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Touchdown ZAXIS-5 HAS LANDED MULTI-TASKER John Deere D-series skid steers

The NEXT GENERATION Scania buses a decade from now

Hitachi-Sumitomo and HEB structures repairing quake damage Preventative maintenance pays off

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Design & Printing TraderGroup (a division of ACP Media) Please direct any feedback or suggestions to marketing@cableprice.co.nz; or mail: CablePrice Track&Wheel magazine PO Box 38040 Wellington Mail Centre New Zealand The Track & Wheel staff would like to thank all of the customers who made this issue possible. This issue was brought to you by the letter Z and the number five. CablePrice (NZ) Ltd 41-51 Bell Road South, Gracefield, Lower Hutt, New Zealand T: 04 568 4289 F: 04 568 4283 marketing@cableprice.co.nz To receive your free copy of Track & Wheel, visit www.cableprice.co.nz and select “about us” then “track&wheel”. Cover image: New Hitachi ZX200-5 excavator in operation.

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Top technician for 2012 announced.................................................................. 6

Hitachi and CablePrice continue Excavator Competition support................. 19

Recently appointed staff members.................................................................... 7

City Care forges a special relationship............................................................. 26

Six months with Scania in Sweden.................................................................... 8

Preventative maintenance pays off.................................................................. 28

Excavator Competition update.......................................................................... 9 A tour to remember........................................................................................... 9 New Hitachi EX5600-6 and EX2600-6.............................................................. 10 They’re there to offer you even more information about the machines or vehicles you’re reading about.

CablePrice workshops in Lower Hutt upgraded with Skylifts......................... 11

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Multi-tasker – D-series skid steer...................................................................... 13

AUSTimber Forestry Expo................................................................................ 12

COVER STORY: NEW HITACHI ZAXIS-5 Hitachi ZAXIS-5 reviewed................................................................................ 14

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FOCUS Scania and McCarthy – a first for New Zealand................................................ 16 Alexander Group and Scania............................................................................ 32

Copyright: CablePrice (NZ) Ltd 2011/12, all rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden except with the written permission of the publisher. The opinions and thoughts expressed in this publication, whether factual or otherwise, are those of the individual writer and do not necessarily reflect those held by CablePrice (NZ) Ltd. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information published in Track & Wheel, CablePrice (NZ) Ltd accept no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions.

SCANIA BUS FOCUS Pavlovich Coachlines and Scania..................................................................... 20 The next generation of buses........................................................................... 30

SPECIAL FEATURES 100-year anniversary of Scania’s peacekeeping service history...................... 24 Repairing quake-damaged Lyttleton Wharves.................................................. 34

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

RECENT DELIVERIES Truck deliveries................................................................................................ 40 Equipment deliveries....................................................................................... 47

SPECIFICATIONS Hitachi/Bell specifications............................................................................... 53 John Deere specifications................................................................................ 59

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Managing Director’s Address

CablePrice long-service recognition

elcome to the first edition for 2012 of our Track and Wheel magazine. It is now more than 12 months since I arrived from Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, in my home country of Japan, to take up the position of Managing Director of CablePrice New Zealand.The introduction has been both very welcoming and inspiring, thanks in large to the support of the very knowledgeable and skilled staff that make up CablePrice. Despite worldwide business confidence being unsettled, CablePrice (NZ) Ltd continues to grow and maintain a positive financial result.We have seen some very strong sales over the past 12 months and our order book remains positive. I believe this continued growth is a direct result of the dedicated team at CablePrice, a loyal and respected customer base, combined with proven products from world leading manufacturers. In the Hitachi ZAXIS-5, John Deere, Bell and Scania ranges, we have refocused on reliability and productivity through improved product specifications, combined with outstanding fuel consumption and best-in-class operator environments. I am very excited about our new Hitachi ZAXIS-5 excavator range.We have listened to the requests of you, our customer, and as a result, this new ZAXIS-5 comes with a range of newand-improved features, with enhanced reliability, and is due for formal release at this year’s National Fieldays to be held in Hamilton, mid-June. From John Deere, we have launched the new range of D-series skid steers and compact tracked loaders.While on the subject of John Deere, I am pleased to say that the number-one selling motor grader in New Zealand for 2011* was John Deere.We knew it to be a good motor grader but being number one even exceeded our high expectations, so well done, team.The K-series wheel loader also continues to gain ground in forestry, construction and mining applications. Scania, with its modular build system and range of cab, chassis and engine options, has always been very adaptable.This year, we are introducing a full range of construction and mining trucks to the line-up, along with the new simple yet robust 13-litre SCR engine to complement our already proven V8 range.These additions, along with our current range, will place CablePrice in a position of ‘first choice’ as a single premium equipment provider in all segments whether large or small. During the month of July, the team will be taking our products on tour throughout New Zealand, visiting a region near you.This

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. In first half of 2012, three additional staff achieved milestones as part of the company’s scheme of recognising long service. Special recognition must also go to Peter Kennedy from Christchurch, for achieving a milestone of 20 years of service. Peter has been a dedicated employee at CablePrice since April 1991. CablePrice would like to thank all of its employees for their commitment and loyalty and looks forward to the growing pool of experience in the coming years.

10-year long-service achievement Andrew Crane

Head office

David Williams

Rotorua

Doreen Smith

Head office

Hayden Campbell

Christchurch

Stuart Thornley

Greymouth

20-year long-service achievement

will give you an opportunity to talk with our specialised staff and test and evaluate for yourself the new Hitachi ZAXIS-5, John Deere wheel loader and skid steer, in addition to the Scania R730 and G420. For an up-to-date list of tour locations, dates and times, please contact your CablePrice representative. We pride ourselves on our continued commitment to support and encourage our staff to upskill.A recent example of this is Scott Donnelly from our Christchurch equipment workshop, who took out the title of Hitachi Top Technician, New Zealand, and then went on to compete in the Oceania round held in Singapore, where he did us all very proud by winning this round, too. Scott was up against some very tough opposition from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia,Thailand and Singapore. He now goes on to represent both our region and CablePrice in the Hitachi Top Technician World Championships to be held in Japan. Congratulations, Scott – we are all very proud of your effort, skill and commitment. Just as we invest in our staff we also reinvest in our industries. Once again, CablePrice and Hitachi are pleased to confirm their continued sponsorship of both the regional and national Excavator Operator Competitions for 2012/13, with the first round being held at National Fieldays. I look forward to seeing you at this year’s National Fieldays, held at Mystery Creek in Hamilton, June 13 to 17. Please be sure to stop by our stand (E105-E107) and introduce yourself. Regards, Shige Takatori Managing Director

Peter Kennedy

Christchurch

Scania Dealer Locator With the Scania dealer locator app in your smartphone, you can easily find the Scania dealers and workshops that are closest to your current location, anywhere in the world. Wherever you need Scania, the dealer locator app is there to help.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 favorites for quick access and plan your stops in advance with a global list of Scania locations. Available both for iPhone and Android.

*according to December 2011 ESA figures

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New ZealaNd HitacHi top tecHNiciaN for 2012 aNNouNced

top HitacHi oceaNia wiNNiNg tecHNiciaN: Scott doNNelly press! Following on from his recent success in winning the New Zealand Hitachi Top Technician Award held in March, I am thrilled and very proud to announce Scott Donnelly, of CablePrice Christchurch’s equipment workshop, has just won the prestigious top prize at the Oceania round of Hitachi Top Technician held in Singapore. Considering he was up against very tough competition from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia,Thailand and Singapore, he did exceptionally well. Scott managed to keep himself cool, calm and collected when faced with a theory test, which consisted of 50 questions to be answered within one hour, and a practical test of two faults to find within one hour. Finally, he had to give a written and verbal report about one of the two faults he found. Scott will now go on to the Hitachi Top Technician World Finals to be

held in Japan very shortly, where he will represent both this region and CablePrice. I would like to thank the Christchurch equipment team, especially Peter (equipment workshop manager) and Hayden (equipment workshop supervisor) for their support and assistance given to Scott to get him this far in the competitions. Scott is the second person from the CablePrice Christchurch workshop to make it to the Hitachi Top Technician World Finals.This will also be the third time (out of five) that CablePrice has had one of its technicians going through to the world finals. From everyone at CablePrice, congratulations, Scott, for an exceptional result – well done. Ross Wallace CablePrice national training manager

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Mark NurSe Mark Nurse has recently joined CablePrice’s team in Whangarei as the truck sales specialist for Scania. Mark originates from the UK and immigrated to New Zealand back in 2004, with his wife and two children. He spent seven and a half years as a truck sales engineer with the local Fuso dealer in Whangarei before joining CablePrice early in March this year. Prior to leaving the UK, he was an area sales manager for a successful Scania dealership in the east of England for seven and a half years. Mark is looking forward to renewing his allegiance to the Scania brand and being able to offer clients – new and old – a product with strong core values and the ability to put together a modular build to suit the operators application along with maintenance packages, giving value for money, reliability and high uptime supported by a nationwide network of branches and service agents.

For more information and to find out more about the complete range of Scania trucks, contact Mark, ph 09 470 0433 or 027 594 3310 or email mark.nurse@cableprice.co.nz The regional rounds of the Hitachi Top Technician competition started in February and involved more than 11 technicians competing in two rounds and answering a series of technical questions in open book exams, taking place at CablePrice branches around the country. This year has seen Brendon Billet from Rotorua, Chris Futter from Palmerston North and Scott Donnelly from Christchurch go through to the national finals after achieving the three highest scores in the regional finals. At the national competition, each of the three technicians had to answer a series of 100 technical questions within an hour, then diagnose and repair a set number of faults on a Hitachi excavator within a onehour-fifteen-minute time frame, gaining extra points for safe working practices – ie wearing a hi-vis hard hat, coning off the machine with available safety cones and maintaining three points of contact 6

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whenever getting on or off the excavator. The overall winner of the nationals goes on to represent New Zealand in the Oceania round in Singapore, to be held in April this year, and will possibly go on to a place in the world finals, held in Japan later this year. “New Zealand has always had a very strong showing, having won 50 percent of the times we have attended the Oceania finals in Singapore, and I take great delight in reminding our Australian counterparts of this fact, as they’ve only won the Oceania title once,” remarks Ross Wallace, CablePrice national training manager. This year’s national finals were held on Friday March 23 at CablePrice,Auckland. In addition to completing the theory and practical sections of the competition, the finalists also had to present, in detail, their findings of the problem with the excavator to a panel of five, before

answering a series of questions put forward by the panel. “On any given day any, any one of the three finalists had the opportunity of winning – it was that close.This year has been the closest competition I can remember, making my job that much harder,” comments Darren O’Connor, CablePrice Hitachi mining and construction technical trainer. Congratulations to Scott Donnelly on being the winner this year and earning himself the coveted title of New Zealand’s Hitachi Top Technician for 2012. Second place goes to Brendon Billet and third to Chris Futter. Scott will now go on to represent CablePrice and Hitachi in the Oceania round to be held in Singapore next month, where we all wish him well.

For more information contact Ross Wallace, national training manager, ph 04 568 0570.

roBBie NewtoN

CablePrice recently introduced Robbie Newton to the Wellington truck sales team. Coming on board as the Isuzu account manager, Robbie says he’s “committed to ensuring Isuzu remains at the top of the light and medium duty truck range”, a position that Isuzu has held for over 10 years. Born and bred in the Wairarapa, Robbie is no stranger to the commercial vehicle industry, having spent most of his working life around them in one form or another. Robbie started out driving at the age of 17 for Martinborough Transport, delivering livestock. Later on, Robbie moved to Australia where he continued driving trucks before returning to New Zealand to work as an integrated value chain manager for Silver Fern Farms for the past few years. Having been away from the Wairarapa

for the past few years, Robbie recently returned to his home town to establish his family, with his wife and new baby boy. “Robbie’s experience, professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction will ensure clients receive real value for money, as well as priority attention and care throughout the lifecycle of their truck, not just the purchase,” says Alfons Reitsma, CablePrice Isuzu dealer principal. “Isuzu trucks have a proven record as hard-working truck that just gets the job done,” says Newton,“and customers

can rely on the team at CablePrice for professional and timely support both on and off the road.” With a wide range of models available, include Isuzu’s N-series (light-duty 1.254.25-tonne payload), F-series (mediumduty 5-14-tonne payload) and the GIGA series (heavy-duty tractors and rigids), CablePrice has the right truck to suit your business – no matter how big or small your operation is. CablePrice is based in Gracefield, Lower Hutt, and has the Isuzu franchise for the greater Wellington region, including Kapiti-Horowhenua and the Wairarapa.

