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HS2 Heave Monitoring Site Project Focus: Lynch Plant Hire Liugong in the UK Crane Safety
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FEATURES DEMOLITION, WASTE & RECYCLING 24 Visiting Komplet with Red Knight 6 27 Europe’s First Hyundai HX900 L 28 The Versatility of the Sennebogen 355 E 30 Doosan’s Latest Materials Handler 35 NEW PRODUCTS
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34 Garic: Hybrid Welfare Van 37 Morris Site Machinery: On Site Lighting 38 Sunstone Systems: Site Security 41 Generac Lighting Towers
EXCAVATORS 42 Kubota: 40 Years On
LIFTING & ACCESS 46 Genie Telematics 48 Hydraslide: Load Movement Equipment CPN I OCTOBER 2019 3
VIEWPOINT Editor LEE JONES
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FLOOD OF IDEAS t looked like a scene from powerhouse alive – in simple a disaster movie but, terms, there was a very clear thanks to the intervention business case. of both residents and our Today that is an argument emergency services, the drama that is struggling to hold sway. that unfolded at the Whaley HS2 is currently under review, Bridge Dam earlier this year and the vision of the northern had a satisfyingly unspectacular powerhouse is receding ever finale. Whilst the efforts of further into the distance. Add Lee Jones, more than 1,000 people – to that a programme of some working day and night for Editor promised road improvements up to seven days – were heroic, that’s firmly stuck in the slow the fact that a structure that was first built lane – not to mention an airport expansion in the nineteenth century should still, like a plan that remains stubbornly grounded – colossal King Canute, be holding back the and our enthusiasm for capital spending tide of over 1.5 million tonnes of water is projects appears to be on the wane. indicative of the extent to which we take It is, of course, right that the guardians of our nation’s infrastructure for granted. the public purse consider in detail the value Turn our attention south and, until of endeavours that will cost tens of billions, recently, the same complacency has been but it is equally true that wider benefits evident in the capital over the course of should be considered. Infrastructure generations. The Thames Tideway Tunnel, a development has a direct and very real 25km super sewer, has been snaking its way impact on national productivity levels, for beneath the big smoke since 2016. It was example, which have hitherto remained designed to increase the capacity already stubbornly resistant to efforts to raise them. supplied by the great Joseph Bazalgette’s When it comes to HS2 there is, of original underground edifices of the 1860s, course, a direct advantage for the which would themselves ultimately rid the contractors and plant hirers who will be city of deadly water-bourne diseases like tasked with completing the line, but there cholera and typhoid. Once completed in is also the more intangible number of 1865, a project that consumed a titanic 318 further developments and businesses that million bricks and 670,000 cubic metres of will emerge along its length. With increased concrete was only ever conceived as a capacity on the rail network, its advocates solution for some four million inhabitants. would argue that there is a direct Fast forward to the 21st century and a environmental gain from fewer road population of more than double that journeys, whilst the project will ultimately number found themselves woefully underconnect 8 out of the country’s 10 biggest served by their sewerage system. cities. Ask ourselves that familiar question, Of course, it should equally be conceded “what did the Victorians ever did for us?” that we are living in a period of profound and we can each reel off a catalogue of uncertainty. At the time of writing, our great engineering achievements at will. We future relationship with our European can all do that so readily, of course, because partners is a question that remains we still rely on them every day, but the men unresolved, a position that will inevitably in frock coats and top hats weren’t building postpone development. If, however, anyone for the approbation of remote posterity, or doubts the wisdom of committing to the in some altruistic mission to better society. renewal of our national infrastructure, then They understood that railways, roads, canals the legacy that has been bequeathed by our and sewers were the arteries that kept the nineteenth century forbears is the most beating heart of the globe’s only industrial powerful argument of all.
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NEWS
OFF THE RAILS KEY INDUSTRY FIGURES REACT TO RECENT DOUBTS ON THE FUTURE OF HS2. The CECA has reiterated that HS2 is still vital for economic and social growth. Following the publication of the Prime Minister’s independent review into HS2 recently, civil engineering contractors called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to recognise the proven value HS2 will bring across the UK for the long term. The Prime Minister has stated his wish to review “whether and how we proceed” with HS2 ahead of the ‘Notice to Proceed’ decision for Phase 1 (London-West Midlands) due by the end of 2019. The review will assemble and test all the existing evidence in order to allow the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Transport and the government to make properlyinformed decisions on the future of Phases 1 and 2 of the
project, including the estimated cost and schedule position. Commenting, CECA Director of External Affairs, Marie-Claude Hemming said: “CECA has long argued that HS2 is vital in helping the UK Government realise its ambition to rebalance the UK economy. “The project will play a key role in securing economic growth post Brexit. Our research has shown that for every 1,000 jobs that are directly created in infrastructure construction, employment as a whole rises by 3,050 jobs. And for each £1 billion increase in infrastructure investment, UKwide GDP increases by a total of £1.30 billion. Meanwhile, the Mineral Products Association added that the uncertainty “beggars belief”. MPA CEO Nigel Jackson said:
FAMILY AFFAIR
RESEARCH REVEALS MORE THAN HALF OF CONSTRUCTION SMES ARE FAMILY BUSINESSES. The construction sector has the highest number of family businesses in the UK. That’s according to a new analysis commissioned by specialist lender Cynergy Bank. 574,275 family firms out of a total of 1,007,500 private construction businesses have two or more family members in management positions. Family run businesses are instrumental to the stability of the UK economy. They contribute about £460 billion to UK GDP and employ around 12 million people.
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“From a Government ostensibly committed to being more ‘can do’ and keen to invest in improving Britain’s infrastructure this further delay beggars belief. Now is the time to accelerate investment in infrastructure, not to add to uncertainty.”
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APPLYING YOURSELF
CONSTRUCTION JOB APPLICATION S RISE BY
28.7 PER CENT. While uncertainty looms over the UK economy, construction businesses were enjoying a surge in applications to their jobs in August, a typically tricky period for hiring. In fact, the latest job marke t data from the UK’s lea ding independent job board, CV-Library, reveals that applications for new roles have risen by 28.7 per cent year-on-y ear. Despite this, the findings also reveal that there we re 1.3 per cent less jobs on offer, for cing constructions profes sionals to compete for a limited num ber of jobs. i To find out more
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THE RIGHT SPOT SPOTTY MACHINES CELEBRATE CHILDREN IN NEED IN TV SPECIAL.
Flannery Plant Hire has revealed it put two spotty machines to work for the DIY SOS: The Big Build for BBC Children in Need Special. The JCB telehandler and a mini excavator were created to help the hirer’s fundraising program for the charity this year. The machines’ first task has been supporting a huge team of volunteers to complete the conversion of a rundown church hall. The show will air this November during BBC Children in Need Appeal week.
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CONTRACT SPORT UK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARDS UP, ACCORDING TO BARBOUR ABI.
In the three-month period ending August 2019, total construction contract awards were valued at £15.2 billion which is an increase of 2 per cent on the previous quarter and 1.8 per cent higher than for the comparable quarter ending August 2018. This figure has been held up by several substantial contract awards in June and July 2019, with the residential sector continuing to dominate contract awards and holding the largest share in August with 42.5 per cent.
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AND VAT’S VAT!
HMRC HAS RESPONDED TO CALLS FROM THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO DELAY INCOMING VAT CHANGES. Following the announcement that HMRC will delay the introduction of the construction industry VAT reverse charge due to come into effect this month by 12 months, Nigel Roberts,VAT Director and Head of VAT & Duty at Johnston Carmichael, commented: “This will be hugely welcomed by the sector – the new rules would have had a massive impact on cash flow for many smaller contractors and required considerable investment in new accounting software to administer.”
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REALITY CHECK
VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING COURSE TO BE ROLLED OUT. Nationwide Platforms has announced that it is working with the International Powered Access Federation to deliver advanced Mobile Elevated Work Platform training using virtual reality simulators. Andrew Pinkham, Nationwide Platforms: “With our investment in three specialised VR machines, the benefits to our customers are that we can now offer ‘high-risk’ training in a controlled, safe, virtual environment.”
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SCOT FREE
ON THE MOVE
FIRST MOBILE TOWER CRANE TURNS 70. 70 years ago, on 19 August 1949, the German Patent Office issued the patent for the first mobile tower crane by Hans Liebherr. Its invention laid the foundation for the success of the Liebherr Group. In 1949, there was an urgent need for more flexible, quick loading and moving of materials. Hans Liebherr brought along his invention at exactly the right time – the first Liebherr tower crane TK 10, which was easy to transport and could be erected within a short space of time.
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EMISSION POSSIBLE
THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR CAN REACH NET ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS BY 2050.
NFB: THE GOVERNMENT IS GIVING LATE PAYERS ANOTHER FREE PASS. The Government’s small business crown representative, Martin Traynor, has rolled back on previous commitments to clamp down on late payment by suggesting that companies can pay a quarter of their supply chain late in the previous two reporting periods, without consequence. Nick Sangwin, NFB national chair, said: “The Government has ignored pleas from 99 per cent of the construction industry to make the prompt payment code statutory and instead has made it easier to be a late payer.”
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Despite the construction industry being responsible for 39 per cent of all carbon emissions in the world, the World Green Building Council has issued a bold new vision for how the sector can reach 40 per cent less embodied carbon emissions by 2030 worldwide, and achieve 100 per cent net zero emissions buildings by 2050.
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NEWS ‘HEAR’ AND NOW EXTENT OF OCCUPATIONAL DEAFNESS IN CONSTRUCTION REVEALED.
The construction sector has the second-highest rate of employees developing occupational deafness. In fact, every year, 1 million people in the UK are exposed to hearing-damaging noise at work. So, to help raise awareness, Insulation Express has investigated the loud truth of construction tools. They’ve uncovered the noise levels of construction’s most popular tools before highlighting the hearing implications that can occur from using these without protection.
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LEVY OVERHAUL
FURTHER REFORM URGENTLY NEEDED FOR EFFECTIVE APPRENTICESHIP LEVY-CBI. Urgent steps must be taken by Government to reform the Apprenticeship Levy in England, so firms can offer more of the high-quality training they need to succeed. That’s according to a new CBI report. Matthew Fell, CBI: “With apprenticeship starts significantly down, it’s clear that the Levy is not working as intended – especially for smaller firms. Despite its rocky start, employers want to support the Government’s efforts to evolve the system and play their part in making the Apprenticeship Levy work.”
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‘WATER’ GOOD IDEA
WATERWAYS A VITAL ASSET IN UK URBAN CONSTRUCTION.
According to the Rothen Group, the waterways can offer a solution to logistical concerns faced when working on the waterfront. Canals and rivers can serve as a convenient line of transport for specialised marine vessels that allow construction equipment to get to and operate in awkwardly-located sites. For example, a floating plant can be positioned in the water close to the site, and when combined with a grab barge, is ideal for moving materials into the site and taking waste away.
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UK MEWP HIRE MEMBERS ‘LEVEL UP’ TO IPAF RENTAL+ STANDARD. All rental/hire members of the International Powered Access Federation in the UK have “levelled up” to the IPAF Rental+ minimum standard, which assures people seeking to hire mobile elevating work platforms that the company will conform to the highest industry standards of safety and professionalism. Stephanie NolanByrne, IPAF: “Members have been excellent in their response to the requirement to meet the standard, helping each other gain awareness, finding success in upskilling members of their staff and management teams.”
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씰 Continued Yanmar sales success sees MTS Plant increase territory. Following a successful six months as part of the Yanmar dealer network, MTS Plant has expanded its territory across southern Scotland.Via its depot in Cumbernauld, the sales and rental specialist will be responsible for distributing the portfolio of excavators, carriers and wheel loaders across the central belt and the borders. This further expands the company’s existing territory, which covers Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire.
