTLs are powered by Yanmar 3.3L or 3.1L diesel engines.The large-frame model engines provide up to 10 percent more horsepower than the previous D-Series models. Engines over 75hp will meet interim Tier 4 emissions requirements, while engines under 75hp will be final Tier 4 compliant.The engines in all E-Series models feature cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) with an exhaust filter consisting of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF).

The E-Series consists of nine total models. In skid steers, there are three large-frame models (326E, 328E, 332E) and two midframe models (318E, 320E). In CTLs, there are two large-frame models (329E, 333E) and two mid-frame models (319E, 323E).

All models will be compatible with more than 100 available Worksite Pro™ attachments for optimal jobsite performance.

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Here is Scania’s latest investment in innovation.

Vehicles are tested in the new climatic wind tunnel to ensure they can cope with extreme weather conditions in all kind of markets.

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In the test cell, temperatures between –35 and +50 degrees Celsius can be simulated, as well as humidity of between 15 and 96 percent.

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n arctic storm is raging on top of The Mountain, as the Scania Technical Centre in Södertälje, Sweden, is familiarly known. But sub-zero temperatures (-35 degrees Celsius) can swiftly shift into a hot desert storm.All possible climatic and weather conditions can be simulated in Scania’s climatic wind tunnel.After years of intensive engineering work, the SEK 500 million investment is now ready to challenge each test vehicle with extreme weather conditions.

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Since Scania is selling vehicles in more than 100 markets, the climatic wind tunnel is an important tool for developing vehicles and services adapted for special customer needs and local conditions.

“This is the first climatic wind tunnel in Europe adapted for full-size trucks and buses and probably the only one in the world,” says project manager Lars Hult.

This offers several advantages: winter tests can be carried out in the middle of the summer without needing to transport prototypes to a location with the right climate, and the company avoids

having to rely on unpredictable natural weather conditions.

The facility will play an important part in optimising future vehicles when it comes to fuel efficiency and improved uptime, as well as lower noise and emissions.

These parameters can be measured and analysed in widely differing climatic conditions. Comprehensive tests will mean even higher quality. Lead times for development of new products can also be shortened.

“Repeatability is a great benefit,” says Lars.“We can test again and again under

exactly the same conditions until we have the answers we need.This isn’t possible in reality.”

Another advantage is that the company can conduct vehicle tests that focus on various types of applications.

It is important for Scania to test the performance not only of the chassis but also of different superstructures, such as tipper trucks for construction and mining operations, concrete mixers and timber trucks. Fully-built buses are another area where testing possibilities were previously limited to field tests.

Each test run in such a tunnel takes at least a day, and up to a week, to complete.The test vehicle is driven into the test cell after preparation in the large prep hall. It is parked on rollers — one for each set of wheels, enabling simulation of speeds of up 100kph, the maximum for many trucks and buses.At the front end of the cell is a huge air nozzle, with a surface area of 13 square metres, from which air is forced over the vehicle. Snow or rain is also pumped through the nozzle when required.

The software used to communicate with the vehicle in the tunnel was developed in-house, allowing Scania to adapt the facility as the test vehicles change.

Erik Söderberg, senior engineer at Scania, has been involved in the project since the early pilot studies in 2008. He points out that Scania can now test secret prototypes in realistic environments, or as close to reality as you can get.

“Many of the tests are completely new in the truck world,” says Söderberg.“For instance, now for the first time we can measure emissions under realistic operating conditions.And above all, it’s quite novel and incredibly efficient to be able to carry out all kinds of tests in the same rig.”

The new climatic wind tunnel offers the possibility of testing the vehicles of the future. The comprehensive tests will mean even higher quality and shorter lead times.

Looking towards 2030 Scania’s Technology Road Map (TRM) describes the knowledge that the company will need over the next 20 years in order to ensure the necessary competencies are in place.

Looking ahead towards 2030, the TRM lays the groundwork for developing technologies as diverse as inter-vehicle communication, alternative fuels, and new composite materials.

“It has forced us to define what goals we want to aim for. It’s not about what exact customer solutions we should develop, but rather what we feel is needed so we can develop these in the future,” says Tony Sandberg, head of Scania’s research support office.

Here are some of the innovations and technological solutions that Scania is working on in the short and long term: 1.Automated queue assistance — an autopilot in trucks that can take over operation in traffic jams and follow surrounding trucks in a motorway queue.The driver can then take care of administrative work in the cab, for example.

2.Automated truck driving in convoys (platooning) — a system featuring computers, advanced radar and Wi-Fi systems that allows convoys of trucks in tight formation.The lead vehicle sets the pace and communicates with vehicles in the convoy so the other drivers do not need to touch the pedal.

3. Electrification — Scania has initiated collaboration with Siemens on electrically-powered vehicles and is focusing on two different methods of power supply — either from electrified roadways or from overhead cables.

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B REBIRTH New owners, new trucks, and new branding have given Retko Specialist Transportation a major image overhaul.

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ut it is almost a case of back to the future for the nationwide freight company.

Two of the firm’s five new owners, Duane McFarlane and Andrew Forbes, previously owned the company from 1999 to 2008, while the 11 new Scania trucks making their way into Retko’s fleet are a tried and trusted brand, used by the company for many years.

Duane says that after selling Retko to focus on another company, Challenge Logistics, he and Andrew never imagined they would eventually buy it back.

But when the opportunity presented itself, the experienced transport operators, both with well over 30 years in the game, decided to team up with Rob Covich, Shayne Barns, and Stacy Gibson and take it on.

“Retko was always a large supplier of linehaul services to Challenge so the acquisition has given us greater control over our freight network.”

Duane says it was immediately apparent to the new owners that Retko needed an upgrade.

“Rebranding and upscaling the business is an on-going process at the moment, right down to our staff uniforms.

As well as purchasing the Scania trucks, we’ve added five

new metro vehicles to the fleet across our four branches, and have 12 sets of new trailers being built.”

Since Retko was established in 1982, it has grown from a company providing linehaul services between Auckland and Wellington, to a nationwide operator providing freight solutions to a diverse range of industries.

The firm has depots in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, and Wellington, where it operates two swing-lifters and has a managed warehousing facility.

Retko moves large volumes of general freight and all classes of hazardous or dangerous goods throughout the country on a daily basis and also has a reputation for providing freight services for special projects, says Duane.

“In the past we did a lot of music and movie industry work, and even provided Cirque du Soleil with freight solutions on three of its visits to New Zealand. With the resources to solve the most difficult logistical challenges, we’ve also handled everything from company relocations to special vehicle deliveries into remote areas.”

When it comes to its truck fleet, Duane says the company demands the highest levels of safety, reliability, and technology — something Scania delivers again and again.

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“Our relationship with CablePrice and Scania goes back to 1999, when we bought Retko the first time around. One of our big priorities is safety, and these vehicles are built around driver safety features.”

Fellow Retko directors Shayne and Rob were heavily involved in the purchase of the new Scania R 560 V8 trucks, which include six tractor units and four rigid trucks.

These have all landed in New Zealand, with six already operating in the Retko fleet.

“We went for the R 560 because we felt they were the best vehicle for the 50-tonne environment.We’ve already ordered a fifth Scania rigid truck which is currently being built in Sweden,” says Shayne.

TRACK & WHEEL He says Retko takes its responsibility to provide the best equipment and best training for its staff very seriously.

“Our guys are our most valuable asset and we need to get them home safely to their families every day.”

Key comfort and safety features in the new Scania trucks include a premium driver’s seat with heating element and air suspension, and a fully air-conditioned and climate-controlled cab, which make the long hours behind the wheel a far more comfortable experience.

Driver safety has been enhanced with airbags in the steering wheel and pre-tensioners in the seat.All vehicles have in-cab cameras, are speed-limited, and feature Scania’s new H7 headlights with LED day runners, along with new LED tail lamps, indicators, and backing lights.

The Scania brand has already proved itself to us over many years. The trucks also look the part and our drivers are very happy. You can’t ask for more than that.

“Each staff member driving the new trucks was provided with an official handover that included teaching them how to get the best out of the vehicles. It is critical they understand the equipment and how to use it in a safe manner.”

Rob is impressed with the truck’s on-board computer technology that rates the driver in five disciplines and gives them a percentage based on their skill level.

“This technology identifies areas where they might need to improve.The feedback from the drivers so far has been very good.”

Retko has taken its commitment to safety a step further by employing its own full-time driver trainer, who also trains the Challenge Logistics team.

“The by-product of having the best gear and a high level of training is greater fuel efficiency, savings in repairs, maintenance and tyre costs, and good safe driving habits across our team.The company definitely gets a payback,” says Rob. The Scania V8 engine is already well known for its performance, with plenty of power waiting to be unleashed when it’s needed up steep hills or when overtaking.

However, the powerhouse also provides impressively good fuel economy, around the same as a truck with a smaller engine when driven correctly.

Although the fuel efficiency of Retko’s new Scania trucks is yet to be fully tested, Rob expects good results from the Ecocruise optional cruise control system, which enables the truck to go into economy mode, potentially saving up to four percent fuel use, depending on application and driving conditions.

Cableprice national commercial vehicle sales manager Garry Leitch says he is “delighted” that Retko has shown continued loyalty and commitment to CablePrice and the Scania product.

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“We place a high value on the long-term relationship we’ve had with Duane and Andrew over many years, and are pleased to supply Retko under its new ownership and directors. Fleets like Retko depend on Scania’s reputation for reliability, fuel efficiency, and safety.Also, the back-up support of CablePrice’s nationwide network of branches and service dealers should meet their on-going needs.”

Garry says ensuring driver training was implemented from the outset was a key prerequisite for Rekto,“such are the high standards and culture that they have put in place within their organisation”.

“The relationship with Retko is as strong as ever and we hope it will strengthen further as Retko continues to upgrade and expand its operations.This sale highlights the capability of CablePrice to become a total solutions provider for our customers, an area we are continuing to target.”

Duane agrees the companies have enjoyed a “fantastic relationship” along the way.

“CablePrice has always treated us as a key client. I’ve been buying trucks and dealing with truck companies for many years, but have always found the CablePrice team willing to go the extra mile.They have a genuine desire to provide good service, and if something isn’t quite right they fix it quickly.”

Ultimately, the proof is out on the road where the trucks are performing day after day.

“The Scania brand has already proved itself to us over many years.The trucks also look the part and our drivers are very happy.You can’t ask for more than that.”

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ell’s latest model, the B30E, has entered the ADT market.The new E Series replaces the D Series in the 18- to 30-tonne Bell ADT class.

To promote the latest offering from Bell, CablePrice held demonstrations throughout the country for the B30E, the first of which was held at Pokeno, approximately 60km south of Auckland.

This site worked well, as the round-trip of around one kilometre from loading point to tip-off area contained pretty much everything an ADT would normally encounter, from a steep hill to a soft clay run.

