Diggers and Dozers - Issue 9 by Mark Anthony

DIGGERS & DOZERS ISSUE 9

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Feel-Good Factor Trade exhibitions such as Bauma, ConExpo and PlantworX serve a multitude of purposes. For manufacturers and dealers exhibiting at such shows, they are an opportunity to showcase their wares; to demonstrate the latest kit to have joined the range; a chance to press the flesh with existing customers and forge new relationships with new ones.

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But there is another facet to these shows. It is a facet that is rarely spoken about but it is as important as it is tangible. And that factor is both gauging and even influencing market sentiment. As a regular at these shows, I can vouch for the fact that a construction equipment exhibition during a recession is a desperate place. Visitor numbers plummet; those that do attend seem to be there primarily to avoid the harsh realities of life; and even bitter rival manufacturers huddle together for comfort. But I recently returned from a visit to the Intermat exhibition in Paris (you can see the highlights in this exclusive video: https://youtu.be/mI0IIvJrUTY). Despite French transport strikes (quelle surprise) that threatened to impact visitor numbers, the exhibition centre was rocking. The show was heaving with people and the halls and demonstration areas were packed to the rafters with new equipment. And while Intermat is very French and significantly less international than, say, Bauma that feel-good factor is present here in the UK too. A recent report from market intelligence provider The Builders’ Conference proves that new contract awards in the UK construction sector have not dipped below £4 billion in each of the first five months of the year, heralding an unprecedented period of stability in a business normally beset with peaks and troughs. At the time of writing, the organisers of the Hillhead exhibition are preparing to throw open the doors to the UK’s biggest show of the year. According to advanced press releases, some of which you will see later in this edition, visitors will be treated to a plethora of new equipment and some superb demonstrations. If the weather holds (and let’s not forget that Hillhead is a location that can inflict both sunburn AND frostbite, sometimes in the same day), Hillhead could yet help permeate a feel-good factor through the industry. We hope to see you there.

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Working in the Doosan outside demonstration area at Intermat 2018, the 30 tonne DX300LC-5 crawler excavator has won the Lowest Cost of Ownership Award for the Excavators Crawler Medium category in a new annual series of awards organised by EquipmentWatch, a world leader in data, software and insights for the heavy equipment industry.

The Lowest Cost of Ownership Awards are the industry’s only accolade of their kind, based on empirical data regarding the long-term cost of heavy and compact equipment. Nominees were recognised within 15 different categories of machine that exhibit the lowest cost of ownership over a five year span.

Total cost of ownership is one of the most important aspects that buyers take into account when they purchase equipment and the award won by the DX300LC-5 shows why Doosan equipment is always rated highly for great performance and value-for-money. The award is a further illustration of why Doosan is one of the world’s top construction equipment manufacturers. Many of the reasons behind the DX300LC-5 winning the Excavators Crawler Medium Award are evident in the greatly improved performance it offers compared to the previous ‘LC-3’ Stage IIIB model. The DX300LC-5 is powered by the Doosan DL08 6-cylinder diesel engine, with an output of 202 kW of power at 1800

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rpm, providing a huge 27% increase in engine power and a massive 30% boost in torque over the LC-3 model. The engine meets Stage IV emission regulations without the need of a diesel particulate filter (DPF), through the use of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and selective catalyst reduction (SCR) after-treatment technologies.

quarry applications), the oil bath (9.5 l) pre-cleaner is available as an option to remove dust from the air intake, extending air cleaner servicing intervals dramatically. To avoid permanent engine damage, an acoustic alarm has been added to call the operator’s attention to ‘water in fuel’. If the operator ignores the signal after several alerts, the engine and pump are automatically derated.

New innovative and exclusive features have been introduced in the DX300LC-5, leading to huge reductions in fuel consumption amounting to an average of 10% compared to the Stage IIIB machine.

The DX300LC-5 is factory-installed with the Doosan Connect state-of-the-art wireless fleet monitoring system. The Doosan Connect system offers a web-based fleet management solution which is very useful for monitoring the performance and security of machines and promoting preventative maintenance. It is available as a standard feature on all new generation Doosan Stage IV compliant excavators (from 14 tonne), all new generation Doosan Stage IV compliant wheel loaders and the new generation Doosan Stage IV compliant ADTs.

