Construction Plant News September/October 2020

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THIS ISSUE...

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REGULARS

SPECIAL REPORTS

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EDITOR’S VIEWPOINT NEWS FLEET ADDITIONS NEW PRODUCTS

Company Profile – Land & Water

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CHAS Plant – Asset Management System

FEATURES 16

MATERIALS HANDLING 16 Coveya – Conveyors 19 Liebherr – Telehandler Assist Systems 22 Bobcat – Telehandlers 24 Sennebogen – Demolition and Materials Handling

26 NEW PRODUCTS

29 COMPACT PLANT 29 The Latest Kubota Launches 32 Dragon Equipment – CR300 Concrete Crusher

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VIEWPOINT Editor

TRAINING YOUR ‘SITES’

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he period of reflection that the lockdown afforded us all, together with its unique impact on our way of life, has precipitated a fresh look at what, and who, we value in the world around us, not least the concept of a key worker.

When the shutters came Lee Jones, Editor down on our society it was the shop workers, delivery drivers and tradespeople of every kind who took centre stage, with the citydwelling men in grey suits looking rather more impotent by comparison.

The construction industry has historically suffered from its own image crisis. It is a sector that employs over 2.2 million people in a hugely diverse range of roles, and accounts for more than eight per cent of GDP, and yet many of its highly accomplished employees – and business owners – do not enjoy the status they truly deserve.

As a society we have for too long prized the academic over the vocational, harbouring an instinctive and stubborn disdain for anything that might smack of manual labour, but the Coronavirus pandemic could well give us an unique opportunity to recalibrate our view of the working world. For a construction industry that was already in the grip of a skills crisis, that change of mindset is an imperative if the sector is to retain existing staff, and attract new entrants.

According to figures from the ONS the number of people employed in the building sector fell by 83,000 in the second quarter of 2020 alone. When these jobs are occupied by the young, history tells us that these individuals are often lost for good, with many choosing to embark upon on a different career path entirely. Whilst there is now some evidence that we will experience a V shaped recovery, there is no denying that many companies will have to take difficult decisions in the months ahead.

Add to that an apprenticeship levy that has

thus far failed to deliver, and CITB’s decision to remove itself from the direct provision of training complicating matters still further, and it clear that we are at risk of losing the best and brightest of a generation.

In this context the recently launched Talent Retention Scheme is a welcome initiative. In a partnership between government, the Construction Leadership Council and leading sector trade bodies, displaced workers will be matched with employers seeking staff. The online portal is part of a broader ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ and it is vital that companies engage with it if we are to ramp up activity in the months ahead. In addition, Government moves to boost the prestige of apprentices is timely, with the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson vowing to abandon Tony Blair’s admissions’ target set in 1999 that 50 per cent of young people should go to university and take degrees. Instead, he will unveil a new employer-led further education policy later on this autumn.

It’s not all about Whitehall, of course, because the industry can do much to improve its own standing in the public imagination. The physical absences that the lockdown imposed opened a space for digital technologies to move in, and it is a culture that we must now fully embrace. A career in the built environment already encompasses a huge range of options, and modernising our working practices will broaden these still further, making it even more attractive proposition for the young.

In 2021 we are likely to be facing the twin challenges of a post Covid and post Brexit recovery. Behind every pandemic statistic lurks a human tragedy, but its real impact on the youth of today is yet to be revealed. With the proper provision of training and opportunity the construction industry can ensure that many more of them can fulfil their true potential.

LEE JONES

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NEWS

BUILDING HOPES AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO ‘BUILD, BUILD, BUILD’ THE GOVERNMENT HAS ANNOUNCED A SERIES OF NEW MEASURES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR Whitehall will provide £900 million in funding for what it describes as 300 “shovel-ready” projects in England in an effort to energise the construction of new homes. As part of the package £360m will also be allocated towards delivering 26,000 new homes on brownfield sites. It follows in the wake of Boris Johnson's vision for a £12billion affordable homes programme – providing up to 180,000 new properties over eight years. In order to help SME developers access finance, significant levels of support have been added to the Home Building Fund and Brownfield Land Fund.

In what has been described as the ‘most radical reforms to the planning system since the Second World War. Every area will have a local housing plan,

which will exist to ensure that homes can be built quicker.

There will be a fast track system for first-rate design, whilst the planning process will be replaced with a clearer rulesbased system, and an emphasis on ‘permission in principle’.

Whilst many industry leaders have broadly welcomed the initiatives some have cautioned that the new regime should not compromise on quality, or sustainability. The construction plant sector in particular would like to see our legislators encourage investment in the latest technologies, machinery and equipment that will allow the industry to ‘build back better’.

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HELP FOR HIRE

HAE EHA (HIRE ASSOCIATION EUROPE AND EVENT HIRE ASSOCIATION) IS REMINDING HIRE COMPANIES ABOUT THE RANGE OF SUPPORT IT CAN OFFER HIRE COMPANIES IN THE RECOVERY FROM THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC The association is hosting webinars and has produced guidance notes for hire centres, all of which can be accessed through its website. The guidance documents are regularly updated to reflect the changing situation, based on current government information and Construction Leadership Council advice.

Approved by HAE EHA’s Health and Safety Technical panel, the information will also form part of the HAE EHA SafeHire Certification Scheme, the risk assessment for members.

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TECH THAT!

CONSTRUCTION SECTOR NEED TECH REVOLUTION, EXPERT URS TASKFORCE TO DRIVE GES

Leading construction tec hnology expert, Paul Cu atrecasas, has urged the Government to form a specialist taskfo rce to drive the adoption of cut ting-edge technologies in the UK construction industry. Cu atrecasas, who leads spe cialist M&A and strategic advisory firm , Aquaa Partners, believes the potential of the likes of sm art materials, robotics, mo dular building technology, artific ial intelligence and big dat a could all be fully explored by a col laborative approach. “If the se technologies, and teams from leading technology companies are successfully integrated into the mainstream con struction and property sector, the y will enable firms to bui ld faster, smarter, safer and more environmentally friendly buildings.”

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CLEVER CAT

CAT CELEBRATES PRODUCTION MILESTONE

RENDER UNTO CESAR

CESAR CHAMPION INITIATIVE RECOGNISES POLICE SUCCESS The ‘CESAR Champion’ initiative will recognise the efforts of any police officer who uses the CESAR technology to identify a stolen piece of plant or agricultural machinery. Dave Luscombe, CEA’s head of special projects explains the procedure; “If a police officer, while conducting any check on an ATV, a piece of agricultural machinery or a piece of construction plant, using any of the CESAR technologies, and identifies that the asset is stolen, he/she will qualify for an ‘exclusive and limited edition’ CESAR Champion pin badge.” There are three different enamel pin badges up for grabs, one for each of the different assets, an ATV, a tractor, and an earthmover.

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‘Beyond Known Capabilities,’ was one of the original taglines for the elevated sprocket undercarriage concept that was added to Caterpillar’s medium track-type tractor (MTTT) line in 1985 with the launch of the H-Series models. In 1987 the Cat D4H, D5H, D6H and D7H dozer models were the first to feature this high drive design. Thirty-five years later, the manufacturer has celebrated the unrivalled success of this design in the medium dozer class by producing three commemorative 175,000 units.

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UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

THE UK’S TOP 50 CONTRACTOR ACTIVITY RECOVERS TO PRE-CORONAVIRUS LEVELS The latest edition of the Top 50 League Tables published by industry analysts Barbour ABI, highlights the number and value of construction contracts awarded. The combined value of contracts that went to the Top 50 contractors in July was just under £4 billion across a total of 165 projects.