For more information and to find out more about upcoming special deals on N, F and GIGA series, contact Robbie, ph 04 568 4289 or 027 559 2438 or email robbie.newton@cableprice.co.nz CablePrice

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Six MoNtHS iN Södertälje: tHe HoMe of ScaNia

HitacHi Zx120 upHoldS tHe coMpetitioN

On Sunday January 8, I arrived in Sweden to begin my six-month exchange at Scania. I had left summer in New Zealand and was greeted by a cold Swedish winter. Initially, snow and temperatures below zero were a shock to the system. I had seen snow before so I could cope with that. However, temperatures as low as -17 were a completely new experience – it’s depressing when six degrees starts to become the new benchmark for what you classify as warm weather. During these colder months, scraping ice and snow off my car every morning and evening was my new routine, and

Once again, the National Excavator Operator Competition saw the Hitachi ZX series in the hands of New Zealand’s best operators in a nationwide display of the capability from our machinery, as they painted, excavated and loaded their way to this year’s national final. With nine regional events from Northland to Southland leading up to the national final, over 150 operators were able to experience the silky smooth controls of the Hitachi range. While everyone at CablePrice has always appreciated the accuracy of Hitachi’s precision hydraulics, the competitors quickly came to understand the pride involved when they were required to open a bottle of beer with a bottle opener swinging from a key ring! With the Hitachi ZAXIS range as the visual centrepiece of this annual event, the judges at this year’s final in Feilding (March) decided to mix things up a bit. There were a number of ‘crowd pleasers’: pouring of a cup of tea by an excavator,

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throughout January, darkness by 4pm was a constant. First impressions were in and I really did feel like I was about as far away from home as I could get. The day after I arrived in Sweden was my first day of work at Scania.The department I was placed in was Brand and Marketing Communications, specifically working with the online marketing team.The main project that I have been involved with since I’ve been working here has been email marketing, which, in a nutshell, consists of working with different individuals at Scania to coordinate various campaign/newsletter emails for

each market to send out, or creating and sending emails directly to the customers from head office. I also assist the markets if they need help with using the email marketing system. To date, working at Scania has been a very enjoyable experience.The work culture is great and everyone that I have met, had contact with or worked with since I started here has been incredibly welcoming and friendly. Fortunately, most of the Swedish population can speak English reasonably well, so apart from the occasional slang word being misunderstood, most conversations tend to go smoothly.And regarding other aspects of daily life, I haven’t noticed extreme differences between the lifestyle in Sweden compared with the lifestyle in New Zealand. Although, saying that, there was one incident during my first week in Södertälje where I found myself instinctively driving on the left-hand side of the road. It wasn’t until a car also driving on the same road, in the same direction, but on the righthand side of the road drove past me that I realised I was the one doing something wrong. Regrettably, I had just become the type of tourist that I would usually make fun of. Thankfully, though, this did only happen the once, and since then I haven’t had any difficulties adapting to the Swedish way of life. Having the opportunity to live and work in Sweden – where Scania really is ‘King of the Road’ – has been truly valuable, in both a professional and personal capacity. During the time that I have been here I have learned a lot: I am now more aware of the resources that are available to CablePrice, I have a better knowledge of the specific functions within the Brand and Marketing Communications department and now I also have a greater understanding of how things work at Scania, from a head office perspective. Lauren Calvert

painting ‘120’ on a wall, a basketball slam dunk and the return of the buzzer game. However, it was not all fun and games! The purpose of the National Excavator Operator Competition is to find the best overall operator, who displays a blend of skill at the controls, mechanical understanding and a structured approach to the work. Last year’s defending champion, Mathew

a tour to reMeMBer

A tour of Hitachi factories in Japan has left a group from CablePrice and OceanaGold in no doubt as to why the brand is a world leader in the manufacture and support of mining equipment. “We were impressed at the sheer scale and efficiency of the plants and excited by some of the innovations Hitachi plans to introduce to the market in the next year,” says CablePrice national sales manager Andrew Crane. Joining Crane and CablePrice regional manager Bruce Forrester in Japan were OceanaGold’s mining manager, Mike Dodd, mobile fleet maintenance supervisor Mike Scurr and fleet maintenance specialist Allan Sheed. Within the last 18 months, the mining company has purchased an EX25006 250-tonne and EX3600-6 360-tonne Hitachi excavator for its Macraes mine site. The group went to the Hitachinaka Rinko factory, a two-hour drive from Tokyo, with Ayako Suyama from Hitachi’s Global Mining Operations Group. The extensive 18-hectare site, which has two large assembly buildings and extensive welding and painting buildings is now back in full swing following last year’s devastating tsunami. Crane says a highlight was seeing one of every mining excavator in the Hitachi range under assembly, up to a EX8000-6.

“We were also lucky enough to see the EH3500 and EH4000 ACII drive rigid dump trucks being built in an adjacent production line,” says Crane. Next, the group headed to the Tsuchiura works on a ‘staggering’ 49-hectare site, where Hitachi’s 10-35-tonne midsize excavator range is built.There they met with one of Hitachi’s senior design engineers, who impressed the OceanaGold team with his willingness to listen to their suggestions for machine improvements specific to their operation. “When we met with him a second time later in the day, he was holding the reviewed history for our machines with some of our suggestions already on the drawing board. He also promised to send a design team member to New Zealand. It is fantastic support,” says Mike Scurr. “We were amazed at the efficiency of the operation and how hard their staff work.There is no whingeing or slacking

Hareb, was fighting illness at the time of the finals, putting him at a disadvantage and opening the door to a new champion. In his sixth year at the finals and a 40-year veteran on the Hitachi plant, the smart money was on Brian Hoffman (Auckland) to take top spot, but he was beaten by Sam Scott (Manawatu) in second place and Blair Duncan (Southland) in first. off – just total dedication and respect for the company,” Scurr continues, adding that scoreboards are dotted around the factory to indicate the day’s progress and daily targets ranging from 50 to 60 machines. At the conclusion of the tour, the group took photos in front of the Hitachi UH03 – the first ever hydraulic excavator developed with Japanese technology. The three-day trip also included a meeting at Hitachi’s head office with its global mining team, who talked about current and future developments of the company’s mining machinery. Innovations coming to the market include a new series of AC-drive electric haul trucks which have anti-skid control, anti-pitch control and slip-angle control to automatically correct under steer and over steer in the vehicles. “These innovations could really come into their own in New Zealand’s winter conditions,” says Scurr. “By world standards, we at OceanaGold are relatively small fish in an enormous pond, but that is not how we were thought of or treated by any of the Hitachi team.They blew us away with their welcome and hospitality,” he continues. Andrew Crane agrees, saying that the trip was very worthwhile:“We were pleased to have hosted the OceanaGold team on the trip and we have all come away with a greater insight and understanding of Hitachi’s impressive operations,” Crane concludes. CablePrice

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New HitacHi ex5600-6 aNd ex2600-6 The president of Hitachi Construction Machinery (Michijiro Kikawa) announced earlier this year that sales of ultra-large hydraulic excavators – the EX5600-6 and EX2600-6 – have commenced.These units will succeed the EX5500-6 and EX2500-6 models of ultra-large hydraulic excavators, currently operating around the globe in large-scale mining operations. The change is predominantly to increase performance and production capabilities. Since their release in January 2008, the EX5500-6 and the EX2500-6, as well as Hitachi’s other ultra-large hydraulic excavators (the EX8000-6, EX3600-6 and EX1900-6), have been highly valued by mining customers internationally for their production and high availability.This is based on the machines’ outstanding performance and reliability. Now taking into account the recent market trend and increasing demands for resources, Hitachi has met customer requests and market demand to further increase the production capacity of ultra-large hydraulic excavators.This will reduce the number of cycles per truck and in turn increase fleet capacity for the dump trucks being used to transport the excavated ore, coal or overburden. The backhoe-type EX5600-6 and EX2600-6 follow the design policy of the well-proven original machines.The bucket capacity has been increased from the original 29m³ to 34m³ for the EX5600-6 and from 15m³ to 17m³ for the EX2600-6. In addition, the reach of the front attachment has been shortened to maintain stability with the larger suspended weight and ensure the reliability and durability of the structures.The cycle times are then maintained by boosting the engine output.As a result, in the case of the backhoe type EX5600-6, the number of bucket passes required to fill a dump truck with a nominal payload of 220 tonnes is reduced to four rather than five, as with the original machines.This will significantly increase the production efficiency by shortening the loading time. With regard to the EX5500-6E and EX2500-6E, which are driven by electric motors and mainly used in situations where relatively low-cost electric power can be utilised, the model change will also align these units to the newer EX5600-6E and EX2600-6E and complement the series of hydraulic excavators. This, compared with the rising costs in crude oil, can further reduce operating costs, while maintaining the efficiency and operability of a hydraulic excavator.

Major featureS 1. Excellent productivity

• Bucket capacity increased. • Cycle time equivalent to original machines, realised through boosting the engine output. • In the case of the backhoe-type EX5600-6, the number of bucket passes required to fill a dump truck with a nominal payload of 220 tonnes becomes four rather than five.

2. High reliability and durability • The Cummins QSK-50 engine installed is the same type as that proved in the EX5500-6 and EX2500-6. • In accordance with the boosting of engine output, cooling performance of the radiator and oil cooler is increased, protecting engine and hydraulic devices during the harshest of conditions. • Undercarriage and hydraulic cylinder parts will remain common to original machines.

3. Excellent operability and work environment • Roomy cab with sufficient width, with special consideration for visibility and comfort with an air-suspension seat and installation of LED lighting. • The control levers are the proven electric type, with a reputation for precise operability. • Support for diagnosing and fast failure detection via the monitoring function of the large size LCD monitor.

4. Improved maintainability • Additional walkway for technical staff to improve maintenance access.

5. Integration with the mine management system • Optional interface with major mine management systems commonly used in many mine sites, including Wenco Fleet Management Systems (provided by Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd, a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.) is made available.

For more information contact Paul Laird, mining product manager, ph 04 568 4289.

Major SpecificatioNS Model Model Engine

Displacement (L) Rated power (gross) (kW/min-1) Operating weight (kg)

Loading shovel

eX5600-6

Cummins QSKTA50-CE

1119/1800

1119/1800×2

254,000

537,000

Bucket capacity (m )

17.0

34.0

Bucket digging force (kN)

830

1480

Backhoe

eX2600-6

Arm crowd force (kN)

785

1300

Operating weight (kg)

252,000

533,000

Bucket capacity (m3)

15.0

29.0

Bucket digging force (kN)

943

1590

Arm crowding force on ground (kN)

918

1520

Note:All units are SI international standards. Disclaimer: Please note that the descriptions in the news release, which are information valid as of the date of issue, may be subject to change without notice. Press release supplied by CablePrice.

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out of tHe pit If you have ever had to spend time in a one-size-fits-all workshop pit, going up and down steps every few minutes, then you’ll appreciate it’s not the most effective use of time or energy. Luckily for the team of technicians working in the recently completed CablePrice workshops in Lower Hutt,‘the pit’ has become a thing of the past. Thanks, in part, to a major investment on the part of CablePrice management, the days of the open pit on CablePrice sites are numbered.The decision was made that the new Lower Hutt workshop would receive not one but two of the latest-model Skylifts – the newest generation in under-vehicle servicing. According to Deon Stephens, CablePrice’s regional operations manager, Lower North Island, he’s wrapped with the workshop set-up, saying it’s a huge improvement over the previous workshop with its open pit. The new workshop runs two tandem sets of Skylifts, with one as an express service COF bay and the other for more comprehensive work, such as diff or gearbox removal. At first, the guys weren’t too sure about working under a truck being supported up in the air, but now, given the choice, they wouldn’t go back – everything is so much easier. It doesn’t matter if you’re

under 5ft or over 6: with everything being independent and computer controlled, you just set it at a height to suit yourself. Each of the two units – capable of taking a complete truck and trailer unit up to 22m long – is actually four independent units, so it would be possible to have four techs working on any combination of four different trucks, tractor units or buses at four different height levels, all at the same time. CablePrice has also installed new computer-controlled oil stations between the Skylifts, once again cutting down on travel time for the technician. It may not sound like much but add it all together and you get much improved workshop efficiency, safety and faster turnaround for the customer. Think about how much easier it is to remove a gearbox.Take a bus or an 8x4 curtain-sider for example – everything needs to be done from underneath. Drive the vehicle on, set the Skylift to the desired height then, when ready, roll in the airjack, drop the gearbox and roll it out – all the while working from normal workshop floor, with no time wasted climbing up and down.Anything you need can easily be rolled into place and all the time working at a height that suits you. Now that’s efficient use of labour: “Try doing that with the old open pit,” says Stephens.