Among these features is the new ‘Trip Meter Setting’ screen which allows operators to check fuel consumption daily (or over a desired period) directly from the control panel; the new Auto Shut-Off provides an automatic shut down for the engine after a pre-set time when the machine has been idling for a specified time (3 to 60 minutes configurable by the operator); and to save even more fuel, there is a special Doosan-developed system, SPC (Smart Power Control), to optimise the balance between the pumps’ output and the diesel engine.

As well as the Excavators Crawler Medium category won by the DX300LC-5, other categories included those entitled Backhoes, Dozers Track Large and Motor Graders. The S70 skid-steer loader and MT55 mini track loader from Doosan’s sister company, Bobcat, won the Lowest Cost of Ownership Awards in the categories entitled Skid Steer Loaders and Loaders Compact Track, respectively.

Doosan has also added protection to the inner cab air filter and redesigned the cab airconditioning filters for easier replacement. Recommended for dusty environments (such as

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Jewson’s JCB Investment One of the UK’s leading builder’s merchants is investing heavily in its tool hire business with an order for 500 JCB machines worth more than £8 million. Jewson is buying a fleet of JCB’s new flagship 15C-1mini excavators and JCB 8008 micro excavators, along with the new IT-HT site dumpers, VMT160-80 compactors and HTD5 Dumpsters.

Jewson’s Tool Hire division,” says JCB’s UK and Ireland Sales Director Steve Smith. “JCB has supplied machines to the company for many years and it’s testament to the quality of our range of mini and micro excavators and compaction equipment that we’ve secured this valuable business again.”

The company is one of the first to invest in the innovative 15C-1 mini excavator and IT-HT site dumpers. The 15C-1 offers class leading features such as 500 hour greasing intervals, all steel bodywork, all flat glass and ten tie down points for easy transportation. The 1T-HT is part of a full line up of JCB site dumpers manufactured at JCB World Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire

“Securing important business like this is not only about producing world-class products but also about offering world-class service back-up supported by the most extensive dealer network in the UK.”

Jewson Managing Director Thierry Dufour and Director of Tool Hire Richard Pedersen visited JCB’s Staffordshire-based World Headquarters to see the new fleet roll off the production lines.

With over 600 branches across the country, Jewson is the UK’s leading supplier of sustainable timber and building materials. It has been supporting the trade for more than 180 years and offers an extensive range of over 400,000 products and a significant number of renewable technologies and sustainable solutions. In addition to timber and building materials, Jewson also has specialist landscaping, joinery, insulation, tool hire, brick, kitchen and bathroom centres up and down the country.

“This is a significant investment which makes our fleet of micro and mini excavators and dumpers one of the most modern in the industry,” says Pedersen. “We are committed to offering our customers the most powerful and up-to-date machines around and this investment delivers on this promise.” “We selected JCB machines after extensive research into a number of suppliers. We have operated JCB mini and micro excavators, dumpers and compactors for many years and they have proved to be an invaluable part of our fleet.” “We are delighted to win this repeat business from

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Trime’s SiteTalks Trime UK, the market leading supplier of environmentally conscious site lighting equipment have recently completed a series of on-site training and tool box talks for A-Plant, the UK’s leading equipment rental company. The programme was devised and implemented by Trime’s senior technician, Wayne Brennan, which included such topics as; secure operation, essential servicing, safety aspects and the environmental benefits of the Trime range of lighting.

“Our aim is to offer full support to all owners, operators and end users of Trime lighting,” says Brennan. “A-Plant recently placed a large order for our X-ECO LED lights and with a concentration of the sets on the new A14 highway project; we took up the opportunity to explain all aspects of the X-ECO to A-Plant and site personnel. In all twenty-five people attended the session.” “The safety of our customers is a paramount priority at A-Plant,” says Ali Male from A-Plant. “Having the option to train both our customers and our own people on site is a tremendous bonus. Wayne’s in-depth knowledge about Trime products and his clear delivery was welcomed by all of us.” The X-ECO LED 6 brings together environmental, fleet management and operator benefits into one complete unit. It features 6 no. 150W, 48V multi-directionally adjustable LED lights floodlights, with safe 48V power between the generator and the lights. The vertical hydraulic mast has seven sections, rising to a maximum height of 8.5m with 340° rotation and wind stability up to 110 km/h. Easy lifting is via a central lifting eye with longitudinal and transversal forklift pockets for safe handling and transportation. A-Plant has invested in an initial 150 no. Trime X-ECO LED lights with the aim to provide crisp, clear light over a wide area with maximum fuel efficiency, low emissions, long running times.