Abe Wharepapa was the lucky operator to get behind the wheel of the brand new B30E first and, after a quick tutorial, was then off to try a few loads.Although he’d only been driving the ADT for a short period, he soon recognised improvements on the Bell B30D that he usually operates.

Better visibility, increased comfort, and drive capacity were the differences Abe commented on.

Finding a steep incline, he demonstrated the Hill Assist feature, which ensures zero roll-back when carrying out hill starts — all part of the technological progress that ensures Bell is a front runner in the ADT market.

Pulling to a stop under the waiting excavator, the park brake is automatically

set when the ‘neutral’ gear is selected.A few minutes later and fully loaded, the B30E pulls out of the chewed up soft-clay loading area.Abe commented on the superior traction and automatically engaging diff locks.

Partway down the fairly steep hill,Abe disengages the retarder by keeping a little pressure on the accelerator pedal, allowing the B30E to pick up speed, before taking his foot off the pedal to allow the retarder to engage again.

At the tip area, the park brake once again automatically engages as the ‘neutral’ button is pressed, followed by the ‘tip’ button.The tipping body quickly raises in 15 seconds, completing the load.

The machine With a 2:1 heaped capacity of 17.5m³, the B30E has a rated payload of 28,000kg, which makes it the biggest brother in the Bell E Series family of four. The drive and transmission systems of the brand are well established and research and development has been focused on operator comfort and driving assistance technology.

With this in mind, the forward end of the E Series features a semi-independent, leading A-frame supported by hydro/ pneumatic, nitrogen/oil suspension struts.

This greatly reduces the sharp jarring common in other ADTs.The rear end has been kept a bit simpler, with pivoting walking beams and laminated rubber

suspension blocks helping maintain that rear end strength and integrity.

Drive train For pushing the B30E along, the Bell has a Mercedes Benz OM926 LA engine providing 322hp (240kW) of power through an Allison 3500PR ORS sixspeed electronic transmission. Helping get that power to the ground is all Bell’s responsibility, with a Bell GR 10,000 transfer box and Bell 18T axles.

Braking system Keeping the fully-laden ADT under control on steep descents is an automatic exhaust brake, engine valve brake, and a variable adjustable hydraulic retarder incorporated in the transmission, making service brake applications minimal.

The braking system features dry disc brakes, with eight callipers — four in the front, two in the middle, and two at the rear.

The cab Air-conditioned for comfort and ROPS/ FOPS compliant, the cab is packed with features, like a fully-adjustable airsuspension operator’s seat and a full-length glass driver’s door, giving visibility right to the ground on the left-hand side of the cab.

The bulk of the controls are situated in a sealed-switch module unit, which sits

Cleverly, the weighing system can be set to sound the horn when the maximum payload is reached. off to the right of the steering wheel.A nifty grab handle sits alongside the module unit and helps keep the driver steady.

Getting information across to the operator is done via an electronic 10-inch full-colour screen dash. It also converts to a full-display monitor when the reversing camera is activated.

Capable of a number of other things, the electronic dash also shows the pitch and roll sensor display, on-board weighing system, and maximum speed control to prevent speeding on site. Cleverly, the weighing system can be set to sound the horn when the maximum payload is reached.

On the cab exterior, a simple but very effective design change comes in the form of the mirror arms that now allow the operator to walk under them (instead of around them) to get to the engine cover.

Summary Everyone who trialled the machine at the demo was very pleased with how the Bell performed.The new B30E ADT is quiet, comfortable, has great visibility, performs well, and has features that would surely help the owner of such a rig to secure quality staff.

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drian Havard has no regrets about buying his first John Deere forestry log loader from CablePrice.

The Northland logging contractor recently took possession of a new purpose-built John Deere 2154D-series log loader, which is being put through its paces in the Whangapoa Forest by his father Mike’s firm, Havard Logging.

The loader replaces Adrian’s old Hitachi ZX270-3, which had delivered over 15,000 hours of loyal work.

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none available at the time. Our rep, Malcolm Pascoe, suggested we consider a John Deere log loader instead.We’d never tried the brand before but had heard some good reports from other guys using them around the country.When Malcolm offered us a free demo for a couple of weeks, we decided to go for it.”

Adrian says the 2154D “ticked all the boxes”, in terms of lifting capacity, smooth operation, vision, power, and reach, during the demo, and after a few months with it operating on site, he couldn’t be happier.

“We took possession of the 2154D late last year and it’s done 1700 hours already.

The fuel economy is excellent and we

can’t fault the reliability of the engine.

Our operator took a few days to adjust to the purpose-built boom but, once he did, the advantages in reach and power became very clear.”

Adrian manages Havard Logging Team’s two logging crews at Whitianga, and owns three machines of his own that he contracts back to the company — two Hitachis, and the new John Deere 2154D, which he says goes “flat out” for around 11 hours a day.

“It’s a no-nonsense, old-school type machine without all the flash computer gadgetry, but it has loads of power, is really reliable, and comfortable to operate.

The cab is up higher than our old machine, which gives us greater visibility.”

Versatility is at the heart of the new D-Series forestry swing machines, which can be used as log loaders or shovel loaders, road builders, processor/harvesters, or stroke delimber carriers.

Adrian started in the family logging business in 1983 at the age of 16. His father, Mike, has been in the forestry industry since the 1960s and set up the company in the early 1970s, which now has three operations in Masterton,Whitianga, and Whangarei.

Havard Logging continues to be a big user of Hitachi gear from CablePrice, but recently took delivery of its first John Deere levelling harvester — the JD 909KH — which is being operated by the firm’s Masterton crew in JNL’s Ngamu Forest.

Gavin Wilson, operations manager of the Masterton branch, says the harvester is a “pretty handy tool to have in our toolbox”.

“The harvester gets our guys out of the bush, so it’s a big step forward in health and safety. In the future we’re looking to eliminate the high hazard areas of logging for manual handling, and this machine certainly does that.”

Production is also enhanced, with the machine’s ability to harvest in all weathers.

The durable, rugged JD 909KH is equipped with a Satco 630 felling head and is currently splitting tasks between felling and shovel logging.

“Through the summer it does ground-based work, and because of its track power it will be a handy machine in wet winter conditions.”

Gavin says operator Joe Tozer “came straight off an excavator” and had never driven a levelling harvester before, but quickly mastered it.

He says operator comfort in the harvester’s high-spec cab is one of its big advantages.

“The self-levelling cab reduces noise and vibration and keeps the operator working on an even level all day, even when the machine is on uneven ground.This definitely reduces fatigue.”

The lumbar supported seat is easily adjustable and there is plenty of leg room in the cab.

A sealed switch module gives the operator fingertip control of the harvester’s features and functions, with a multifunction LCD colour monitor revealing a wealth of information and on-board diagnostics at the push of a button.

“It is a highly-computerised machine but is simple to work with. If we have any little issues we phone up Tony Scharvi at CablePrice. He’s a box of knowledge and his aftersales service has been pretty awesome,” says Gavin.“We also have monthly meetings with Deon Stephens, who comes to site to kick around new ideas and see if there is anything both companies could do better.”

Servicing is carried out at either CablePrice’s Wellington or Palmerston North service centres, where there are some “top mechanics”.

Overall, Gavin says the JD 909KH is a “good all round tool” that is fuel efficient, mechanic friendly, and complements the other machines in Havard’s fleet.

In addition to the harvester, Havard Logging has recently purchased several pieces of new Hitachi equipment from CablePrice, including a ZX350LCH-5 grapple log loader and a ZX350LC-5 excavator fitted with a Bigwood Waratah processing head.

CablePrice sales rep Malcolm Pascoe has dealt with Havard Logging for at least 25 of the 40 years he has been with the company, and says Mike has been a “very loyal” client.

“We have a good relationship built on honesty and integrity over many years. I enjoy working with the Havard Logging team.”

Malcolm says the specialist equipment required by the forestry sector makes it one of the hardest to service.

“It can take three or four months to get a new machine spec’d up to our client’s requirements, and if there is a breakdown it’s not that easy to find a replacement machine.That’s why quality of the machines we sell, and providing good backup to our customers is so important.”

Adrian has no complaints about the service provided by CablePrice.

“For me, it’s all about reliability of the machines and the backup support we receive.We rely on the machines to perform, but if we do have a problem we need to be able to ring someone up and have them turn up straight away. CablePrice delivers on both counts.”

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Luxury

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he first thing Doug Taylor of DWT Haulage does when he gets up in the morning is pop on the coffee machine. Nothing unusual about that — apart from the fact that four or five mornings a week he wakes up in the cab of his new Scania R730 LA8X4MSA Topline truck, rather than his own bed.

“By the time I get dressed, I’ve got a freshly brewed coffee waiting for me.There are no dozy starts to the morning in the truck these days,” he says.

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When Doug ordered the new truck through Craig Pepperell at CablePrice,Wellington, last year, the coffee machine wasn’t the only special item on his wishlist.

After almost 30 years in the industry, with many of these spent driving trucks throughout the UK and Europe, Doug, a Scotsman, was already very familiar with the Scania brand, and says there were “quite a few” features available in Europe that he wanted here.

“I specifically wanted a night heater, to keep the cab warm in the winter when I’m sleeping, and an air conditioning unit on the

roof of the truck to regulate the temperature when I’m working.

It also allows me to sleep comfortably on hot nights without having to wind down the windows.”

The night heater is fully programmable, meaning Doug never has to get into a freezing cab at the beginning of a journey from his base at Rolleston, on the outskirts of Christchurch.

“If I have a 4am start, I can programme the night heater to come on at 3.30am.That way I’m hopping into a warm truck with the windows defrosted and ready to go.”

Both the night heater and air conditioning unit were factory optioned, but assembled and fitted on the truck’s arrival in New Zealand last August.

Inside, the cab has been fully re-trimmed in leather, including leather seats. It also has a mahogany steering wheel and stateof-the-art GPS navigation, phone, and radio system.“It’s a bit like driving a top-of-the-range European car,” he says.

Other special features include an on-board fridge/freezer and microwave to ensure Doug doesn’t miss out on home-cooked meals, courtesy of his partner, Karon Sanctuary, who is a chef.

The truck is also fitted with a double bunk with extending bottom bed, providing Doug with a restful night’s sleep and can accommodate Karon when she has time to join him on the road.

The couple came to New Zealand from the UK a decade ago and started their own general haulage company, DWT Haulage, in Christchurch in 2009.

The firm is contracted to NZL and carries a wide range of freight, such as irrigation pipes, concrete pipes, steel, timber, hay, straw, and wool, right throughout New Zealand.

“I usually go to the North Island at least once a week, or sometimes twice if it’s only as far as Palmerston North or Wanganui,” says Doug.

Given the long hours spent in the truck, he says the luxuries in the highly-spec’d vehicle are“a wee bit of reward”for his hard work.

He says Transmech in Auckland did an “outstanding” job of outfitting the truck, which included fabricating and fitting

custom chrome seven-inch smoke stacks, and putting in extra lighting that “looks great” when the truck is sitting in the dark at night.