Other features of the new workshop are an air-conditioned dust-free component rebuild station, five 32.5m drive-through bays, two dedicated half bays just for construction equipment and a five-tonne overhead gantry. “Since the move to the new workshop, three new technicians have been hired and we actually have technicians knocking on the door wanting to join us in our new workshop,” says Stephens. “The overriding aim was to build a clean, simple work space th at was the safest possible and allowed the guys to just get on with their job in the most efficient way,” he adds. A lowered mounting foot to reduce the drive on height was developed and used for the first time ever. Not only that but it is a first for two 12m hoists to be mounted end-to-end, making this a unique installation that the Skylift manufacturer, Stertil Koni, is looking to emulate in other markets. Pardon the pun, but there are pitfalls in installing hoists; CablePrice did a lot of homework and planning to ensure the team got it right. “The operational combinations of safety and efficiency and the speed and cost benefits of installation mean it is unlikely we will ever install any more pits,” says Martin Weldon, CablePrice’s national workshop operations manager. CablePrice

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Multi-taSker – d-SerieS Skid Steer

cuStoMerS treated to Major auStiMBer foreStry expo AUSTimber is the largest forestry and timber expo in the southern hemisphere, showcasing the latest in technology, machinery, products and services for the industry. Riki Corley, CablePrice’s John Deere equipment product manager, and a small group of colleagues hosted 17 key clients to the event, joining an estimated 10,000 people who descended on the site at Mount Gambier, South Australia, on March 29-31. Mount Gambier is an eminently suitable location for the event, being the centre of the largest plantation forest area in Australia, comprising some 300,000 hectares of the lucky country’s total plantings of two million hectares. AUSTimber is thought to be the only such show in the world where the hardwood and softwood sectors join in one event.The event also featured major equipment suppliers to the industry, with live demonstrations of softwood and hardwood harvesting operations. The in-field demonstrations also included residue management, bio-fuel production, establishment techniques and silvicultural practices. Travelling separately from Auckland and Wellington and meeting up in Melbourne, the group boarded a regional airline for the one-hour-10-minute flight to Mount Gambier, spending two nights at their destination where they were treated to perfect weather:“…25 to 28 degrees both days and not a cloud to be seen.” On

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the evening of Thursday March 29, they were entertained by Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA), who were marking John Deere’s 175th anniversary. “There was a guest list of around 300 people.We were treated to a local Aussie entertainer and magician named Mike Tyler. He mingled with the guests throughout the night and wowed us with his unbelievable magic tricks,” says Corley. “Our MD, Shige Takatori, was constantly baffled by his amazing card tricks, as the rest of us were,” Corley adds. On Friday morning it was down to business. HCA and John Deere staged two large outdoor displays at AUSTimber, each with static displays and live demonstrations at the felling and CTL (cut-to-length) demonstration sites. Their main site, nestled in a forest of pine, was the live felling demonstration area. Here, the team saw the following John Deere gear in work: • 903KH with Waratah 625C head • 1910E forwarder • 1470E with Waratah felling head The static display consisted of John Deere: • 2954D swing machine • 329D compact track loader • 1510E forwarder 1470E wheeled harvester And Hitachi product: • Hitachi ZX330LC-3 with material handling front boom/arm • Hitachi ZX14-2 on trailer. Just as important as seeing state-of-

the-art equipment in operation was the opportunity to meet senior John Deere personnel.These people were extremely generous with their time and their product knowledge: Kelly Granatier, director sales, construction and forestry; Dan Fitzpatrick,Asia/Pacific general manager; Nate Clark, marketing manager; Simon Shackleton,Asia/Pacific forestry manager; Mike Schmidt, strategic manager, Dave McFarlane, DHSP marketing manager; and a number of others. At the CTL demonstration area, Deere again took full advantage of the chance to show its wares to a captivated crowd: • 903KH with Quadco felling shear • 2154D swing machine with a Waratah 616C • 848H skidder • 1910E forwarder. On static display was a further impressive line-up of Deere product: • 2154D swing machine • 848H skidder • 759JH harvester The group flew back to Melbourne on the Saturday morning, having enjoyed a poolside barbecue hosted by John Deere the previous evening, and for the final night, they stayed at the Crowne Plaza in the heart of the Melbourne CBD on the Yarra River. Guests were let loose on the city for the afternoon, and that evening the whole party attended an AFL game at Etihad Stadium, the only football ground in the southern hemisphere with a fully

retractable roof. For the record, Essendon beat North Melbourne 104–102. For some,Aussie Rules is an acquired taste, but the party soon joined the cheering of the 47,000-strong crowd. Corley says the trip proved immensely valuable:“Some great new friendships were forged. It’s important for members of our team to have strong links with our key customers and this was an ideal way of cementing those links. “And at the Expo we got a great snapshot of the state-of-the-art products in the logging industry. For our customers, the highlight undoubtedly was seeing these purpose-built machines in operation for the first time.They’ve heard a lot about them but most had never seen them before,” he comments. Corley explains that, up until very recently, forestry has had to adapt general construction machinery to its needs – a situation that was not ideal. “Whereas you would buy, say, a 30-tonne excavator and then you’d bushrig it with forestry guarding – by which time you’ve added another 10 tonnes to a machine that’s only designed to weigh 30 tonnes – forestry machines now being purpose-built are designed to handle the weight of the guarding. So our customers were pretty keen to see what was on offer in that regard. “That’s what they went for, to see what’s new and innovative … what the factories and the dealers are doing to make the product better in order to make their lives a bit easier out in the forest. And they were able to see that these new purpose-built machines are the right way forward,” concludes Corley.

Whoever said ‘one machine one job’… well they’ve obviously never owned or operated the versatile, labour-saving little machine commonly known as a skid steer or skid steer loader. A machine designed to perform multiple tasks with the simple change of an attachment, you can add a hydraulic breaker, pallet forks, sweeper, trencher, ripper, mower or stump grinder to name a few – this truly is the ideal workmate for any job site! “John Deere’s new D-series skid steer is an outstanding piece of gear.They’re extremely stable, with a 60/40 weight distribution, excellent ground clearance and now with increased auxiliary flow, so they provide the hydraulic horsepower needed to drive a wide range of powered attachments,” says Riki Corley, equipment product manager, CablePrice. Increased fuel savings, improved operator comfort and a reduced noise level are all key features of the new D-series. The PowerTech E diesel engine’s exclusive electronic injection delivers significant torque rise and more usable power.This

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feature saves fuel, reduces noise and improves cold starting, too. If you are new to John Deere skid steers then no problem, as the D-series is available in all three leading operator control patterns, including hand/foot, H-styles hand controls and the ISO joystick controls. Combined with John Deere’s proven skid steer reliability and durability features are numerous advances, such as an innovative V-plenum cooling system with hydraulically-driven fan, heavier-duty power Quik-Tatch and beefier booms, upper links and integrated rear bumpers, to list just a few. Available in both wheeled and tracked, with power ratings from 58–89hp and tipping loads ranging from 1634–2906kg, there’s sure to be a John Deere skid steer to suit your application. Combine all these features with the proven nationwide support offered by CablePrice and no doubt you will soon be appreciating that the difference is in the D-tails. The new D-series is sure to become an owner and operator favourite.

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Zaxis-5 excavators have landed

ollowing on from our article in December’s Track & Wheel, we featured the first ZX200-5 in service with Taylor’s Contracting in Nelson, which has now clocked up 1000 productive hours. In addition to the continued positive feedback on this machine, more new owners have recently taken delivery of their ZX-5s and are similarly praising the features and performance of the latest addition to the Hitachi range. CablePrice will be using the National Field Days in Hamilton, from June 13–16, as the launch pad for this exciting new range of construction and quarry excavators. Visitors to Field Days will be able to see three new ZX-5 medium excavators, the ZX200LC-5,

ZX240LC-5 and ZX350LCH-5.The Field Days will be followed by a nationwide road show, where owners and operators will have the opportunity to evaluate the new features in a working environment, experiencing how they suit the requirements of New Zealand construction and quarry operations. Refer to the CablePrice website or contact your local sales representative for when the show will be in your area. The ZX-5 series continues the long-standing Hitachi tradition of being reliable, smooth, fuel efficient and quiet. Hitachi has ensured the core values of its efficient hydraulic system are sustained so that operators can count on the precise operating control and responsive multitasking capabilities which they are used to.

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Changes to the engine area include the service bay doors being made from a rigid honeycomb design, allowing more efficient air flow. On opening the engine door, you will see the mesh screen is positioned in front to shield the coolers from dust and it is easily removable. To access the coolers from the engine side a hinged flap has been added. These features combine well when working in environments with high dust and debris.When closing the service doors, a magnetic catch is included for better latching and reduced rattling. Cleaning and draining the fuel tank can be done with access via a removable cover at the base of the fuel tank.A tap is now situated inside the engine bay close to the other daily checks to drain water from the fuel filter.Additional space is available behind the cab for locating ancillary equipment, such as a grease tank or tools. The idler and track adjuster have been integrated into one piece, and the sliding surface has been lengthened to increase wear resistance and durability. A two-piece 6.0mm guard is fitted underneath the machine to protect the centre joint. Improved bushings have been added to the boom foot and arm end connections for smoother movements and additional service life. Reinforced resin thrust plates have been added to hold grease in these areas and WC (Tungsten Carbide) thermal spray is applied on the contact surface of the connection between the arm end and the bucket to reduce wear and noise.All hoses and pipes are fixed to the boom with a stronger clamp to reduce loosening and breakage. Enhancements to the cabin include ROPS and OGP Level II front and top guards as standard, to comply with safety requirements on a range of job sites. In addition to this, the door pillar has been moved back by 70mm to provide better leftside view and make for easier egress. Larger side mirrors and a larger sliding door window provide additional improvements to visibility. Boom lighting that can stay on for 30 seconds after the engine is shut down provides added safety at night. The instrument monitor is considerably larger than the previous model and has been streamlined to the same width as the front right-hand pillar, providing an unimpeded frontward view. With the new larger monitor display, the operator can view the main operation functions and the rear view camera display simultaneously. Rearward visibility from the camera has been increased by between 660–700mm so that the operator can see the adjacent area closer to the end of the counterweight. On start up of the machine, a seat-belt warning indicator is displayed to encourage the operator to buckle up. For heavy-duty applications, such as quarry, mining and demolition, the H & K models offer strengthened front attachments and track frames, guarding and breaker piping, as well as full-length track guards. Later in the year, three more ZX-5 models will be released – the ZX250L-5, ZX290L-5 and ZX400L-5 – all having sized-up high and wide undercarriages, with factory-built specifications for forestry. CablePrice

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Scania and Mccarthy a first for New ZealaNd

nyone who has lived in the central North Island over the past 60 years will know no doubt be familiar with the red and blue logging trucks of well-known McCarthy Transport – a secondgeneration Wanganui-based family business, employing over 110 staff throughout the region. When it comes to transporting logs and pulp, McCarthy’s has years of experience. It also knows exactly what it wants when it comes to the tools needed to get the job done. In fact, it knows the business so well that the company even has its own engineering workshop (Makaranui Manufacturing), building trailers and bolsters.

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So, when McCarthy Transport recently went looking to add more trucks to its already impressive fleet, it is no surprise it ended up talking with the Scania team at CablePrice.That sounds simple enough, but this time the McCarthy’s team wanted something different – something of a first for Scania in New Zealand. Steve McDougall, McCarthy Transport general manager, says, “We wanted a multi-wheel-drive truck that is as good off-road as it is on-highway, something with a good operator environment, excellent power and retardation and something that would comply with the new HPMV rules. “CablePrice put together an exceptional proposal, and went out of their way with a great presentation.They listened to what

we were wanting to do, and using the Scania modular system, Alfons (CablePrice general manager, sales and marketing) and Craig (CablePrice lower North Island, Scania truck sales) came up with a factory-built 8x6 package that was very competitive. “Maintenance contracts are something new to us and the CablePrice ‘Scan Plan’ was definitely an attractive option.We’re putting most of these trucks into satellite hubs where CablePrice will take care of the servicing. “Also, as metal resources are both scarce and a major expense for the forest owner, by using the 8x6s, the road lining for the hauler crews can lay ‘river run’ straight onto the roads, and these trucks will actually roll the roads for highway trucks in the future. No need for them to roll or grade it; basically they just spread it and, with our 8x6s, we roll it in. So in winter, they can carry on road lining without incurring additional costs to their infrastructure. “Given that the unit is going to be spending up to 50 percent of its life off-highway, sometimes on less than ideal roads, we wanted something with good stability, loads of traction and power,” McDougall says. He adds,“The trucks are working in the rugged Waimarino

Forest under Mount Ruapehu, and it was our customer, Ernslaw One Limited, that specified we run one six-wheel-drive unit. But due to Ernslaw’s increased harvest over the next few years, I talked the team into using two, and this gives us a better trial on the Scania performance, which is already exceeding ours and Ernslaw’s expectations. “Our research included Matt McCarthy [oldest son of current owner Mark McCarthy] spending a day in a Williams and Wilshier Scania and talking with the team there to confirm, in advance, that the Scania had a good operator environment, with excellent retardation and excellent fuel economy. In making our decision, we actually worked very closely with Williams and Wilshier, a company that runs a number of Scania trucks in logging and had a great run with theirs. “Our guys are loving these vehicles. One came off a 6x6 we had in the fleet and the comfort, horsepower and on-highway speed is a lot better than what he’s use to. It’s much quieter in the cab – he’s really impressed.We’re very happy,” says McDougall. Alfons Reitsma, CablePrice general manager (sales and marketing), comments,“Selling multi-wheel-drive trucks is CablePrice

TRACK & WHEEL nothing new to CablePrice, having done so both in the ground spreading market and more recently in forestry applications. But what sets McCarthy’s recent additions apart from the others is that this is the first time an 8x6 multi-wheel-drive Scania has been set-up for both on and off-highway. “CablePrice has already been selling 8x8 Scania logging trucks in the upper North Island and has a proven and thorough understanding of the multi-wheel-drive market. Like all Scanias, these G420 8x6s were custom-made to McCarthy’s specifications in the factory in Sweden, using the Scania modular system and painted in McCarthy’s own colours, ensuring a fast order-to-onroad time. Another advantage with the Scania multi-wheel drive is its ability to have the front diff disengaged when the extra drive is not required, thus further improving fuel economy on highway. Plus the added benefit of having five diff locks ensures maximum control for the driver at all times,” continues Reitsma. The two 8x6 Scanias purchased by McCarthy’s were specified with G-series cabs and the proven Scania DT12 420hp engine,

TRACK & WHEEL with features such as 2100Nm torque and exhaust brake output of 247kW.This has been perfectly mated with a Scania 12 + 2 (two extra crawler ratios for additional low-speed pulling power) gearbox, with integrated (3500Nm) hydraulic retarder. Also recently purchased were three new Scania R560 V8 8x4s – one by McCarthy’s only owner-driver, Mathew McCarthy, and the other by McCarthy Transport.These units will be towing Makaranui four-axle multi-bolster trailers.