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씰 Chippindale Plant depot opens in York Chippindale Plant, the family-owned plant hire and sales specialists, which celebrated its 70th Anniversary earlier this year, has opened a new depot in York. The contemporary depot just off the A64 has a larger dedicated workshop and better transport links to increase speed of service. The new depot also gives Chippindale Plant more scope to expand across the region. The company is the official approved dealer for Volvo, BOMAG, Mecalac, Stihl, Epiroc, Belle and Atlas Copco throughout the North of the UK.
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S P E C I A L R E P O R T: H S 2 H E A V E M O N I T O R I N G S I T E
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Eiffage Kier and Finning have joined forces and are currently trialling new technology on a HS2 site which looks set to change the way construction sites are run. Construction Plant News’ Kieran Nee investigates. eyond the political wrangling, the outraged headlines and the growing suspense in the minds of the general public, real work on HS2 is underway and making strident progress. Regardless of the politics, constructing a high speed rail network that connects eight of Britain’s ten largest cities and their regions presents a huge logistical challenge. It also represents a chance for modern construction companies to collaborate and show how efficiently things can be done compared to the days of old. In charge of 80km of the project is Eiffage
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Kier, a joint venture between the two eponymous civil engineering and construction companies. The new firm is responsible for the area between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood, which includes 17 viaducts, 7km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 75 overbridges and 32 million cubic metres of excavation. To handle the complexity of this task, and to facilitate future operations, Eiffage Kier has been busy quietly testing new technology and methods of project management at a site near Southam. Known as the Heave Monitoring Site, the
site’s purpose is ostensibly to monitor ground heave as the dig progresses. Indeed, not since Victorian times has so much earth been excavated in the UK and they lacked the technology to properly measure the effects on the ground’s surface. In order to efficiently test the levels of heave, Eiffage Kier has enlisted the help of Finning UK and Ireland. Together, they have come up with a system which accounts for the total earthmoving project. On the face of it, earthmoving is a relatively simple operation, but dial up to the volumes needed for HS2 and a poorly managed earthmoving programme can quickly eat up time and profits. The approach is to move material once, to move it the shortest distance possible, utilising the minimum amount of resource to do so and maximising the re-use of excavated material. The fruits of this labour have been concentrated on the DIGital Graphical Earthworks Reporting system, or ‘DIGGER’ as it’s known for short. From the original concept, Eiffage Kier and Finning have worked together in the trial, testing and ongoing development of the digitally integrated earthworks platform.
This platform is built with Finning’s analytics and insights software, my.finning.com and its Performance Solution services. A number of different elements make up the digital concept, including technology solutions from CAT, Trimble and SITECH, as well as Finning’s core equipment and R&M managed services.
Accessible Data The vision is to create a new platform to house all the data in one solution and be deployable across future HS2 and other civil engineering works. Accessible from the cloud, it allows Eiffage Kier, HS2 and sub-contractor Blackwell to access a complete view of everything that happens on site in real-time through a ‘single pane of glass.’ The solution supports easy sign-on by users across multiple systems, allowing access to the right information, at the right time, tailored to the right audience. The tool helps support access to complex data across programme structures that are also often complex. This removes an element of manual intervention traditionally performed by the IT department. This in turn removes the potential for human error and allows people to work on more value-adding activity.
DIGGER Features site, thus creating a paper trail and, hopefully, eliminating any potentially hazardous mistakes. In order to do this, Finning adopted the Trimble Loadrite solution, which uses an incab touch button control to identify the type of material the operator is loading. This data is then matched with the GPS location of the truck being loaded. The load is then followed along the haul road until the material is dumped, obtaining a location reference for each load.With each truck and excavator also having on-board payload monitoring, the exact volume of earth moved is calculated automatically.
3D Modelling
The all-encompassing nature of the system is what sets it apart from those that have come before. With hundreds of pieces of plant set to be used on each of the Eiffage Kier HS2 sections, Finning designed the system to be compatible with data outputs from a full range of OEM equipment. The quality of the material extracted from the ground, whether it’s contaminated, what consistency it is and where it ends up have been hot issues within the construction industry for a while now. With everybody looking to remain on the right side of the law, moving earth can be a little like passing a hot potato around at times. An important aspect of the DIGGER system is the ability to track each load of material leaving and entering
The whole of the monitoring site has been modelled in 3D, using Trimble Business Center software and Stratus Drone surveying platform as well as site positioning systems. This single model feeds directly into the digital earthworks tool and is used to provide all the information required by the machinecontrolled excavators and dozers on site. This gives Eiffage Kier and Blackwell ‘as built’ data at the end of each day. To support the digital visualisation and mapping of the project, Finning are also conducting weekly drone flights, collecting point cloud data to 30mm survey accuracy for the site model, with photography also supporting its progress timeline and traditional surveying practices integral to the site’s operational plan. Ian Stewart, General Manager Performance Solutions, Finning, explained: “The challenge for us originally was getting people to understand that we could automate a lot of this, and how we could use technology to change people’s processes. The heave monitoring site has been great at building people’s confidence that we can
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operational parameters fall outside of acceptable norms Efficient, real time monitoring of load and haul fleet Progress of grading and compaction operations Resource management, including asset monitoring, people development and fleet management Environmental management including fuel and carbon emissions Safety information on equipment usage
replace some of the traditional ways of working and showing that the system will actually deliver on what it promises.” “The change at one extreme can be transformational, but at the other end it could be small, and far more mundane. But it could be that change that is the breakthrough. A lot of this, the data, the systems and the insights, it’s not necessarily about totally ripping up the rulebook and starting again. It’s about how you use that data and insight to make everything more efficient, that’s what’s important,” he concluded. In terms of transformational changes to the construction industry at large, time will tell whether DIGGER has the answers.
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S P E C I A L R E P O R T: P R O J E C T F O C U S
A whole new town is emerging in Cambridgeshire and some of Lynch Plant Hire’s most sophisticated machinery is helping it take shape. Construction Plant News Editor, Lee Jones reports on the substantial John Sisk, Northstowe development.
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The Wacker Neuson DualView and Hydrema ADTs offer significant safety and productivity improvements on forward tipping dumpers
t has been described as a super highway of science, and technology which, in the years ahead, could see as many as a million new homes. It is, therefore, fitting that one particular site along the Oxford to Cambridge arc is playing host to some of the industry’s most advanced construction plant. John Sisk has been tasked with the groundworks for Phase Two of the Homes England-owned Northstowe development – which will ultimately deliver up to up 25,000 new properties – and Lynch Plant Hire is providing the tools to finish this much needed job. Phase Two alone has a project value of £50 million and will supply over three and half thousand units, with John Sisk, providing the drainage and infrastructure, including a school, bridges, a water park and a 5km network of roads. Northstowe is an object lesson in just what can be achieved when a contractor and hirer collaborate and, as a result, highly skilled operators, Stage V powertrains, and the latest OEM innovations are all much in evidence.
A fuel efficient Bell B30E is being loaded by the Komatsu HB215LC-3 20 tonne hybrid – depending on application, the latter can accrue fuel savings of up to 40 per cent on a conventional diesel
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The Komatsu’s PC210LCi-11 Intelligent 20 tonne digger allows for increased precision in excavating and grading.
Operated Plant “We have 23 operators on this site,” explains Lynch Operator Foreman, Nathan Humphrey, who is permanently based on the project, “as well as 12 self-drive units.” Recent times has seen this national plant hirer make some eye watering investments in new kit – over £60 million in the last two years alone, for instance – an outlay which this Cambridgeshire site can ably demonstrate. “Whilst undertaking the necessary demolition, remediation and groundworks, John Sisk has been leading the way in safety and emissions, and there’s some cutting-edge kit in operation as a consequence,” continues Nathan. “That includes CAT 308 CR, Stage V 8-tonne units, Komatsu’s PC210LCi-11 Intelligent 20 tonne excavators, a HB215LC-3 Hybrid Komatsu in the same weight class, and 12 tonne 912F Hydrema ADTs, as well as the latest Wacker Neuson DualView site dumper technology.” Forward tipping dumpers have been courting controversy in construction with a variety of mitigations now employed by manufacturers, but Lynch’s Ben Holloway is full of praise for the Wacker Neuson solution. “We’ve really been taken aback by the level of demand for the DualView,” he enthuses, “and we’re acquiring them as quickly as they can be built at the moment. The seat can be safely repositioned in seconds, the visibility is significantly enhanced and, with a cab specifically designed for the unit – which
The CAT 308 CR 8 tonners are amongst a number of Stage V compliant machines specified by the environmentally conscious John Sisk.
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includes heating and air con – the welfare for the operator is dramatically improved. We’re lead by our customer’s demands and there are sections of the market who are turning away from forward tipping dumpers completely. The DualView is one solution but we were also quick to see the potential of Hydrema machines for many of the same reasons, and now have an extensive fleet at our disposal.” With an industry skills deficit impacting on the availability of drivers, Lynch has carved itself a position as a specialist in the provision of operated plant, with up to 70 per cent of its units now also supplied with an expert at the controls. “We’re constantly looking at ways we can implement upskilling programmes for our drivers,” adds Ben, “and also run an extensive apprentice programme. We’re already heavily involved in some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, with more in the pipeline, so we need to ensure that we have not just the machines our customers need but the people to utilise them to their greatest efficiency.” Those drivers can now find a useful ally in the technology that Lynch is supplying them, with Komatsu’s Intelligent Machines providing what has been described as a step change in operation. The Japanese manufacturer’s guidance and control system prevents overdigging, reduces fuel consumption – and wear and tear – whilst equally improving safety by eliminating the need for surveyors to be
working close to the machines. Hours worked can also be reduced with a positive impact on residuals as a result. Ben Holloway is also an advocate of the same manufacturer’s hybrid technology: “John Sisk is determined to tread with a lighter environmental footprint and we can supply the machines to allow them to achieve those ambitions. The Komatsu HB215LC-3 is designed to work at a very particular set of degrees, in terms of utilising the electric motor, and the work it is undertaking here – in loading articulated dump trucks – is perfectly suited to those parameters. In fact, it can reduce the machine’s fuel usage by as much as 40 per cent and, given that the contractor here is also making use of a bio fuel, there’s a significant carbon reduction into the bargain. Not only that, but because the GPS is built in, there’s no need for external antennaes, which can be costly to replace if they are damaged.”
‘Hy’ and Mighty
Change the direction in which the driver is facing is an operation that takes seconds in the DualView
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So how does it work? It effectively charges the motor whilst slewing, with an electric swing motor/generator capturing and regenerating energy as the upper structure slows down, converting it into electric energy. The captured energy is stored in the ultracapacitor and used by the generator/motor to assist the engine when it needs to accelerate. Of course, it’s not just in hybrid technologies where hirers can promise reductions in fuel consumption because Lynch has also supplied a number of Bell 30E ADTs to Northstowe. It’s the relatively light steel frame, and what the makers describe as the lowest power to weight ratio in the sector, that makes this muck carrying workhorses not only considerably less thirsty on fuel but more nimble on particularly sticky terrain.
Lynch focuses its fleet renewal on units that will maintain high residual values, a fact which the Volvo, Hitachi, and Komatsu excavators supplied to John Sisk can testify. Whatever the make of machine, the contractor will be supplied with daily reports on utilisation, whilst the latest telematics enforces a regime of preventative maintenance, directly reducing downtime. Lynch will also routinely specify higher spec machines in terms of safety with green beacons and either 270 or 360˚ cameras. Our need for new homes is now well documented and, whilst more needs to be done, the industry has in recent years made significant strides in increasing the numbers. If government targets are to be achieved it will need the kind of advanced machinery that Lynch can supply its contractor customers, and the Northstowe development is a welcome showcase of the progress the plant industry has made.
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S P E C I A L R E P O R T: C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E
Amongst all the new products recently unveiled by LiuGong in China were these three white liveried electric machines.