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Demand for Kubota Long-standing Scottish hire specialist, Gordon Bow Plant Hire Ltd, has expanded its fleet by making its first purchase of Kubota machinery due to increased customer demand. Gordon Bow, a family run business established in Broxburn, purchased ten Kubota U48-4’s from Young Plant Sales, Kubota UK’s longest serving construction dealer. With over 35 years’ experience, Gordon Bow has over 200 plant items on hire throughout Scotland; supplying operated and non-operated machines from 1.5 tonne to 35 tonne and to a wide range of customers and sectors.

“Gordon Bow is extremely excited about the value the Kubota U48-4’s are going to add to our business,” says Graham Bow, Managing Director and Plant Manager of Gordon Bow. “We identified the excavators to be used across a wide range of sectors, including both operated and self-drive markets, such as street works and also the house building market.” “With there being a rising increase in demand for Kubota machines by construction firms, many clients and operators have recognised Kubota excavators for their durability and performance, leading us to our purchasing decision,” says Bow. “The U48-4’s are a welcome addition to our fleet, and we are very much looking forward to developing a strong relationship with both Kubota and Young Plant.” The U48-4 is an advanced 4.8 tonne machine with upgraded digging and lifting power, allowing for stable and efficient work to be carried out in various applications. Its powerful and well-balanced arm and bucket allow the operator to dig fast and efficiently, even in the toughest of conditions. “We are very excited to be working with such a well respected and established machinery specialist in Gordon Bow Plant Hire Ltd,” says Richard Sayers, Kubota UK’s Construction Dealer Manager. “This is just the beginning of what I’m sure will become a long and fruitful partnership.”

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Two New Bobcat a tta chments Building on the success of the company’s current portfolio of self-levelling planer attachments, Bobcat has added two new model sizes – the PSL50 (50 cm width) and PSL120 (120 cm width) planers – for use with Bobcat high flow compact loaders. The two new planer attachments have been introduced to meet customer demands.

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The PSL50 offers the same features as the existing PSL60 60 cm model with self-levelling, side-shift and tilting. The size of the PSL50 planer is particularly suited to the requirements of fibre optic projects.

right of +/- 15° and +/- 8°, respectively. The fully hydraulic design of the self-levelling planers ensures all functions can be controlled from the operator seat. The self-levelling system also offers the advantage of maintaining a constant planing depth, independent of the position of the planer, even, for example, when the loader lift arm position changes or when the loader drives over bumps or debris.

The new PSL120 shares the same features as the existing PSL100 100 cm width model, with selflevelling, side-shift and tilting and is ideal for road maintenance, where the increased width can provide 20% more productivity.

The expanded family of self-levelling models is part of a wide range of planers from Bobcat for high flow models from 45-120 cm in width, providing increased productivity for maintenance and repair work on asphalt and concrete surfaces. Bobcat planers are designed for a range of applications from milling surfaces to repairing potholes and cracks and for work around manholes. Other uses include creating cuts for recessed lane markers; matching uneven pavement surfaces; producing vertical edges for pavement repairs; cutting drainage in parking lots and for tapering edges of roadways.

Both planers are compatible with the Bobcat water kit, which also comes in two new versions to match the PSL50 and PSL120, respectively. The new PSL50 50 cm self-levelling planer is approved for use on Bobcat S530H, S550H, S570H, S590H, S630H, S650H, S770H and S850H skidsteer loaders; the T590H, T650H, T770H and T870H compact tracked loaders and the A770H all-wheel steer loader. The PSL120 120 cm planer can be used on the S630H, S650H, S770H and S850H skid-steer loaders; the T650H, T770H and T870H compact tracked loaders and the A770H all-wheel steer loader.

The planer range represents just one of over 70 different types of Bobcat attachment that can be combined quickly and safely with Bobcat compact loaders, via the quick-change Bob-Tach attachment mounting system, delivering versatility and timesaving efficiency across a huge range of different applications.