The on-road performance of the Scania R730, with V8 engine and Opticruise automatic gearbox, has more than matched its good looks, he adds.

“The truck has really exceeded my expectations. My previous truck (not a Scania) went very well but the Scania surpasses its performance without even struggling. It has loads of power — more power than you can use.”

Given its grunt, Doug has been surprised at the truck’s fuel efficiency. It is achieving around 2.19 kilometres per litre, well ahead of the 1.8 kilometres per litre of his previous truck.

He says the cost savings from the improved fuel consumption “more than pays for” the AdBlue urea solution, injected into the truck’s exhaust gases before they enter the atmosphere.

Doug had his first dealings with CablePrice when he worked for another South Island-based transport firm, and liaised closely with Craig Pepperell and the Wellington CablePrice team throughout the purchase of his new truck.

“Craig and the rest of the CablePrice guys are spot on and very easy to deal with.After having his own trucks a few years ago, Craig is very knowledgeable and nothing is a problem.”

Doug says as an owner-operator, CablePrice’s extensive support and service network gives him peace of mind.

“I only have one truck, which is my only means of income, and I don’t have a set route so I could be anywhere in the country on any given day. It’s nice to know I have that level of backup behind me, and if there is a problem, the CablePrice team will do everything they can to keep me on the road.”

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WORKING TO

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e might have only established Flowright Services Ltd last year, but Wellington owner/ operator Tarnn Cantell considers himself a Hitachi man through and through.

The leap into business ownership has already proved a positive move, with Tarnn admitting to being “absolutely flat out” working on all manner of urban projects, from driveway and drainage work to retaining wall construction and landscaping.

“I’ve actually been driving Hitachi excavators for about 15 years now, so when I bought my Zaxis 55 it was all very familiar to me, considering the work started coming in regularly right from the off, that familiarity and the reliability of the Zaxis gave me peace of mind.”

Along with the ZX55U-5,Tarnn also specified a CablePricesourced tilt bucket and half hitch and was quick to choose rubber tracks for his machine, what with the nature of much of his work leading him across freshly-laid driveway concrete, such as at the Endeavour Drive subdivision project in the Wellington suburb of Whitby, where he’s currently working.

While the Zaxis 55 sits firmly within Hitachi’s comprehensive mini excavator range, its 28.2kW (37.8hp) power unit ensures it packs the sort of punch you’d expect from a bigger machine.That provides the ideal sweet spot for Tarnn, though, who wouldn’t have considered anything bigger.

“The small tail-swing radius is perfectly suited for the sort of work I do. I’m generally in confined environments — on berms at the roadside, in against steep slopes working on retaining walls, or around the back of houses where you need to be very careful about your movements.

“The Zaxis 55’s dimensions suit this sort of work perfectly. I have a small machine that still has plenty of grunt, and with a cabin that’s nicely thought-out and gives me enough room to work comfortably for hours at a time. It’s the complete package really.”

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For this busy owner/operator, Hitachi’s nimble, user-friendly, and fuel-efficient compact excavator range has already proven worth its weight in subdivision soil.

The compact, nimble nature of the ZX55U-5 also means it’s easy to transport, although Flowright Services entrusts machine movements to a local transport firm, which shifts Tarnn’s 5470mm long, 2000mm wide (at the undercarriage) Zaxis from project to project via truck on his behalf.

“Hiring a third party to shift the excavator works well for me,” says Tarnn.“Right now I’d rather buy a second digger than spend money on a truck.”

Ask Tarnn about running costs and he’s certain the ZX55U-5 is giving as good as it gets, considering he admits it has been worked hard.

“I’ve completed around 100 hours on the machine so far and I’ve been really impressed with its fuel efficiency.The new Zaxis machines come with an ECO mode, which you can use to help conserve your fuel burn depending on what tasks you’re undertaking, but even just through normal usage I can see this is an economical wee machine,” he says.

So, buying the ZX55U-5 was a no-brainer for Tarnn, who also mentions the ease with which the purchase process occurred — local distributor CablePrice stayed in touch and landed Flowright Services’ inaugural machine as swiftly as possible.With the Zaxis 55’s 250-hour service due, the CablePrice tech team will be out to check everything over again soon.

“In my experience, Hitachi excavators run just as smoothly and swiftly when they’re getting on a bit as they do when they’re new.

I’ve worked for several operators over the years and have had the chance to utilise various different brands, but Hitachi has always achieved a consistency to its performance that I really appreciate.

“I’d like to think that when I expand further, it’ll be another Zaxis excavator joining my fleet.”

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Experience COUNTS

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irst-time Hitachi owner Duane Whiting, of Duane Whiting Contractors Ltd, has more than 25 years of experience operating a contracting business in Nelson.This vast experience means he knows just what works and what doesn’t when it comes to his business.

Duane and his crew do a range of different contracting jobs around the Nelson region, anything from general contracting, new commercial and residential subdivisions and site preparation, right through to demolition work.

In some ways, Nelson is no different to so many other regions in New Zealand.With business confidence on the up, the flow-on effect for Duane is plenty of work.To help manage this workload, Duane recently purchased one of the latest Hitachi compact excavators, a Zaxis ZX55U-5.

Duane says his dad was a contractor in Nelson for 30-odd years, owning and operating a number of different excavators, including Hitachi.“I spent many an hour driving Hitachi excavators when I was growing up,” says Duane.

Since being in business for himself, Duane has always looked at what other machines are on the market.“I recently had the opportunity of a demonstration of one of the new Zaxis

The first Hitachi excavator for Duane Whiting Contractors is proving to be a versatile machine for the Nelson-based company.

excavators and this convinced me that it’s time to add Hitachi to my fleet.The Hitachi’s a good machine with a well-designed operator layout, easy-to-read monitor, proven reliability, and it looks good, too,” he says.

It’s the small changes that can make the big differences, like the 80mm increased door width, a lower entry footstep and enlarged front windscreen — all carefully designed with operator comfort and productivity in mind.Also, for peace-of-mind safety, the cab comes standard with ROPS, seatbelt, and pilot control shut-off lever.

Daily maintenance inspections are a breeze as all external covers open wide for direct access to service points.

Given the diverse range of contracts Duane has planned for the Zaxis, he spec’d the excavator with a cabin for better year-round use, along with a quick-hitch coupler and a good assortment of buckets, including a narrow and tilt bucket.

Duane says,“Communication with equipment sales specialist, Todd Blackwood of CablePrice Nelson, has been great and nothing seemed to be a problem — even when the odd issue did arise,Todd kept me in the loop throughout the entire process.As for the machine itself, what can I say? The team likes it so it’s got to be good!”

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Chip off the OLD BLOCK Cowley’s Hire has seen it all over the past 63 years, from its early beginnings at Springs Flat in Whangarei.

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ayne Cowley’s dad,Ted, was a carpenter and for his convenience he would tow his caravan to site when working out on farms in the district.Then one year, someone asked if they could hire his caravan for a while and before he knew it,Ted had invested in 30-odd caravans to hire out.

As Wayne recalls, during his childhood he was given the job of cleaning the ceilings of the caravans before the Christmas hire season — a job that was made even harder thanks to the black smoke produced from the old Tilley lanterns.These lanterns were used instead of electricity to light the caravans. From these early beginnings his dad moved into other regions in the district and started hiring out everything from his own wheelbarrows to his chippy tools.

As a result of plenty of hard work and dedication, Cowley’s Hire is now in its 63rd year of operation and is today owned by Ted’s son Wayne and wife Bev.The business has expanded since those early years and currently operates from five Northland locations (Kamo, Ruakaka, Bay of Islands, and two in Whangarei). It is very much a family business,Wayne’s wife Bev and daughter Lucretia ensure all the ‘back office’ duties are in order.Wayne’s son Trent runs the party hire division and nephew George is working in the commercial and industrial hire division in Whangarei. Cowley’s Hire prides itself on being a local family business with a long proud history in the Northland region and regularly supports a number of local events.

According to Wayne, Cowley’s Hire has possibly one of New Zealand’s biggest selections of hire equipment from a simple ‘G’ clamp to the latest Hitachi excavator — it has it all.“While most people think of hiring products as short term, say a couple-ofdays type of thing, it is actually quite common to do a medium- to long-term hire or even a two- to three-year-plus in some cases.”

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Not everyone needs a new excavator for a particular job, nor is every operator in a position to buy a new unit. Maybe the contractor needs something a little bigger or smaller than the one they own, or maybe it is an additional requirement for that extra contract they have just picked up. It is times like these that companies, owners and contractors look to Cowley’s Hire for that extra excavator.

With the recent upturn in business in the Northland region, the demand for hire excavators continues to increase, so much so that last year Wayne said he needed to look at increasing his excavator hire fleet to meet this demand. Previously having had Hitachi excavators in his hire fleet and having had such an exceptional run out of them, according to Wayne, the decision was easy to make — Hitachi it was. Last year Wayne purchased four new Hitachi mini excavators — two ZX60USB-3Fs and two ZX38U-5s, followed this year by a couple of larger excavators — one a ZX75US-5 and the other a ZX85USB-5.

Wayne says his customers really like the new Hitachi excavators.They lend themselves really well to a mix of different job sites.Anything from trenching work for cables and drainage, to new building site work. Exactly the type of work his customers are demanding quality equipment for. Combine this with the standard Hitachi features, like the compact zero tail-swing design, renowned operator friendly controls layout, and the abundance of power results in these Hitachi excavators continually being in hot demand.

Wayne is impressed with the relationship his company has with CablePrice equipment sales specialist Phil McKenzie and the team at Whangarei branch.Wayne appreciates having a company like CablePrice backing him, as it really helps — especially when he knows the product is going to be robust, reliable, and increase productivity for his customers, thus leaving Cowley’s Hire to successfully concentrate on the very competitive hire business.

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ON TO A GOOD THING

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ith work taking him all over the Nelson,Tasman, and Marlborough regions and taking the form of anything from drainlaying, wastewater, water reticulation, sub-divisional work, and even general truck and excavator hire, Kyle Whiting depends on solid, reliable gear.

“Simply put, Hitachi builds a good functional digger,” he says.“The hydraulics work really well on them, you’ve got all your movements in one time and you can offset the boom on it while you’re tracking along, or while you’re slewing the cab.”

Kyle is no stranger to diggers either, having been around them most of his life. He still remembers driving his Dad’s Hitachi UH03.1 as a kid.

“I’ve driven pretty much every make of excavator on the market, but I really like the Hitachi,” he says.

“When I started looking for a new excavator, I went up to THE EXPO in Hamilton at the beginning of the year. I looked at everything on the market and finally narrowed it down to just two — Hitachi and another brand. But I went back to Hitachi in the end — they’re just really good efficient diggers with proven reliability, good lifting, and good digging power.”

Kyle’s previous excavator was a canopy type, but the ZX38U-5 he opted for this time is spec’d with a spacious cab offering excellent visibility, an ergonomically-

designed console, and improved operator comfort. Kyle says he’s so at home in the Zaxis’ cab, he’d never go back to a canopy type now.