Forward thinking LIUGONG Nick Johnson reports on the large number of new and improved machines being developed by LiuGong as the company gains more sales here through its newly created subsidiary company.
he large Chinese construction equipment maker LiuGong recently used the Beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2019) to unveil a raft of new machines and development projects. The company revealed examples of its forthcoming F series tracked excavators (which will include minis down to 1.9 tonnes and extend up to a flagship 93 tonner) together new battery powered machines and a 5G-based remote-control intelligent wheel loader.
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Having only been established in 1958, LiuGong was a pioneer of wheel loaders in its native China and has grown to become one of the world’s biggest producers of this machine type. Last year the company celebrated the production of its 400,000th wheel loader and the developments at BICES 2019 indicate a determination to remain a major force in this sector. Whilst the variety of different items of construction equipment now made by LiuGong is extensive, the other line with which it has become established in the UK is tracked excavators. The company made its first excavator in 2001 and its current E series has been growing in popularity here. The dealer that put LiuGong on the map in the UK was Portsmouth-based Construction Plant & Machinery Sales (CPMS). With extensive contacts in the market, Directors Brian Prescott and Grant McGregor signed up with LiuGong to become its UK dealer in May 2013 and their subsequent success has seen LiuGong purchase their business in May this year to create a wholly owned subsidiary company called LiuGong Machinery (UK). The former shareholders of CPMS have remained as directors of the new business
The new 922F and 926F tracked excavators seen being demonstrated on the LiuGong stand at BICES 2019 in China.
which has become LiuGong’s first international retail operation. Managing Director Brian Prescott says that customers have clearly appreciated the commitment of LiuGong to the UK and that sales have increased to around 20 machines a month since the corporate change. LiuGong is investing in the modernisation of its new subsidiary company’s Portsmouth base and there are plans to extend the nearby parts warehouse which already carries items worth some €3 million. Although LiuGong makes many types of construction equipment including truck mounted telescopic cranes, rigid dump trucks, graders, crushers, planers, pavers, bulldozers, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders and concrete pumps, Brian Prescott says that the UK company will continue to concentrate on selling and properly supporting excavators and wheel loaders. The smallest of LiuGong’s forthcoming new F series excavators is this 9018F mini weighing 1.9 tonnes.
LiuGong’s 93 tonne 990F was shown at BICES 2019 with a mass excavation front end.
The new 2.75 tonne 9025F ZTS is a zero tail swing mini excavator seen at BICES 2019 alongside the flagship 990F.
And he is clearly excited about the new developments unveiled at BICES 2019. The new machines result from a big commitment to research and development by LiuGong. The company opened a large new Global Research & Development Centre in Liuzhou during 2015 and Brian Prescott reports that LiuGong is establishing a new Research & Development centre in Manchester. This will be additional to the company’s Design Centre in Stoke that has been operational for seven years. The UK based designers and engineers play a vital role in ensuring that new products appeal to European customers. LiuGong has already shown that it is keen to produce products tailored to the requirements of specific UK market sectors, such as waste handling and demolition. The company has had success here with the waste handling version of its high lift 856H waste wheel loader, and an increasing number of UK demolition companies have been selecting its high reach demolition excavators introduced last year.
To produce its demolition excavators, LiuGong has been working with Kocurek Excavators at Ipswich and it has now supplied seven units. The 50 tonne class 950E carrier can be equipped with a 30.0m Kocurek high reach boom, whilst the smaller 28 tonne class 928E can be fitted a boom that extends up to 21.0m. Recent buyers include Keltbray, N&S Plant Hire and the Squibb Group. The 6.0 tonne class 906E-EV electric mini excavator has sufficient battery power to provide a full day’s work.
One of Squibb’s 30.0m 950EDM demolition excavators was a prominent exhibit on the Plantworx stand of the newly created LiuGong Machinery UK. Another highlight of the show was LiuGong’s first midi excavator – the new 8.7 tonne 909ECR. Powered by a fuel efficient, Stage IIIB emissions compliant Yanmar 4TNV98C engine rated at 46.2kW (62.0hp) the 909CR has a short tail swing. The machine has a load sensing hydraulic system with a full sharing capability to aid operational precision. First UK customers for this machine include the KKB Group, N&S Plant Hire and TRU Plant/CDC Demolition. Moving down in size LiuGong in the UK is now introducing its first mini excavator – the zero tail swing 9035E. With an operating weight of 3.9 to 4.0 tonnes, this machine can be supplied with either a cab or a ROPS canopy and it is powered by a 21.2kW (28.4hp) Yanmar 3TNV88-BPLY engine that is Stage IIIA emissions compliant. As was seen at BICES 2019 LiuGong has been busy developing more sizes of mini excavator that CPN I OCTOBER 2019 17
S P E C I A L R E P O R T: C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E will start to arrive here in the first quarter of next year as F series machines. The newcomers will include the 1.9 tonne class 9018F, the 2.75 tonne 9025F and the 5.9 tonne 906F. All will be powered by the latest low emission Yanmar engines. Available with either cab or canopy, the smallest 9018F is a conventional tail swing mini that has side extending tracks so it can travel through doorways as narrow as 1.0m wide. The machine has load-sensing hydraulics and electronically controlled proportional hydraulic flows to facilitate the use of different attachments. The 2.75 tonne 9025F ZTS is a zero tail swing mini excavator that will come in both cab and canopy versions. The machine features a load-sensitive hydraulic system able to power a variety of attachments. The largest of the new F Series mini excavator trio is the 906F. Its Yanmar engine features an electronic throttle control and auto idling. The machine’s ROPS cab is pressurised to stop the ingress of dust.
New 13 Tonner The larger weight Stage V emissions compliant diesel engined LiuGong excavators coming next year will include a new 13 and 15 tonne class compact radius models. They will be designated the 913FCR and 915FCR. Other forthcoming F series standard sized tracked excavators which were revealed at BICES 2019 include the 22.5 tonne 922F, the 26.5 tonne 926F and the 37.0 tonne 936F. Powered by British-built Cummins engines and fitted with Kawasaki hydraulic pumps, Rexroth control valves and Hydash track motors, these new generation machines are scheduled to arrive here during the second quarter of next year. The 922F has a fully electronically controlled hydraulic system and intelligent heat dissipation technology. It also has intelligent control capabilities and the latest generation integrated control panel with a touch screen display. Exterior noise levels are as low as 100 dB and daily maintenance can be carried out from ground level. The biggest F series excavator shown by LiuGong at BICES 2019 was its flagship 990F. Weighing some 93 tonnes, this machine was shown as a mass excavation backhoe. It is powered by a 447.5kW (600hp) Perkins engine and LiuGong is also developing a 70 tonne class 970F with a Cummins QSX15 engine rated at 373.0kW (600hp). Whilst all the new diesel engined F series excavators were painted in LiuGong yellow, there were also three white liveried machines 18 OCTOBER 2019 I CPN
The superstructure of the 922F-EV electric excavator provides good sight lines to the right rear side of the machine.
A big feature of the new 17.0 tonne class 856H-EV wheel loader is its electric driveline with regeneration.
LiuGong’s intelligent 856H wheel loader can be remotely controlled from over 2,000 km away using the latest 5G technology.
system used in the conventional dieselengined 906E. LiuGong states that the electric version is equipped with a battery that is large enough to provide a run time for a full working day. The large battery pack in the bigger 22.0 tonne class 922F-EV electric excavator is centrally located in the rear of the machine to double as a counterweight. LiuGong contends that the electric motor and hydraulic system have been optimally packaged to maximise operator visibility – especially back along the right hand side. A feature of the new 856H-EV wheel loader is its electric driveline with regeneration. The hydraulic system is electrically driven and the very large battery pack is located in the rear of the machine to replace the conventional counterweight. At BICES 2019 LiuGong also revealed a new 5G-based development of its remotely controlled intelligent 856H wheel loader project. This has been co-developed and supported by China Telecom and Huawei technology.
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“LiuGong’s electric EV excavators utilise lithiumion battery systems and their productivity is said to be more than 10 per cent greater than their diesel engined equivalents.” on show at BICES 2019. These were the company’s first electric wheel loader (the 856H-EV) and two electric excavators (the 906E-EV and 922F-EV). LiuGong’s electric EV excavators utilise lithium-ion battery systems and their productivity is said to be more than 10 per cent greater than their diesel engined equivalents. LiuGong states that its fast charging and innovative energy-saving technologies combine so that only one hour is needed to recharge the batteries to 80 per cent of their full charge. The 6.0 tonne class 906E-EV electric mini excavator utilises most of the hydraulic
According to Cai Dengsheng, Deputy Chief Engineer of LiuGong’s Intelligent Technology Institution, this latest intelligent wheel loader can be remotely controlled from over 2,000km away, compared to the 2 km of last year, by utilising the real-time response and accurate control provided by the 5G network. Under remote-control driving mode, all operations can be observed from the videos that are sent back by the wheel loaders’ cameras. The machine also has automatic object identification and an emergency stop facility. Other features include the ability to sense material penetration, automatic bucket levelling and an intelligent throttle control system. All these developments show that LiuGong is now moving forward at a much faster pace than some longer established competitors. Its technical advances and the greater commitment to the UK market through its own subsidiary company will doubtless strengthen the brand and enhance its customer centric-approach.
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One of the alarming pictures of unsafe crane operation shown at the IMechE Conference by crane safety crusader Mike Ponsonby.
Nick Johnson reports from the 2019 IMechE Crane Safety Seminar where guidance was given on how to make crane operation safer and more efficient. Details of the colossal crane now at Hinckley were also given. ifting operations continue to kill and injure people. That was the stark message from crane safety campaigner Mike Ponsonby at the beginning of this year’s Crane Safety Seminar organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) in London. Mike Ponsonby has been recording and analysing serious crane incidents worldwide since 7th May 2007. Then he was appalled by a site worker being crushed to death by a free falling concrete skip carried on the wrong drum of a crawler crane. Subsequently, by the time of his presentation last month, he had checked out no less than 630 worldwide crane incidents that have resulted in a staggering 548 fatalities – including 43 in the UK. By machine type, mobile cranes were involved in the biggest proportion (38 per cent) of these tragic incidents. Crawler cranes and tower cranes vied for second place (each at 15 per cent). To graphically illustrate what goes wrong, Mike Ponsonby showed the Seminar audience a selection of alarming pictures of cranes that became killers.
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Karl Sarens gave the Seminar delegates details of his company’s large SGC250 heavy lift crane now installed at Hinckley.
Particular problems with mobile and crawler cranes were highlighted by Mike Ponsonby and other speakers at the Seminar. These problems include operators deliberately switching off their cranes’ load moment indicators (or switching them to rigging mode when lifting), incorrect assembly and out-ofservice procedures and inadequate outrigger support (on wheeled mobiles). Mike Ponsby highlighted three recent incidents in the UK when telescopic boom crawler cranes toppled over backwards when they were slewed to one side with their main boom raised and their crawler tracks still retracted for transport. This illustrates the need to stringently follow the crane maker’s operating instructions. Two particularly interesting presentations at the Conference covered the massive lifting operation now under way at the Hinckley Point C nuclear power station site in Somerset. Francois Swanepoel, the Lifting Lead for the main civils contractor BYLOR revealed that there are currently 30 tower cranes on site with a maximum of 53 planned at the peak of construction activity. BYLOR is a joint venture between
Select Plant Hire has placed trainees with experienced drivers working on prestige sites like Battersea Power station.
Bouygues TP from France and UK based Laing O’Rourke. The former is supplying Potain cranes with the latter (through its subsidiary company Select Plant Hire) providing Terex towers. Operators and the site maintenance teams have been familiarised on both brands. All the tower cranes on the Hinckley Point C site are fitted with hook block cameras and utilise AMCS anti collision and zoning systems. BYLOR is also now in the process of installing the AMCS Supervisor system and this will help its crane coordination planning and monitoring in what is already a very busy airspace. To enhance the training and competency of Hinckley Point C lifting team members, a satellite campus of the Select Lifting School has been established close to site. It has a tower crane simulator and a training tower crane will soon be erected there. As well as the Potain and Terex tower cranes at Hinckley, Balfour Beatty has installed a Favelle Favco M2480D tower crane to support its separate tunnels contract. Supplied by Marr Contractors from Australia, this M2460D is claimed to be the world’s largest luffing tower crane. It can lift a maximum capacity of 330 tonnes.