Comments Tom Hall, Chief Economist at Barbour ABI & AMA Research: “Contract awards recovered strongly to more usual levels of £3.9 billion compared to a 2019 average of 3.2 billion and a January to March 2020 average of £3.9 billion. However, there was likely to be a bow wave of projects now being green-lighted after lockdown & furlough. Given the uncertainty over the recovery in the wider economy the future planning pipeline is also currently uncertain.”

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FORCE FOR GOOD GOLD STANDARD AWARD FOR FINNING FOR SUPPORT OF ARMED FORCES

Finning UK, exclusive dealer of Caterpillar equipment, has been awarded a prestigious gold standard employer award in acknowledgement of its continuous support for the armed forces. The scheme recognises those companies that support the armed forces by proactively demonstrating a forces-friendly approach as part of their recruitment process, as well as having distinct HR policies for employees that are military veterans, reservists, volunteers or family members of those serving in the armed forces. In addition, companies are recognised because of their efforts to advocate the benefits of supporting those within the armed forces community and encouraging others to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and to engage in the Employer Recognition Scheme.

Finning currently employs 27 military veterans and two reservists across its UK operations.

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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

TAK I N G TO THE Construction Plant News Editor, Lee Jones talks to the marine and civil engineering specialist, Land & Water

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hen it comes to some of the vital flood alleviation assignments on which Land & Water excavators are engaged it would take more than a pandemic to stop them in their tracks.

“Our machines have still been out cutting and weed clearing rivers,” explains company director, Richard Maclean, “because if you don’t then the flood risk is increased, and by early summer we were back to around 80 per cent capacity.” Indeed, given the projects that his company undertakes, both as a hirer and contractor, problem solving is as routine as the changing of the tides.

Plant Hire Operating where land meets water is to be confronted with inherently challenging terrain on a daily basis. It demands not just a comprehensive understanding of the tools of your trade, but how they will interact with the natural world. That’s a level of expertise that Land & Water has developed over many years – and has the equipment to prove it.

The current business is actually formed of two separate divisions. When the original

civil and marine engineering business began to expand it was joined by a plant hire firm that supplies the long-reach excavators, and amphibious diggers that are essential for the commission of its waterside work, with the rental arm supplying not only its sister company, but external contractors across the marine, civil engineering and quarrying sectors.

One of Land & Water’s founders, Richard Melhuish, was, in fact, an early pioneer of the first long reach hydraulic units, originally running a Hymac 580C and 580BT Waterway on the fleet. It is a tradition that the present Directors including, Richard and his brother James Maclean, have continued. Indeed, from their own roots running a tree clearing business with just one JCB 3C, they can now command a prodigious armada of floating and land-based equipment.The very first project undertaken as Land & Water – over a quarter of a century ago now – was a canal dredging job for what was then British Waterways, and it is a specialisation that the company continues to this day.

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Today, Land & Water Services are the main dredging contractor for Canal & River Trust, looking after over 2,000 miles of canals nationwide. “Our work is exactly as the company name describes,” explains Richard, “at the interface between land and water.

You’ll find us working in tidal areas, dredging ports, harbours, rivers and canals, or in flood alleviation. We work as a contractor for the Environment Agency nationally, and on a specialist sub-contracting basis for a whole range of construction companies.”

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WATER It is Land & Water Plant that supplies the right tools for these jobs, including Europe’s largest fleet of over 50 long reach excavators, ranging from 2 ½– to 80 tonne, predominately from JCB, Komatsu, Caterpillar and Hitachi. There are more than 10 tugs in the fleet, as well as forty barges – of sizes to suit different waterways. A significant part of the hirer’s portfolio is also on a design and build basis, producing bespoke boats, barges and pontoons for its contracting arm’s specific projects. Converted narrow boats serve as floating welfare units, including all the canteen, toilet and washing facilities that workers would be familiar with on dry land. Excavators are slew ring mounted on barges for dredging, and Land & Water has designed a 14ft wide pontoon that can accommodate an 8 tonne digger, but can be more conveniently transported by road in two 7ft pieces. Land & Water has invested nearly £1million in 2020 in the latest road transportable pontoons to help the company set the standards in modular pontoon rental.

“At every point the guiding principle is to make use of standard equipment where we can. It then naturally follows that we’ll deliver a cost-effective solution for our clients in the process. There’s no point developing a purpose-built dredger that’s only got one job when you can deploy a pontoon that can accommodate an excavator on any number of sites. These simple methods mean the Canal and River Trust can reduce their dredging costs, and we can relocate equipment at will.”

In its external market the rental business is a framework supplier for the Environment

Agency, with all the specialist machinery they hire coming through Land & Water Plant. “All of the equipment we supply to EA has to be made by the OEM (original equipment manufacturer), rather than modified by a third party, and that includes our long reach excavators. Indeed, simply because the manufacturers don’t make them, the only long reach units we have that are not OEM supplied on our fleet are the very smallest and largest units, and these have been traditionally sourced from the OEM using Kocurek as a specialist fabricator. The 14-specialist river- and canal-going weed cutting boats are also regularly in service with the Environment Agency, ten of which are amphibious and can operate in or out of the water. There’s a range of amphibious excavators, which we equip with additional tanks and pontoons to the side to increase their stability and allow them to work in deeper water.”

Advanced Machines Regularly working in the likes of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) makes adopting the latest technologies a prerequisite, and Land & Water has often led where others have followed. “There’s a lot of noise currently being made in the market about the benefits of machine control systems, but we were using GPS to trim

“Regularly working on SSSI projects makes adopting the latest technologies a prerequisite.” batters underwater back in the late 1990s,” enthuses Richard. “When excavators are moving up and down with the tide twice a day – and levels are constantly shifting – or you need to ensure the accuracy of dredging, it’s actually the only option, and GPS has been routine for us for many years.”

Similarly, Construction Plant News recently reported on Land & Water’s highly successful trial of Crown Oil’s Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a fuel, and that’s by no means the first time the company has adopted technologies that looks to lighten the tread of its carbon footprint and environmental impact. Bio oils were first trialled on its machines over 15 years ago, and the company has been running

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biodegradable Panolin products almost exclusively on its fleet for over 10 years now.

“It’s not just about the machines, of course, because our operators, and maintenance team are deserving of special mention. Given that one piece of equipment is often directly relying on another to continue to function, supporting our products in the field takes on a special significance, because if one breaks down then the whole process might come to a halt. It’s the yard and workshop in Birmingham, and our network of mobile engineers, that are the beating heart of the business. It is here that a 45t capacity Kalmar Reach stacker loads and unloads barges and pontoons to be made ready for repair, and machines are set up for the individual requirements of our customers.”

“The mission for Land & Water is for its machines to work seamlessly together.”

“Often customers ring with an issue and look to us for a solution,” concludes Richard.

“They may not know what equipment they need – but they know the problem. Our experienced hire team need to understand their situation, so we can offer the most efficient answer, and if that involves going to see the project first-hand then that’s what we’ll do.

I see it as our responsibility, and I believe it’s one of the things that makes us different.”

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PROJECT FOCUS Whilst much of its plant might be unfamiliar to mainstream contractors, the mission for Land & Water is for its machines to work seamlessly together – in any environment – a philosophy which is underpinned by the experience of a quarry operator in Lancashire, as Richard explains.