The ZX38U-5 boasts just the right mix of power and economy, thanks to its 21.2kW (28.4hp) engine. It’s a wellbalanced excavator, too — 1740mm wide and 4700mm in length, with an operating weight of 3710kg — making for an excellent all-round digger and one that fits neatly on the company’s seven-tonne tipper. Kyle says it’s easy to load as well.

“We use the ZX38U-5 in a number of applications, so it was important to have an excavator that’s well suited to a range of attachments.

“We use anything from a 250mm trenching, to 450mm digging, 600mm digging, or 1200mm wide tilt bucket and a mole plough that I use for ploughing

Kyle Whiting Drainlaying Ltd has taken delivery of a new Hitachi Zaxis ZX38U-5.

It’s the Nelson-based company’s third Hitachi excavator and there’s a simple reason why they stick with the brand. in irrigation pipes with. Changing from bucket to bucket is a breeze thanks to the adjustable JB quick-hitch.”

Kyle was also pleased with the purchase process, which he describes as straightforward and simple.

“Todd Blackwood and his team at CablePrice’s Nelson branch are very good to deal with and certainly know their stuff.”

So overall it seems that simplicity is the key.And as far as Kyle’s assessment of Hitachi’s new ZX38U-5 goes, that’s similarly straightforward.

“Hitachi is a great make of diggers. I wouldn’t own one if they weren’t.”

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There are plenty of benefits to running a uniform fleet, says ag haulage firm owner Graeme Reisima, who owns a fleet of Isuzus.

COMMON CAUSE

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ith their fifth Isuzu truck purchased last December, it’s fair to say Reisima Haulage’s Graeme and Frances Reisima put a lot of faith in both the brand and its local back-up support.

Their recently purchased 8x4 GIGA joins a fleet that includes other CXZ and CXH models, all of which the Masterton-headquartered firm has configured as flat-deck tippers.

“Essentially our business is the ag business,” Graeme tells me.

“We specialise in ag-related freight, so we’ll carry a lot of wool, fertiliser, silage, hay, grain — anything that keeps the local farmers moving and producing.”

Since acquiring its first Isuzu — a second-hand CXZ 370 — back in 2003, Reisima Haulage hasn’t looked back, growing its fleet when needs must, but lately making a conscious decision to stick with one brand.

“The uniformity of the fleet simplifies everything. It means we have a more comprehensive back-up service, we have a better benchmark for our running costs across the fleet, our drivers are all familiar with the gear, and I suppose at the end of the day, from a branding point-of-view, it looks good to have recognisable trucks on the road too.”

Graeme says he likes the way Isuzu trucks “just get on with the job”, citing the new GIGA as a comfortable, powerful, and spacious addition to the Reisima Haulage lineup.

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Along with redesigned cab layouts, the latest GIGA heavy haulage series — with power in the 8x4 models ranging between 294kW (400hp) and 390kw (530hp) and 29,000kg to 30,000kg GVM depending on manual or 16-speed ATM automated manual gearbox specification — features upgraded Isuzu turbo diesel engines with a new advanced overhead camshaft design.This boosts power and torque in equal measure, while keeping both carbon emissions and fuel economy in check.

“We’ve never had any major warranty issues on the trucks,” he says.“Our first service is always through CablePrice and then we have a mechanic continue to service them from there on. Our feedback from the mechanic is that Isuzu trucks are generally very simple to work on too.

“But it also comes down to numbers. Isuzu is a popular brand in New Zealand and across the model line there’s a good commonality of parts, so I can’t say we’d ever find ourselves having to wait for a part in an emergency situation.”

CablePrice is the authorised master truck dealer for Isuzu in the Wellington region and part of a national service network that covers rigs on the road right across New Zealand. For Graeme, having the firepower of CablePrice behind the brand gives him further peace of mind.

“It’s good to have a big company standing behind a big brand in my neck of the woods.We do mainly local runs and probably cover around 50,000km a year in the trucks. It’s good to know that wherever we are though, that back-up support isn’t far away.”

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ALL THE BASES Whether the order of the day is inner-city deliveries or long-distance runs around the lower North Island, this Wellington-based operator knows his small but versatile fleet of Isuzu trucks has everything covered.

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busy mix of long distance and urban running means Lawrence Hailwood looks to his three Isuzu trucks to cover a multitude of bases every day of the week.

Lawrence’s Wellington-based company contracts to both Roadstar and CourierPost, handling metro deliveries for the former and nightly mail runs to Palmerston North for the latter.Additionally, his newly-purchased FSD650 also makes weekly runs to Napier, delivering the Sunday paper to Hawke’s Bay. A combination of freight requires a combination of firepower — the FSD650 is the company’s third Isuzu purchase since 2009 and joins a two-axle FTR750L and a bigger FSD1400 six-wheeler already on the fleet.

Among other creature comforts the FSD650 features — such as air suspension and a spacious, well-appointed cab layout — Lawrence says the six-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) is a revelation.

“This is the first truck we’ve bought with an auto ’box and I have to say I’m a convert. It’s a smooth gearbox and is as nice to use around town as it is on the open road.

“I wondered about the fuel efficiency of an automatic before I bought one, but I’ve been very impressed.After the FSD650 returned from a recent trip to Napier — which is a roundtrip of about 640km from here — it still had a quarter of a tank of diesel left.That’s pretty good going in my books.”

“The reason we’ve bought a third Isuzu is that they’re just so reliable. Isuzu makes straightforward trucks, but they always boast plenty of power and comfort for the driver.

“I think the support from CablePrice is equally reliable too though, which is really important for a smaller company like mine.They service all three trucks and provide good back-up for us.We can’t afford to have any of our vehicles off the road, but it’s good to know that if something were to happen, there’s a team at the other end of the phone that has the ability to sort out the problem in a hurry without any headaches.”

To cope with some of the unique environments associated with inner-city running, Lawrence chose the FSD650 to deal with high kerbs and tight city access ways, so if you think Lawrence’s next move might be to opt for an even larger Isuzu for his busy fleet, think again.Turns out he’s after something smaller.

“We’re looking at adding a fourth Isuzu to the fleet, which will be a smaller model than the 12-tonne FSD650.As you might imagine, some of the hillier Wellington suburbs require a vehicle with a good mix of excellent manoeuvrability and plenty of power.

“We’re contracted to deliver Ready Lawn instant turf around Wellington, so we need something that can get into residential streets easily, but still has the necessary grunt to shift a heavy product into some pretty steep areas. I’m looking to Isuzu to provide something that’ll fit the bill and I’m pretty confident the brand will deliver.”

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

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

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

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 29 August, 2014. Winners will be notified by phone and prizes will be couriered to the address supplied on the entry form. Note: Prizes can only be sent by courier to a physical address, not PO boxes or private bags.The colouring competition will be available for download from cableprice.co.nz for any entrants not wishing to colour in on the gloss paper of the magazine.

Nate Crossman, 5 and Emma van de r Hoek, 10

0-5 year olds

DID YOU KNOW...?

Sam has a short tail, which enables him to swing around without hitting walls or other obstacles. This makes his job on the building site much safer and easier to complete.

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

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The Scania R730 is one of the most powerful trucks on the road in New Zealand. It can be seen on roads from the bottom of the South Island to the top of the North.

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

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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 29 August, 2014.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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Scania classic parka, $299

Scania V8 belt, $65

Hitachi polo, $45

Limited stock available

Hitachi hi-vis jersey, $70

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

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

Hitachi cooler bag, $25 Hitachi black hoodie, $56.50 Scania racing cap, $10.55

Hitachi ZX200-5, $90

Hitachi women’s microfleece vest, $52

Scania women’s cap stamp embroidery, $25

Scania women’s tech fleece, $ 99 Scania women’s vabis parka jacket, $ 249

Scania hooded zip sweatshirt, $ 89

John Deere 824K loader $62

Scania women’s V-neck tee, $45 John Deere 1510E forwarder $129

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TRACK & WHEEL Customer: Douglas Logging Ltd Model: Scania G440 Douglas Logging continues to invest in the Scania multi-drive range and has now taken delivery of its fourth new Scania.The latest being a G440CB8x8HHZ eight-wheel drive, complete with a CG16 rest cab, Scania GA867 Allison HD4500P six-speed auto gearbox, complete GTD901 transfer case, RP736 hub reduction to the front drive axles, and RBP835 and RP736 hub reduction to the rear bogie, all incorporating inter-axle and cross-axle diff-locks.This is Peter and Brad Douglasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third 8x8, which will accompany the 6x6 Scania they initially purchased.

This new vehicle will be operating in the forests throughout Northland.

Customer: Spreading Northland Model: Scania P360 This is the first new Scania spreader for Spreading Northland, which is owned and operated by Jason and Helena Williamson in Dargaville, Northland.The new Scania is a P360CB4x4HHZ complete with CP14 day cab and a 14-speed manual GRS905 gearbox.The truck also has a transfer case and front and rear hub reduction, plus a bin built by Spreading Northland in its own engineering workshop, which has been fitted out with the associated spreading equipment.

Customer: Marsden Transport Solutions Model: Scania R620 This is Scania V8 number eleven for Glen and Suzie Curran of Marsden Transport Solutions Ltd, based in Whangarei.This one is an R620CB8x4MSZ with CR19N sleeper cab.The latest Scania also has all the usual extras that Glen and Suzie specify for their team of drivers, including luxury drivers seat, refrigerator, Bluetooth communications, and polished alloys. It will be fitted out with Patchells Logging gear and coupled to a four-axle trailer.As are all of their Scanias, this one will be on a 72-month Scanplan Max contract and will be maintained by the very successful Scania Top Team at CablePrice in Whangarei.

Customer: Safe Scaffolding Model: Isuzu FRR600 Safe Scaffolding has recently taken delivery of an Isuzu FRR600 truck.Tony Lincoln of the Kapiti-based company will find it easier moving large quantities of scaffolding around the greater Wellington area with his new truck.

Customer: GC Stokes Transport Model: Scania R560 GC Stokes Transport has taken delivery of its first new Scania R560CB8x4MSZ logging unit complete with Patchells logging gear, including a five-axle trailer to take advantage of the HP tonnage increases as they come into play.The truck comes with a CR16 rest cab, DC16-18 V8 560hp engine offering 2700Nm of torque, GRSO905R overdrive 14-speed transmission, retarder, RBP735 and RP735 hub reduction and a selection of cab upgrades. Craig Stokes has also opted to take the vehicle with a six-year Scanplan Max contract, providing him with fixed-cost R&M for the first six years of the trucks life.

Tokoroaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gordon Dahm has put this smart Scania R620 logger to work. The unit is fitted with Evans Logging gear, has Legend Series leather, and Opticruise with steel suspension and hub reductions.