“The giant crane at Hinckley is ‘Big Carl’ – the Sarens SGC250 heavy lift crane. Carl Sarens contends that this is currently the world’s most powerful land based crane.” However, the giant crane at Hinckley is ‘Big Carl’ – the Sarens SGC250 heavy lift crane. Carl Sarens contends that this is currently the world’s most powerful land based crane. It has a maximum lifting capacity of 5,000 tonnes and a load moment 250,000 metre–tonnes. Fitted with a 118.0m main boom and 52.3m fly jib, the crane sits on a 48.5m diameter ring and it has 5,200 tonnes of counterweight. Carl Sarens told the seminar delegates that, to lift all the heavy prefabricated power station components from three different locations, the crane will be progressively moved, fully erected, along two parallel rail tracks. The challenge of creating the workers for tomorrow was addressed by Edward Carr,
the Lifting Solutions Business Leader at Select Plant Hire. He talked about the work his company has done to attract young people to become crane operators. To increase the number of its crane operators, Select established a Lifting Technician Programme in 2014. Specially selected youngsters have undertaken training at the CITB College at Bircham Newton and gained practical experience with experienced drivers on Select cranes working on sites like the Battersea Power Station redevelopment in London. The initiative has paid off. For now some 100 of Select’s 230 tower crane drivers have come through the commendable company training scheme.
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EARTHLINE SOUNDS OUT NEW BELL LOADERS Continuing a relationship that’s been in place since 2003, established plant operator Earthline has secured the purchase of two additional L2106 Wheeled Loaders, and a further B30E ADT, expanding the Bell Equipment element of its fleet to 16 machines. Philip Coplestone, Earthline’s director: “Our experience of both models has been extremely positive, which is why we’ve no hesitation in returning to Bell for these latest machines.” GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI029
MGA CRANE HIRE PICKS UP FIRST NEW LIEBHERR Having previously purchased used cranes from Liebherr, MGA Crane Hire has just taken delivery of its first new Liebherr LTM 1040-2.1 crane. The company has purchased the compact two-axle model with the firm’s VarioBase system, which is particularly effective for lifting operations in locations where space is restricted. And thanks to both the crane’s axles being driven and steerable, it has excellent all-terrain capability and manoeuvrability on even the most confined building sites. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI030
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ARDENT PLACES BIGGEST EVER UK LOADALL ORDER JCB has secured the biggest single order for Loadall telescopic handlers ever placed by a UK customer as part of a two-year deal worth more than £75 million. Ardent Hire Solutions has invested in a fleet of 1,100 Loadalls ranging from the compact 525-60 through to the 550-80. The company is also investing in a fleet of 3CX backhoe loaders, rough terrain fork lifts and the flagship 7T Hi-Viz site dumper that addresses key safety concerns experienced on construction sites today. By using a low-slung chassis design and revised skip, the 7T Hi-Viz operator benefits from improvements in front visibility. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI031
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Family run Standard Plant Hire has announced a deal with leading UK machinery dealership Lister Wilder for 100 Thwaites dumpers. Ranging from front tip to power swivel, across 1 – 9 tonne machines. Standard Plant Hire Managing Director, Michael Fleming: “This deal expands our dumper fleet to 250 machines and our total rental assets to over 1,500. We are a traditional hire business supported by a passionate team of experienced hire people, we stay positive, think big and are always open and honest with our customers.” FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI032
ANGLIA ACCESS ADDS GENIE PLATFORMS Authorised Genie distributor Access Platform Sales (APS) has delivered a Genie Z62/40 articulating diesel boom lift and a GS-5390 RT scissor lift to Anglia Access Platforms. The scissor lift has a maximum working height of 18.87m, a double extension deck providing 7m of working space and a lifting capacity of 680kg. With up to 50 per cent gradeability, rough terrain tyres and proportional lift and drive, the scissor lift is also designed to cope well with uneven ground. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI033
WORDSWORTH EXCAVATIONS RECEIVE WORLD KOMATSU FIRST Impressed by Komatsu’s technology and with a demand for a machine which is capable of bulk loading and fine grading, Wordsworth Excavations placed an order for the new PC360LCi-11 excavator after it was launched earlier this year. The 36 tonne machine has already been put to good use in Leeds, make the most of the machine control features it possesses. Using the automatic real time digging control the operator has been able to move tonnes of material every day without worrying about over digging as the bucket will stop once it hits the target surface. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI035
PRICHARD’S SAVES WITH CAT WHEEL LOADER
ISUZU PROVES ITS WORTH Long term Isuzu operator Walton Civil Engineering has recently replaced ten of its eleven current trucks with ten brand new 19-plate 7.5 tonne tippers. The ten latest N75.190 (E) rigids are fitted with the Easyshift automatic gearbox as standard, with each truck specified with a bespoke Thompsons tipper body, which is their interpretation of the Ground Pressure Services 4th generation body. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI034
Chosen for its manoeuvrability, visibility, and fuel saving benefits, construction and support services provider, Prichard’s has purchased a Cat 950GC Wheel Loader in a deal with Finning UK & Ireland. Load sensing hydraulics only produce flow and pressure when required, lowering fuel consumption. To reduce this further, Engine Idle Management System (EIMS) reduces the engines RPM after a specified amount of idle time. The machine also features a Ride Control System that improves ride, performance and load retention over rough terrain. This gives operators confidence to move at higher speeds in load and increase productivity. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI036
CHEPSTOW PLANT INTERNATIONAL CONTINUES TO GROW WITH 103 NEW VOLVOS Chepstow Plant International has signed a deal with SMT GB for the supply of 103 Volvo machines for its mineral, aggregates and earthmoving fleet. The assortment of machines includes 20 excavators, 24 wheeled loaders and 58 articulated haulers, of which nearly half are comprised of the ever-popular A30G. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI037
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WONDERS Construction Plant News’ Kieran Nee accompanies UK dealer Red Knight 6 to the Italian HQ of mobile crushing plant manufacturer, Komplet. rom the machinery involved to the size of the rocks that can be effortlessly reduced to rubble, the crushing and screening industry in the UK is a typically heavy duty affair and one where the American maxim “bigger is better” has traditionally held sway. As with most plant and machinery, size and weight equate to power in the minds of most operators and those in charge of the company cheque book. Italians, however, do things a little differently and, as they have proven with their cars and their coffee, less is often more. It was Italian manufacturer Komplet’s devotion to compact plant that first attracted the attention of Red Knight 6, a UK machinery dealer specialising in crushing and screening, and we went along together to the firm’s factory in Italy to see the compact wonders for ourselves. Eschewing the sheer size and weight of traditional crushing and screening plant, Komplet has instead aimed squarely for the smaller end of the industry. Sales Manager, Alan Canestrari explained the company’s ethos: “We want to provide a full solution for customers operating in the compact waste and demolition market. We provide everything they need for crushing, screening and conveying material.” You might well wonder what the market is for compact crushers, but of the contractors with us on
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our journey, the majority of them immediately saw uses for smaller plant. From simply being able to travel more quickly around a quarry to servicing the burgeoning housebuilding sector, there is definitely a Komplet-shaped hole in the UK market. Red Knight 6 has been selling the grey crushers and screeners in the UK for the past two years, and uptake has been promising – focussing mostly on the ultracompact Lem Track 4825, which can process up to 25 tonnes of material per hour whilst being small enough to be towed by a pickup. The flexibility afforded by such compact dimensions and weight – the Lem Track
weighs 3.4 tonnes and is just over 2 metres in length – reflects the company’s origin. As a response to the earthquakes that ravaged central Italy in the late 1990s, Tonino Filonzi started Komplet, and devoted himself to providing a solution to safely dealing with the concrete and rubble that littered the once idyllic streets and lanes of the small towns involved. By his own cheerful admittance, the first attempts weren’t great, but as the years progressed – and our trip saw Tonino gleefully celebrate the firm’s 20th birthday with a very large birthday cake –
the machines became more refined and powerful, resulting in a variety of crushers for specific applications, along with screeners, conveyors and, most recently, a rotary pulveriser.
Green Solution If Komplet’s focus on the wellbeing of the local environment was ahead of its time at its inception, the construction industry across Europe has, 20 years later, finally alerted itself to the power and potential of protecting the planet. Now, everyone from legislators down to customers are falling over themselves in a bid to ‘go green’. The eco benefits of onsite materials processing are obvious, as you put back into the project the very material you remove from the previous structure, meaning less waste. Less waste leaving your site, and less aggregate being delivered to site means less polluting tipper trucks on our nation’s beleaguered roads. Of course, there will always be a place for off-site material recycling and the two operate at such different ends of the spectrum that there is little direct competition. Komplet shines on the small jobsite, where the added bonus of reusing the site’s own waste could be a real monetary bonus to the contractor. Paul Donnelly, MD of Red Knight 6, explains: “We see a real potential in the UK for Komplet. There are a lot of contractors out there who could really benefit from the flexibility and transportability of these great machines. Smaller companies who wouldn’t have been able to benefit from on-site processing before now have that ability.” It’s not all about compactness and protecting the environment, however. Beneath the grey panels is some seriously powerful engineering. At the quarry site where Komplet was displaying its range, the machine that elicited the biggest response was also the newest – the Krokodile twin shaft rotary pulveriser. At 14 tonnes, it is the biggest unit the company has produced so far and can process a number of different materials, including concrete, wood, metal and fence posts with heavy rebar. Rather than using simple brute force like a traditional crushers to break down material, the Krokodile utilises two rotating shafts with almighty teeth on them designed to rip their way through virtually anything.We watched in awe as it crunched through tonne after
The Krokodile rotary pulveriser processes a range of materials.
Rubble entering the ultracompact Lem Track 4825.
The twin shafts used to rip through concrete and rebar.
tonne of rebar filled concrete, passing it through to a three-way screener which deposited the material in three neat piles. A chaotic tangle of concrete and rebar was sorted into piles of reusable aggregate within a matter of minutes. Red Knight 6 Sales Director, Dan Flack told me: “The power involved is what makes these machines really special. They’re compact, yes, but the trade off in size wouldn’t be worth it if the machines were weak. As it stands, it’s incredible that something as small as the Krokodile can produce such results.” Powered by a 160KW/220HP diesel engine, the shredder quite frankly puts its counterpart from the animal kingdom to shame.
Easily Serviced Machines bound for demolition sites will face an especially brutal life, so machinery that is easily serviced and repaired is of the
utmost importance. Simplicity and ease of operation are central tenets of the Komplet philosophy, and easier servicing and repairs follows on naturally from that, with accessible components at ground level and easily sourced spare parts available. We visited the factory, which was situated among the gently rolling hills of the Italian countryside, and were shown various units at different stages of production.The calmness of the surrounding landscape extended into the small production line, and as we made our way around, the local workers quietly busied themselves assembling the plant. Owned by brothers Tonino and Paolo Filonzi, the family spirit seems to extend well beyond the boardroom and, indeed, our UK contingency was welcomed, quite literally, with open arms. Going forward, Red Knight 6’s Paul Donnelly sees a bright future for the two firms: “Komplet understand our needs perfectly and are able to tailor their offering to the UK market. They are at a point now where they are ready to open themselves up and start gaining business across Europe in a serious way. We are fully committed to establishing Komplet in the UK and we believe 100 per cent in the potential for these machines and what they can do for the construction and recyclying sector.s that we are targeting. We wouldn’t be here otherwise.” As the UK building industry comes to rely more on SME contractors to deliver the quality housing the country needs, Red Knight 6 may well find more and more eager customers looking for the ‘Komplet’ solution.