“The customer’s site is a sand & gravel quarry. The mineral lies under peat, is almost all below the water table, and has been excavated as far as possible (from water level to about 6m deep) by normal long reach. We are now on site taking the material down to around 10m deep by first using a Hitachi ZX 470 20m long reach, and then a ZX 490 23m long reach. This gives the client more production from the same area than expected, and saves the expensive job of removing overburden and opening the quarry up more.

“The excavator sits on a road transportable spud pontoon and the operator loads 100 tonnes at a time into split barges which, when full, are pushed by our own design 250 HP River Class Tug to a wharf area, where the barge splits and drops its load (of 100t in less than a minute) in the wharf area – a process which washes the sand further – before it is excavated out of the water to stockpile for 24 hrs by an 18m Komatsu PC360. The wharf area is located near to the quarry wash plant, so there is no need for dump trucks to haul any of the material – it can all be done with a loading shovel that’s already in use on site.

“We have never caused the quarry a day's downtime due to lost production. The recent upgrade from 470 to 490 (longer reach and deeper dig depth) could ensure another 12-24 months production. The floating solution also allows the customer to choose what material we produce and when – some of the site has larger stone and some finer sand – and knowing which material is where means we can move the pontoon to the required area at a moment’s notice.

“A Land & Water excavator with 2D dig system, heavy duty spud pontoon, tug, split barges and unloading excavator all came together as a solution.”

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S P E C I A L R E P O R T: E M I S S I O N S

CLEARING THE

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ew legislation to monitor and reduce emissions from diesel and diesel hybrid NRMM's in specific London areas was brought in at the beginning of 2020 and its geographic scope was due to be widened in September.

However, in recognition of the challenges caused by Covid-19, and the disruption to supply chains making it more difficult for contractors to prepare their machinery for the new standards, construction firms will be

Stricter standards governing emissions from non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) can be met with ease with a new CHAS Plant asset management tool able to apply for a six-month exemption from new Low Emission Zone standards for polluting diggers and bulldozers. The exemption period from the new Low Emission Zone will run from September 2020 until the end of February 2021. Existing standards, in place since 2015, will continue to apply.

Tackling emissions from London’s construction sites is a key part of the Mayor’s plans to tackle London’s toxic air. Machinery such as diggers and bulldozers are currently responsible for 15 per cent of local PM2.5 emissions in London and the fifth largest source of nitrogen oxides (NOx).

Despite that hiatus the direction of travel is clearly defined. At present the emission controls govern larger plant in the 37 to 560 KW category and don’t cover fixed output generators and similar non-mobile plant but they are set to get progressively tighter over time and by 1st January 2040 only zero emission machinery will be allowed.

National Register Across the rest of the UK, the lack of a national register makes regulating NRMM difficult but Defra is currently reviewing data on both machinery use and lifespan, and has commissioned a research project on NRMM emission controls.

All legislation presents a challenge to those operating in the sector and the extra work load is rarely welcomed. At present many construction companies task site managers with keeping records and checking individual

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“Chas Plant allows anyone to access up-to-date and comprehensive records.” plant complies and this often involves a lot of paperwork. If the inspector calls it can be difficult to access this information, which needs to include inspection certificates and service schedules for each machine. If it is found that a certain machine has slipped through the net it may be ‘red carded’ and sent off site, which can be very costly.

That’s why CHAS has introduced a plant and machinery management tool, named CHAS Plant, which enables simplified tracking of all aspects of plant maintenance and compliance, including the emissions data, test results and certification for each machine.

Ian McKinnon, MD of CHAS explains: "Traditionally many contractors have grappled with manual or disparate electronic systems to keep track of plant and equipment which has made auditing challenging, and carried with it the anxiety of finding incomplete or inaccurate records. CHAS Plant transforms this process, enabling anyone to access up-to-date and comprehensive records in an instant while revolutionising maintenance and workflow.”

Record Keeping Apart from making sure the contractor complies with the legislation CHAS Plant also gives a snapshot of all the plant and machinery on the books including records of maintenance and insurance as well as operator checks. These can be accessed by anyone who is given authorisation and, in the case of inspections, it can provide the inspectors with upfront information before they leave the office. It is then just a matter of checking vehicle ID plates and making sure no rogue machines are operating. It is worth noting that the emissions control does not cover mobile cranes which are usually only on site for a limited period.

CHAS Plant also streamlines asset management. If there is a problem or a fault with the machine the system can be set to notify all the relevant parties, so the engineer is alerted and a site visit arranged with minimal or no downtime.

If, as seems likely, the new NRMM legislation is a success in London then it will almost certainly be adopted by other towns and cities across Britain. It can't be denied that in the light of what we now know about longterm health damage, saving people from the dangers of pollution has to be a priority. To this end the Considerate Construction Scheme has been running a national campaign to combat pollution in construction encouraging members to voluntarily address this issue.

Considerate Constructors Scheme Chief Executive, Edward Hardy has previously said: “A staggering 40,000 deaths a year are linked to air pollution in the UK, and many people are suffering long-term health problems caused by poor air quality. As construction is a significant contributor to air pollution, it is essential for the industry to put measures in

place to clean up our air by working together to reduce our impact on air quality.”

It is clearly something that every socially responsible person can aspire to, but sometimes legislation can feel like yet another hoop for construction companies and plant hire firms to jump through. Therefore, as its scope widens, solutions such as CHAS Plant will be an important tool in making sure the changes are as pain free as possible.

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FLEET ADDITIONS

JCB ‘SUPERFAN’ PURCHASES HYDRADIG Having refurbished over 30 JCB machines during his career, Christopher McLaughlin, owner of Landfill & Quarrying company, Macwill Services, of Newtownabbey, near Belfast, has now added a Hydradig 110W Wastemaster to his fleet. Supplied by dealer Dennison JCB, the Hydradig can be utilised as a digging, lifting, loading or tool-carrying machine for urban construction, highway maintenance and municipal operations, as well as numerous additional roles. Key features include a low centre of gravity that allows for stable lifting and excellent travel speeds of up to 40km/h.

DEBUT FOR HITACHI ZAXIS-7 The first machines from the new Hitachi Zaxis-7 generation have arrived in England and been delivered to DMJ Drainage (DMJ). The operators of the two ZX300LC-7 medium excavators can benefit from what the manufacturer describes as an ultra-spacious cab, some of the lowest noise levels in the market and 20 per cent less vibration compared to the previous generation. With a priority on safety, the superior view from all angles adds to the protection of the operator and the immediate surroundings of the job site.

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BYLOR INVESTS IN KOMATSU AT HINKLEY Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is Britain’s biggest construction project since the Second World War. Bylor, a joint venture of Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke has invested in a variety of Komatsu machines including a PC360LC-11 excavator fitted with a 17m long reach boom and arm. The PC228USLC-11 is equipped with a front dozer blade, used to stabilise the machine when it’s digging on slopes or rough terrain, whilst a D37PXi-24 bulldozer is fitted with intelligent machine control technology.

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LIEBHERR FOR SOUTHERN CRANES & ACCESS The Southwater-based firm’s new Liebherr LTM 1160-5.2 is fully specified with a double fly jib, including hydraulic control,VarioBase and VarioBallast. “This will further strengthen our five-axle fleet with one of the strongest cranes of its class having the 180t load test,” declares Kelvin Prince of Southern Cranes & Access. “The LTC 1050-3.1 will complement our large, varied city class fleet immensely and with the VarioBase solution both cranes are able to carry out jobs which may not have been achievable previously.”