HitacHi and cablePrice continue to suPPort oPerator comPetition

aving been a major sponsor of the National Excavator Operator Competition since 2009, the relationship between CablePrice and the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation continues to strengthen each year. CablePrice Hitachi will once again be the major sponsor for the upcoming Excavator Operator Competitions. CablePrice will supply Hitachi ZX-series excavators for use in both the regional and national competitions, also contributing to the pool of prizes presented to those deemed the best operators. Now it’s that time of year again.The National Excavator Operating Competition 2012/2013 is about to commence, with the first of nine Regional Excavator Operator Competitions being held at the 2012 National Agricultural Fieldays, Mystery Creek, Hamilton, where operators from the Waikato and Bay of Plenty will have the chance to test their skills. The 2012 National Agricultural Fieldays is being held from June 13-16. Jun 15-16, 2012

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Fieldays – Mystery Creek, Hamilton

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Hawkes Bay Regional Excavator Operator Competition

Trucking for Hawke’s Bay Child Cancer – Marine Parade, Napier

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Auckland Regional Excavator Operator Competition *

Big Boys Toys Show

Nov, 2012

Canterbury Regional Excavator Operator Competition *

Canterbury A&P Show

Jan, 2013

Otago Regional Excavator Operator Competition *

Taieri A&P Show

Feb, 2013

Bay of Plenty Regional Excavator Operator Competition *

Te Puke A&P Show

Feb, 2013

Southland Regional Excavator Operator Competition *

Southern Field Days

Feb, 2013

Wellington/ Wairarapa Regional Excavator Operator Competition *

Upper Hutt Summer Carnival

Feb, 2013

Manawatu Regional Excavator Operator Competition *

Esplanade Day

Mar, 2013

National finals*

Central Districts Fieldays – Feilding

* Refer to your local NZ Contractors Federation branch or visit nzcf.co.nz for confirmed dates, locations and registration information.

STAY ON THE RIGHT TRACK THERE’S STILL MORE WORK TO BE DONE HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS REQUIRED We’re Cable Price and we’re looking for skilled technicians. We’ve got plenty on so this is a great time to be joining us. As part of our team you’ll enjoy the machinery, training, support, variety and competitive remuneration we offer. We’ve been trading in New Zealand for 60 years and we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built. We have 13 branches nationwide, so you don’t need to travel far to access world class opportunities. Just check out our website to learn more.

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Pavlovich coachlines

more than a coach oPerator nowadays

n 1938, Marco and Minerva Pavlovich were raising a young family in Whatawhata.Their children, and those of their neighbours, were walking long distances to school. Wanting something better for them, Marco acquired a ‘bus’ – in reality more of an open-back cream truck – and so M Pavlovich and Sons Ltd was born. It was quite a common scenario throughout New Zealand in those days, says current Pavlovich CEO Bernard Pavlovich, who progressively took over the running of what is now Pavlovich Coachlines Ltd from his father, Ivan. The current Pavlovich fleet numbers 65, but only about a quarter of those are the flash coaches that are so synonymous with the Pavlovich name around the North Island.The company runs 16 of those coaches while the rest are city buses, typically liveried in other brands. “We’ve moved from a company that most people recognise as a tour coach company to one that contracts buses to regional councils.We’re now a little bit like an iceberg in that when people see our coaches and our brand out there, they are looking at just the tip of our operations. In the last decade, we’ve shifted our focus to contract-based transport solutions,” explains Bernard. The company’s metro transport brand in Auckland is Urban Express, while in Hamilton its 25 buses wear four different route-branded liveries. Pavlovich Coachlines is an important partner of CablePrice,

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in that 15 of its coaches are Scania. None of the city buses are Scania (“…but we’d like them to be …”) as, generally, its product is of heavier weight than a New Zealand metro operator is looking for and is able to operate. To keep all these wheels running efficiently, the company employs around 110 people full-time – 90 of them drivers and a good number with many years of service. Fleet manager Bryan Rowe has logged 18 years, enabling him to provide excellent feedback about the Scania product to both CablePrice and to the manufacturer itself. The median age of a Pavlovich vehicle is four and a half years. This means the company buys new buses frequently, but it does not review the brand choice with each purchase. Rather, there have been key milestones where the question is revisited. One was in 1972, when Ivan purchased the first Scania coach chassis sold in Australasia. “They were looking for something better than a Bedford.The Scania was a quantum leap forward,” says Bernard. “Another review point was in the late 90s, and we elected to stay with Scania.The brand had a product which was significantly better specified that its European competitors. Scania was introducing Opticruise and was able to offer us independent front suspension. Scania ticked all the boxes: the price was competitive, we were getting the best technology and our relationship was strong. “We have not yet had to go back and seriously reconsider. Over that period, Scania has continued to tick the boxes – CablePrice

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especially in fuel efficiency, which is much more important now than it was back then,” continues Bernard. CablePrice ticks all the important boxes for Pavlovich as well, he adds. These include a strong national network – “a very good branch in Christchurch is especially useful to us, as we don’t have our own maintenance facilities there” – and what he calls a consultative approach to business. “Nothing’s always perfect, and when we’ve had reason to disagree or we’ve had to address issues, but I’ve always been satisfied with the outcome.The company really does strive for customer resolution and satisfaction. “It has good facilities and good afterhours backup, having rescued us from

the side of the road in all sorts of places,” he says The latter point is very important for a coach line because, in the event of a breakdown, you not only have a disabled vehicle but also a group of stranded passengers, who are usually travelling on a tight timetable. “So that’s part of the buying decision – when we’re buying Scania, we’re also buying CablePrice. Everything fails from time to time, so we need solid on-road support. “We have had a very good relationship with Eddie Jowett, CablePrice’s Scania bus and truck sales executive, for over 13 years. He’s been a really good and constant point of contact.That’s another strength of our relationship with CablePrice: the company has always given us good experienced people to work with,” Bernard adds. Buying a Scania coach in New Zealand is actually a double purchase, as the Swedish company only sells the rolling chassis here, so operators like Pavlovich must look to specialist coachbuilders to convert the chassis into the luxury vehicle it is known for. Since 2008, the company has chosen the Brazilian-based Irizar. The latest delivery of two 49-seaters arrived in September last year, wearing the livery of Scenic Tours, which has looked to Pavlovich to provide all its coaches since 2000.

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STAY ON THE RIGHT ROAD THERE’S STILL MORE WORK TO BE DONE TRUCK AND BUS TECHNICIANS REQUIRED We’re Cable Price and we’re looking for skilled technicians. We’ve got plenty on so this is a great time to be joining us. As part of our team you’ll enjoy the machinery, training, support, variety and competitive remuneration we offer. We’ve been trading in New Zealand for 60 years and we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built. We have 13 branches nationwide, so you don’t need to travel far to access world class opportunities. Just check out our website to learn more.

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100-year anniversary scania’s peacekeeping service history

In April 1912, the Swedish army commenced rigorous testing of a Scania-Vabis truck. Since then, Scania has supplied vehicles and services for peacekeeping purposes to many countries all over the world.

or more than 100 years, Scania has supplied technologically advanced vehicles for peacekeeping and defence missions in various countries worldwide. Scania vehicles stem from the company’s modular product system, benefiting from large-scale technology development for civilian applications. This modularity has many advantages, the greatest of which is its high scope for customisation, with a limited number of building blocks.The system offers customers an exceptionally wide range of options that enables vehicles to be tailored to any type of transport. Scania’s modular product system was born in the late 30s and has evolved ever since.Well known for its flexibility and adaptability for various applications, it is also a basis for easier servicing, parts supply and network training. In recent years, this flexibility, along with access to Scania’s worldwide service network, has turned out to be a major benefit for peacekeeping forces in service in different parts of the world.

Milestones 1912: On April 2, the Swedish army commences long-term testing of a ScaniaVabis truck.The verdict? According to Swedish army officials,“The truck coped well with the tests and must be considered well suitable for military use on roads where truck traffic is at all possible.” 1916: The Swedish army orders a four-

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wheel-drive and four-wheel-steer vehicle from Scania-Vabis. 1916: Scania-Vabis delivers ethanolpowered trucks to the Swedish Ministry of Defence. 1924: Scania-Vabis continues to test alternative fuels (including ethanol and producer gas). 1936: Scania-Vabis launches its first diesel engine – the ‘Royal’ unitary engine. This is the first Scania engine to use standardised components and marks the start of the legendary Scania modular product system. 1936: Scania-Vabis starts delivering several hundred engines for tanks to the Swedish army. Spark ignition engines are preferred, for which Scania-Vabis develops a special carburettor that can cope with steep tilt angles. 1939-45: During World War II, ScaniaVabis, like other heavy industries in Sweden, makes the changeover to produce various types of military equipment, eg tanks and industrial engines fitted to other equipment. 1943-46: Scania starts delivering 262 SKPF m/42 armoured personnel carriers (APC) to the Swedish army.This vehicle was to become long-lived in service. It was refurbished several times and continued in service on peacekeeping missions for the United Nations well into the 2000s. 1949: All engines supplied by ScaniaVabis now have direct fuel injection. 1960-62: A total of 440 Scania-Vabis LA82 6x6 trucks – nicknamed the ‘anteater’ – are delivered to the Swedish

defence, with 10-litre turbocharged engines producing 200-220hp.The high mobility of these heavy-duty off-road trucks was beneficial for example when pulling artillery pieces. Some were equipped as heavy-duty recovery and crane vehicles. 1961: The Scania-Vabis SKPF m/42 APCs are put into service for United Nations peacekeeping forces in Congo (UNOC). 1961: The Brazilian military tests the SKPF m/42 APC. 1962: The Swedish armed forces order 400 engines for generator sets, used for example for aircraft starting, as mobile power stations and for standby power. 1965-71: Around 1000 Scania L36/L50 medium-duty trucks are delivered to the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV).These 4x2 trucks are powered by four-cylinder engines derived from the six-cylinder seven-litre engine, and were often used for mobile refuelling and for transporting field kitchens. 1971: Prototypes of a new generation of off-road vehicles, the SBA111 (4x4) and SBAT111 (6x6), are developed in cooperation with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).The vehicles had unusually flexible frames, long suspension travel and, hence, exceptional mobility.To facilitate driving and driver training, a special automatic gearbox with off-road features was developed, which was later adapted for civilian use. 1974: An innovative agreement between Saab-Scania and FMV is signed, stipulating that the supplier is rewarded with a

more valuable contract if service and maintenance costs are low. 1975: Production starts with a total of some 3500 SBA111 (4x4) and SBAT111 (6x6) vehicles, of which 2700 are for the Swedish defence. 1976: The Finnish defence orders 34 SBAT111 (6x6) vehicles. 1985: After 25 years in service, the Scania-Vabis LA82 vehicles are still in good working order. More than 300 of the vehicles are re-furbished with hooklifts to serve as bridge carriers (Ribbon Bridge) for another 15 years of duty. 1986: Scania trucks are put into use with the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL). 1986: Scania delivers its first vehicle to a NATO country (Norway) as part of an order for 1811 vehicles in total, delivered between 1986 and 1996. 1987: Scania delivers 660 of the SBAT111 (6x6) vehicles to India and another 90 to Sweden. 1989: Scania starts to supply engines for the Swedish-built Combat Vessel 90, powered by one or two Scania V8 engines. In total, more than 500 propulsion and auxiliary engines have

since been delivered to the Swedish marine force. 1993: Scania delivers the first serial V8 engine deliveries out of a total of more than 1000 for the Combat Vehicle 90. 1993: Scania trucks are put into use with the United Nations Protections Force (UNPROFOR) operation in Bosnia, and are retrofitted with ballistic protection for the cab. 1996: Scania delivers trucks to the French army for the first time. 1996: Scania starts delivering close to 1000 engines to power APCs for the Spanish defence. 1998: Scania delivers the first NATOspecified vehicles to the Belgian army. 1998: Scania trucks are in use with the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in western Sahara (MINURSO). 1999: Scania trucks are put into use with the NATO-led UN operation in Kosovo (KFOR). 2001: Scania delivers trucks to the Portuguese army for the first time. 2001: Scania delivers trucks with mine and ballistic protection for the first time. Scania trucks are in use with the NATO-

led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. 2001: Scania signs repair and maintenance agreements for the first time with a defence customer – Finland. 2002: Scania delivers trucks to the Australian army for the first time. 2002: The Scania-Vabis SKPF m/42 APC ‘retires’ after 60 years in service. 2003: The Dutch army purchases 555 Scania 8x8 trucks, a large number of them fitted with protection kits. 2004: Scania delivers trucks to the Irish army for the first time. 2004-2013: Scania delivers 700 engines to power APCs for the Polish Army. 2005: Scania trucks are seen in use with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). 2005: Scania delivers several hundred engines to power Finnish-built APC. 2006: Scania signs lifetime repair and service contracts for 555 trucks with the Dutch army. 2007: Scania delivers trucks to the Algerian army for the first time. 2007: Scania trucks in use with the European Force (EUFOR) in Chad. 2009: Scania supplies the Finnish army with G-series four-axle all-wheel drive trucks.The agreement includes repair, maintenance and training. 2009: Scania signs a deal for a sixyear repair and maintenance agreement covering 200 vehicles previously delivered to the Finnish army. 2009: Scania signs multi-year contract with Finnish defence concerning roadgoing trucks. 2009: Scania delivers trucks to the German army for the first time. 2010: Scania signs a contract for the delivery of 31 complete defence vehicles to Luxembourg, 13 of which are fitted with mine and ballistic protection. 2011: Scania delivers trucks to the Turkish army for the first time. 2012: Some 1500 of the Scania SBA111 and SBAT111 delivered to the Swedish defence remain in operation, 35 years after deliveries started.