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READY, WILLING AND he company were looking for a machine to speed up the process of metal recycling as their workload had significantly increased,” explains Taylor & Braithwaite Sales Manager, Chris Jordan, who secured the deal. “They needed an excavator which was capable of working in tough environments and could cope with heavy duty tasks.” Enter the 90 tonne HX900 L, which is now working at ABLE Seaton Port (ASP), located on the North East Coast close to the mouth of the River Tees, where it is shearing metal to size, ready for recycling. The HX900 L is equipped with a 10 tonne Fortress Shear to tackle tough demolition tasks and was also supplied with a 4.85 m³ bucket for excavation use. The demolition giants – headquartered in Middlesborough, UK – operates across a number of challenging industrial and business sectors, and is a specialist in complex demolition and decommissioning processes. Chris is well-versed in the capabilities of the Hyundai project range and was able to advise ABLE’s Plant Manager, Philip Mangan, on suitable models “After identifying the Hyundai machine best suited for the company’s needs, I spoke with ABLE’s Procurement Manager, Matthew Davies, and discussed the specification of the HX900 L and its capabilities,” he continues, “including its lifting capacity and working range – which ABLE analysed in great detail. After
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negotiations with Mathew Davies and Philip Mangan to agree on the final spec and the cost, we shook hands on the deal. It was approximately five months from the initial enquiry to delivering the machine to site.” ABLE UK were already familiar with the Hyundai brand with the purchase of a 43tonne R430LC-9A model in 2016. Chris added: “ABLE’s decision to choose Hyundai
was largely influenced by the reliability of their older model. Their first Hyundai, the R430LC- 9A, has proven to be extremely reliable and robust.” Chris concluded: “Securing the deal with ABLE for this machine was very important to Taylor & Braithwaite and Hyundai as a brand. ABLE purchased the very first HX900 L machine to land in the UK and the first sold in Europe. This is the largest Hyundai model working in the UK. As a result of this deal, we have had several new enquiries for the new Hyundai model, and we are very proud to have been the first dealer to introduce this mighty machine to the UK. We are anticipating more orders in the near future.” Philip Mangan, Plant Manager ABLE UK, commented: “We are more than satisfied with our 90- tonne machine and we definitely look forward to continuing the collaboration. The HX900L is performing well – we could not ask for more!”
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Need a telehandler and a wheel loader? With the Sennebogen 355 E one Scottish firm is enjoying many of the benefits of both classes of construction plant in just one machine. cotbark can already boast 30 years’ experience in the manufacture and distribution of premium bark mulch and, with a massively expanding customer base and product range, that expertise now extends into the supply of a comprehensive portfolio of garden and landscaping materials. The Glasgow-based company has already been successfully running two Sennebogen 305 machines for the past 10 years, but new business has called for further investment. Supplied by Molson Green, the Sennebogen 355 E telehandler is the first of the new “Multi Line” product range, but how does it compare to conventional telehandlers? After getting behind the wheel, Scotbark's impression is that there is a lot more power at play. “We needed a telehandler with wheel loader capabilities to successfully carry out our busy operations,” explains Michael Boyle, Managing Director at Scotbark. “It is in operation pretty much constantly, dealing with both incoming orders at night and handling things during the day, and with the 355 E we can turn customer orders around really quickly." The machine combines the best features of a wheel loader and a telehandler in one package. It is strong and robust like a wheel loader but, at the same time, sturdy and stable like a telehandler. The "Z-kinematics" usually associated with a wheel loader
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Elevating cab enhances the view for loading.
Efficient work thanks to the large bucket capacity and the small turning radius.
provide very high breakaway force and means that the bucket can deal with the mountain of bark mulch on the Scotbark site. Multi-line by name and multi-tasking by nature, thanks to the series-standard hydraulic Sennebogen quick-change system, the unit can also be fitted with a lifting fork in seconds.
Scotbark is particularly impressed by the large loading capacity of the hold-down shovel, which can scoop up to 3m³ of material, considerably speeding up the loading of bark mulch, and Michael Boyle is enthusiastic about its capabilities: “The 355 E has the right bucket capacity for loading everything quickly, from bulk bags to pick-up trucks to our largest 100m³ walking floor trailers. In addition, the elevating Multicab, with its allround view, provides an unsurpassed level of occupational safety in our busy yard.” “When I am sat almost 4m above ground level, I don't have to strain my neck to load high-sided vehicles,” adds operator, Ben Lang. “It's not just the direct view provided by the elevating cab that's great – the mirror package and the rear-view cameras are also brilliant for operator comfort because they mean that I don't have to turn my head so often to check for obstacles behind me. Compared to conventional telehandlers, the 355 E is the perfect machine for this work. There are so many factors that means it is playing in a completely different league – it has power, smooth control, maneuverability, outstanding breakaway force and an excellent view from the elevating cab.”
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Where excavators once held sway materials handlers are now the weapon of choice for recyclers and, with the launch of its new DX250WMH-5, Doosan has just the solution. ver the last 15 years, material handlers for demolition, scrap and waste processing applications have become one of the key pieces of equipment for metals and other material recyclers around the world. Where traditionally, scrap, automotive and other recyclers may have made use of excavators, these more specialised units have been found to be excellent replacements. Compared to standard excavators, material handlers such as the new DX250WMH-5 provide recycling applications with increased mobility, efficiency and productivity, longer reach, improved safety and visibility for operators, as well as decreased emissions. If a company is doing multiple tasks throughout the work day, for instance – such as unloading and loading trucks, sorting materials or moving the machine around – the ability to raise and lower the cab is a very convenient feature, and that’s just what the new Doosan DX250WMH-5 Material Handler provides. Based on the manufacturer’s largest
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wheeled excavator – the 21 tonne DX210W-5 unit – the new Stage IV compliant material handler has been designed specifically for a wide range of material sorting and handling applications, including scrap metal and other solid waste and recycling industries, as well as logging. This is a machine that’s been developed specifically for tasks in tough environments, with a specially configured boom and arm, front and rear stabilisers, and the increased visibility that a rear view camera display, in conjunction with that 2.5 metre elevating cab, will afford.
Multiple Options The market demands that material handlers operate as multi-taskers, which makes attachments a key consideration. If, for instance, you are loading, cutting or moving ferrous and non-ferrous materials then grapples and magnets are available. There’s also an optional generator as a turnkey solution, without any additional modification, which will provide power to those magnets. Other factory-installed options include
additional work lamps, cab guarding, frame guards, a fuel filter pump, a rotating beacon, an air compressor and solid tyres. For added durability, an optional V-guard protects the machine sides and components behind the doors. Operators should find favour with the ergonomic joysticks and a steering wheel, whilst the machine comes equipped with two-way auxiliary and rotate circuit hydraulics. As a result, auxiliary attachments can be controlled via buttons on those joysticks or through an optional foot pedal. Power is derived from a 6-cylinder, turbocharged Doosan DL06PA watercooled diesel engine, providing an output
(SAE J1995) of 129.4 kW (173.5 HP). It meets Stage IV emission regulations without the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF), through the use of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and selective catalyst reduction (SCR) after-treatment technologies. A special Doosan-developed system, Smart Power Control (SPC), improves machine efficiency while maintaining productivity through variable speed control and pump torque control, automatically adjusting RPMs according to the load being handled.
Power Modes The SPC can be used with all four work modes available on the Doosan DX250WMH-5 material handler. These power modes help the operator to manage the balance of fuel consumption and machine power to the working conditions. The four selectable power modes include: ■ Power+ (P+) mode: delivers the fastest
work group speeds and greater power for those high demanding material moving applications ■ Power (P) mode: provides exceptional
power and superior performance for tough heavy lifting, quick truck loading and fast travel speed ■ Standard (S) power mode: enhances
the machine’s fuel consumption while delivering high performance in everyday lifting and moving of materials
■ Economy (E) mode: helps reduce fuel
consumption for low-demand applications and slows down machine movement for conditions that require more precise movements. In addition to the four power modes, the DX250WMH-5 includes a lifting work mode, which provides increased pump torque, low engine RPM and an automatic power boost. In the cab, a standard 7-inch colour LCD display provides helpful maintenance history and machine monitoring information. It also displays a video feed from the standard rearview camera and/or an optional side view camera, which are uniquely placed to give even better visibility. A split screen mode displays the rear view camera and vital machine information at the same time. The feed from the optional side view camera can
be reviewed independently or in a split screen mode.
DoosanCONNECT Telematics DoosanCONNECT telematics is standard on the Doosan DX250WMH-5 material handler, and comes with a three-year subscription. The system provides locations and a full range of machine operational information to owners, dealers and the manufacturer itself. A simple user interface – accessible online via a web-enabled computer or smartphone – communicates the data to the interested parties, allowing them to reduce operating costs by better monitoring of equipment and the management of maintenance regimes. Now covering over 70,000 of the company’s excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks (ADTs) worldwide, the first telematics service was launched in China in 2005. The DoosanCONNECT system is designed to increase efficiency in yard management and equipment operation through real-time data monitoring to check engine and hydraulic system parts of machines, and other construction equipment, and to provide information, mapping and visuals on their location and availability. Customers receive a monthly report on equipment operations to ensure efficient equipment deployment with detailed information on service hours and fuel consumption, and timely responses to filter and oil replacement.
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DUST CONTROL UNIT The DF 7500 Mobile Power Tank (MPT) from Generac Mobile is a strong and independent dust control unit equipped with fog canon, generating set and 2,000 litre water tank positioned on an adjustable telescopic mast. As part of the manufacturer’s commitment to sustainable onsite solutions, the robust dust suppression unit is ideal for use on small-to-medium sized sites where water and energy are limited. It consumes only 10 per cent water and provides continual operation to cover an area of up to 40m (even further if wind assisted). FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI043
Powerscreen is launching the most recent addition to their jaw crushing range, the Premiertrak 330. The new crusher is fitted with a simple large fixed hopper, manufactured from an 8mm wear plate, improving set up time, reducing pegging and increasing the life of wear parts. The hydrostatic drive allows reversibility of the chamber, meaning the machine can unblock and run in reverse, allowing easier crushing of certain materials. In addition to this, a low engine speed improves fuel consumption and provides lower noise emissions for working in urban or restricted areas. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI046
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HIGH REACH EXCAVATOR The new PC490HRD‐11 is the latest in Komatsu’s range of heavy‐duty demolition excavators. It brings “best in class” working height to the 60‐tonne machine sector and can be configured in six different working arrangements. It carries a 2.0 tonne demolition tool up to a height of 32m, a 3.34 tonne tool up to 28m and it can work with a 5-tonne demolition tool up to 17.4m. The machine’s operating weight ranges from 55,200kg to 73,400kg, whilst the engine puts out 270 kW/362 HP at 1,900 rpm. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI044
Demolition equipment supplier ECY Haulmark is supplying a new tracking solution for hydraulic attachments. Trackit247 provides real time, low cost live GPS tracking solutions in small and powerful units designed for plant and equipment.With the devices you can track live via your mobile phone or tablet as long as you can connect to the internet. The new control panel allows you to use the full functionality of the panel from the iPad and any tablets that have a large enough screen to support the panel. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI045
WHEEL LOADER PACKAGE Hitachi has introduced a waste handling and demolition package for its ZW180-6 and ZW220-6 wheel loaders. This comprises a range of additional features that provide extra protection for the operator and key components, enhancing the safety and durability of the machine, and reducing unscheduled downtime and maintenance costs. For added protection from falling debris, the medium wheel loaders are fitted with durable guards for headlights and taillights. Seal guards for the wheels prevent material from wrapping around the axles. Steel spiral hose guards protect the hydraulic hoses of the boom and lift arm cylinder. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI047
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A van’s BEST friend Garic’s eco innovations promise to improve comfort and efficiency on site. aric has been providing quality site welfare facilities and accommodation to the UK construction sector for over 30 years. The company has always worked hard to give site managers a comprehensive range of options for their site’s welfare facilities and has introduced many new innovations that have gone on to become market leaders.