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GROVE TAKES THE HIGH ROAD

The company has received an initial delivery of two Snorkel A38E electric articulated boom lifts from Snorkel UK. “The A38E particularly appealed to us due to its unrivalled working height in its class and the hugely reduced turning circle,” explains Jason Prisley, Managing Director at 2 Cousins Powered Access. “The environmental benefits of a purely electric lift with such a long duty cycle also fitted with our expectations for how the market will change and move for the future.”

“There are specific jobs where the Grove GMK5250L comes into a league of its own,” said Ewan Stoddart, crane operator at Stoddart Crane Hire, one of the leading providers of crane hire in the Scottish Highlands. “The boom length compared to the overall size of the crane means you can do certain jobs that you just wouldn’t be able to with the same size crane from a competitor.”

The 250-t capacity five-axle crane has a 70m seven-section main boom, along with a 21m hydraulic swingaway jib that helps it lift higher and reach further. For added versatility, the jib can take an 8m boom extension, two 8m jib inserts, or a combination of both for a total possible jib length of 37.3m. Another benefit of the hydraulic jib is its 50° offset, compared to the usual 40°, which helps it to reach over obstacles.

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BESPOKE PLANT BODIES FROM ANDOVER TRAILERS FOR THOMAS PLANT HIRE A relationship that spans nearly 15 years has been extended with Thomas Plant Hire’s acquisition of four new bespoke-built plant bodies from Andover Trailers. Each mounted to a 32-tonne 8×2 Scania chassis, the new plant bodies are additions to a 22strong commercial vehicle fleet, which already includes seven Andover-built bodies and one tri-axle drawbar trailer. Three of the new deliveries feature a fixed, double cranked beavertail, while the fourth has a hydraulic lifting beavertail to allow it to share duties pulling the drawbar trailer with an identical rigid delivered in 2016.

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FIRST UK GMK5200-1 FOR JOHN SUTCH When heavy crane driver John Sutch bought his first crane in 1990, his vision was to offer the most modern machines, along with the highest levels of service and technical excellence, and that has demanded regular renewal of the now 36-strong John Sutch Cranes fleet, hence the recent investment in a 200t capacity Grove GMK5200-1. A 64m sixsection main boom can be combined with an optional 18m swingaway jib and either one or two 8m inserts for a total possible jib length of 34m. The five outrigger positions likewise enhance the flexibility of the crane, enabling it to fit in tighter spaces.

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M AT E R I A L S H A N D L I N G The modular, Easikit 600 can be built up to 40m in one length and will move 100tonnes an hour

Regardless of the site you’re working on, conveyors could be a belting idea.

Construction Plant News Editor, Lee Jones talks to Coveya about the benefits of its solutions

MOVE WITH THE TIMES

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he Covid-19 crisis has seen new ways of working unceremoniously thrust upon us, and it is a mindset that the construction industry will need to maintain in the months and years ahead.When it comes to materials handling, the concept of conveyors has already gained a hold across a whole range of muck shifting tasks, and their benefits are now finding an ever wider and more receptive audience. Removing the necessity for wheeled plant, requiring fewer boots on the ground, or freeing up your workforce for more productive and skilled tasks, are just some of the gains that can be accrued, whilst they are versatile enough to be deployed in any number of sectors.

“We were already seeing the emergence of a construction industry that was more willing to embrace innovation,” explains Coveya’s Ron Farr, “and the pandemic will accelerate that process. Contractors are always looking for a competitive edge, and to be seen to be trying new things is one way to prove to clients that you are actively endeavouring to shorten build programmes, and improve productivity levels.”

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Coveya has more than 30 years of experience in the manufacture, design and installation of these systems. In its early days, the Bristol-based firm would dig out a niche in basement construction on existing properties, particularly in London, and since then its modular units have been carrying all before them. “From basements we moved into larger top down excavations,” continues Ron, “where the superstructure is being built at the same time as the underground levels.

Demolition would prove profitable for us as well, especially where a listed façade needs to remain intact, and the building is brought down from within. Under those conditions a conveyor is always a much easier proposition for the removal of waste.”

Whilst, initial successes would see Coveya expand its reach on restricted sites, or where conventional plant cannot physically venture, the same principle of moving construction spoils more profitably can be translated to virtually any site. If you’re digging the footings for an extension, for example, then a conveyor can transfer material to the front of the property much

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quicker than a dumper. “This is where we’ve seen real growth,” Ron enthuses, “in more mainstream construction applications, and we’re also now seeing a move towards bringing materials, such as sand, back into site. In the rail industry we’re seeing some of our conveyors being used to move ballast up an embankment, for instance.”

Whether it’s moving in or out, one factor that shouldn’t be underestimated is safety. A conveyor liberates site workers from potentially punishing physical labour and, at the same time, removes more moving plant from the equation. With the visibility issues associated with forward tipping site dumpers making them a problematic piece of equipment for many building firms, this is certainly not an inconsequential consideration.

So what, then, of the current Coveya range and where is it being deployed? At the smallest end of the scale, the Invader 45 is a robust aluminium framed portable unit – in a choice of either a 4 or 6m length – which can shift up to 50 tonnes per hour. It can be set up very quickly straight from unloading from a vehicle, and the optional wheeled undercarriage means it can be easily moved around site.

The Coveya EasiKit brand encompasses a whole range of modular solutions that can be bolted together to achieve the length a contractor requires. At just 300mm, the EasiKit 300 has the narrowest belt width in the portfolio, and is ideal for tight spaces,

“Whether it’s construction, demolition, waste or rail we have a solution.” but can still accommodate up to 20 tonnes an hour, even at steep inclines. Moving through the options this unit is joined by a 450, 600, 900, 1,200 and 1,500mm machine, with the last of these, moving up to 110 tonnes per hour at a distance of up to 40m.

The newest solution to enter the family is the GP750, a 750mm wide conveyor, with a heavy-duty design that is designed specifically for the demolition sector, whilst the biggest beast in terms of appetite for material is the HC1000 Monstaveya, which will transport up to 500 tonnes per hour.

There’s also a range of bulk feed hoppers and wheeled or tracked stockpilers available.

Coveya will either sell equipment direct to end users, distributors and plant hire companies across the UK and worldwide, or it is available for hire, but the service doesn’t end there, as Ron explains. “Site surveys are routine for us, and we will then prepare a proposal of how our conveyors can help, including drawings of how the units will fit within a project. We will then deliver it to site, install it, provide operators with the necessary instruction and, when the hire period comes to an end, dismantle the system and take it away.”

With the coronavirus still amongst us, site managers have had to utilise all of their problem-solving skills to keep jobs on track, but Coveya can here again help. Where staffing levels have been reduced a conveyor can fill the void, whilst reducing manual handling can facilitate social distancing.

“There has previously been a perception that conveyors should be deployed where access is an issue,” but that is no longer the case, concludes Ron. “Whether it’s construction, demolition, waste or rail, we can provide a solution wherever spoil needs to be removed and wheeled plant is currently operating. For us, it’s a question of educating contractors that the alternative can be vastly more efficient.”

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M AT E R I A L S H A N D L I N G

Liebherr is at the forefront of the fastgrowing shift towards assistance systems.

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AT YOUR SERVICE

ust as the technology is used for voice assistant apps, industrial automation programs and intelligent driving aids, Liebherr installs assistance features in its construction and industrial material handling machines to safely move heavy loads to height, often on rough ground.