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Customer: Beckers Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620 Beckers Transport has once again added another new Scania to their fleet. Spec’d with all the extras — CR19N sleeper cab, electric sunroof, luxury seats with leather to name but a few. Driven by Todd Dundass, the R620 LB8X4MSA makes the day most enjoyable with 620hp to play with.This has been specified with a 14-speed manual gearbox with air suspension on the rear.The truck is seen here getting a load of stock in the Ida Valley to take through to Pukeuri freezing works.

Customer: The Produce Connection Model: Scania R560 This is the third new Scania for The Produce Connection and is an R560LB8x4MSA with CR19N sleeper cab and this one comes complete with an 8.2-metre Domett curtainsider body and Thermoking T1000 refrigeration unit and is coupled to a new Domett five-axle, 10.7-metre curtainsider trailer.The truck will be looked after by the Top Team at CablePrice Whangarei on an 84-month Scanplan Max24 contract.

Customer: Fulton Hogan Dunedin Model: Scania R560 Fulton Hogan Dunedin has put a new Scania R560 CB6X4MSZ to work on its Mount Allan run.When not on this run, it can be seen doing general work in and around the Otago district. Operated by John Martin (Scone).This unit was spec’d with the very popular V8 engine 560hp platform, two-pedal Opticruise, R4100 retarder and 735 hub reductions on six rod spring suspension.

Customer: Pukekohe Hiab Transport Ltd Model: Scania R500 Craig & Janine Morris recently added another Scania tractor to their Chilled division of Pukekohe Hiab Transport Ltd.The latest Scania is the first V8 for Pukekohe Hiab Transport (chilled division). The beautifully-presented Scania R500LA6X4MNA is driven by Bruce and contracted to Route & Retail Waikato/Bay of Plenty area.

Customer: Retko Specialist Transportation Ltd Model: 10 x Scania R560 Retko Specialist Transportation Ltd has put 10 new Scania R560s on the road, made up of six tractors and four 8x4 rigid units.These smart looking rigs are all operating throughout the North Island.

Sales representatives, Damon Smith (Auckland) and Craig Pepperell (Wellington), together with Ray Lindsay of TR Group, spent a lot of time with all the drivers during the handover, ensuring they were all familiar with their new rigs.

Customer: Rotorua Forest Haulage Model: Scania R480 Rotorua Forest Haulage has sent this smart-looking R480 to work in Rotorua.The unit is fitted with Patchell gear and is set up to cart logs.

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Customer: Woodleys Transport Ltd Model: Scania P360 Woodleys Transport has recently added a new Scania P360 CB4X4HHZ to its fleet. Driven by Michael Davis, he has said the overall comfort and ease of the 14-speed gearbox makes for a most enjoyable day.

Customer: Nightcaps Contracting Ltd Model: Scania R560 Campbell Carr has recently received this new Scania R560 CB6X4MHZ to make his working day more enjoyable. Under the CR16 cab is 560hp with a 14-speed gearbox and 735 hub reduction diffs. Deck built and fitted by Edwards Engineering, Balclutha.

Customer: McKeown Group Ltd Model: Scania P440 The McKeown Group has recently added a new P440 LB8X4MSA to its fleet, driven by Paul Hurley. Spec’d with the typical Scania comforts, along with the Scania Opticruise and retarder allows an easy day for Paul, delivering fuel throughout Southland.

Customer: DAR Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620 Dave and Rhonda of DAR Transport put another V8 Scania on the road back in December. The sharp-looking R620 is contracted to New Zealand Couriers, covering Auckland to Northland.The driver, Abenzar, is enjoying the normal Scania features and the extra grunt of his new 620 over his old Scania R500.

Customer: Milnes Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620 A new direction for Milnes Transport with this sharp-looking new Scania R620LB8X4MSA.The 620hp engine with Opticruise will help operator Rex Brown with the day-to-day workload travelling throughout the South Island.

Customer: NIWA Model: Isuzu FVZ1400 NIWA now has a new Isuzu FVZ1400. The galvanised deck and the wax sealing of cab and chassis should aid its longevity, as it copes with living its life by the sea in Wellington.

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Customer: Graham Buchanan Model: Two Scania G480s Graham Buchanan, contracting to Toll (NZ) Ltd, has put two identical units on the road, running opposite each other on a Masterton/ Palmerston – Auckland run return.These units are HPMV at 23 metres long carting general freight.The trucks are Streamline G cabs and are G480 LB8X4MSA SCR units that are factory painted, have Opticruise transmission, Bluetooth and many other extras.

Customer: Vowles Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620 Vowles Transport has put another Scania R620 tractor to work.

The unit is based in Morrinsville and carts between Auckland and Christchurch. It is fitted with a manual transmission, microwave, fridge/freezer, Legend Series leather and loads of extras.

Customer: Workzone Scaffolds Model: Isuzu NPR450 AMT Workzone Scaffolds has recently taken delivery of a new Isuzu NPR450 AMT.The new Isuzu provides the Wellington-based company with additional capacity as it replaces a smaller Isuzu truck.

Customer: EnviroWaste Services Ltd Model: Scania R500 EnviroWaste Services Ltd,Auckland, has put three new Scania R500 trucks on the road.Two vehicles are R500LA8X4MSA tractor units that pull four-axle trailers, moving rubbish from refuse stations in the Greater Auckland area to landfills, such as Hampton Downs and Redvale.The new Streamlines look very sharp and are performing well.There is also an R500LB8X4MSA hook unit operating in the Auckland area as well.

Customer: Town and Country Piling Model: Isuzu NQR500 Carting loads of house piles to site is now made easier for Mike and Josh Berg of Town and Country Piling, with the recent purchase of an Isuzu NQR500 truck.This replaces an older Isuzu truck that has given many years of faithful service.

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Customer: Mt. Grand Holdings Ltd Model: Scania Warren has added another new Scania to his fleet, the latest truck is now the third 730hp unit for Warren.This new Scania is a bit different to the others, as it is the all-new Streamline model.The Streamline has new features, such as new cab corners, new external sun visor, and many new interior features. Once again proving to be a winner in its day-to-day operation thanks to the very successful Scania V8 16.4-litre engine through a 14-speed overdrive gearbox, with the proven 662 and 660 diff set.

Customer: Hylton Tabb Model: Scania R620 This is the latest edition to the Hawke’s Bay-based Toll fleet.The owner, Hylton Tabb, has been driving trucks since 1954 and started out by driving an ex-army Chevrolet. He is very pleased to be 77 years old now and driving such a modern truck.The new Scania is doing 1100 kilometers per day, which means it is working for a total of 21 hours each day. Hylton previously owned a Scania 143 480 on the same run – Hawke’s Bay to Gisborne daily, and every night Hawke’s Bay to Wellington. Even though the unit had clocked up over a million kilometers, Hylton commented that after the run he had with his previous truck regarding reliability and driver comfort, it made his decision very easy when considering the brand of his new truck.

The new Scania is permitted for 50 tonnes and is regularly loaded to the maximum weight. Hylton says the more weight the truck has, the better it performs. Hylton’s main driver is Catherine Purcell, who also loves the truck and has commented it is the best truck she has ever driven – and quite often does not want to get out of it.The driver comfort and performance is very impressive and Catherine looks after the truck like it is her own. Overall, both Catherine and Hylton are very happy with their new Scania R620.

Customer: Clinton Waipahi Holdings Ltd Model: Scania P360 Recently added to the Clinton Waipahi fleet is this new Scania P360 4X4.The new truck is powered by the very popular DC13 360hp engine running through the even-more-popular 14-speed manual gearbox. Colin, who has the pleasure of driving the new 4x4, said he loves the power and comfort of the Scania.

Customer: Middle Hills Contracts Ltd Model: Scania R560 Rod and Margot Parsons from Middle Hills Contracts have put this smart R560 to work in Central Hawke’s Bay.The unit is complete with Domett dropsider and can cart stock also.The unit is fitted with air suspension, hub reduction, and has Legend Series leather and a manual transmission.

Customer: Central Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620 Central Transport has put this Scania R620 Streamline to work in Hastings with a monster 37ft trailer from Jacksons with Nationwide crates.The unit has Legend Series leather and is Opticruise with air suspension.

Customer: Heikell Transport Model: Scania R620 Whakatane’s Heikell Transport has put this big Scania R620 to work with Jackson gear and Nationwide crate.The truck has Legend Series leather and is the company’s first Opticruise transmission.

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With many John Deere and Hitachi machines already gracing Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worksite, the decision to purchase a John Deere grader was easy. The 670GP fitted the bill, with grade control ready technology, excellent vision, and common sense controls, and now that it is fitted with the full Leica 3D grade control system, it hums through the work.

Customer: Sam Pemberton Model: John Deere 670GP

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Customer: Duane Whiting Contractors Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX55U-5 Duane Whiting Contractors Ltd, Nelson, with its new Hitachi ZX55U-5. Duane (middle) said he has been with Kobelco for 20 years but was very impressed with the new Hitachi when he had a demo on one in Christchurch but decided that CablePrice and the ZX55U-5 was the way to go.

Customer: Aaron Baigent Model: Hitachi ZX200LC-5 Pictured here is Aaron Baigent with his new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 excavator, purchased for his gravel plant in Nelson.

He was very impressed with the whole CablePrice package, the machine and service is top notch.

Customer: March Cato Model: Hitachi ZX330LC-5 March Cato has taken delivery of another Hitachi.The new machine is a ZX330LC-5 excavator, which will be put to work in the Auckland area.

Customer: Arnold Contracting Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX160LC-5 Arnold Contracting Ltd has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX160LC-5 excavator.The new machine will be put to work on the West Coast.

Customer: Fulton Hogan Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX200LC-5 Fulton Hogan Ltd in Ashburton has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 excavator.

Customer: C & A Cox Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX180LC-5 C & A Cox, Christchurch, has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX180LC-5 excavator, which will replace its current ZX180LC-3.

The new machine will be put to work installing waste water pipes on a new subdivision.

Customer: Havard Logging Limited Model: John Deere 909KH Havard Logging Limited has taken delivery of the first John Deere 909KH levelling harvester in the lower North Island. It is currently operating in JNLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forest in Masterton.

The 909KH is equipped with a Satco 630 felling head.The machine is currently splitting its tasks between felling and shovel logging.The operator Joe Tozer has taken no time in getting the machine up to pace. In fact, Gavin Wilson, Masterton operations manager for Havard Logging Ltd, has commented that the machine is exceeding expectations.

The commissioning of this machine has been a positive step

by Havard Logging Ltd in getting men out of the bush, and a positive for the Health and Safety policy. Pictured at the hand over, from left to right, is Joe Tozer, operator; Malcolm Pascoe, CablePrice; and Mike Havard, owner.

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Customer: Form It Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX10U-2 This is the first ZX10U-2 to be delivered into the Auckland region.The owner-operator,Yusuku “Skinny”Yamamoto, has a company called Form It Ltd, which is a landscaping and design company. Skinny works in conjunction with another larger landscaper, and pool designer and installer.The machine is ideal for placing larger trees etc., and getting into confined spaces.

Pictured here, Skinny loads his wheelbarrow with one pass.