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Exciting partnErship in christchurch

ablePrice Christchurch is in the process of forging a special relationship with City Care, one of the largest contracting companies based in the earthquake-ravaged city. The agreement is already seeing substantial purchases of Hitachi equipment, and both parties are working on extending it to parts supply and servicing of new and existing plant. City Care was formed in 1999 from the Christchurch City Council’s former works department. It is now a leading provider of construction, maintenance and management services across infrastructure and amenity assets. It operates in five sectors of the national contracting market: construction, roading corridor maintenance, water and wastewater, and parks and facilities management. Its annual turnover is around $30 million and staff numbers sit at 1100, based at 15 branches throughout the North and South Islands.

Clients include local and central government authorities, and other owners of major infrastructure and assets, such as educational institutions and commercial businesses. It also works for other contracting companies and private developers and individuals. The company’s commercial manager, Chris Kerr, says City Care’s plant inventory runs to some $30 million, represented by around 4000 items. Much of it is quite new. “In the last year, we’ve spent probably $10 million and in the next year we’re going to spend probably another $10 million, so a lot of that $30 million is put into new gear, driven mainly by the Christchurch rebuild,” says Kerr. The initiative to partner with a machinery supplier arose from a desire by City Care to standardise some of that inventory. In the case of excavators and similar plant, that meant moving to one brand from one supplier. “We put a request for a proposal out into the marketplace.We

identified the four leading providers and told them we wanted to buy some plant and enter into a long-term relationship whereby the whole-of-life cost risk is shared between the two companies. “With each supplier, we evaluated the whole-of-life cost of their plant and included in that evaluation the supplier’s ability to service and warrant it.We were looking for an assurance that our gear would do what the supplier said it was going to do, and we wanted the supplier to step up and provide us with that confidence. “CablePrice won that process on the back of the fact that Hitachi is a very good product, but another key element was the mechanical backup, with CablePrice able to offer Hitachitrained mechanics who have a good reputation, good training and experience,” adds Kerr. CablePrice Christchurch’s service manager,Andrew Hodgkinson, who was part of the team that presented to City Care, calls the partnership “exciting”. “While the Hitachi brand was a strong factor in City Care’s decision, it wasn’t solely about that.They were also looking for a highly professional and competent after-sales service infrastructure, nationwide, and we are delighted that we were able to demonstrate to them that we can deliver what they require.We see this as a huge opportunity and we’re already taking steps to ensure that the partnership goes right down to where the work is done,” says Hodgkinson. He is currently working on a teambuilding event for City Care plant operators and CablePrice technicians. Alignment of the values was important in City Care’s deliberation, too. Kerr adds,“I’m pretty comfortable that we’re 26

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doing business with the right company.That was one of the reasons we chose CablePrice. If you’re going to partner, you do it with a business that you know you can work closely with. City Care has confidence that this relationship will be a long and lasting one. “I believe there’s value in partnership. If you find really capable partners, then you get value for both businesses.The value to CablePrice is that we will place our next order with them and others after that.We could get them to service all the rest of our plant – that’s a discussion we’re going through at present,” he says. This development is very recent, with CablePrice’s Christchurch management team making a presentation to City Care in December 2011, after Christchurch equipment sales specialist Andrew McCoy spent extensive time researching City Care’s needs.The agreement was finalised two months later. Thus far, it has seen 11 excavators and four wheeled loaders purchased.The diggers range from six five-tonne ZX50u-3F mini excavators, suited to smaller projects such as residential driveways, through to a 22.5-tonne ZX225USRLCK-3, with a 14-tonner in between. McCoy says it was a case of sorting through the Hitachi offerings and matching specifications with City Care’s varied requirements. City Care is part of the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT), and the larger units will be used extensively in the Christchurch rebuild, specifically large sewer replacement projects that include sheet piling.The Hitachi gear is also likely to be seen working on large subdivision projects and residential and commercial insurance-related work. CablePrice

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Preventative maintenance Pays off

I’m not really surprised that we have such little trouble with the equipment

anny Walker is in no doubt about the numerous benefits of a good preventative maintenance programme. The director of Odod Gold (formerly known in New Zealand as Cold Gold) has just retired a Hitachi ZX350-1 workhorse to yard work after 31,000 operating hours in the harshest conditions at an alluvial mining operation in the Bayankhongor province of Outer Mongolia. “We have a short operating season of just seven months here because of the extremely cold winter climate.The durability and reliability of the ZX350-1 has been thoroughly tested during 10 of these seasons, as it operated 24/7 to load gold screening plants and shift topsoil,”Walker says. Although it has now been retired to general yard and lifting duties,Walker says the machine is still “very tidy” and running on its original main components, including the engine, hydraulic pumps, swing and drive motors. He puts this down to the strict operating procedures and rigorous maintenance plan implemented by the company to Hitachi recommendations. “I have always believed in preventative maintenance. In fact, some of our employees would probably say I look after the equipment better than them.The benefit is that we are getting a longer working life from our machines, and the ZX350-1 is a good example of that,” he says. Odod Gold has 27 Hitachi excavators on site (all 20 and 30 tonners apart from one ZX450) that have to stand up to dust storms and heat waves during the peak of summer, as well as the cold winters.

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“I’m not really surprised that we have such little trouble with the equipment: if you treat it well it will be good back to you. The ZX350-1 is our first machine to be retired, although we have two older EX200-3s, both with over 20,000 hours, that have been converted to conveyors,”Walker says, adding that despite no longer being a New Zealand-based company, Odod Gold continues to work closely with CablePrice, who “have always been good to deal with”. The longstanding relationship between the companies is important to CablePrice, says Paul Laird, mining product manager:“Odod Gold is a valued customer to whom we have supplied the majority of its fleet over the years.We look forward 28

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to continuing this relationship into the future,” comments Laird. He says the Odod Gold story highlights the pay-offs of investing in premium equipment and following that up with a good maintenance programme. “The way Odod Gold manages its fleet is really effective and results in the extraordinary service life of its equipment with no real failure. It proves that it is false economy to think about scrimping and saving on maintenance,” Laird continues. In addition to ‘outstanding uptime’, a preventative maintenance programme can add value through lower repairs costs and fewer unexpected costs, with less need for major component replacement, he says.

“Resale value is also protected, especially if the machine comes with a written record of the followed maintenance plan,” Laird adds. Odod Gold has implemented its own service and maintenance programmes. However, CablePrice’s Fixed Price Service Contracts or Planned Maintenance Contracts are another convenient way to manage these services. “With the price agreed up front, budgeting and forecasting is so much easier, and the maintenance can be scheduled to ensure the least possible interference to our client’s schedule,” concludes Laird. CablePrice

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The Scania family

A positive experience – Scania is working hard to make bus travel the preferred choice among travellers

generaTion Text: Åke R Malm Illustrations: Rolf Skedelius

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modulariSaTion Modularisation provides the flexibility to create a desired environment for passengers and drivers in any specific use or context. Vehicles can be customised efficiently, with the users’ needs in focus, providing, for example, an extended instrument cluster.

The driving STaTion Driving a bus with passengers is a big responsibility, as reflected in the driving station. Safety is a primary focus, along with ergonomics. The driver’s area must have a professional feel and be dedicated to its purpose, and yet be easily recognisable as part of the brand family.

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What will new Scania buses look like a decade from now? A deciding factor is how the actual travel experience evolves. Enhancing that experience is the way forward, says Ingrid Nilsson-Czornyj at Scania Research and Development.

Scania buses, like all Scania products, are important carriers of the Scania brand, holding the values of the company. Thus it is important that they have the Scania ‘DNA’: the characteristics and features of the Scania product range, interpreted in a contemporary manner with clear attention to product purpose. The buses must be immediately recognisable as part of the Scania family, even from a distance. Passengers should be able to experience the brand values in action, recognising the Scania characteristics and qualities, and drivers should be able to recognise the quality of the Scania driver environment and feel at home in any Scania bus or coach anywhere in the world.

oday, when operators and manufacturers talk about the future of bus travel, they increasingly talk about the actual travel experience and the need to transform bus travel into a preferred choice rather than a matter of necessity. “We have to work with the perception of bus travel so that it offers tangible values,” says Ingrid NilssonCzornyj, responsible for bus and coach styling at Scania research and development. Passengers want a sense of privacy, but at the same time they want the bus interior to feel bright and spacious – perceptions that are directly related to the

design. For example, says Nilsson-Czornyj, you could give passengers the perception of a transparent ceiling through which they could experience mood-enhancing scenes – a lively cityscape or tree crowns moving in the wind. “To work with the visual and physical impression of a bus is a big part of my job,” she says.“There is a lot that can be done with lighting, sound, shapes, materials and graphics.” The quality of the bus travel experience involves not only the passengers but also the driver, the operator and the municipality. Each may have a different perception of quality, ranging from an ergonomic driving compartment to an aerodynamic exterior, or integrated biogas tanks. The demands on city buses are different from those on touring coaches.This and the fact that buses are typically made in relatively short series is a big challenge, says NilssonCzornyj.Adding to the complexity are the needs of the many bodybuilders that buy the chassis modules from Scania. “We must create a bus design that is easy to configure in several different ways,” she says. “We are working our way towards a even more modularised bus family, with a common design language and a deep Scania feeling.”

For city buses, the future lies in quiet, zeroemission vehicles that melt into the environment. They must provide clean, friendly transport, giving passengers a moment of peace amid the bustle of city life.

The buS experience The Soul Lights are a strong brand carrier. They are the ‘eyes’ of a bus – and eyes are a window to the soul.

Travelling by bus should be an attractive experience, offering value connected to the purpose of the trip. The experience should be quiet and smooth, enhancing the passengers’ feelings of space, even in the enclosed environment. This can be done with, for example, lighting, sound, shapes, materials and graphics.

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AlexAnder GrOUP & SCAnIA

hen John Alexander started a small contracting business in the Waikato in 1971, little could he have imagined it growing into the sizeable family-operated group of companies it has become. In the ensuing 41 years, the Alexander Group has developed into a market leader in the tanker transport industry, with two arms of the business catering to two quite separate parts of the market. Alexander Gases, which is based in Waiuku, south of Auckland, is dedicated to shifting gas and LPG products, while Alexander Grain specialises in moving food-grade liquid products from its home base in Hautapu, just outside Hamilton. The big bright yellow trucks bearing the Alexander name have become a familiar sight around the North Island, and two of the latest trucks – a pair of brandnew Scanias – are an impressive addition to a fleet that already prides itself on an extremely high level of presentation. Finding favour with drivers and management alike, the two Scania R620 LA6x4 MNA tractors are powered by the Euro IV-compliant DC16 engine, coupled to the 14-speed Opticruise transmission – a combination that’s proven to make the European trucks a driver favourite. In front of specially-designed-and-built five-axle B-train tanker units, the trucks run between Auckland and the often testing roads of the East Coast of the North Island, hauling bulk food-grade liquids for a number of different suppliers. In addition, there are also regular trips made to the South Island. Across the two fleets (Alexander Grain and Alexander Gases), the company’s general manager, Rod Alexander, says there are now six Scanias in Alexander colours, with another three on the way and due to be added soon Rod, the son of company founder John, says that there were a number of considerations that determined the Swedish manufacturer would be chosen for the role. He says the 15.6-litre DC16 V8 engines have considerable benefits when it comes to fuel efficiency, and the choice of the 456kW (620hp) option was made with that in mind. “We’re always trying to hunt for more fuel efficiency,” he says.“In our experience, the more horsepower we have, the less fuel we use.” And while Rod confirms the new Scanias are performing exactly as hoped when it comes to fuel consumption, he also points out that there are other considerations that have attracted them to the Swedish manufacturer. “Another of the big factors for us, of course, was the safety aspect and the driver comfort of the Scanias,” Rod says.“Those are pretty big considerations.” And for the drivers? Rod is quick to attest that those behind the wheel are just as happy with the new trucks as he is:“The driver feedback we get has been very positive…but you’d expect that wouldn’t you,” he adds.