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Its most widely-used units include the Mobile Armadillo Unit and the Welfare Van. In the past few years it has invested heavily in developing eco versions of these products to help contractors and construction companies achieve their environmentally-focused site requirement goals.
Hybrid Powered Welfare This summer the welfare specialist launched its most eco-efficient product to date, a hybrid welfare van; it has the lowest carbon footprint of any welfare van on the market. The company has been overwhelmed by the positive response it has received since unveiling this latest generation welfare van. Garic Managing Director Nigel Quinn explains: “We were very excited about launching our new hybrid range, the welfare van in particular because it has so many clever new features. I’m delighted to say we have been extremely pleased with the feedback we’ve received so far.The demand for top quality, low
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emission welfare products is definitely growing as long as you can prove the technology is reliable and the products are cost-effective.” The new hybrid van’s canteen area consists of an instant hot water boiler, microwave, mobile phone charging points and seating for four people – the van itself seats seven. There is a drying room and private WC area, which houses a hot water sink, hand dryer and fully flushing fresh water toilet, with a self-servicing gravity discharge system, which provides more congenial and hygienic conditions than other mobile welfare units available on the market. All of these welfare facilities can be powered solely from the solar panels, the engine does not have to be running whilst the van is stationary and the facilities can be used
throughout the day. It also has enhanced safety features such as a jumpstart button, key out engine management system and reversing cameras. These features not only ensure safer working but also reduce the impact on the environment and significantly reduce fuel costs. In fact companies already using the new hybrid welfare van are achieving around 200kg of carbon savings a week, which could add up to as much as 10 tonnes of CO2 savings a year. It has a Smart Lithium battery, which stores energy generated by the panels during daylight hours, and also whilst the engine is running. There is an automatic backup power supply should the solar energy run out due to heavy use or bad weather.
Comfortable and Organised Over the years Garic has worked closely with its construction clients to adapt the sizes and formats of its site welfare and accommodation units to suit their needs. Its range of temporary accommodation has been designed to provide facilities that enable workers to stay comfortable and organised, which in turn helps maximise working efficiency and maintain staff morale. For sites requiring something a bit larger Garic has the 18 x 7ft (5.4 x 2.1m) Armadillo XL+2. Also powered by hybrid solar energy, this unit is road towable and consists of an office, canteen and two WC facilities. It is ready to use as soon as it’s in position. This completely self-contained welfare unit has a bespoke 12V super silent back-up generator, which stops and starts as required. Constructed from steel and featuring LED lighting, hot and cold running water in both the canteen and toilet area if required, a microwave, table, kettle and canteen seating for 6-8 operatives, it is a highly effective welfare accommodation facility for small to mediumsized work. Many of Garic’s welfare units also feature generator auto-frost protection to ensure operatives’ welfare is maintained, even during the harshest of conditions. For much larger teams of up to 15 workers, or for sites where sleeping facilities are required, the latest generation Welfare Trailer is a solution. Unveiled just a few months ago, and featuring hybrid power, this large trailer unit provides flexible site facilities to meet specific needs. It is already proving to be highly effectively for building and development sites in more remote locations or where staff work away for longer periods of time. Each trailer comes equipped with 12V solar panels and an integral back-up generator, male and female flushing toilets,
“Along with a large range of lighting, welfare and accommodation, Garic also has strategic partnerships with construction equipment suppliers across the country that it draws on.” access control, fire alarms and 4G WIFI. Each trailer unit is entirely self-sufficient with waste, water and fuel tanks built in. Servicing and maintenance is also available for all of its welfare and accommodation units even in the most remote areas.
Shine a Light To enhance its site welfare solutions Garic has built up a range of energy-efficient tower lights which provide a practical and safe way of lighting sites whether for use during the winter months, for night time security or for improved employee safety at any time. Featuring LED lamps which work for up to 50,000 hours without replacement, these lights require little or no warm-up time making them some of the most superior site lighting available. They also have very low carbon emission ratings and provide the added benefit of lowering operating running costs. In addition to their environmental and cost saving benefits, Garic’s tower lights have
many safety features including an external emergency stop button, a fully bunded fuel tank, four height adjustable stabilisers and site levels for guidance during deployment. The mast also automatically lowers if a lighting set is moved whilst the mast is still erected.
All under one roof Along with a large range of lighting, welfare and accommodation, Garic also has strategic partnerships with construction equipment suppliers across the country that it draws on. Nigel Quinn adds: “We have built up a network of trusted suppliers we can call on with within 30 miles of any project in the UK. It’s something we’ve been doing for a long time but a couple of years ago we decided to make more of this asset and branded our supply chain partnerships Garic Connect. “The Garic Connect team identifies likeminded specialists in every product field and audits them to ensure full compliance. By using local companies we can offer a sustainable supply chain and can cater for any specification. We wanted to be able to make Garic one of the most proficient construction equipment providers in the UK. In addition to our own products, our in-house transport, servicing and maintenance services, through Garic Connect our customers can procure virtually any on-site product they require.”
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Morris Site Machinery is lighting the way in sustainable equipment. combination of growing environmental awareness, and increased regulation, is fuelling the demand for sustainable solutions in the site lighting industry, and one company is becoming a shining example. The SMC brand from Morris Site Machinery already has a 25-year pedigree, of providing robust solutions, and its products are equally designed to address the hire industry’s eco concerns on energy use, emissions and noise. One of the star eco performers is the SMC TL60 Solar Trolley. Totally solar powered, it is an energy efficient, compact and easily deployable unit that produces zero noise and zero emissions. Its dusk til’ dawn sensor provides light when needed, saving battery power and removing the necessity for manual switching on and off. The unit comes with auto-dimmable lights, auto-timer and PIR sensors fitted as standard. It can fit on a standard 500kg tail lift, while the total weight of 230kg allows excellent manoeuvrability. Another popular option is the SMC TL90 Evolve. This has all the functionality of the market leading SMC TL90, but with a new
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TOWERS ON TOUR You can see these, and other site lighting solutions, as Morris Site Machinery’s ‘Towers on Tour’ hits the road. The annual roadshow travels all over the country to showcase the SMC range, giving practical demonstrations during personalised visits to customers. Morris Site Machinery’s sales team will spotlight the latest innovations to help fleets meet environmental concerns on energy use, emissions and noise. “We’re looking forward to meeting customers to show what our lighting towers can do and how they can benefit their business,” enthuses UK Sales Director Richard Denholm. “We’re happy to answer technical questions and share our advice and experience.
ergonomic design, fuel-efficient running and three lamp head options. It can be fitted with the standard four LED head, the ground-breaking Halo lamp head or a six LED head making it the brightest mobile lighting tower in the UK. The improved design allows easier access for servicing and a shorter body for ease of transport. Mounted on an approved fast tow road trailer complete with road lights, it is just 960kg fully fuelled. The tower is also super silent at just 60dB(A) from 7m. The standard TL90 Evolve has a run time of 185 hours, whilst the six head Evolve+ has a crisp light output of 217,500 lumens. The fuel-efficient tower is super silent at just 60dB(A) from 7m. The TL55 solar lighting tower is a sustainable and lower maintenance tower light that is a strong eco choice. With both battery and mains supply, it provides flexible options for all site applications. It offers 100 per cent fuel saving, zero emissions and operates up to eight times longer than an engine hybrid model.
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REMOTE CONTROL Scalable, portable and modular, the Autonomous Remote Communications Unit (ARC) from Sunstone Systems has been created to provide flexibility for a wide range of sites and events.
ecuring and monitoring remote, off grid sites can be a problematic proposition for contractors, with the installation of masts and ducting for power and data cabling both costly and time consuming. Not only that, but in an increasingly connected world, stakeholders require access to highspeed broadband from day one of a project. A rapid deploy solution to those issues has now arrived in the shape of the Autonomous Remote Communications Unit (ARC) from Sunstone Systems, an off-grid product capable of delivering 24/7 HD CCTV powered entirely by solar energy. It is designed for sites that require robust, flexible, cost-effective solutions for their security and safety needs, which means remote locations can be secure and connected without the need for hard wired power or data. The ARC also enables wireless cellular or WiFi networks in areas with no existing infrastructure, putting an end to the problem of communication blackspots on site.
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The unit can be installed, and operational in under an hour and, regardless of its location, the ARC also comes with system health monitoring, which means Sunstone engineers are alerted to any potential issues, and can proactively attend a site to mitigate downtime. Each unit is 99 per cent recyclable and, because it is powered by solar energy, can reduce a site’s carbon footprint by up to 500kgs per year – critical for all sectors looking to cut CO2 emissions in line with the
Paris Agreement. “What we have developed is a product that offers scalable site security, access to highspeed broadband from day one of a project and with zero-emissions or noise pollution,” explains Paul Schelhaas, CEO, Sunstone Systems. “Not only that but it can be up and running in minutes. It was designed to keep people, products and property secure by vastly reducing costly and unplanned downtime – something all sites suffer with at some stage.” The ARC is a designed, manufactured and tested in the UK by Sunstone Systems with bespoke modifications also considered by the team. Schelhaas continued: “In order for this product to be suitable for multiple audiences, but simultaneously specific to each individual site, it has been designed with flexibility in mind – fittings can be changed and extras added. This means every site is able to tailor the ARC to its own requirements and only pay for what they need.”
Product Specifications Because the product has been designed to cater for a wide variety of site needs and situations there are a number of options available when it comes to specification. Each unit comes with built-in antitheft and vandalism measures, including built-in GPS, concealed hinges, fully enclosed, ruggedised and lockable cabinet with IP66 rating and an anti-vandal collar, with the option to add sensors. The ARC also comes with site surveillance as standard, either PTZ or four static cameras with virtual trip wires and exclusion zones. However, the cameras, and associated cost, can be removed from the product if a site already has its own. Similarly, wireless equipment is also included but can be removed if it is unnecessary. The purchase unit comes with an integrated and fully telescopic mast and a foldable solar array for ease of deployment and movement so it can be easily moved to multiple locations. It also comes with a painted base, cabinet and mast, and can be white labelled as required. Every installation comes with a site survey as standard to ensure the ARC effectively meets the security and communication needs of the client’s operational requirements. This is carried out by the team. However, when purchasing the unit, Sunstone will also provide a template for sites to be able to replicate this process as required. Support materials and telephone technical support are also included. There are a number of additional options for sites renting the unit. These include integrated PA systems and LED lighting for instant deterrents to on-site issues. If that is not enough, a 24/7 remote monitoring service can be added, which means a response team can be dispatched and the emergency services alerted should there be a site break-in. There is also the option to add high-speed broadband and site-wide WiFi so a site can be connected and fully functional from the outset of a project.
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Making light work Generac Mobile has teamed up with Trackunit A/S to create an exclusive telemetry system for lighting towers.
f you were asked to name the preoccupations of the construction plant industry, then digitalisation would certainly be very high on that list. Information is power and, across any number of sectors, the generation and analysis of data is empowering jobsite managers to improve their processes. With the launch of a new telemetric system, Generac is offering its customers the opportunity to remotely track, map and monitor industrial lighting fleets in real time. Using a laptop, tablet or smart phone, the Trackunit device allows operators to monitor the location of the lighting fleet with real time GPS tracking. Furthermore, for improved security across multiple construction sites, stakeholders can set alarms when they are moved outside of a designated area.
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Operators can further use the data to set engine alarms, monitor fuel levels and review percentage utilisation rates to ensure that products are performing as they should be. Notifications and daily reports can be generated when service intervals are required, helping to maintain product efficiency. Digitalisation and Industry 4.0 has been enabled by blending manufacturing and industrial practices with technology. Optional features are available with the Generac Mobile system, which includes the ability for operators to control the engine remotely, and improve on site fleet utilisation and fuel consumption by making use of machines that are inactive. The new telemetry system is available across all V20 tower lights and CUBE+ lighting towers equipped with Generac Mobile’s GTL01 controller.