Customer: Brand Logging Ltd Model: John Deere 1910E Brand Logging recently took delivery of another new John Deere 1910E forwarder.This new machine takes the total number of John Deere forwarders in the company’s operation to five machines.

Brand logging now have two 1710D forwarders and three 1910E forwarders, with the oldest 1710D having completed over 16,000 hours.

Customer: KFT Logging Model: John Deere 2154D Hoot Knowles, of KFT Logging, has put a new John Deere 2154D to work in his crew working on the East Coast up from Gisborne.

The machine has been spec’d with a high-rise rear-entry cab that offers excellent visibility and easy, convenient access for the operator.

Customer: Rosco Contractors Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX870LCH-3 Rosco Contractors from Reefton has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX870LCH-3 excavator.The machine has been put to work in Waikaia, at Waikaia Gold on a stripping contract.

Pictured here, the new machine is working alongside Rosco’s Bell B50D ADT.

Customer: Fletcher Construction South Pacific Model: Hitachi ZX75US-5 Fletcher Construction, South Pacific, has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX75US-5 excavator complete with a Montabert SC36 rock breaker.The machine is being shipped to Pago-Pago in American Samoa, where it will go to work. Fletchers currently operates several Hitachi machines on the island.

Customer: Dash Civil Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX160LC-5 This ZX160LC-5 has been delivered to Dash Civil Ltd. It subcontracts to Dempsey Wood, which is developing this subdivision at Beachlands in Auckland.

Richard Manukau is the director of Dash Civil Ltd and runs a drainage crew.This is his first new machine.

Customer: Peacocke Logging Limited Model: John Deere 909KH Alister Peacocke has taken delivery of the first John Deere 909KH level swing harvester for the central North Island.The 909KH is equipped with the best levelling in the industry and a massive 330hp 9.0-litre engine — all John Deere. Alister has teamed the 909KH with a Woodsman felling head plus some extra engineering work from EMS, ready for a winch assist system. Leroy Pratt (pictured) has been given the task of putting the new machine to work and is looking forward to putting it through its paces.

Customer: Evan Brown Model: Hitachi ZX130L-3 Evan Brown is an owner-operator for Don Brown Excavators Ltd. Evan has normally run Hitachi ZX120 class machines, but this time decided to go for the new ZX130L-3 model. From slew ring up, this machine is the standard ZX120-3, but below the slew ring it is made up of ZX160 and ZX200 components.This will make the track gear more durable, which should extend the standard life by approximately 100%.This also helps the balance of the machine by lowering the centre of gravity. Evan is very pleased with his machine.

Customer: Ireland Earthmovers Model: Hitachi ZX130L-3 Ricky Ireland is an owner-operator to Don Brown Excavators Ltd. Ricky has normally run Hitachi ZX120 class machines, but this time decided to go for the new ZX130L-3 model. From slew ring up, this machine is the standard ZX120-3, but below the slew ring it is made up of ZX160 and ZX200 components.This will make the track gear more durable which should extend the standard life by approximately 100%.This also helps the balance of the machine by lowering the centre of gravity. Ricky is very pleased with his machine.

Customer: Lew Prince Logging Ltd Model: John Deere 909KH Lew and Richard Prince have taken delivery of new John Deere 909KH level swing harvester to work in Richard’s ground-base crew near Te Pohue.

Customer: DG Glenn Logging Limited Model: John Deere 850J DG Glenn Logging of Napier has added a new John Deere 850J to the fleet.The machine comes complete from the factory with the forestry package, including sweeps and screen guards, plus tank and cylinder guards. CablePrice has also matched the 850 up with a PTO drive W6F winch.

Customer: West Construction 2011 Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX135US-3 Aaron West, of West Construction 2011, has added another Hitachi ZX135US-3 to his existing fleet of Hitachi machines, now totalling seven units.Aaron’s company specialises in land development and residential sections, capable of all the drainage requirements and de-watering if needed.The company operates in the Waikato area.

Customer: Graeme Bagrie Contracts Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX200-5 Graeme Bagrie Contracts Limited has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX200-5.The new machine arrived, ready to go to work in the Foxton area.The machine is a new one for Graeme and was ordered by Ryan and Chris Bagrie while Graeme was following the Tour De France around Europe.

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Customer: DG Glenn Logging Limited Model: John Deere 909KH DG Glenn Logging has put a new John Deere 909KH level swing harvester to work on the East Coast. Shane Max has been given the job of operating the new machine and he is well impressed with the ease of operation. DG Glenn has teamed the 909KH with a Woodsman felling head and the combination looks more than capable of handling the East Coast trees with plenty of slew and lift power.The 909KH has the best-in-class levelling system and upgraded 330hp John Deere engine.

Customer: Lee Logging Model: John Deere 1910E Lee Logging recently took delivery of this new John Deere 1910E forwarder, which will replace its previous John Deere forwarder — a 1710D that had completed 11,500 hours.

Pictured here with the new machine is Ryan Lee.

Customer: MBD Contracting Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX250LCH-5 & ZX350LCH-5 MBD Contracting Ltd in Greymouth has taken delivery of two new excavators — a Hitachi ZX250LCH-5 and a Hitachi ZX350LCH-5. Both machines will be working in Canterbury doing river stop-bank work.

Customer: Ray Sircombe Model: Hitachi ZX130L-3 Ray Sircombe, from Otorohanga, has been discussing different options with Dave from CPL for a few years now.When the chance to own a ZX130L-3 came up, he jumped at it.With the 20-tonne undercarriage components holding up a 12-tonne top, what could be better? Especially when it is still the same width as the ZX120-3.After fitting 800mm double bar grousers, base tilt-hitch and chubb thumb, the machine is unstoppable on the hills and has great stability.

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TRACK & WHEEL Customer: International Panel & Lumber (West Coast) Ltd Model: John Deere 744K International Panel & Lumber (West Coast) Ltd has recently taken delivery of this new John Deere 744K log loader.The new machine will replace its previous loader, a Hitachi LX150-3 that has completed over 13,500 hours.

Customer: Sika Logging Model: Hitachi ZX290L-5 Roger and Toni, from Sika Logging in Taupo, have added a new Hitachi ZX290L-5 to their stems crew working in Kaingaroa forest.

The new machine will be bunching stems for the John Deere skidder and making stacks for load out.

Roger had Damon Collins Engineering complete the Hitachi Log spec with additional cab and body protection and an ENSIGN 1730 grapple finished off the build.

Customer: Sam Pemberton Model: Hitachi ZX135US-3 In February, Dave Neilson delivered a new ZX135US-3 excavator to Sam Pemberton, to add to the Hitachi Fleet. Great for tight spaces and very well balanced, the Hitachi ZX135us-3 has been all over Hamilton.

Customer: Jams Developments Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 Stuart Presling, a local Wellington builder and developer, recently took delivery of a new Hitachi ZX17U-2. The decision was not an easy one as it was a new ute or a new digger. Stuart was keen to get his hands on his new machine and put it to work. He says the new ute will be next year.

Customer: Kerry Green Model: Hitachi ZX120-3 With 15,000 hours up on old faithful, Kerry Green of KihiKihi decided to trade in his ZX95 on a new ZX120-3.“The old machine just kept going and going, so it was a no brainer really to stick with Hitachi.”

Kerry opted for the JB power tilt, NSP wide bucket, and ProClamp to complement the new digger.

Customer: GM & JA Field Model: Hitachi ZX120-3 Graeme and Julie Field have taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX120-3 to do drainage on their farm near Greytown in the Wairarapa.The new machine is fitted with Wedgelock I-Lock hydraulic multihitch and tilt bucket. Graeme is looking forward to testing out the proportional hand control auxiliary setup and reckons it will make track cleaning and other multi-function tasks much easier.

Customer: Daniel Renshaw Drainage Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 Daniel Renshaw Drainage must feel a certain sense of déjà vu as it was only October last year he took delivery of his last Hitachi ZX17U-2.

The new machine will be digging trenches for installation of high speed broadband around Wellington.

Customer: Kerry Dines Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX240LC-5 Kerry Dines has taken delivery of another ZX240LC-5, this being an additional unit adding to their existing extensive fleet of Hitachi excavators.The unit is currently working at the new milk powder factory being built at Pokeno. Kerry Dines has established this commercial and residential subdivision in Pokeno at the southern end of the State Highway One motorway.

Operator Scotty has previously been operating a ZX230LC, which has clocked over 12,000 hours.

Customer: P & N Siteworks Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 P & N Siteworks in Wellington has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX17U-2 package. James Hosie, owner of P & N Siteworks, reckons the new machine will fit in perfectly with their operation, undertaking drainage work with Wellington City Council. James also got a new Montabert breaker to swing off the end of the arm to make getting through Wellington footpaths and roads easier.

Customer: R & L Drainage Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX120-3 Ross and Leigh Pevreal, from Otorohanga, have a new pair of Hitachi ZX120-3s to work alongside a ZX120-3 and a ZX160LC. Both fitted with JB power tilts and Chubb thumbs, the new machines are clocking up the hours quickly.They have also been equipped with a large array of LED lights so the guys can “start early, work late or both”, Ross says with a sly smile.

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Customer: DG Glenn Logging Limited Model: John Deere 909KH DG Glenn Logging of Napier has put another new John Deere 909KH level swing harvester to work this time with a Woodsman 700 processing head.The new head has been chosen to help delimb while felling to reduce the amount of slash taken to the skid and can also help with processing.

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Customer: Noel McIntyre Drainage Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX200LC-5 This is the first new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 Noel McIntyre has purchased.The machine is fitted with a JB Attachments tilting head, operated entirely by its own hydraulic circuit, leaving the auxiliary piping to operate the plate compactor or the rock breaker. Glen McIntyre, shown here standing by the machine, is in the process of ripping out tree stumps to clear the land for a new industrial development. Glen is more than happy with the performance and power of the machine.With the machine having ROPS cab, operator protection bars in the front window and the FOPS head guard as standard, there was no need to fit a cab frame.

Noel McIntyre Drainage Ltd undertakes work throughout the Southland region.

Customer: Blackmore Tree Contractors Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX210K-5 Graeme Blackmore, shown here in his new Hitachi ZX210K-5 excavator, demonstrates just how high the saw blade can go on the new machine.With a six-metre extension fitted onto the quick-hitch for easy install and removal, Graeme is able to top trees up to 21 metres in height and then drop off the extension and fit a set of rakes for the clean-up operation.This machine was ordered standard from the factory and fitted with two sets of auxiliary lines and a drain line. One set of auxiliary lines is operated by buttons on the right-hand lever and the other set operated with the foot pedal.All the guarding was done by Duffy Engineering in Balclutha. Graeme generally works throughout the Otago region.

Customer: McLellan Freight Ltd Model: Hitachi ZW180 McLellan Freight has a new Hitachi ZW180 wheel loader, which is operated by Colin Hansen.The machine was recently delivered, although this might be hard to believe with the build-up of palm kernel dust you can see in the photo.The machine will be permanently working at the port of Bluff, loading in and out palm kernel.The machine is fitted with a high-lift boom, enabling it to lift over the highest sides of any of the trucks that are carting out of the shed. Colin is more than happy with the extra height the machine can lift with the high-lift boom, positive hydraulics, and general layout of the machine.