The PSL50 and PSL120 planers weigh 870 and 1145 kg and offer cutting depths with a standard drum of 17 and 13 cm and maximum cutting angles left and

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Drax’s Double Volvo A Volvo L120H and a L150H have been supplied to Rail Freight Services on a long term contract for Lytag, handling pulverized fuel ash (Fly Ash) at Drax power station near Selby in Yorkshire.

Both machines are six months into a long term contract at Lytag’s bespoke ash processing plant and are proving to be the right machines of choice for the job in hand. The 20-tonne L120H is deployed loading fly ash into the plant where it is mixed with a binding agent (bentonite), pelletized, then burnt at around 1,100ºC and separated into various sizes of product. The larger 25-tonne L150H is in charge of the stock yard, unloading the bays of separated material, carrying to the stockyard and loading out onto road going wagons. In all some 3,000 tonnes of material per week is being moved between the two machines. Since the raw material has a light material density of around 0.5

tonnes m³, both machines have been equipped with large capacity high tip buckets of 5m³ and 7m³ respectively. Powered by Stage-IV final Volvo 8 and 13-litre engines, developing 276hp in the L120H and 300hp in the L150H, both machines are coupled with Volvo designed and manufactured powertrain components. These, along with other fuel saving devices such as the Volvo Eco pedal which encourage the operator to run the machine at its optimum rpm in the engine’s torque curve and optishift with torque converter lock-up found in the larger L150H, make them highly efficient and productive loading shovels in their size class. Other options installed on both units include RDS Loadmaster weighing devices, Ogden VMS with

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automatic braking systems, boom suspension and hydraulic attachment brackets enabling both machines to revert to standard general purpose buckets if required. “We have much experience operating Volvo products which have given us a high degree of reliability and longevity, so when we decided to purchase the right machines for this particular project, choosing the L120H and L150H with all the service support and backup we can rely on from SMT GB made perfect sense,” says Rail Freight Services Managing Director, Jim Flatman. Both machines have been supplied with a Blue Volvo service agreement ensuring that they will be regularly maintained at the correct service intervals by Volvo trained service engineers using genuine Volvo parts. They join other Volvo excavators and loading shovels in Rail Freight Services’ overall fleet of some 70 items of mobile plant.

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Essex based, Kingwell Holdings, headed up by founder and Managing Director, Justin Kingwell, have become renowned as a highly specialised forestry and site clearance firm, having worked on a wide variety of large contracts across the UK.

The company runs some impressive specialised kit including AHWI tracked mulchers. In terms of excavators the company has run a number of different makes over the years including Kobelco, Doosan and Hitachi, but in more recent times they have turned to Hyundai. “I was on the lookout for a 20 tonne Kobelco machine back in 2007, but at the time the dealer was not going to be able to deliver for a long time,” says Kingwell. “By pure chance I drove past Ernest Doe’s depot in Ulting Essex and I noticed they had some Hyundai 20-tonners parked in their yard, I called in and bought it on the spot, we like them and that’s the

reason we have stuck with the brand to this day.” One of the latest additions to the fleet is a custom built 26-tonne Hyundai HX260HW which was supplied by dealers Molson Group. This impressive machine is powered by a Stage 4 Final emissions compliant Cummins QSB6.7 engine which offers a power output rating of 142kw / 190hp. The HW (High Walker) is specifically designed for forestry work and features a heavy duty raised undercarriage with additional track guards, it also has a raised turret which leaves more gap between the undercarriage and upper-structure. A full FOPS cab guard has been fitted and

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Justin also specified a short dipper for increased breakout force, a bucket ram guard is also fitted. The HX260HW has joined two other Hyundai excavators in the Kingwell fleet a heavily modified R210-9 and an older R210-7A. the Dash 7 model is the oldest machine on the fleet, but it’s highly regarded by Justin and his team having clocked up over 10,000 hours on the meter, in fact Justin describes it as their most reliable machine ever! But it’s the new HX260HW which really steals the show these days and its built-in technology is very impressive, especially in terms of safety with its AAVM (Around View Monitoring System) Justin said, “The all-around camera system is brilliant, a very good safety tool which our operators are really seeing the benefits in. Due to the machines high build your visibility to ground level can be restricted, which means ground crew can sneak up on you quite easily. But thanks to the AAVM camera view