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RepaiRing quake-damaged LytteLton WhaRves

yttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) is the major deepwater port in the South Island, providing a vital New Zealand link in international trade routes.The port is a strategic asset and plays an increasingly important role in the economic well-being of the region. During the recent devastating Christchurch earthquakes LPC suffered significant damage to infrastructure and facilities that required urgent attention to keep the port operational so the essential food, fuel and other supplies needed by Christchurch could get through. Also requiring urgent attention was the coal berth (Cashin Quay 1) and the coal ship-loading system.The coal facility at LPC is the largest in New Zealand. Coal is received from the West Coast, aggregated in the coal yard and then loaded by the shiploader onto vessels for export. Many businesses throughout the West Coast and Canterbury would have been impacted without this service. This is where HEB Structures came in to the picture. It is a division of the well known and respected HEB Construction Group, whose home base is in Tauranga where it has its own precast concrete plant, heavy haulage, mechanical and fabrication workshops employing around 600 of staff and a long association with the Port of Tauranga, dating back to the early 90s. Due to the limiting factor of working at the edge of an earthquake damaged port, it was critical to have a crane with the best lifting capacity and working radius possible. Following

careful analysis of which crane would be best at placing the new piles from a position far enough back from the damaged wharves, HEB Structures determined that the best crane for the job was a new Hitachi Sumitomo SCX2800-2. HEB ordered the new SCX2800-2 from CablePrice with a 73.15m main boom length with skywalks on all boom sections, a 36.5m fly jib, short jib and four hooks and with a rated lift capacity of 275 tonnes at 4.3m.The crane was painted at the factory in the company’s corporate colours of yellow and blue and was initially assembled and certified at the LPC site in November 2011. Jon Bodman, HEB Structures site engineer, says “As an example of just how much movement there has been in the coal gallery, this had dropped down about 1m and out by about 1.2m, causing the ship loader to actually jump off its rails. So we had to do some emergency repairs, using trusses and temporary piles to sure it all up.Without the Hitachi-Sumitomo SCX2800-2 we just would not have been able to do a lot of this work.” Another important feature is the self-assembling device, which allows the crane to be assembled and disassembled quickly and easily. Self assembly is achieved by using a single hydraulic cylinder that is mounted in the live mast to hoist, place and mount the lower weight, side frames and counterweight. The counterweight is lifted with its integral hydraulic cylinder system to save time and cost when moving the machine between jobs. Transportability is also another important feature of the SCX2800-2, with its compact base of 3.0m it can cost-effectively be moved between jobs. HEB has used this feature recently, when the machine was moved in March this year for its second job on the Port of Tauranga. “When we moved it from Lyttelton to Tauranga.With 70m of main boom, we could move it on 10 trucks.This included the car body. Our other 150-tonne crane takes 11 or 12 loads to do the same thing, so that’s excellent – it’s very easy to move.The biggest challenge is getting enough of the right trucks,” says Grant Moffat, plant manager HEB Structures. So what does Aaron, the operator, think?:“It is probably one of the smoothest cranes I have driven, it is brand new but I have driven other brand-new cranes before and, personally, I think this is better. Just the handiness of everything in the cab and the way it works. I never would have thought I’d have preferred the short control levers, but now I do. It’s a really nice crane and it’s got good visibility – you can see everything! “The computer that came with this crane is amazing. It tells you the height of the hook or in this case the dredging clam. I just set the clam at the zero RL level. It’s a brilliant system – I am stoked with that. Handy as!! “Also, I like the backstops on it – I’ve never had backstops like that before.They are separate from the crane, only attached to the boom so they don’t creak and groan so much. In fact, you don’t get any annoying noises. It is only when you boom back to 75 degrees that they start to compress. I wasn’t really a HitachiSumitomo man before, but I actually prefer it over the other makes of crane now. It is a nice crane to drive,” says Aaron. With the crane and operator working about 50 hours in a normal week, every little bit of extra comfort has got to be a plus!

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This issue, CablePrice will be giving away two prizes of $50 Toy World vouchers.

There are two age categories: 0-5 and 6-12. How to enter: Simply colour in the picture for your age group and send your entries to:

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Remember to complete all the details on the colouring competition to be eligible. Final date for entries will be 5pm August 31, 2012. 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 physical address, not PO Boxes or Private Bags. Note: The colouring competition will be available for download from www.cableprice.co.nz for any entrants not wishing to colour in on the gloss paper of the magazine.

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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.

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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Scania classic parka, $299 Scania V8 belt, $65

Scania kids hoodie, $41

Hitachi polo, $39.95 Hitachi black hoodie, $56.50

Scania embroided hoodie, $112 Hitachi Stormtech jacket, $ 175

Scania classic sunglasses, $ 105 Scania RLX jeans, $154.50

Scania R60 highline (1:25), $125

Scania vacuum flask, $40 Scania racing cap $10.55

Hitachi 3-in-1 jacket (clearance item, limited stocks and sizes available), $90 John Deere work wear, $49.95 Hitachi orange tee, $25.50

John Deere hat, $19.20 Hitachi hat, $19.95

John Deere multi-tool, $13.50

ZX35U excavator (1:30), $65

Hitachi hi-vis jersey, $54.95

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Recent tRuck DeliveRies KPH Transport Ltd, Drury, South Auckland, recently purchased this new R620LB8X4MSA curtain-sider truck and trailer – the first 620hp truck in the 9-stong Scania fleet. The truck is performing better than expected, with fuel economy and power way ahead of predictions. Travelling from Drury to Wellington daily, it carts NZ Hothouse products.

Customer: Andrews Transport Model: R560 Andrews Transport Ltd, Riversdale, has recently received its new R560LB8X4MSA – spec’d with standard day cab in Andrews’ white, painted ex-factory, with 2-pedal Opticruise and air suspension.This is the first V8 for the company’s fleet. Deck built and fitted by Edwards Engineering Balclutha. Photo taken at Glenary Station, Riversdale, Southland.

Customer: Central Island Transport Model: R560 Rex and Anne Reeves from Central Island Transport have put these extremely well-presented R560 8-wheelers to work, contracting to New Zealand Post.They are very pleased with the power, retardation and comfort of their new Scanias.The trucks work 5 days a week, driving Auckland to Wellington, clocking up 360,000km per year.

Customer: Coast to Coast Haulage Model: R620 This is one of 2 R620s Coast to Coast Haulage has put on the road recently.The units are based in Rotorua and Mount Maunganui and cart out wood lots the majority of time.The units are fitted with Patchel logging gear. 40

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Customer: Andrews Transport Model: P360 Andrews Transport Ltd, Riversdale, has updated its 4x4 fleet with a new Scania P360CB4X4HHZ.

Customer: Central Transport Model: R620 Central Transport has put this new 620 split-tipper to work. The unit has been set up with Roadmaster gear and is based in Reporoa in the central North Island. Brendon is very impressed with the fuel economy!

Customer: Gordon Transport Model: R730 Gordon Transport has recently taken delivery of these 2 R730 Scanias.The units have almost every box ticked, from microwaves to diesel heaters for those cold nights.They have been fitted with Jackson bodies and Nationwide stock crates.The units are based in Taupo but work all over the North and South Island. CablePrice

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Customer: Mainland Groundspread Services Model: P360

Mainland Groundspread Sevices Ltd have put another new Scania P360 4X4 to work throughout North Otago.

Customer: Heikel Transport Model: R620 Customer: Hampden Transport Model: P360 Hampden Transport Ltd, Hampden, has upgraded to a new Scania for its fleet.

Customer: Hyslop Rural Model: P360 Hyslop Rural Transport from Outram has recently added its first new Scania to the fleet. Looking smart in the Hyslop colours is a P360CB4X4HHZ. Powered by a Scania 13-litre 360hp EGR engine, coupled to a 14-speed manual gearbox and being transferred to the ground at the rear through a Scania RP835 hub-reduction rear axle, it is a pleasure to drive as it powers through its daily chores with ease

Customer: JLD Logging Model: R730 JLD Logging has replaced its 470 logger with this new R730 and spared no expense, with every box ticked (to keep the driver, Lindsay, happy!).The unit is fitted with Patchel logging gear and works around the central North Island. 42

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Heikel Transport has just added this new 620 to its allScania fleet.This smart unit is spec’d with Jackson gear and Nationwide crates.The unit is based in Whakatane and is driven by Michael Benner. Michael likes the 620 Scania for its comfort,power,retardation and stability.

Customer: Jack Turner Model: R730 Karl from Jack Turner has recently replaced his 580 Scania (Tanya) with this new R730 Topline.With practically every box ticked, Karl is very pleased with his new truck, particularly the roof-mounted air-conditioning unit! Based in Matiere near Tamaranui, Karl works all around the North Island and rarely gets home.

Customer: Hautapu Haulage Model: R620 Kevin O’Brian recently took delivery of this immaculate new Scania R620 V8. Set up with Evans Engineering bolsters, it will be towing a matching Evans trailer.This R620 is running Scania’s synchromesh gearbox and is on full air suspension.

Customer: Mainland Groundspread Services Model: P360

A new P360CB4X4HHZ has been fitted up as a spray unit for the ever-increasing demand for fertiliser application.The 13-litre 360hp EGR non-AdBlue engine is becoming a popular choice in the 4x4 business model. Once again Scania has been selected for low R&M cost, comfort and incredible torque.

Customer: Mike Harris Model: R620

Mike and Christine Harris have put this impressive new R620 logging unit to work. Fitted with Patchel logging gear, this unit is based in the central North Island. Mike is very impressed with the power and fuel economy of the 620.

Customer: Matt McCarthy Model: R560

Looking smart in McCarthy colours, Matt McCarthy recently added this R560 to his fleet.The unit comes fitted with logging gear made in-house by McCarthy’s own engineering division and has key features of driver comfort, excellent retardation, plenty of power and is excellent on fuel.

Customer: North Fuels Model: P420

One of 2 new Scania P420LB8X4MSA for North Fuels Ltd, this unit is spec’d with 420hp, 2-pedal Opticruise, extended day cab and air suspension. Based in Whangarei, it delivers fuel right up to Kaitaia for rural and commerical customers. CablePrice

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Customer: Tony Pye Model: R620

Customer: Northern Linehaul Model: R620

Leon and Julie from Northern Linehaul in Taupo have added this second 620 to their fleet.This well-presented unit is fitted with Kraft logging gear.The unit is double shifted and works around the central North Island. Leon is wrapped with the fuel economy and cannot believe the savings!

Customer: RJ Lincoln Model: R620

R J Lincoln has added this sharp-looking R620 bulk unit to its fleet. Driver Gary is over the moon with his new truck, as it makes his working days a pleasure.The unit works around the central North Island carting hog fuel.

Customer: The Produce Connection Model: R560

Derek and Marie van der Kwaak have taken delivery of their first new Scania: an R560LB8x4MNA curtain-sider R-series CR19N sleeper cab, complete with 2-pedal Opticruise, air suspension, luxury leather seats and steering wheel.

Customer: Ryal Bush Model: P360

Ryal Bush has recently put a new P360CB4X4HHZ into its fleet, which has 1364 ft/lb of torque that makes for easy work during the course of its day.

This is the Hawkes Bay’s Tony and Dianne Pye’s third new Scania this year.This one, like the others, has a custom paint job that is simply stunning.The fire breathing dragon from the old truck has been brought back onto the new stem’s unit.The other new trucks with their individual custom paints make the entire fleet stand out from the crowd. Custom paint is just the start for Tony and Dianne, as they have leather interiors to keep the dust to a minimum for the drivers among other comfort features.All the trucks are on fleet management where Tony can monitor truck performance via the internet and email.

Customer: Warren Good Model: R730

Warren Good, Dunedin, has recently taken delivery of a second R730LB8X4MNB, once again in the ever-impressive Post Haste colours.The vehicle has 730hp, 2581ft/lb (3500Nm) of torque, with 2-pedal Opticruise, highline cab and air suspension front and rear, making for a very comfortable ride. Double shifted between Andrew and Reg, this unit doesn’t get much time to sit idle.

Customer: Williams and Wilshire Model: R620

This is one of several new Scanias that Williams and Wilshire has added to its fleet recently.This particular unit is based in Opotiki and is fitted with Patchel logging gear.The company particulary likes the Scanias for their exceptional fuel economy and the Scanplan Max 24 – and of course the extensive driver comforts.

Customer: West Otago Transport Model: P360

West Otago Transport Ltd, Heriot, has put its first new Scania into its large fleet of 4x4s.

Customer: Big Chill Distribution Model: 9 x G480 Customer: Self Loader Logging Model: R620

Bryan and Rhonda Smith from Self Loader Logging have recently added this R620 self-loading Scania to their fleet. The unit comes with Patchel logging gear and is fitted with a Jonsered crane. Bryan particularly likes the high ground clearance of the Scania, with its straight front axles. Driver Mike, who comes off a 580, is very happy with the power and retardation of the new 620. 44

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Customer: Sinclair Transport Model: R620

Winton-based Sinclair Transport Ltd has recently put into service this very sharp-looking Scania.The Scania has the worldrenowned V8 engine, which is rated at 620hp, with 2-pedal Opticruise, sleeper cab and retarder as standard.‘Slad’ will be piloting this vehicle in and around the South Island, but with such creature comforts in this cab, will he ever be home?

Big Chill Distribution has recently put 9 Scania G480LA6X4MNA tractors on the road, pulling 4-axle quads throughout the country.These are the first G480 tractors in New Zealand with the ‘G’ highline cab. Some of the Big Chill drivers are taking full advantage of the award-winning Scania ‘driver support’ system, achieving high driver scores and great fuel consumption. One driver in particular (Ratu) averages 97% and as high as 2.8 fuel economy. These units are all leased through TR Group and on Max24 service contracts by CablePrice. A few extras include polished alloys, wheel trims, Bluetooth and spotlamps in the sun visor.

Customer: Fitchett Linehaul Model: 2 x P400

Fitchett Linehaul recently added these 2 P400LB6X4MNAs to its fleet, which run 400hp Euro V (EGR) engines through Scania’s GRSO905R 2-pedal Opticruise and Scania retarder. Contracted to Poste Haste couriers, these units do timecritical deliveries around Auckland city during the day, and run out of town, pulling 4-axle trailers, at night. Both units are on Max24 service contracts. CablePrice

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Recent equipment DeliveRies

Customer: Solar Outdoor Lighting Model: R730

A 730hp Scania for Solar Outdoor Lighting Ltd. Rogan Nordmeyer put this impressive 730hp tractor with a Palfinger PK22002 on the road recently. Pulling a 4-axle quad trailer, Solar Outdoor Lighting uses this vehicle to contract to Busck Concrete, delivering poles throughout the North Island.