Customer: Waikato Bobcat & Digger Services Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX120-3 With the success of their current ZX120-3 and ZX85USB-3, Shane and Denise from WBDS in Te Awamutu decided on a new ZX120-3 to replace their existing machine. It is fitted out with a 2.52m arm, JB power tilt and Prosteel powerclamp.The machine was put straight to work on a maize stack and the stability proved invaluable.

Customer: Havard Logging Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX350LCH-5 Working in the Portola Block, a JELL Forest in the Wiretap, and following on from its recent delivery of a new John Deere 909KH leveller, Havard Logging has a new Hitachi ZX350LCH-5 with a Warpath HTH626 big wood processor.The company is processing up to 400 tonnes a day for the JELL mill and for export. Pictured here is the operator Brent or Bro, Raymond OShanassy from CablePrice, Justice Nape — quality control and Matt Edmondson — Forman. Sale was made by Malcolm Pascoe from Auckland.

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Customer: BBL Contracting Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX520LCH-3 Recently,Tony Shanahan, from BBL Contracting Ltd, took delivery of a new Hitachi ZX520LCH-3 excavator.The machine has class-leading hydraulic performance, coupled with a sturdy ISUZU 6WG1 engine.

Fitted with a heavy-duty 2.1m3 Wedgelock bucket, the machine will earn its keep near Tolaga on the East Coast. Pictured here (left to right) is Paul Laird (CablePrice), Tony Shanahan (BBL Contracting), and Joe Gradwell (CablePrice).

Customer: Mike Hurring Logging Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX330LC-5 Mike has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX330LC-5 excavator, replacing the old Hitachi ZX330LC.The operator, Dave McKee, is more than happy with the performance of the new machine, which is fitted up with a new Waratah HTH625 processing head and bulldozer grousers.The side intrusion and guarding was done

by Duffy Engineering in Balclutha.

The machine is predominately working in the Southland Otago region.

Customer: Alpine Logging Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX210H-5 Alpine Logging recently purchased a Hitachi ZX210H-5 for loading out logs on the skid site.This machine replaces a ZX210K which had just clocked over 14,000 hours of hard work. James and Kieran, owners of Alpine Logging, decided to stick with the standard track frame machine for its agility and speed for working around the skid site.The machine is fitted with an Ensign grapple and the guarding was done by Duffy Engineering in Balclutha.

Alpine Logging operates mainly throughout the Southland and South Otago region.

Customer: Waipahi Earthmovers Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX200-5 Doug Jelley, owner-operator of Waipahi Earthmovers, recently took delivery of his new Hitachi ZX200-5. Having operated his old machine, a ZX200-3 for over 12,000 hours, Doug thought it was time to step up into a brand new machine, so the decision was made to purchase a ZX200-5 and have the guarding done by HER of Tapanui.The majority of Doug’s work is drainage, cow lanes, and maintenance work for sheep, beef, and dairy farmers in the South Otago area.

Customer: LGR Enterprises Model: Hitachi ZX120-3 Barely six months since taking delivery of their last new machine, Michelle and Jason of LGR Enterprises have taken delivery of another new machine to cope with their increased workload.The Hitachi ZX120-3 will handle the extra workload perfectly, according to Jason, who is impressed with the speed and productivity of the new machine.

Customer: Davaar Logging Model: Hitachi ZX250L-5 Davaar Logging recently took delivery of this new Hitachi ZX250L-5.The machine has been equipped with a log build by Pro Steel Engineering, Hamilton.

The ZX250L-5 replaces a Hitachi ZX230LC that had clocked up over 17,000 hours.The sale was made by Andrew McCoy.

Customer: Subritzky Clark Logging Model: Hitachi ZX250L-5 & John Deere 1510E When Willie Clark and Bronwyn Subritzky-Clark had the opportunity to expand their operation, they went to the market to source exactly the right equipment combination to match the piece size and productivity requirement, while still leaving room for a further increase in production if required.The Hitachi ZX250L-5 with processor and the John Deere 1510E forwarder meet that need perfectly.Willie and Bronwyn’s twin sons, Dane and Kale, were the perfect choice for operators of the new machinery and are seen here in the photo, either side of Willie.

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

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

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

9 LITRE

EURO 5, EEV AND EURO 6*

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LOW

LOW

LOW

NORMAL

NORMAL

NORMAL

HIGHLINE

HIGHLINE

HIGHLINE

TOPLINE

16 LITRE

13 LITRE

CYLINDERS

CABS

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

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

5 INLINE

6 INLINE

V8

EMISSION LEVEL

EMISSION TECHNOLOGY

1050Nm

Euro 5, EEV

EGR

250hp (184kW)

1150Nm

Euro 5

SCR

9 litre

280hp (206kW)

1400Nm

Euro 5, EEV

EGR

9 litre**

310hp (228kW)

1550Nm

Euro 5

SCR

9 litre

320hp (235kW)

1600Nm

Euro 5, EEV

EGR

9 litre

360hp (265kW)

1600Nm

EEV

EGR

13 litre**

360hp (265kW)

1850Nm

Euro 5

EGR, SCR

13 litre

400hp (294kW)

2100Nm

Euro 5

EGR

13 litre**

400hp (294kW)

2100Nm

Euro 5, EEV

SCR

13 litre

440hp (324kW)

2300Nm

Euro 5

EGR

13 litre

440hp (324kW)

2300Nm

Euro 6

EGR, SCR

13 litre**

440hp (324kW)

2300Nm

Euro 5, EEV

SCR

13 litre

480hp (353kW)

2500Nm

Euro 6

EGR, SCR

13 litre**

480hp (353kW)

2400Nm

Euro 5

SCR

16 litre**

500hp (368kW)

2500Nm

Euro 5, EEV

SCR

16 litre**

560hp (412kW)

2700Nm

Euro 5

SCR

16 litre**

620hp (456kW)

3000Nm

Euro 5

SCR

16 litre

730hp (537kW)

3500Nm

Euro 5, EEV

SCR

SWEPT VOLUME

POWER

9 litre

230hp (169kW)

9 litre**

TORQUE

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

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

8 gears — light-duty gearbox.

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

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

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

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

PTO – gearbox-driven (clutch dependent) Connection

Ratio

Pump/Flange Pump/Flange

Torque

Max output*

Clock position

0.82/1.00/1.03/1.24 1200Nm

74/110kW

5

1.03/1.28/1.29/1.58 700Nm

74/100kW

5

Pump/Flange

1.33/1.65/1.78/2.22 400Nm

60/90kW

5

Pump/Flange

1.33/1.65/1.67/2.04 430Nm

70/100kW

5

Flange**

1.0

120/170kW

12 Clock position

1000Nm

Rotates

PTO — flywheel-driven (clutch independent) Connection

Ratio

Torque

Max output*

Pump/Flange

1.0

2000Nm

120/170/200/250kW

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, eight and ten-wheelers.The capacity is up to 16 tonnes per axle.

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

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

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

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

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

SUSPENSION OPTIONS: Front: – Nine-tonne front axle with air suspension.

– 10-tonne front axle with leaf springs.

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

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

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

4X2

4X4

6X2

6X2 REAR-STEER

6X4

6X6

8X2

8X2 TWIN-STEER

8X2 REAR-STEER

8X4

8X4 REAR-STEER

8X6

8X8

10X4 REAR-STEER

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EQUIPMENT

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

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

SPECS

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

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

MINI EXCAVATORS MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX10U-2

1110

0.022

1780

1200

9.5@2100

2x10.6

ZX17U-2

1850

0.044

2170

1630

11.0@2400

2x19.2

ZX22U-2

2360

0.066

2320

18.6kN

14.6@2400

2x28.8

ZX33U-5

3720

0.08

3130

27.2kN

21.2@2200

2x35.2/1x17.6

ZX38U-5

4100

0.10

3460

27.1kN

21.2@2400

2x38.4/1x22.8

ZX48U-5

5010

0.11

3630

32.1kN

28.2@2400

120

ZX55U-5

5320

0.14

3830

36.8kN

28.2@2400

120

ZX65USB-5

6570

0.24

4120

41.1kN

34.1@2000

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WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX75US-5

7400

0.28

4610

5600

34.1@2000

2x72/1x56

ZX85USB-5

8430

0.28

4510

5600

34.1@2000

2x72/1x56

ZX110-3

10,900

0.45

5080/4880

9100

69@2000

2x111

ZX120-3

12,100

0.45

5570/6060

10,100

69@2000

2x117

ZX130K-3

13,100

0.45

5570

10,100

69@2000

2x117

ZX135US-3

13,400

0.45

5530/6020

10,100

69@1800

2x117

ZX160LC-5

16,800

0.6

5980

11,400

90.2@2200

2x191

ZX180LC-5

18,500

0.7

6120

12,500

90.2@2200

2x191

ZX200-5/ZX200LC-5

19,800/20,400

0.7

6670

16,200

125@2100

2x212

ZX225USR-3/ZX225USRLC-3

22,300/22,700

0.7

6670

15,400

122@2000

2x212

ZX240-5/ZX240LC-5

23,400/24,000

0.9

6960

19,200

132@2150

2x223

ZX280-5/ZX280LC-5

27,400/28,400

1.1

7220

20,600

132@2150

2x236

ZX330-5/ZX330LC-5

31,500/32,100

1.4

7380

25,100

184@2000

2x279

ZX400LCH-3

39,000

1.2

7310

20,400

202@1900

2x288

ZX450-3/ZX450LC-3

45,700/46,700

1.2-2.6

7770

28,400

260@1800

2x360

ZX470H-3/ZX470LCH-3

47,100/48,100

1.9-2.5

7770

29,400

260@1800

2x360

ZX500LC-3/ZX520LCH-3

49,500/51,700

1.5-2.6

7690

28,400/29,400

260@1800

2x360

ZX650LC-3/ZX670LCH-3

65,900/67,300

2.5-3.5

8560

33,100

345@1800

2x456

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WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m³)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX140W-3

14,700

0.45

5030

10,100

90.2@2200

135+180

ZX170W-3

16,600

0.55

5330

10,400

107@2000

2x200

ZX190W-3

18,200

0.6

5830

11,800

122@2000

2x189

ZX210W-3

20,800

0.80

6290

13,200

122@2000

189+195

ZX250W-3

28,900

N/A

4440

N/A

122@2000

189+195

ZX360W-3

36,800

N/A

8380

N/A

140@2100

2x236

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

MODEL

OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW)

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD (kg)

MAXIMUM TRAVEL SPEED (kph)

EG40R

6200

73.6

4000

11

EG70R

10,800

132.6

6500

10

EG110R

16,100

183.9

11,000

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FORESTRY EXCAVATORS MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m³)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX250L-5

27,400

1.0

4350

16,600

132@2150

2x223

ZX290L-5

30,600

1.1

4140

17,900

184@2000

2x279

ZX400L-5

36,700

1.4

3990

21,800

184@2000

2x279

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

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

MODEL

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 WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX850-3/ZX850LC-3

81,200/83,000

4.5

7140

40,700

397@1800

2x528

ZX870H-3/ZX870LCH-3

82,100/84,000

4.5

7140

48,200

397@1800

2x528

EX1200-6

111,000

5.9

8050

58,000

567@1800

3x520

EX1900-6

192,000

12

8180

68,400

775@1800

6x335

EX2600-6

254,000

17

8250

84,600

1119@1800

EX3600-6

359,000

22

8580

107,000

EX5600-6

537,000

34

8800

150,000

EX8000-6

811,000

40**

4100

227,000

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PAYLOAD (tonnes)

GMW – GROSS MA WEIGHT (kg)

EH1100-3

520

38.7

64.9

110,677

EH1700-3

710

60.4

95.2

163,300

EH3500AC II

1491

111

168

309,000

EH4000AC II

1864

153

222.0

384,000

EH5000 ACII

2014

206

290

500,000

working-time records of over 90,000 hours.This kind of performance is not surprising when you consider that Hitachi’s corporate policy is to never release equipment that is not ready for the field.