“We are delighted to offer this level of intelligence in our range and many sectors are already making significant gains with products which have digitalisation tools such as telemetry integrated into the design.” Steve Hallam, Commercial Director for Pramac-Generac UK
About the V20 range It’s the compact size and modular design frame – together with the efficiency of LED – that’s made the V20 Tower Light so popular. All products are equipped with an 8m hydraulic mast, low consumption engines and latest hybrid technology, as well as highefficiency LED lights up to 320W. End users can also benefit from the GTL01 digital controller, designed exclusively for greater control of lights and engine performance. Other products in the range include new fuel choices such as the V20 Hybrid unit, along with the intelligent iQ20 and the V20 Hyper model.
About Cube+ Next The CUBE+ Next is the longest-range ecological battery powered lighting tower on the market. Offering up to 112 hours on a single battery charge, it is as powerful as traditional diesel-lighting sets but with zero emissions and noise. Fitted with a dimmable switch, the unit provides operators with complete control over light output, improving power management and energy consumption on the 150W and 300W lamp head configurations. Whilst on a practical level, it also means users can set the lighting levels according to site needs and reduce obtrusive light pollution for neighbouring residential sites.
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Forty years separates Kubota’s pioneering KH-10D mini excavator and the company’s latest KX037-4.
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Mini pioneer As Kubota celebrates 40 years of mini excavator sales in the UK, Nick Johnson checks out its oldest and newest minis.
The historic KH-10D has horizontal slide rails at the front which enable its kingpost to be moved sideways for offset digging.
apan was the birthplace of the first true crawler mounted mini excavators, with the first units being produced there in 1970. Kubota joined the growing band of Japanese mini excavator makers four years later, and it was the first to introduce this machine type into the UK. The Public Works exhibition in London during November 1978 saw Kubota unveil its KH-10D, which was to start the mini excavator revolution here. Complete with cab, dozer blade and steel tracks, the 360 degree slew KH-10D weighed 3.15 tonnes and could dig down to 2.5m. The first sales of the innovative KH-10D were made in 1979. So this year represents the 40th anniversary of Kubota compact excavators operating in this country. Hawes Plant Hire was an early convert to the machine which helped Kubota to sell 30 mini excavators in the UK and Ireland that year. With the introduction of a competitive machine from another (subsequently shortlived) Japanese competitor called Hinomoto, the total mini market in 1979 was 35 units so Kubota got off to a commanding start.
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Improvements include better controls, more comfort, no protruding open door.
Back in 1979 there was also a Kubota KH-1D without a cab. The most significant design difference between the pioneering KH-10D and KH-1D and the minis of today was their use of a sliding kingpost (like that on a sideshift backhoe loader) to achieve off set digging capability. The roots of the Kubota company in Japan go back to 1890 when Gonshiro Kubota opened a foundry to produce cast-iron water pipes in Osaka, Japan. Compact tractors and engines had become important product lines by the time that the subsidiary company Kubota Tractors (UK) was established in
Whitley Bridge, North Yorkshire in 1974. Small tractors with loader and backhoe attachments had proved popular and this encouraged the company to introduce the first KH-1D / KH-10D mini excavators in Japan during the same year. When the first Kubota mini excavators subsequently appeared here many conservative plant people dismissed them as being “dinky toys” that were only good for digging up potatoes or onions! But more progressive individuals soon saw the mini excavator as a means to solve a space problem and the swing towards more self drive hire,
and more reluctance to do manual digging, also worked in favour of the mini excavator in general and Kubota machines in particular. 1981 saw the arrival of the KH-10D’s replacement in the shape of the 3.2 tonne KH14-2. This enhanced model came complete with two-speed travel and ‘proper’ boom offset (only 50 degrees left or right in those days). The following year saw the introduction of the 1.0 tonne crawler mounted KH-5 (which could be bought with the new option of rubber tracks) and a 3.3 tonne wheeled mini designated the KH-16W. To achieve a more central location, Kubota moved its HQ to Thame in Oxfordshire during January 1982. By this time the company’s compact construction equipment range also included crawler carriers and the small RW25 backhoe loader, which, with the subsequent RW30 sold until 1988. The UK company name changed to Kubota UK in 1985.
The influence of industrial design over the last four decades has made Kubota minis much more stylish and easier to drive.
From left – the radiator, engine oil and fuel filler caps arranged in a line along the ‘back shelf’ of the KH-10D.
Still Number One In the mid 1980s Kubota launched significantly improved KH models with the KH60 and KH90 in 1984 and the KH31 and KH35 the following year. By 1988 the range had been further refined and extended to include the renowned KH36, KH41, KH51, KH66, KH101 and KH151 models, which allowed the company to retain its number one position when the UK mini market rose to some 3,300 units. To cater for expanding demand in the UK and other European markets, Kubota opened a new manufacturing plant in Zweibrücken, Germany during 1989. Producing mini excavators specifically tailored for European markets, a notable milestone for this facility was its introduction of the first new generation KX machines in 1992.
Better service access can be obtained much more quickly on the latest KX037-4.
The KX037-4 has a better located and lockable fuel filler and there is a buzzer to warn against over filling.
Over the years the Kubota compact excavator line has broadened to extend from the micro-sized sub one tonne K008 (first introduced in 1998) up to the 8 tonne class KX080 midi (which dates back to 2006). As well as these conventional tail swing machines there are a number of zero tail swing U-Series minis – first introduced in 1998 when they were painted blue. The latest KX minis have model numbers that more directly reflect each machine’s operating weight. The newest mini is the 3.7 tonne class KX037-4 which was introduced in April this year to replace the KX101α4. In order to graphically see how Kubota minis have evolved over the last 40 years the opportunity was taken to compare a new KX037-4 alongside a well-preserved example of the original KH-10D dating back to 1979. And it was fascinating to discover just how much has changed.
More Stylish Visually the newcomer looks much more stylish with rounded lines rather that the more squared shape of the vintage model. The other big difference was the method of obtaining offset digging with the KH-10D needing to have its kingpost manually unlocked (by loosening two bolts) and slid across the horizontal support rails on the front of the machine. By contrast the KX037-4 operator of today can instantly swing their machine’s boom up to 69 degrees left or 49 degrees right without leaving the comfortable fabric covered, weight-adjustable suspension seat. The operator’s seat in the KH-10D was very fixed and, although the cab interior is surprisingly spacious, there is insufficient clearance between the operator’s left knee CPN I OCTOBER 2019 43
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and the long left hand control lever when it is pulled back during machine operation. Both machines have Kubota engines. The KH-10D features a 13.4kW (18hp) D1100-BH whilst the KX037-4 is powered by a quieter, more fuel-efficient 17.8kW (24.2hp) D1703-M-DI-E4 able the meet the latest low emission requirements – something nobody worried about back in 1979. Four decades on and the operator has gained all the advantages of more precise, low effort joystick controls; greater comfort, a quieter cab and many more safety features. Things like a seat belt, an engine start safety system (with entry safety bar), an opening front screen, rollover protection, a radio and an LCD digital control panel with diagnosis were very much absent on the old KH-10D.
Superior Hydraulics Whereas the KH-10D had a two gear pump, the latest KX037-4 features a more efficient hydraulic system with two large capacity variable displacement pumps and a gear pump. The modern machine also now has a proportionally controlled auxiliary hydraulic circuit with the ability to programme up to five different oil flow rates for specific attachments using the digital control panel. Changing attachments is now aided by the use of quick couplers like the Whites device fitted to the KX037-4. Other good features on the latest Kubota that are now taken for granted include auto shift (between the high and low travel speeds) and a fuel saving, auto idling system. Maintenance is greatly improved by having better rear access doors and the As it gets ‘greener’, Kubota has been exhibiting this prototype LPG powered mini excavator and an electric tracked dumper.
Kubota’s midi excavator has become the KX080-4α2 complete with improvements that include a Stage V emission compliant engine.
addition of side opening hoods. Refuelling is also greatly aided by having a lower level, more accessible (and lockable) filler with a buzzer system to warn against over filling. Since 1979, Kubota has invariably been the leader in the UK mini market and the popularity of its machines prompted the company to introduce industry leading security measures to thwart theft. The innovative Kubota Anti-Theft system (with its unique keys) appeared in 2006 and the subsequent Plus enhancement, which incorporates a state-of-the-art immobiliser, provided the company’s 1.5 to 8 tonne compact excavators with the coveted Thatcham certification. The latest Kubota compact excavator development is the introduction of an improved 8 tonner – the KX080-4α2. This midi gains a Stage V emission compliant Kubota V3307-CR-TE5-BH-1 engine rated at 46.5kW (63.2hp). The machine’s hydraulics
have also been enhanced in order improve front-end operation. Now armed with its yet lower emission midi excavator, Kubota is also developing a smaller LPG powered mini excavator. A prototype 1.8 tonne class KX019-4 LPG mini excavator was shown at both the Bauma and Plantworx exhibitions this year and Glen Hampson, the Business Development Manager at Kubota UK, says that LPG power is now the company’s mid term strategy for small, more environmentally friendly mini excavators. The KX019-4 LPG is being developed for use in cities with ultra low emission zones. It can run on LPG and is powered by a next generation Kubota Spark Ignition series engine. Glen Hampson says that this machine can provide a full six hours of operation before its gas bottle needs to be replaced.
Electric Dumper Kubota has also been exhibiting a new 700kg capacity, 750mm wide KC70-4e electric tracked dumper. Being produced for the company by Hinowa in Italy, this machine is equipped with a 48V – 100Ah lithium-ion battery and two electric CTE2010 electric drive motors. Glen Hampson reports that Kubota had a 36.8 per cent share of the UK compact excavator market (which totalled some 15,350 units) last year. This apparently made the company number one by a considerable margin and, having done so well here since that epic introduction of the KH10D back in 1979, it has every intention of maintaining its enviable lead.
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LIFTING & ACCESS
ALL PRESENt AND ‘CONNECt ’ Get the ‘Connect’ answer with the latest telematics system from Genie.
urs has been characterised as the age of big data but, the bigger it gets, the harder it is to consume. In our increasingly connected world technology providers are racing to find ever more user-friendly interfaces, where the most pertinent information is prioritised and the purveyors of construction plant are no different. For Genie it was a journey that began in 2015 with its telematics-ready connector system and, like the technology itself, its functionality, reach and scope has increased exponentially in a very short space of time. “Most of our customers have mixed fleets,” explains the company’s Christine Zeznick, “and the lack of a standard API was making it very difficult to access relevant information in a user friendly format on all of their machines. What that meant was that an end user needed to take the data from those units and transfer it via the API to a single portal. Over time, as APIs became more standard, it became
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apparent that we would need our own solution, and the result is our full service telematics platform, Lift Connect .” The system will now be available as standard via a 3-year subscription on the majority of Genie® machines, including GS scissor lifts, Z®- and S®-boom lifts and GTH telehandlers. Telematics hardware and a 3year subscription for Genie GR and QS vertical masts, TZ trailer-mounted booms – as well as for Terex and Genie branded light towers – can be purchased as an option. Not only that, but any machines from 2015 and beyond presently equipped with a telematics ready connector can be retrofitted, either by a Genie dealer or the customer can complete the installation themselves. At the time of purchasing a machine, if customers would like to extend that subscription beyond the standard three years, they can opt for up to an additional six. Moreover, if the unit’s initial 3-year term is TM
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“A telematics solution like Lift Connect signals the evolution from a descriptive model, where it might communicate what machinery is doing at any given moment, to a more prescriptive one.” coming up to its expiry date, a subscription to the Genie Lift Connect telematics contract can also be extended through the manufacturer’s aftermarket parts department. So just what kind of functionality can fleet managers enjoy for their investment? “Highly qualified service technicians are increasingly difficult to find and represent a valuable resource,” continues Christine. “As a result
implementing a regime where issues can be diagnosed remotely, and prescribing when a machine needs attending to rather than being reactive has clear cost benefits in terms of managing your assets. Remote faultfinding, including the requisitioning of the parts required, saves on journey times for mobile engineers and enhances maintenance plans. Essentially, the driving principle behind it is the sharing of information, and allowing our customers to improve their processes as a result.� A telematics solution like Lift Connect signals the evolution from a descriptive model, where it might communicate what machinery is doing at any given moment, to a more prescriptive one. It is essentially becoming a powerful tool in the hands of fleet managers which can have a direct influence on wider business decisions, such as the buying and selling of machinery based on a detailed data-set of how it is actually being used in the field. In that context, according to its makers, Lift Connect provides a level of data to endusers that is not currently available in the aerial work platform market, and that
includes not only utilisation and preventative maintenance but a whole range of other issues. In the development of Lift Connect a considerable focus has been placed on transparency and ease of use, for instance, no matter what the size of fleet. Machines can be viewed on a map whilst all of the most important information is prioritised in near real time reporting, including fuel levels, battery life, hours worked and fault codes. Assets can be colour coded according to specific alerts, and detailed reports then generated on utilisation of equipment across a range of variables. Having been launched at Bauma Genie Lift Connect will be joined in the months ahead by further fleet management solutions. The aerial work platform specialist’s Access Control keypad, for example, will demand an ID card or code to access the machine, preventing unauthorised usage.