Customer: Turners & Growers Fresh Model: 8 x G480

Tom Grant of Grant Farms Contracting, Whakatane, has taken delivery of the first ZX200-5 in the Bay of Plenty. According to Luke Grant, who has put the first few hours on it, the new model is showing a number of improvements. Luke likes the improved cab layout, in particular the new fully-integrated monitor showing the rear view at all times, as well as the gauges. Hydraulically, the -5 is also showing improvements with increased speed, but it is still smooth to operate.

Turners & Growers Fresh Ltd put 8 new G480LB8X4MSAs to work recently, including 4 hard-sider bodies and trailers by MaxiTrans and 4 curtain-sider bodies and trailers by Domett. The temperture on all 8 units is controlled by ThermoKing T-1000 and SLX fridge units, ensuring all the produce is delivered at the right temperture. All units are on Scania Max24 contracts and are leased through T R Group Ltd.

Customer: Brausch Trucking Model: R620

Another V8 Scania for Brausch Trucking, this well-presented R620 tractor joined the impressive-looking Brausch Trucking fleet last month, and is loaded with extras â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as you would expect for Brausch Trucking. Brett drives this unit and is loving the extra grunt over the 480 he was driving. It pulls a 4-axle quad chiller, delivering produce throughout the North Island.

Customer: Dar Transport Model: 2 x P320

Dar Transport Ltd has put 2 more Scania P3206X2MNAs on the road lately, with Fruehauf curtain-sider bodies and one with a tail lift, both contracting to NZ Couriers. These have 320hp Euro V engines and Scania 2-pedal Opticruise. Scania CP19 sleeper cabs on 4-point air suspension, these units feature factory Bluetooth, air horns, super singles and polished alloys.

Customer: Pukekohe Hiab Transport Model: R480

Craig and Janine have added another Scania to their fleet, which will contract to Route and Retail, pulling a 4-axle quad between Auckland,Tauranga and Rotorua. Driver Louie is enjoying the normal comforts of a Scania and also achieves good fuel economy. Louie spends a lot a time cleaning and shining, so this truck and is always beautifully presented.

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Recent equipment DeliveRies Customer: Alexander Contracting Make: Hitachi Model: ZX135US-3 Richard Alexander of Alexander Contracting Ltd (ACL), based approximately 40km from Wanganui in the rural Waitotara district, is mostly involved in farm maintenance, dairy conversions, forestry roading, quarrying and even the odd small roading job.ACL’s new Hitachi ZX135US-3 getting ready to go out on its first job, cleaning up from the enormous amount of forestry and tree damage from the huge winds that swept through Taranaki.

Customer: Rosco Contractors Make: Bell Model: B50D

Rosco Contractors Ltd in Reefton recently took delivery of a new B50D.

Customer: Bill Fitzgerald Make: Hitachi Model: ZX120-3

Bill Fitzgerald from Lawrence has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX120-3.The machine is fitted with a wedgelock hydraulic hitch, tilt bucket and wedgelock thumb. Duffy Engineering from Balcutha built the cab frame. Bill’s work is predominately for the sheep farmers in and around the Lawrence,Waitahuna, area. 48

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Customer: Bonus Contractors Make: Hitachi Model: ZX120-3

Ross and Debbie Norman of Bonus Contractors recently upgraded their ZX130K-1 to a new ZX120-3. Ross has a reputation around the Bay of Islands for doing the jobs that aren’t for the faint-hearted.As the BOI has a lot of steep and difficult access roads, retainer walls, tanks and batters are all in a day’s work for Ross. He has full faith in his new machine to tackle those hard-to-get-at jobs with ease.

Customer: Brian Mackail Make: Hitachi Model: ZX70-3

Pictured is Brian Mackail’s – an earthmoving contractor based in Pahiatua – new Hitachi ZX70-3 on its first day on the job.

Customer: Broughton Excavators Make: Hitachi Model: ZX120-3

This ZX120-3 was delivered late March to Broughton Excavators, operating in the Huntly area.This is Tim and Teena Broughton’s second ZX120-3.They operate another ZX120-1 and have a total of 5 excavators in their fleet.

Customer: Glen Williams Make: Hitachi Model: ZX22U-2

Glen Williams of GW Plumbing,Wanaka, is pictured taking delivery of his new Hitachi ZX22U-2. Glen has only recently started his own business, but already employs 2 tradesmen.The ZX22U-2 is fitted with a hydraulic quick hitch and comes with a hydraulic tilt bucket and trenching bucket.

Customer: Hale Logging Make: John Deere Model: 648H

Hale Logging from Tokoroa has taken delivery of a new John Deere 648H. Operator Bevan is pictured with the new machine after its first day at work, and is happy to report it is performing well.The new-series 648H comes with a lock-up torque converter and auto-shift transmission. Hale Logging is a family-owned-and-operated business, working for Pulp and Paper in the central North Island.

Customer: Havard Logging Make: Hitachi Model: ZX400LCH-3

Havard Logging has put another new machine – a Hitachi ZX400LCH-3 – into 2 crews working in the Wairarapa. Purchased to increase productivity due to the high demand for logs from JNL, the machine’s balance and power will be a huge benefit, says Matt Omundsen (pictured) who is operating the new machine.The logging package was completed by Gary Douglas Engineering and the grapple is an Ensign 1730 series.

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Customer: Motatapu Station Make: Hitachi Model: ZX135US-3 & ZX22U-2 Customer: Kerry Dines Make: Hitachi Model: ZX200-3

A new Hitachi ZX200-3 recently delivered to Kerry Dines.

Motatapu Station takes delivery of its new Hitachi ZX135US-3 and a ZX22U-2.The machines will be used for building tracks and general farm duties around the station. Motatapu Station is not far from the shores of lake Wanaka and is the location for the start of the annual Motatapu Adventure Run, where several hundred contestants either run or mountain bike the 47km, and hope to get to the finish in picturesque Arrowtown.

Customer: Rosewarne Contractors Make: John Deere Model: 2154D

Rosewarne Contractors Ltd takes delivery of another 2154D log loader to perform duties on the skid.The machine’s reach, visibility and comfort from the rear-entry cab are outstanding and complement each other. Key factors of the purpose-built log loaders include large undercarriage, large capacity grapples for improved productivity and up spec’d travel torque and slew power.

Customer: Rosewarne Logging Make: John Deere Model: 2154D

Rosewarne Logging Ltd has taken delivery of a John Deere 2154D log loader to complement other Hitachi machines working on the skid site under the Hauler.The machine was fitted with a DUXSON grapple supplied and fitted by Jason Donaldson of Donaldson Mechanical.

Customer: Moutere Logging Make: John Deere Model: 624K

This is the fourth John Deere 624K wheel loader for Moutere Logging.The success of these loaders has been due to the 624K doing the job so well.“They are built to do the work,” says Dale Ewers, owner Moutere Logging. It’s very obvious when you walk around them that they can be configured to suit any driver’s preferences.All the operators say how comfortable they are to operate and the boom suspension is just great, simple to modify on the run. Having the tough logger front end with front and back diff coolers lets us do what it takes to get the job done.They lift higher, turn tighter and have heaps of grunt to move around.

Customer: Reefton Hire Make: John Deere Model: 624K

Reefton Hire has recently taken delivery of its first new John Deere 624K wheel loader.The loader is working at the rail head at Palmerston (South Island), loading a new Scania with a gold-bearing concentrate, which is produced at Reefton and then railed over 600km south to Palmerston. From here it is then trucked the final 35km to the Macraes operation for the final processing through the pressure oxidation and carbon in-leach circuits. Reefton produced a record 85,843 ounces of gold in 2010.

Customer: Rosewarne Contractors Make: John Deere Model: 1910E Rosewarne Contractors Ltd takes delivery of yet another John Deere forwarder.This is the second 1910E, having traded a very trusty 1710D. Seen here at delivery are operator Brian and John Deere product specialist Tony Scharvi, along with crew foreman Spud. Operators love the ease and comfort of the controls and the new cabs, which improve productivity.

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Customer: Rotorua Forest Haulage Make: Hitachi Model: ZX210W-3

Rotorua Forest Haulage have put a new Hitachi ZX210W-3 to work in the KPP, where full tree-length stems are brought in and processed through the mill.‘Ironman’ has been in a Hitachi for a few years now and the new machine had some minor changes to the way it operated, but it did not take long for him to get used to the new machine. The engineering work was handled by a local shop in Rotorua and engineering services supplied the Ensign grapple.

Customer: Stevensons Mining Make: Hitachi Model: ZX210LCH-3 & ZX470LCH-3

Stevenson recently purchased a number of Hitachis for its mining operations. Shown here are the ZX470LCH-3 and the ZX210LCH-3.The excavators will be used both for overburden removal and coal winning.

Customer: Sika Logging Make: John Deere Model: 848H

Sika Logging of Taupo has taken delivery of a new John Deere 848H. Working in Kaingaroa Forest, supplying full tree length stems to the KPP.The 848H is on the larger 35.5 tyres, which provide a lot more traction and stability, according to the operator, Dale. The machine is also equipped with a large capacity grapple and optional fullyauto power shift transmission with lock-up.

Customer: Transfield Make: Hitachi Model: ZX17U

Transfield Services recently purchased a couple of new Hitachi ZX17U-2 on trailer packages. CablePrice

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The Hitachi ZAXIS-3 and new ZAXIS-5 range of excavators offers versatile machinery to suit almost any application, with an extensive range of models and variants in every weight class. From the zero tail-swing mini excavators through to the H&K heavy-duty models, every machine is built with the same attention to quality and dedication to producing the world’s finest excavator. Hitachi excavators redefine qualities of production, efficiency and comfort. Now available from 2.3-80-tonne, the range is making its mark throughout the country, in mining, construction, demolition, recycling, waste handling and forestry applications throughout New Zealand.

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

MINI EXCAVATORS MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX8-2

1100

0.02

1600

1050

9.5@2100

2x10.6

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

ZX27U-3F

2840

0.08

2890

22.6kN

19.7@2200

2x35.2 / 1x17.6

ZX30U-3F

3250

0.09

3130

27.5kN

21.3@2400

2x38.4 / 1x25.2

ZX35U-3F

3690

0.11

3450

27.5kN

21.3@2400

2x38.4 / 1x25.2

ZX40U-3F

4730

0.14

3650

32.1kN

28.4@2400

120

ZX50U-3F

5060

0.16

3860

36.8kN

28.4@2400

120

ZX60USB-3F

5990

0.24

4120

41.1kN

40.5@2000

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MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX450-3/ZX450LC-3

45,700/46,700

1.2-2.6

7770

28,400

260@1800

2x360

ZX470H-3/ZX470LCH-3

47,100/48,100

1.9-2.5

7770

29,400

260@1800

2x360

ZX500LC-3/ZX520LCH-3

49,500/51,700

1.5-2.6

7690

28,400/29,400

260@1800

2x360

ZX650LC-3/ZX670LCH-3

65,900/67,300

2.5-3.5

8560

33,100

345@1800

2x456

*Bucket capacity: CECE heaped

Mining excavators Hitachi is one of the world’s market leaders in large hydraulic excavators. Combining engineering excellence with a dedication to quality, Hitachi makes tough, long-lasting machines that meet the challenges of mining. Hitachi’s large excavators range in size, from 80 to 800 tonnes.With the ability to keep running for 24 hours straight, these machines have exceptional durability.Their endurance is further proven by the ultra-large excavators, which have working-time records of over 90,000 hours.This kind of performance is not surprising when you consider that Hitachi’s corporate policy is to never release equipment that is not ready for the field. In mining, cost-efficiency is all important, and Hitachi’s excavators provide one of the lowest cost-per-tonne options for moving materials in their class. Low maintenance and long lifespans make for machines that give you significant savings! MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

ZX850-3/ ZX850LC-3

81,200/83,000

4.5

7140

40,700

397@1800

2x528

ZX870H-3/ ZX870LCH-3

82,100/84,000

4.5

7140

48,200

397@1800

2x528

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET* (m3)

DIG DEPTH (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

POWER (kW@rpm)

FLOW (L/min)

EX1200-6

111,000

5.9

8050

58,000

567@1800

3x520

ZX70-3/ZX70LC-3

6500/6600

0.24

4670

5600

40.5@2000

2x72.6

EX1900-6

192,000

8180

68,400

775@1800

6x335

ZX75US-3

7200

0.24

4610

5600

40.5@2000

2x79.2

EX2600-6

254,000

8250

84,600

1119@1800

4x375/2x425

ZX85USB-3

8080

0.24

4470

5600

40.5@2000

2x79.2

EX3600-6

359,000

8580

107,000

1450@1800

8x500

ZX80LCK-3

7400

0.24

4460

5600

40.5@2000

2x72.6

EX5600-6

537,000

8800

150,000

2x1119@1800

8x375/4x425

811,000

40**

4100

227,000

2x1450@1800

16x500

ZX110-3

10,900

0.45

5080/4880

9100

69@2000

2x111

EX8000-6

ZX120-3

12,100

0.45

5570/6060

10,100

69@2000

2x117

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ZX130K-3

13,100

0.45

5570

10,100

69@2000

2x117

ZX135US-3

13,400

0.45

5530/6020

10,100

69@1800

2x117

ZX140W-3

14,700

0.45

5030

10,100

90.2@2200

135+180

ZX160LC-3

16,800

0.55

5980

11,000

90.2@2200

2x191

ZX170W-3

16,600

0.55

5330

10,400

107@2000

2x200

ZX180LC-3

18,500

0.7

6120

12,500

90.2@2200

2x191

ZX190W-3

18,200

0.6

5830

11,800

122@2000

2x189

ZX200-5/ZX200LC-5

19,800/20,400

0.7

6670

16,200

125@2100

2x212

ZX225USR-3/ ZX225USRLC-3

22,300/22,700

0.7

6670

15,400

122@2000

2x212

ZX240-5/ZX240LC-5

23,400/24,000

0.9

6960

19,200

132@2150

2x223

ZX280-5/ZX280LC-5

27,40/28,400

1.1

7220

20,600

132@2150

2x236

ZX330-5G/ZX330LC-5

31,500/32,100

1.4

7380

25,100

184@2000

2x279

ZX400LCH-3

39,000

1.2

7310

20,400

202@1900

2x288

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Mobile crushing plant Hitachi’s mobile crushers are machines that pulverise concrete debris with their shark-like jaws. Mobile, compact and environmentally-friendly, these machines do their part to recycle precious materials.There are three models of Hitachi mobile crushers available to suit your recycling needs, each coming equipped with a powerful jaw crusher. The gravel, sand and metal that is crushed from concrete and other debris is sorted first.The metal is then recycled, and

the remaining elements are used as construction material for roads or other structures. This type of environment-conscious recycling makes sure that resource waste is eliminated.