The T 46-7s, T 55-7s and T 60-9s telescopic handlers from the Telfs plant in Austria were introduced in 2019 specifically for industrial applications. They are prime examples of how assistance systems and safety initiatives make a contribution to machine performance.

Auto Power Moving materials with a telehandler demands power and speed, particularly when several movements of the operating hydraulics are being executed simultaneously. As the speed of the operating hydraulics is linked to engine speed, the driver has to press down the accelerator pedal while reducing the speed of the drive using the inch-brake pedal.

However, with Auto Power – activated via a toggle switch in the cabin – Liebherr models automatically adjust engine speed to the total power requirement when the

switch. It reduces the speed of the operating hydraulics by 50 per cent, meaning the operator can call on all the machine’s reserves for speed and power or fine control for more exacting manoeuvres.

Programmable Bucket Return For frequently recurring movements, such as skip loading, the operator can save any specific tipping angle and return to it simply by pushing a button on the joystick. The ideal angle of the loading bucket is always achieved without constant readjustment, meaning smoother loading cycles and an operator who is less tired. operating hydraulics joystick is deflected.

The system takes driving speed into account so that it remains constant and the accelerator pedal is reserved for operating the drive.

Fine Control Certain applications in industrial materials handling require a light touch and one example is when loading high racking shelves using forks. To precisely set up a Liebherr telehandler for such applications, Fine Control is used with the operating hydraulics, again activated via a toggle

Load Moment Plus Customers who frequently handle heavy loads with the telescopic boom extended, and thus need more stability, often opt for Load Moment Plus, particularly on the T 467s which have a load capacity of 4.6 tonnes and seven metres lifting height. Although this does not change the maximum load when the telescope is retracted, the machine provides a full 25 per cent of load capacity when the boom is fully extended. Result?

Power is used to the maximum when in the maximum position.

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M AT E R I A L S H A N D L I N G

“Assistance systems and safety initiatives can make a real contribution to machine performance.”

Inner and Outer Values

Eco Motion

In industrial applications the telescopic boom is in constant motion under heavy load and inside, all service lines and hoses are routed together in one load carrier and bound to each other, free from chafing.

To absorb shocks and impacts, when loading hard, recycled materials, for example, and to prevent premature component fatigue, the boom cylinders are fitted with end position dampening. And, despite a soft approach that just “kisses” the end position, a vibration function gives assistance to allow the bucket to be emptied safely, even with binding material.

Eco Motion is an additional option for smaller Liebherr handlers – those with a payload up to 4.1 tonnes – that enables the boom to be lowered load-free.The system is already familiar to users of Liebherr's mobile and crawler excavators and uses gravity to return part of the hydraulic fluid in the cylinders. It’s a preferred option for customers who carry out large numbers of loading cycles.

Overload Warning Device If electronic stability control intervenes in your car, you probably won’t notice it. But it’s different in a Liebherr telehandler. Here, the overload warning device continuously measures current load situation and indicates output via an LED display in the cab. The device is constantly in standby mode and ready to intervene if the normal situation (green display) changes. The speed of the hydraulics is reduced in the yellow zone to increase dynamic stability and if the red zone is reached, only those movements that return the load into the safe zone, i.e. closer to the base machine, can be made.

The function can be temporarily deactivated to use full power when digging at the edge of trenches or for the last few centimetres when placing a pallet.

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Comfort Drive This feature can be regarded as a transition as technically, the option is on the telescopic boom, but the results take effect when driving.

The boom is compensated by an automatic hydraulic counter-movement under uneven driving conditions. The option is activated automatically from 7kph, but a toggle switch can be used for slower movements. Antivibration damping prevents rocking and is recommended for machines that will often be driven at speeds above 30kph.

Sit in, drive off Hydrostatic drive has been a feature of Liebherr’s construction machines for more than 50 years and allows operation to start immediately without disengaging the clutch, changing gears or braking. So that machines can always be manoeuvred safely on any terrain, there are various comfort functions: differential lock, disengage all-wheel drive (less wear and tear) and electronic selection of the four different steering modes.

Auto Hill Assist This feature acts as a drive-off aid to improve safety on steep slopes, especially useful when taking loads off-road or towing a trailer. On inclines, the driver has only to take his foot off the accelerator pedal for the machine to stop and the automatic parking brake to activate. It releases again as soon as the vehicle restarts.

The parking brake is always electronically controlled via a switch in the cabin – there is no handbrake lever, like other manufacturers’ machines.

Manual Control Package On the right-hand cabin console are two mini joysticks that control driving and operating hydraulics. They allow vehicle and engine speed to be set, as well as the appropriate litre capacity of the hydraulics, for setting continuous operation of, say, a sweeper attachment or concrete mixing bucket.

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M AT E R I A L S H A N D L I N G

On the tele A Bobcat telehandler joins the CHAP Group fleet at a high profile contract in Aberdeen

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ollowing a test drive and demonstration period with the CHAP Plant & Transport team, the new Bobcat machine was agreed to provide great value for money”, declared Tom Burn, Plant & Transport Manager for CHAP Group, as he took delivery of one of the manufacturer’s new T40.180SLP 18m telehandlers. Tom was also full of praise for the service provided by local authorised Bobcat Dealer, Balgownie, and the livery team at Inspire Signs & Graphics.

One of Scotland's leading privately-owned construction businesses, CHAP Group is based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. Under Tom’s leadership, the company’s large in-house plant and transport fleet provides a vital supporting role to its four main operating divisions: construction, homes, quarries and civils. The portfolio of machinery extends from small hand tools to heavy quarry plant.

The firm also owns two tower cranes of differing sizes and also operates a number of mole-ploughs that have been extensively used across the UK, predominantly ploughing in telecommunication cables.

All plant is replaced on a planned basis, ensuring the fleet is kept up to date and is reliable. Predominantly for internal use, CHAP Group’s plant is occasionally hired out for use by external customers. The new Bobcat telehandler will be based at the Summerhill

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site in the city of Aberdeen. This high-profile project on behalf of Aberdeen City Council will see the contractor construct 369 flats over a four-year period. According to CHAP, the new Bobcat 18m telehandler will prove invaluable on what is a large site across a range of different applications.

CHAP Group was founded in 1976 and is widely recognised as a market leader and major contributor to the construction sector of the north east of Scotland.The success of the company has largely been attributed to the hard work and loyalty of all its employees.

The adoption of the motto ‘Raising the Standard’ starts at the very top of the Group and epitomises the contractor’s approach to client service and its commitment to its staff.

The T40.180SLP is the top-of-the-range

model in the Bobcat range of 13 rigid frame telehandler models for construction/rental markets covering maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.3 tonne with lifting heights from 6 to 18m. All the manufacturer‘s telehandlers are backed by a three year/3,000-hour warranty as standard with the option of extending the warranty to five years/6,000-hours.

Bobcat telehandlers incorporate several standard features, such as an automatic parking brake with an intuitive operation

THE STAGE IS SET Bobcat has introduced a new range of Stage V compliant telehandlers – and there’s more choice to come. The D34 will allow operators to use the machines in emissionregulated zones and, thanks to the new DPF after-treatment system, the engine does not use Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), so there is no need for AdBlue. The 56 kW (75 HP) engine provides an average 7 per cent lower fuel consumption and offers 14 per cent higher torque than the previous Stage IV unit. There are 11 different Bobcat telehandler models with the 56 kW (75 HP) Stage V engine, covering maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1 tonne with lifting heights from 6 to 18m.