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HYDRAULIC SLIDING & JACKING
CRACKER JACK Nick Johnson reports from Portsmouth where Rapid Response Solutions demonstrated different combinations of its HydraSlide load movement equipment.
Hydra-Slide President Don Mahnke (left) and RRS Managing Director Paul Barber have a lot of load moving experience.
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crane is not always the best solution for moving and placing a load – particularly where space and headroom are restricted. So dealing with site constraints can result in the need for more specialist equipment and expertise – such as that available from companies like Rapid Response Solutions (RRS). Based in Portsmouth, RRS specialises in moving and placing items such as industrial machinery, power generation equipment, trains, planes and modular buildings. To safely accomplish all this interesting activity, the company has built up teams of specialist riggers and appropriate equipment including not only trucks, trailers, pick and carry cranes and industrial forklifts but also hydraulic sliding and jacking equipment. Having first bought Hydra-Slide equipment from Canada to do its own work, RRS became the UK and Europe distributor for it. So, now being able to both sell and hire this comprehensive array of hydraulic skidding systems, jacks and turntables, RRS recently staged a demonstration day at its Portsmouth HQ to show prospective users a number of different load moving scenarios. The Hydra-Slide range has been developed In Canada by Don Mahnke – a man with many years’ experience of moving heavy and awkward loads into challenging locations. He was recently at Portsmouth to help RRS Managing Director Paul Barber and his team to explain all the advantages of the
The Hydra-Slide hydraulic jacking equipment in use during the recent demonstration day staged by RRS.
A Hydra-Pac synchronous power pack being used with the Hydra-Slide LP350 low profile skidding system.
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modular Hydra-Slide equipment during the demonstration day. Don Mahnke says that his equipment provides a proven, fully tested and CE Marked means of moving loads – especially horizontally – in locations where there is not enough space to use cranes. The system components have been designed to be lightweight in order to be easy to transport and install. The first demonstration of the day at Portsmouth involved raising one of the RRS Mercedes Sprinter 314CD vans using four 50 tonne capacity Hydra-Slide CJ55 hydraulic climbing jacks. A bit of a ‘sledge hammer to crack a nut’ but the scenario showed how the jacks could be deployed, using a HydraPac synchronous power unit and special Ekki jacking timbers sourced from South Africa. The matched Hydra-Pac synchronous power pack has multiple independent hydraulic oil circuits to supply equal flows to each supply line regardless of the weight of the load or the pressure in the circuit. These
lightweight, easy to move power packs can have trolley wheels and they are equipped with both lifting eyes and forklift slots. A Hydra-Pac can have a diesel engine, an electric motor or, as in the case of the demonstration unit, be powered by LPG using standard 18kg Calor Gas cylinders. The hydraulic flows are provided by specially designed Dynex piston pumps, valves and control devices. The climbing jacks each utilise a hydraulic cylinder inverted inside a specially designed casing. The arrangement ensures that more high strength Ekki timber blocks can be inserted whilst the rising load remains fully supported by the jacks.
This 136 tonne capacity low profile TT150-6 hydraulic turntable was used to rotate a 10-foot container. The HT300 heavy track skidding system using HS3014 hydraulic cylinders (insert) to move a container on skid tracks levelled by support stands and Ekki timber blocks.
RRS runs DAF trucks, 2 to 18 tonne capacity Valla pick and carry cranes and 12 tonne capacity Hoist FR40/60 forklifts.
The next demonstration was of the Hydra-Slide LP350 low profile skidding system designed as an alternative to overhead lifting or rollers when moving a load horizontally. With a 20-foot shipping container to represent the more usual heavy load, two parallel tracks (each composed of easily manhandled 1.83m lengths) had been assembled together with slider plates and two push/pull cylinders. The tracks need to be assembled so that their maximum slope is +/-2 per cent. The skidding operation is then aided by both the top of track sections and the bottom of the slider plates having special graphite surfaces to provide a low system coefficient of friction of between 15 and 20 per cent. To speed the sliding process, each cylinder automatically resets itself into the next ratchet on the track after each stroke. To cater for the widest variety of load shifting operations, RRS can also supply the Hydra-Slide XLP150 extreme low profile skidding system and the HT300 heavy track skidding system. With lower height skid shoes, the former provides a maximum push/pull skidding capacity of 227/136 tonnes.
Raising a modular student accommodation unit in Winchester using a bespoke 17.0 tonne capacity lifting frame.
The HT300 heavy track skidding was seen in action at Portsmouth where RRS personnel moved another 20-foot container off a low bed trailer. Utilising 27 tonne push capacity HS3014 hydraulic cylinders; this system has a skidding push/pull capability of 270/135 tonnes. To raise up the skid tracks beside the trailer to provide a level surface, they were carried on the system’s support stands and blocks of Ekki timber. RRS also showed the operation of one of Hydra-Slide’s hydraulic turntables. With a 10foot container as the demonstration load, this 136 tonne capacity low profile TT150-6 turntable ably showed its rotating capability. It used hydraulic cylinders that automatically
reset themselves into the ratchets contained around the turntable’s circumference. Amongst the recent jobs carried out by RRS using its HT300 hydraulic skidding system was the installation of a 45.0 tonne transformer at East Cowes Power Station on the Isle of Wight. Using track support stands and timbers, the company was successfully able to move the transformer 15.0m to its required location across undulating and low load bearing ground. To carry out a full spectrum of load handling work, the RRS machinery and transport fleet includes a range of 2 to 18 tonne capacity Valla pick and carry cranes from Italy together with 12 tonne capacity Hoist FR40/60 forklifts and a range of DAF trucks. The company’s 8 wheel DAF rigid trucks have Fassi loader cranes and its DAF XF Euro 6 6x2 tractor units are paired with Faymonville low bed trailers. Paul Barber says that truck and all terrain telescopic boom cranes are hired in as necessary to support the RRS contract lifting and haulage operations. He reports that there is an increase in the movement and installation of modular buildings with a notable recent job involving units to create a new block of student accommodation in Winchester. Here RRS moved the building modules to site using its own vehicles with escorts and then lifted them into place using Ainscough telescopic cranes and a bespoke lifting frame with an SWL of 17.0 tonnes.
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NEW PRODUCTS
BACKHOE LOADER The TLB890 from Mecalac aims to combine the power of a wheel loader and the versatility of a compact excavator. Suitable for applications such as civil engineering and highway maintenance, the 110hp machine delivers fast cycle times and improved operation economies. Key updates include the introduction of direct drive transmission, Auto Ride Control and the option of powered sideshift. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI056
TOPLESS CRANE Manitowoc has launched the Potain MCT 325 to further expand its MCT range of topless cranes. As with other cranes in the range, the MCT 325 is designed to deliver easier transport and assembly, plus high efficiency and reliability on construction projects. Available in two versions, the MCT 325 offers jib length configurations from 40m up to 75 m, in increments of 5 m. At its 75 m jib end, the MCT 325 can handle 2.5 t for the 12 t version and 2.3 t for the 16 t version. The new model stays true to the design characteristics of Potain topless cranes, with easy transport and erection combined with on-site performance. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI057
COMPACT TRACKED LOADER Caterpillar has announced the release of 16 new D3 Series Skid Steer Loader and Compact Track Loader models. These new machines are designed for quality, comfort, and performance and deliver improvements in operator experience, and track loader stability. An industry first, the D3 Series models also support a line of new Smart Attachments. This advanced machine technology recognises certain attachments and tailors the controls and operator information to match the tool and the task. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI058
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Kubota UK Ltd .......................................................... (page 21)
BPH Construction Equip Ltd .................................... (page 26)
Manitou UK ................................................................ (page 19)
Brigade Electronics PLC .......................................... (page 39)
Mann & Hummel UK Ltd .............................................. (page 4)
CPN Online ................................................................ (page 32)
Measure-Quip Ltd ...................................................... (page 26)
Doosan .................................................................. (back cover)
Morris Site Machinery .............................................. (page 40)
Engcon UK Ltd .......................................................... (page 29)
Pramac-Generac UK ................................................ (page 36)
Genie UK Ltd ................................................................ (page 9)
Rdr.link ...................................................................... (page 45)
Global Construction Plant & Equipment Ltd ............ (page 26)
Reynolds Porters Chamberlain LLP ........................ (page 47)
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe ............ (inside front cover)
Services Machinery & Trucks Ltd ............................ (page 15)
TILTROTATOR TELEMATICS TomTom Telematics has added a new feature to its WEBFLEET fleet management solution. Asset Tracking gives companies visibility over the position and usage of their assets. From a single interface, the position of both vehicles and assets are displayed on a clear map view. Users can choose to be alerted when an asset is being used, when it leaves a designated area or when any motion is detected. This helps reduce both the risk of theft and the likelihood of improper usage. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI059
ELECTRIC AIR COMPRESSOR
EXCAVATOR The first Stage V medium size crawler excavator from Doosan has been launched. The new DX300LC-7 30 tonne model offers a combination of high performance, operating features, fuel efficiency, reliability and durability. The excavator builds on the design of the previous Stage IV machine, introducing major enhancements in operator comfort, machine controllability, productivity, uptime and return on investment, with a strong focus on low fuel consumption, increased power, robustness and versatility. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI060
The All Weather All Electric Air Compressor, from GenAir, has a working pressure of 10 –190psi with a maximum free air delivery of up to 400cfm. With a whisper quiet noise level of just 67dB (A) and protected in a fully weatherproof canopy, these units are suitable for use in all situations and particularly in areas governed by emission and noise rules. As the electric compressors run entirely free from fuel, the environmental damage from diesel spillage is completely eliminated. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI061
Designed for maximum operational safety in demanding environments, Engcon’s EC219 tiltrotator comes with the EC-Oil system. The clever, but simple, system allows for the hydraulic and electrical connection of hydraulic tools and equipment in a safe manner. The tiltrotator also has DC2 controls, the highly-efficient proportional control system, and integrated ePS, enabling the operator to see the exact excavation area via the machine control system’s display in the cab. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI062
STAGE V ENGINES Well ahead of Stage V emissions requirements for the 90 kW power rating, Hydrema has become one of the first equipment manufacturers to receive series production of Cummins’ F3.8 Performance Series engine. The unit will power the new 707G dump truck, which is available in two sizes – 90 kW (122 hp) and 55 kW (74 hp). Part of Cummins’ Performance Series, the 90 kW F3.8 delivers more power and increased machine capability with simpler architecture and lower weight resulting from an EGR-free design. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CI063
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