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

MODEL

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

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW) SAE J1349, net

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)

4x375/2x425

B25E

24,000

15

OM906LA

18,760

205@2200

1450@1800

8x500

B30E

28,000

17.5

OM926LA

19,210

240@2200

2x1119@1800

8x375/4x425

B35D

32,500

20.5

OM501LA

28,230

291@1800

2x1450@1800

16x500

B40D

37,000

23

OM501LA

29,850

310@1800

B45D

41,000

25.5

OM502LA

32,980

364@1800

B50D

45,400

28

OM502LA

34,520

364@1800

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

MODEL

WEIGHT* (kg)

BUCKET (m3)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

STATIC TIP LOAD (full turn kg)

ZW20

1945

0.3

1850

2100

15.8@2500

1100

ZW30

2785

0.4

2155

2990

22.2@2200

1400

ZW40

3295

0.5

2445

3650

30.4@2200

1720

ZW50

3605

0.6

2500

3400

30.4@2200

1960

ZW80

4895

0.9

2500

4750

45.6@2200

3110

ZW90

6000

1.1

2705

5230

53.1@2200

3790

ZW100

6530

1.3

2710

6222

62@2100

4140

ZW120

7560

1.5

2730

8058

68@2100

4710

ZW140

10,290

2

2790

9790

96@2000

6970

ZW150

11,820

2.3

2860

11,010

107@2000

8030

ZW180

14,320

2.6

2760

11,630

128@2200

9870

ZW220

17,370

3.4

2880

15,350

164@2000

11,850

ZW250

19,690

3.7

2950

16,570

179@2000

12,950

ZW310

22,410

4.2

3100

19,550

220@1800

14,900

ZW330

25,895

5

3255

23,040

242

16,840

ZW370

30560

5

3220

25000

268

19,260

ZW550

45,380

7

3565

38,400

360

25,900

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

*Operating weight based on cabin

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

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

MODELS

MAX LIFTING CAPACITY (tonne x m)

MAX BOOM LENGTH (m)

ENGINE RATED PO (kW/min-1)

LOG SKIDDERS GRAPPLE MODEL

ENGINE

POWER (kW/hp)

ARCH TYPE

GRAPPLE BUNCHING (m)

548G-III

6068T

96/129

Single

2.159

648H

6068H

138/185

Dual

2.921

748H

6068H

144/193

Dual

3.225

848H

6068H

149/200

Dual

3.302

SCX300

30 x 3.0

34

110/2000

SCX400

40 x 3.7

46

147/2100

SCX500

50 x 3.8

52

147/2100

SCX550

55 x 3.7

52

147/2100

SCX700

70 x 3.7

54

147/2100

SCX800-2 / SCX800HD-2

80 x 3.3

54.5

212/2000

SCX900-2 / SCX900HD-2

90 x 4.0

60

212/2000

LOG SKIDDERS CABLE

SCX1200-2

120 x 4.5

72

212/2000

MODEL

ENGINE

POWER (kW/hp)

WINCH MODEL

LINEPULL (kN)

SCX1500-2

150 x 4.1

75

212/2000

540G-III

6068T

96/129

4000

171.3

SCX2800-2

275 x 4.3

91.45

272/2000

640H

6068H

128/172

4000

242.6

SCX6000SLX

500 x 6.0

96

397/1800

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

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

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BULLDOZERS

FELLER BUNCHERS

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.

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

MODEL

POWER (kW/hp)

FELLING HEAD

CUT DIAMETER (mm)

CUT RADIUS (m)

WEIGHT (kg)

753J

180/241

FS20/FS22B

559

8.4

23,610

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

DBAR PULL (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

BLADE WIDTH (mm)

759J

180/241

FS20/FS22B

559

8.3

27,240

450 JLT

7386

4045H

Hydrostatic

12,000

57@2200

2921

909K

267/199

FS22B/FR24B/FR22B

559

8.4

35,540

550 JLT

7718

4045H

Hydrostatic

12,500

63@2200

2921

959K

286/214

FS22B/FR24B/FR22B

622

8.5

36,780

650 JLT

8419

4045H

Hydrostatic

13,000

74@2200

2667

700 JLT

11,840

6068H

Hydrostatic

16,000

86@2100

3048

750 J

14,778

6068H

Hydrostatic

22,000

108@2100

3296

850 J

18,220

6090H

Hydrostatic

24,000

137@1800

3251

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

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

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

HARVESTERS TRACKED HARVESTERS

MODEL

WEIGHT (max kg)

BLADE SIZE (ft)

ENGINE

VARIABLE HORSEPOWER

TORQUE RISE

SPEEDS (F/R) MODEL

670G/GP

21,228

12/14

6090H

195 (145kW)

72%

45.2/45.2

672G/GP

21,228

12/14

6090H

195 (145kW)

72%

45.2/45.2

770G/GP

21,772

12/14

6090H

230 (172kW)

63%

45.2/45.2

772G/GP

21,772

12/14

6090H

245 (183kW)

55%

45.2/45.2

870G/GP

22,054

12/16

6090H

255 (190kW)

60%

44.6/44.6

872G/GP

22,054

12/16

6090H

265 (198kW)

53%

44.6/44.6

POWER (kW/hp)

REACH (m)

PROCESSOR

CUT DIAMETER (inches)

WEIGHT (kg)

CLEARANCE (mm)

703JH

135/181

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

30

23,120

730

753JH

180/241

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

30

23,256

730

759JH

180/241

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

25.6

26,760

759

903KH

246/330

8.9

HTH624/HTH625

32

31,810

749

909KH

246/330

8.9

HTH624/HTH625

32

35,300

770

WHEELED HARVESTERS

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

POWER (kW/hp)

REACH (m)

PROCESSOR

WEIGHT (kg)*

CLEARANCE (mm)

1070E

136/182

8.6 / 10 / 10.8

H752HD, H754, H412, H414

15,500

555

1170E

145/194

10 / 11.3

H752, H754, H412, H414

17,900

600

1270E

170/228

8.6 / 10 / 11.7

H752, H754, H414, H270, H480C

19,250

640

1470E

190/255

8.6 / 10 / 11

H270, H480C, H290

28,700

750

* Fitted with head

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET (m³)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

STATIC TIP FULL TURN (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

444K Z-Bar

11,055

1.9

8212

8072

95@2100

2670

444K Powerllel

12,074

1.9

6056

6226

95@2100

2580

524K Z-Bar

12,282

2.1

9193

8935

110@2000

2770

544K Z-Bar

12,820

1.9-4.5

10,188

9434

125@1900

2760

544K Powerllel

13,840

1.9-4.5

8604

7554

125@1900

2680

624K Z-Bar

15,185

2.5-5

12,920

12,031

147@1800

2860

624K Powerllel

16,454

2.5-5

10,759

9257

147@1800

2700

644K Z-Bar

18,333

2.8-5.0

15,378

12,879

173@1700

2910

MODEL

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW)

OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

MAXIMUM REACH (m)

TAIL SWING RADIUS (m)

644K Powerllel

19,966

2.8-5.0

12,029

11,051

173@1700

2790

2154D

119

30,250*

10.98*

3.10

724K Z-Bar

19,264

3.3-5.0

14,398

14,132

197@1800

2840

2454D

145

35,300*

11.67*

3.30

744K Z-Bar

24,346

3.8-5

19,146

16,946

227@1500

3040

2954D

145

41,050*

12.60*

3.369

824K Z-Bar

26,210

4.2-6.1

18,905

17,588

248@1600

3190

3754D

220

46,108*

13.12*

3.66

844K Z-II

34,152

5.5

21,674

22,094

283@1600

3320

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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.

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

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

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

MODEL

REACH (m)

GROSS LIFTING TORQUE (kNm)

DECK LENGTH (m)

POWER (kW@rpm)

LOAD RATING (kg)

810E

7.2 / 8.7 / 9.8

76

3.8

95@1900

9000

1010E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

102

4.5

115.5@1900

11,000

1110E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

102

4.5

136@1900

12,000

1210E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

125

4.5

136@1900

13,000

1510E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

125

4.5

145@1900

15,000

1910E

8.5

151

4.8

186@1900

19,000

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

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

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

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

TIPPING LOAD (kg)

BUCKET BREAKOUT FORCE (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

313

2338

1146

989

36.5

2130

315

2361

1362

1108

36.5

2260

318E

3178

1771

2724

47.1@2500

2430

320E

3246

1989

2724

51.7@2500

2460

326E

3723

2443

3519

54.8@2800

2540

328E

3982

2542

4676

64@2500

2570

332E

4363

2906

6299

74.6@2400

2590

COMPACT TRACK LOADERS MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

TIPPING LOAD (kg)

BUCKET BREAKOUT FORCE (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

319E

4286

2789

2724

51.7@2500

2500

323E

4286

3360

3178

54.8@2500

2500

329E

5221

3768

4688

64@2500

2590

333E

5357

4279

75

71.1@2500

2590

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2154D I 2454D I 2954D I 3754D

The next generation of John Deere D-Series Swing Machines has arrived. Proven in the forest around the world, the D-Series has evolved some seriously tough traits and is now hungry for action in New Zealand. From the smaller but muscular 2154D to the larger 3754D beast, these machines feature beefy new structures and next-size-up components â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all purpose-built to perform.

Their powerful swing systems, improved horsepower, and new hydraulic systems deliver increased productivity.

Available as log loaders or shovel loggers, road builders, processor/harvesters, or stroke delimber carriers and with the comfort of secure and roomy rear-entry or raised cab options.

Let one loose in your forest and a D-Series Swing Machine will prove that anything less is really just prey.

For more information, including specifications and options visit www.cableprice.co.nz or contact your local CablePrice sales representative on 0800 555 456.

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