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similar to those used in the automotive industry, providing greater safety and control.

The ECO fuel saving system is actuated simply by pressing a button on the dashboard and maintains optimum hydraulic performance without using the engine’s full power, adjusting the main machine features to produce a balance between top performance and providing the best performance/fuel consumption ratio. Construction companies and rental customers appreciate this feature for the additional fuel savings it provides, combined with the excellent lifting capacities on the telehandlers.

Balgownie is responsible for sales and servicing of the Bobcat range of telehandlers, mini-excavators, compact track and skid-steer loaders and attachments in the north of Scotland. Customers like CHAP Group benefit from an on-site service network, covering everything from emergency repairs to routine maintenance.

Balgownie‘s factory-trained engineers have many years of handson experience of repairs and servicing of plant and machinery.

As well as covering existing contracts, Balgownie provides flexible service agreements, depending on the requirements of the customer. The company offers service and warranty work on all existing machines in its area, backed by a full selection of genuine accessories and parts. Balgownie also holds a stock of new and used Bobcat machines, to respond quickly to customers’ needs.

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ne thing is known for sure – saving operating costs and acting flexibly on construction sites are among the greatest challenges that successful demolition companies face. However, the perfect machine for the job, one that leaves nothing to be desired, must first be picked from the numerous options available. A mobile demolition machine from Sennebogen with quick-change system installed on the grab stick combines the best of both worlds: It impresses with the qualities of a material handler designed and thoroughly proven to withstand continuous use in scrap yards, namely efficiency, endurance and reach.

Additionally, it also has the classic features of a robust and stable demolition excavator. A decisive, further advantage, however, is that a mobile demolition machine can be moved more easily and quickly from A to B – the ideal addition to a fleet for smaller, inner-city demolition projects.

GOGREEN! Whether you’re dismantling, sorting or loading, a mobile demolition machine from Sennebogen is the tool for the job

Power Up Demolition machines must reliably do their job: tearing down, crushing, transporting and loading. Important criteria in the search for the right machine for the job are whether the machine and hydraulic system have the necessary power for the operation, the smallest possible rear radius, and the selection of the required attachments.

The latter should be as flexibly interchangeable as possible, as the intervals between demolition and sorting activities may vary from hour to hour, depending on the storage capacity on the construction site. At the same time, a comfortable and safe working environment must be created for the operators of the demolition machines, in which they feel at ease all day long. Sennebogen’s 825 Mobile E-Series fulfils all of these factors, but it can do even more. The mobile material handler used in demolition projects with a powerful and economical 129 kW Stage V diesel engine becomes a multi-functional all-rounder on demolition sites and scores with precision, especially in narrow spaces.

Multi-tasking Just like a Swiss army knife, Sennebogen's mobile demolition solutions in machine sizes 817 to 825 offer a wide range of possible uses: from selective dismantling, i.e. the targeted deconstruction and subsequent

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sorting of building components, the crushing of components with concrete pulverisers and demolition shears to the loading of demolition waste into trucks or storage containers. In the case of the 825 E-Series, this is particularly easy to achieve in practice thanks to a fully hydraulic quick-change unit at the end of the grab stick, allowing the operator to switch from bucket or shear to sorting grab use in just a few minutes. In addition, the powerful hydraulic circuit guarantees reliable and precise working, including shear applications weighing up to 2.5t at a reach height of up to 14m.

Compact and Flexible Two factors determine the success of construction sites: whether the time planned in advance was sufficient and whether the available resources were used efficiently.

Here, too, mobile demolition solutions offer a decisive competitive advantage: No matter where there is demand on the construction site, the manoeuverable driving machines can change places without any complications and immediately proceed with the next task.

When used for classic overhead demolition work, the machines also excel, with the optional 30° tiltable cab, providing the operator with a better view over his working area. The same applies to truck loading, as the tilting operator's cab can also be raised smoothly. At a comfortable viewing

height of 5.7m, operators can look into the insides of a truck all the more easily, and thus distribute the load more safely.

When purchasing demolition equipment, in addition to versatility on the construction site, attention must be paid to how they can be handled in daily use. Costly heavy-duty transports can have a strong impact in the long run – a figure that should be kept as low as possible. Sennebogen has, therefore, developed special transport kinematics for the 825 E-Series demolition, whereby the machine is transported in its entirety without removing the stick or counterweight. Thanks to it being a mobile version, the machine is ready to start in just a couple of minutes as soon as it has been driven off the low loader.

Maximum Safety and Efficiency The Maxcab can be equipped with a safety package on request. This includes protective grilles on the roof and front windscreen, as well as bullet-proof glazing on all windows to keep potential dangers away from the driver and machine. Optional protective plates for the cylinders ensure that the piston rod remains permanently intact.

Not only does the cab's 30° tilt contribute to the driver's good overview of his entire working area, but also the two security cameras on the right and at the rear provide additional support. They transmit their signal

to a screen in the cab, which is particularly important when slewing manoeuvers are carried out on narrow demolition sites to ensure optimum monitoring of the machine's 2.8m rear area. Additional cameras – for example on the stick – can be installed on the machine at any time if desired.

Thanks to a wide range of different technologies, all of which are represented by the term "Green Efficiency", these machines operate with particularly low emissions, low wear and tear and save energy. A contractor’s operating costs can be reduced significantly thanks to the built-in hydraulic pump that pumps the oil through large-scale valves and hoses, according to the lifting or demolition task to be carried out. The entire hydraulic circuit is thus relieved by means of a lower system pressure, which results in a proven reduction in wear on pressuresensitive components. Energy-intensive auxiliary consumers, such as the fan, are also thermostatically controlled, and are, therefore, only activated when required.

EcoMode, automatic idle and automatic stop reduce diesel consumption to a minimum, when handled optimally by up to 25 percent.

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M AT E R I A L S H A N D L I N G

COMPACT WHEEL LOADER

TELEHANDLERS A better user experience is promised with the AUSA T204H and T235H. The T204H has a 2,000kg payload and a maximum lift of 4.2m. In turn, the T235H can carry up to 2,300kg and has a maximum lift of 5m. Both models feature a 32.5kW Kubota engine. The 4x4x4 drive has three steering modes – frontwheel, all-wheel and crab mode, whilst visibilty for the operator is improved.

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The new WA70M-8 completes the EU Stage V compliant Komatsu Compact Wheel Loader range. Engine power has been increased by 25 per cent versus previous models and now reaches 46.2 kW/62.8 HP. Its fully automatic hydrostatic transmission sends power to all four wheels, a low centre of gravity enhances stability, its compact dimensions, and new engine hood, ensure all-round visibility, and KOMTRAX telematics is included.

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STAGE V ENGINES The 531, 535 and 540 JCB Loadall models are amongst the machines that will feature the latest technology 3.0-litre EU Stage V JCB engine. The four-cylinder DieselMAX is 24 per cent smaller and 30 per cent lighter than the same manufacturer’s own 4.4-litre EcoMAX powerplant, yet offers 10 per cent higher torque output, with a real world 5 per cent fuel saving. The engine uses particulate and NOx control technologies, that combine the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and diesel oxidation filter (DOC) in a single unit, together with autostop technology.

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WASTE & RECYCLING

SCISSOR LIFTS The perfect low access, low floor load, and weight-restricted solution, is how Genie describes its GS-1330m scissor lift platform. Dublin and Tallaght-based GK Hire has taken delivery of 21 of these units, which feature a powerefficient e-drive system for full-day, emissions-free runtime, and weigh less than the standard service elevator capacity limitation of 1,000 kg (2,205 lb).