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OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

ENGINE RATED OUTPUT (kW)

FEEDER TYPE

MAXIMUM FEED-IN SIZE (mm)

MODEL

OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

ZR950JC

29,000

140

Grizzly

930 x 530

ZR950JC

28,720

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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 new 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.

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

OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW)

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD (kg)

MAXIMUM TRAVEL SPEED (kph)

EG40R

6200

73.6

4000

EG70R

10,800

132.6

6500

EG110R

16,100

183.9

11,000

MODEL ZW20

rigid framE dump trucks In purchasing Euclid (a rigid dump truck brand synonymous with the mining industry), Hitachi was able to expand its line-up of mining products, with a world-leading range that perfectly complements its hydraulic excavators. Hitachi AC-drive technology, developed by Hitachi Limited, provides truck performance with a higher top speed, better gradability and stronger retardation.These features increase the trucks’ productivity and uptime, while reducing operating and maintenance costs, all of which equates to a lower cost per tonne of material moved. Engineered for performance, designed for comfort and built to last, Hitachi rigid dump trucks make even the toughest jobs look small. MODEL

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW) SAE J1349, net

LOAD CAPACITY (m3) SAE heap 2:1

PAYLOAD (Tonnes)

GMW – GROSS MA WEIGHT (kg)

WEIGHT* (kg) 1945

BUCKET (m3) 0.3

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

1850

2100

POWER (kW@rpm) 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

2790

9790

96@2000

6970

ZW150

11,820

2.3

2860

11,010

107@2000

8030

ZW180

14,320

2.6

2760

11,630

128@2200

9,870

ZW220

17,370

3.4

2880

15,350

164@2000

11,850

ZW250

19,690

3.7

2950

16,570

179@2000

12,950

ZW310

22,410

4.2

3100

19,550

220@1800

14,900

EH1100-3

520

38.7

64.9

110,677

ZW330

25,895

3255

23,040

242

16,840

EH1700-3

710

60.4

95.2

163,300

ZW370

30560

3220

25000

268

19260

EH3500AC II

1491

111

168

309,000

ZW550

45,380

3565

38,400

360

25,900

EH4000AC II

1864

153

222.0

384,000

EH5000 ACII

2014

206

290

500,000

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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.

Stamping their authority all over the globe in poor underfoot conditions, the Bell D-series articulated dump trucks are setting a new standard in earthmoving. The trucks boast incredibly fuel-efficient engines that deliver outstanding productivity for their owners, and the reliability that Bell is renowned for. With the B50D, Bell became the first manufacturer in the world to develop a 50-tonne artic. From 25 to 50-tonne, Bell has the ADT to suit your specific job requirements. MODEL

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CAPACITY (m3)

ENGINE

DRY WEIGHT (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

MODELS

MAX LIFTING CAPACITY (Tonne x m)

MAX BOOM LENGTH (m)

ENGINE RATED PO (kW/min-1)

SCX300

30 x 3.0

110/2000

SCX400

40 x 3.7

147/2100

SCX500

50 x 3.8

147/2100

SCX550

55 x 3.7

147/2100

SCX700

70 x 3.7

147/2100

80 x 3.3

54.5

212/2000

B25D

23,200

OM906LA

18,400

205@2200

SCX800-2 / SCX800HD-2

B30D

27,300

OM926LA

18,690

232@2200

SCX900-2 / SCX900HD-2

90 x 4.0

212/2000

B35D

32,500

20.5

OM501LA

28,230

291@1800

SCX1200-2

120 x 4.5

212/2000

B40D

37,000

OM501LA

29,850

310@1800

SCX1500-2

150 x 4.1

212/2000

B45D

41,000

25.5

OM502LA

32,980

364@1800

SCX2800-2

275 x 4.3

91.45

272/2000

B50D

45,400

OM502LA

34,520

364@1800

SCX6000SLX

500 x 6.0

397/1800

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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 – 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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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

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POWER (kW/HP)

WINCH MODEL

LINEPULL (kN)

540G-III

6068T

96/129

4000

171.3

640H

6068H

128/172

4000

242.6

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In the forest, things rarely come easy.That’s why John Deere offers the amazingly easy-to-operate Autoshift (available on H-series models), and the industry’s widest selection of skidder models and options. No matter your size and power needs, we have a fuel-efficient skidder that will help you work harder, while still leaving something in your own tank when the day is done.You can even narrow it down to a skidder that’s virtually custom fit to your operation; one that is hard to match for operating ease and comfort, for reliability and for the greatest productivity in your prevailing conditions.

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BuLLDOzERs

The J-series crawler dozers from John Deere combine operator comfort and fingertip controls with a barrage of power, ensuring that any job is finished to the highest level in optimal time.The full-featured hydrostatic drive train and state-of-the-art controls deliver unsurpassed operating ease and versatility. John Deere dozers offer a variety of production-boosting advantages and allow the operator to customise machine operation, with references for unbeatable flexibility and control. If you are looking for a dozer with the finesse for finishing work, while being equally capable of handling big blade loads, then you can’t go past the John Deere J-series crawler dozers.

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

DBAR PULL (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

BLADE WIDTH (mm)

450 JLT

7386

4045H

Hydrostatic

12,000

57@2200

2921

550 JLT

7718

4045H

Hydrostatic

12,500

63@2200

2921

650 JLT

8419

4045H

Hydrostatic

13,000

74@2200

2667

700 JLT

11,840

6068H

Hydrostatic

16,000

86@2100

3048

750 J

14,778

6068H

Hydrostatic

22,000

108@2100

3296

850 J

18,220

6090H

Hydrostatic

24,000

137@1800

3251

FELLER BuncHERs

Designed and forestry-built for sustained hard work in high volume, day and night, John Deere feller bunchers have more of everything it takes to raise your production numbers. See one in action and you’ll appreciate the increased boom lift and swing torque, plus superb tractive effort and ground clearance to travel smartly to the next harvesting position. Every move is automatically controlled, with speeds customised to the operator. John Deere feller bunchers have earned a worldwide reputation as being hard-working, easy to run, reliable machines that pay their own way every shift. MODEL

POWER (kW/HP)

FELLING HEAD

CUT DIAMETER (mm)

CUT RADIUS (m)

WEIGHT (kg)

753J

180/241

FS20/FS22B

559

8.4

23,610

759J

180/241

FS20/FS22B

559

8.3

27,240

909K

267/199

FS22B/FR24B/FR22B

559

8.4

35,540

959K

286/214

FS22B/FR24B/FR22B

622

8.5

36,780

mOtOR GRaDERs

tRacKED HaRvEstERs

Not an alternative but a better grader! The all-new 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.And no more stopping to change directions either: just slot straight from reverse into forward in any gear below fourth and you’re away again. Experience the John Deere G-series today and move up to a new level of productivity.

MODEL

WEIGHT (max kg)

BLADE SIZE (ft)

ENGINE

VARIABLE HORSEPOWER

TORQUE RISE

SPEEDS (F/R)

670G

21,228

12/14

6090H

195 (145kW)

72%

45.2/45.2

672G

21,228

12/14

6090H

195 (145kW)

72%

45.2/45.2

770G

21,772

12/14

6090H

230 (172kW)

63%

45.2/45.2

772G

21,772

12/14

6090H

245 (183kW)

55%

45.2/45.2

870G

22,054

12/16

6090H

255 (190kW)

60%

44.6/44.6

872G

22,054

12/16

6090H

265 (198kW)

53%

44.6/44.6

wHEEL LOaDERs

John Deere’s JH and KH-series of purpose-built cut-to-length harvesters help operators to manage their forest with every cut. Built on a long history of harvester evolution, John Deere’s tracked and wheeled harvesters are all about making technology pay off for logging contractors.These machines have no unnecessary gimmicks, just hard-working, practical, high-efficiency systems that make the operator’s job easier, adding to the margin of difference that can help businesses grow. John Deere leads the world in on-board management systems, designed to help the operator better manage their time and the forest, as well as providing higher levels of return.

MODEL

POWER (KW/HP)

REACH (m)

PROCESSOR

CUT DIAMETER (inches)

WEIGHT (kg)

CLEARANCE (mm)

703JH

135/181

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

23,120

730

753JH

180/241

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

23,256

730

759JH

180/241

8.5

HTH616/HTH622

25.6

26,760

759

903KH

246/330

8.9

HTH624/HTH625

31,810

749

909KH

246/330

8.9

HTH624/HTH625

35,300

770

FORwaRDERs

The new John Deere K-series wheel loaders take the three tenets of John Deere machine design – productivity, uptime and low daily operating costs – to all-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 new K-series design, with booms and mainframes so tough that they’re warranted for three years or 10,000 hours.

John Deere forwarders lead the world in innovative design and quality manufacturing.Whether you are running a large-scale, round-the-clock harvesting operation or haul wood over short distances, there’s a John Deere forwarder loaded with the features you need to raise production numbers.The revolutionary new E-series is all about best-ever performance, cab comfort and service access, all factors that epitomise John Deere’s value proposition of productivity, uptime and low daily operating costs. Available in 6WD or 8WD to match the terrain and a variety of boom and deck length configurations, John Deere forwarders have earned a worldwide reputation as hard-working, easy to run, reliable machines that pay their own way every shift.

MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

BUCKET (m)

BREAKOUT (kgf)

STATIC TIP FULL TURN (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

544K Z-Bar

12,820

1.9-4.5

10,188

9434

125@1900

2760

544K Powerllel

13,840

1.9-4.5

8604

7554

125@1900

2680

624K Z-Bar

15,185

2.5-5

12,920

12,031

147@1800

2860

624K Powerllel

16,454

2.5-5

10,759

9257

147@1800

2700

644K Z-Bar

18,333

2.8-5.0

15,378

12,879

173@1700

2910

810E

7.2 / 8.7 / 9.8

3.8

95@1900

9000

644K Powerllel

19,966

2.8-5.0

12,029

11,051

173@1700

2790

1010E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

102

4.5

115.5@1900

11,000

724K Z-Bar

19,264

3.3-5.0

14,398

14,132

197@1800

2840

1110E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

102

4.5

136@1900

12,000

744K Z-Bar

24,346

3.8-5

19,146

16,946

227@1500

3040

1210E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

125

4.5

136@1900

13,000

824K Z-Bar

26,210

4.2-6.1

18,905

17,588

248@1600

3190

1510E

7.2 / 8.5 / 10

125

4.5

145@1900

15,000

3320

1910E

8.5

151

4.8

186@1900

19,000

844K Z-Bar

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32,037

4.6-6.8

21,709

20,020

283@1600

MODEL

REACH (m)

GROSS LIFTING TORQUE (kNm)

DECK LENGTH (m)

POWER (kW@rpm)

LOAD RATING (kg)

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TRACK & WHEEL TRACK & WHEEL

swinG macHinEs

One number. A nation of support.

The new D-series swing machines combine plenty of new features to give you productivity like never before. Swing torque, tractive effort, horsepower, hydraulic flow and the seamless integration of the attachment and carrier are all worth bragging about. Factory-built solutions with the right size components for forestry, providing unsurpassed machine performance and durability. It is all these powerful features that make each machine as responsive as the company that makes them. MODEL

ENGINE RATED POWER (kW)

OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

MAXIMUM REACH (m)

TAIL SWING RADIUS (m)

2154D

119

30,250*

10.98*

3.10

2454D

145

35,300*

11.67*

3.30

2954D

145

41,050*

12.60*

3.369

3754D

220

46,108*

13.12*

3.66

* Fitted with live/fixed heel

sKiD stEERs

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

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

318D

2928

1634

2327

47@2200

2380

320D

2996

1816

2327

50.8@2300

2420

326D

3689

2361

3519

55@2800

2540

328D

3814

2542

4676

63.4@2200

2570

332D

4163

2906

6299

71.1@2400

2590

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cOmpact tRacK LOaDERs MODEL

WEIGHT (kg)

TIPPING LOAD (kg)

BUCKET BREAKOUT FORCE (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

319D

3882

2542

2327

50.8@2300

2400

323D

3882

3257

2542

55@2200

2400

329D

4917

3768

4688

63.4@2200

2590

333D

4994

4279

6299

71.1@2400

2590 68

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