This scissor lift combines a maximum working height of 5.9m (18 ft 8 in), a lift capacity of 227kg (500 lb) that will take two people on the platform, and a machine weight of just 885kg (1,950 lb).

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EIS Waste Services, based in Aberdeen in Scotland, has purchased two new Doosan DX180LC-5 18 tonne crawler excavators from Balgownie, the local authorised dealer. Raised cabs, and hydraulic grabs are just some of the features added to meet the spec, whilst the rear/side cameras and side mirrors provide excellent visibiity for the operators to sort and pick through the many piles of waste arriving at the site.

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COMPACT TRACK LOADER A CASE Construction Equipment TR270 Compact Track Loader with CASE T450 Rock Wheel attachment is at the heart of a major project on the Isle of Man. In order to deliver as much power as possible to the rock wheel, the machine was delivered with a high-flow hydraulics package, which supplies 55 per cent more flow than the standard, and comes with a 14-pin electric plug socket to operate the attachment, giving the operator complete control while digging trenches with ease.

The T450 Rock Wheel is also available for the same manufacturer’s new B-series range of Skid Steer Loaders.

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The KX042-4a is described as the most environmentally friendly excavator in its class

COMPACT PLANT

GIMME 5!

Increased comfort and a care for their carbon footprint are just some of the features of Kubota’s latest launches, including three new five tonne machines

The conventional tail swing KX060-5

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hen you’re the market leader in multiple territories around the globe there’s no room for standing still and, despite the Covid-19 induced hiatus, it’s been a relatively busy year for Kubota. The first quarter saw the introduction of three new 5 tonne machines. Following fast in their tracks was the nextgeneration R070 and R090 wheel loaders, whilst an update to the existing 4-tonne KX042-4 – in the shape of the KX042-4α excavator – has introduced what the manufacturer describes as the most environmentally friendly digger in its class. Improving the operator’s lot is a recurring theme of machine design today and here the KX060-5, U56-5 and U50-5 do not disappoint, all benefitting from a larger cabin, enhanced insulation, improved visibility, and new comfort features. Nor has the exterior of the machine gone without attention with a redesign offering a modern new look.

Whilst the conventional tail swing KX060-5 is more suited to heavier attachments, the U56-5 is the largest reduced tail swing machine in the range, and can achieve a decent lifting capacity in its own right. Adept at working in tight spaces, and where access is an issue, the hire industry will approve of the U50-5, but this entry level unit can still boast the functionality and

The reduced tail swing U56-5

creature comforts of its 5-tonne siblings. On all three machines, maintenance information and AUX flow adjustment can be accessed via a full-color, high-resolution 7in. LCD screen and jog-dial navigation, for example. The new CAB structure has a noise reduction of 5dB, down to 74dB, and double adjustable air suspension has been included on L models to maximise on comfort and allow easy height adjustment via an air compressor.

The Japanese manufacturer is, of course, a master of the diesel powertrain, and this unit is driven by the Kubota Original Direct Injection Engine with CRS and DPF Muffler, whilst the engines for all three models are fully Stage-V compliant. A new and improved DPF reduces maintenance by increasing the service intervals for both the regeneration filter and ash cleaner.

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COMPACT PLANT BOSS PLANT SALES TAKES CHARGE

Wheel Loaders That same commitment to comfort and performance is extended to the R070 and R090 wheel loaders. A fully enclosed glass cabin enhances visibility, and a digital display keeps the driver fully informed. In addition, a new loader boom design provides excellent lifting capacity, enabling operators to smoothly manoeuvre materials. Given that these machines can often be driven by site workers with little experience of wheel loaders simplicity is the order of the day.

That’s why all major functions on both the R070 and R090 are on a single RH lever that is easy to operate with just one hand, and a 2-step speed control switch enables the operator to quickly change speeds. Kubota's V2607 direct-injection engine is now fully Stage-V compliant and fuel efficient.

Additionally, the new and improved DPF reduces maintenance by increasing the service intervals.

KX042-4 Excavator Building sustainably is now an imperative, and the plant sector is under more pressure than ever to become environmentally friendly.

Kubota’s answer to that call is the Stage-V compliant KX042-4 model, with an updated

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Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), which incorporates both the Particulate Filter and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), enabling increased intervals between regeneration and longer service life. The improved DPF system also ensures clean exhaust emissions and reduces maintenance by increasing the service intervals for both the regeneration filter and ash cleaner.

Fuel consumption, noise levels and exhaust emissions are all improved through an auto idling system, where the engine RPM automatically idles when the control levers are in neutral for more than four seconds.

When any control lever is moved, the engine RPM immediately returns. AUX oil flow with proportional flow control, auto-shift and float position make ground-finishing work fast and easy, whilst other enhancements include a deluxe suspension seat, a spacious cab and wide entrance, and generous legroom to minimise fatigue.

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Tring-based Boss Plant Sales has supplied no less than 24 new machines to Contractors Hire – 22 from Kubota and two Manitou units.

The former machines are models U10-3 (1.1t), KX016-4 (1.5t) and U27-4 (2.6t) and the latter are both model MT625 telehandlers, which can lift 2.5t to 6m. “Boss Plant Sales did an excellent job keeping to the delivery schedule we had agreed despite the Covid-19 health and safety procedures,” enthuses Martin Livermore, Contractors Hire Operations Manager. “All the new machines are out at work, which proves we were right to press ahead with our investment plans!”

The Reading-based plant and tool hire business aims to be a ‘one-stop shop’ for its customers. Continues Martin: “When it comes to plant, we only supply the latest market leading equipment which is why, despite all the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic, we have invested heavily in Kubota and Manitou machines.”

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COMPACT PLANT

ENTER THE DRAGON

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ecycling waste on site has been a staple of large construction projects for some time, but it would be fair to say that those undertaking smaller projects have hitherto lagged behind. We now live in a society where waste is a commodity in its own right, and when builders are removing existing structures, before they erect a new extension or landscape scheme, for instance, they can find themselves very rich in it indeed. It’s not just about keeping Greta happy, of course, because if contractors do the maths on skip hire, and the cost of importing sub-base onto site, then the commercial advantages of producing material in situ starts to make sense.

“Everyone I’ve shown the CR300 to has been impressed by what can be achieved by such a small machine.”

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With the Dragon Equipment CR300 it’s crush hour on site.

Construction Plant News Editor, Lee Jones talks to the engineering expert behind this new crusher.

That was just the scenario for experienced engineer, Jeff Haines when he and his son were removing a brick and concrete outbuilding from his rural Suffolk home, and, just a year on, the result is Dragon Equipment’s CR300 Concrete Crusher. With a wealth of experience earned as the head of the R&D department of a leading wood chipping equipment manufacturer, he had the expertise to quickly assemble a prototype.

Limited Access Solution “With limited access to our property hiring a larger crusher wasn’t really feasible,” explains Jeff, “but from original drawing to working solution, I was able to get something that would serve our purpose in just two weeks, and it enabled us to get rid of the rest of the building in just one day.” Jeff then realised that a smaller and more mobile crusher could find a place in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector, and the hirers serving

that market, and set about making his initial effort commercially viable.

Just a year on, with mark five of that first machine now available to buy, builders can reap the benefits of recycling hardcore on even the smallest of sites. “With a level of productivity you’d expect from a much larger piece of kit, everyone I’ve shown the CR300 to has been impressed by just what can be achieved from such a small machine,” enthuses Jeff. “The guiding principle of the design has been portability, ease of use and safety.

Because it’s a tracked unit, and fits through a standard 700mm doorway, for example, there’s virtually no job that you can’t access.

Even if you’re prevented from getting into a back garden directly you can simply lay some tarpaulin down in the house, track it through the front door and out the back, and it’s equally straightforward to get around even tight corners. It’s very easy to use, and is protected by some very clever technology.”

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Jeff Haines with his Dragon Equipment CR300 Concrete Crusher

The hire market can be a hard task master for any piece of equipment, but, unusually for such a compact unit, Jeff has equipped the CR300 with protection in the form of a programmable Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Not only will that prevent the machine from being abused through overloading, but it is also possible to dial into it remotely in order to check its status, and diagnose faults. That same function can be used to set up geofences, where an alert will be issued if it is taken out of a prescribed area, a vital security weapon in the wake of increases in on site theft.

Recycling and Reusing “Landscape gardeners who are pulling up patios and pathways will find a particular use for it,” continues Jeff. “The crushed material can be fed directly from the crusher into a wheelbarrow and then utilised as hardcore on the very same job. With the likes of landfill taxes inflating the cost of skip hire, as well as the outlay for buying and transporting aggregate, it makes good business sense. In fact, I’m talking to a housebuilder who’s interested in buying a crusher, and he reckons he can make his money back on the price of a machine on just one of his developments. If tradesmen want to score points with their clients in terms of their carbon footprint, and keep their customers’ neighbours happy into the bargain, then reducing deliveries to site is also a winner.”

The 300mm wide, 180mm deep jaw is designed to be fed by hand, but can also be supplied with material from a mini digger, where its Hardox 400 steel, and unique (patent-pending) crushing mechanism, will then process up to six tonnes of concrete, brick or roof tile in an hour. It can be set to produce three different sizes of hardcore, and, with an overall weight of just 750kg, can be transported on the back of a mediumsized van, pick up or trailer.

The CR300 is powered by a 14hp, Briggs

& Stratton Vanguard 400 petrol engine. In a dusty crushing environment that powertrain benefits from the protection of its own cyclonic air filter, as well that manufacturer’s patented TransportGuard system. Here, the throttle lever is also the fuel off and engine kill in one, a function that prevents a common problem with machinery powered with some engines of this spec. Hire companies in particular have reported that it has become common for an operator to shut an engine down, but neglect to turn the fuel off. When the unit is being transported from site to site, the float bowl in the carburettor pumps fuel into the engine, which then dilutes the oil, ultimately resulting in rapid engine wear.

Recognising the potential of the machine with its customer base, Suffolk-based Dale Hire was one of the first to invest Jeff’s invention.

“We have had very positive early interest since taking delivery of the CR300 Crusher,” reveals Gordon Rogers from Dale Hire. “We’ve been demonstrating it to our customers with some particularly large and dense blocks and getting some excellent responses, which can only be positive for future hires.” Indeed, with interest from both hirers and contractors alike, Jeff Haines is now hoping that this really will be the year of the Dragon.

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NEW PRODUCTS

RAIL PLANT

REVERSIBLE DUMPER

With the introduction of the Stage V 922 Rail, Liebherr is seeking to offer the complete and overall package. The basic machine, the rail travel drive, the quick coupler system, attachments and all of the safety systems are developed by the German manufacturer and customised for this unit. The 120 kW/163 PS engine ensures the machine achieves high working speeds with the usual fluid equipment movements.

A global online product presentation was the vehicle for the unveiling of five new Ausa products, including a 6-ton reversible dumper. The DR601AHG has a 6,000kg payload and hydrostatic transmission. Thanks to the reversible design, the seat can rotate 180 degrees and all components are instantly adjusted to suit the driver's new position. The driver can also comfortably and safely get on and off both sides of the dumper.

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EXCAVATORS The next generation Caterpillar technology features built in to the Cat 313 include GRADE with 2D as standard, which utilises onboard sensors to provide operators with real time guidance, reducing the need for ground personnel. New software – like smart mode – allows drivers to adjust how they use their engines to be more efficient, reduce engine wear and emissions, and cut maintenance costs. Machine hours, performance and maintenance intervals can be monitored through onboard digital systems and delivered via Cat Connect to interrogate the performance of machine’s in the fleet.

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STAGE V

INTELLIGENT MACHINE CONTROL Komatsu’s new PC210LCi‐11, PC290LCi‐11 and PC290NLCi‐11 excavators will be equipped with the Japanese manufacturer’s higly regarded, and fully factory integrated, intelligent Machine Control 2.0. (iMC 2.0).

Operating weights of the PC210LCi‐11 range from 22,120 to 23,580kg, and it has a maximum recommended bucket capacity of 1.65 m3. The Stage V Komatsu engine has a power output of 123 kW / 165 HP @ 2,000 rpm. The PC290LCi/NLCi‐11 operating weights range from 28,950 to 30,950kg, with a bucket capacity of 2.02m3.

With the more stringent emissions standards in place, Genie S and Z boom lifts and GS rough terrain scissor lifts are now equipped with a turbocharged, 3cylinder, water-cooled 2.2 L Stage V diesel engine. The new GTH telehandlers are equipped with a 4-cylinder turbocharged 2.9 L Stage V diesel engine.

Exclusive to the Genie Stage V engine solution, these powertrains feature “operator-friendly” technology that safeguards the unit and its components, as well as simplifying maintenance tasks, without any compromise to the machine’s performance or productivity.

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LIGHTING TOWER It is the wide crawler undercarriage fitted onto the Trime X-Mine Monster lighting tower that ensures stability in all terrain, enabling it to deliver bright, safe lighting levels irrespective of the ground conditions. Should the machine encounter a short climb or descent, the dynamic levelling system will automatically tilt the mast. The thirty multi-directional and adjustable 150W, energy saving LED lamps equate to 5,700 watts of light fitted onto a 10-metre hydraulic and foldable mast, with 240 degree rotation, delivering up to 24,500 square metres of illumination.

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SWING LOADER

WHEEL LOADER A new design, higher performance, increased fuel efficiency and a muchenhanced environment for the operator is what Doosan is promising for its DL4207 Stage V wheel loader.The machine features a standard bucket capacity of 4.5m3 with automatic 5-speed powershift transmission and heavy duty HDL axles as standard. Power is provided by the Scania DC13 Stage V 6-cylinder engine, which produces 257 kW (345 HP) of power at 1,800 rpm and provides maximum torque of 2,196 Nm at 1,100 rpm.

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With the unique ability to pivot its bucket 90 degrees to either side, the Mecalac AS1600 requires only half the space of conventional loaders for tasks such as loading trucks or discharging materials into trenches with a standard 2.1-cubic-yard (1.6-cubic-metre) bucket.

The 12 tonne unit opens up a number of opportunities to approach jobs differently – taking up just one lane of traffic, for example, on a road job, rather than the two necessary for operating traditional loaders – transforming space management and logistics.

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MINI EXCAVATOR The 7 tonne Takeuchi TB370 has a power output of 42.4kW and 48.4kN of digging force. Standard features include full all-round LED lighting, floating dozer blade, colour VDU, auto fuel pump, lifting check valves, hydraulic hitch pipework and adjustable auxiliary flows, whilst the tilt-up can provide maximum service access. There’s a dig depth of 4,085mm, dump height of 4,545mm and ground reach as far as 6,565mm.

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