which is displayed on the monitor, the operator can instantly see if people are entering your work area, so it offers great peace of mind to the operator.” This machine was specially built at the manufacturers South Korean factory, with some additional UK specific modifications, conducted by Molson in Bristol, to suit the needs of Kingwell Holdings and the work they do. According to Justin it is capable of lifting incredibly heavy attachments, whilst still remaining very stable through its full working arc, it’s also very fast and powerful with it and without doubt the fastest machine they have ever run for pulling out stumps. The machine excelled itself on a site clearance project with a tight deadline last year on the Deepcut Link Road project in Surrey, where it tree sheared and stacked large pine trees, and then de-stumped the site ahead of the company’s AHWI mulchers in record time.

“We spec the machines now and Molson put everything together for us in one package, so it’s all covered under warranty, which suits us much better, I just cannot fault the service we get from them,” says Kingwell. Having spent somewhere in the region of £300K on Hyundai kit and an additional £40k on modifications it’s probably safe to say that they are big fans of the brand. During his 26 years in the industry Justin has worked for many major contractors but some time ago decided to take his business in a different direction – which for Kingwell Holdings is far more reliable and lucrative. “Tree clearance is now a thing of the past really, because so many are now doing it, for very little money, the real money is in the stump processing and other difficult works, and it’s in this sector that we aim to become even more specialised than we already are.”

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Volvo Becomes Champion

Champion Groundworks Ltd of Doublebois, Liskeard, in Cornwall continues its association with Volvo Construction Equipment products with the addition of the their third twenty-five tonne excavator in the guise of an EC250E, a pair of smaller EC140Es and two A30G articulated haulers with a third unit on order.

This association has been running since around 2014 and Champion Groundworks is continuing to enlarge its plant fleet with more and more Volvo machines. “In our opinion, the Volvo excavators and articulated haulers are competitively priced and, more importantly, SMT GB demonstrates a sound after sales support which is important for us considering where we are located in the country,” says Procurement Manager, Will Evans. “Furthermore our operators certainly appreciate the comfortable cabs, the overall smooth control of the machines and responsiveness,” says Evans. Whilst the smaller fourteen tonne EC140Es are perfect for working on footings for house builds and the laying of services such as drainage, water and sewers, many of the projects Champion Groundworks is engaged on demand the use of a larger muck shifting excavator. They have consequently just taken delivery of their third twenty-five tonne Volvo excavator in the guise of the latest EC250E which is ideally matched to load the company’s resident A25 and A30 articulated haulers. The new EC250E is powered by a Stage-IV eight-cylinder engine developing 213hp. Operators can select the best work mode for the task at hand, ensuring optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Modes include: I-idle, F-fine,

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Mining Truck Milestone Caterpillar recently completed assembly of the 5000th Cat 793 Mining Truck. Caterpillar data show that the milestone production figure far exceeds the manufacture of any other brand of 227-tonne size class truck. In production since 1991, truck number 5,000 represents the fifth generation of the 793. “The 793 Mining Truck is the core of Cat surface mining vehicles,” says Jean Savage, Caterpillar vice president. “The 793 has been an integral part of making Caterpillar the leading supplier of surface mining equipment. I thank the assembly team as well as those who developed the truck and those who support the trucks working in mines around the world.”

trucks in a wide range of applications. Our very first 793 truck, placed in service 27 years ago, is still in service delivering best-in-class cost per ton.” The 5000th 793 truck will be delivered to a mining customer in Australia. The largest populations of 793s are operating in Australia, North America and South America where the trucks work to mine iron ore, copper, coal, gold and other minerals.

“The success of the 793 supports our belief that it is the most productive and cost-effective mining truck in a wide range of applications,” says Sudhanshu Singh, global product manager. “The 793’s success is a direct result of collaboration with customers, Cat dealers and cross functional teams within the Caterpillar organisation—who have worked to optimise the performance of Cat

The 793 has built a strong reputation for durability. One of the longest-running 793s was built in 1992 and has accumulated 173,000 operating hours—nearly 20 years equivalent— as it works in a mine in the United States.

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Hill’s Mini Coupler Hill Engineering has been designing and manufacturing excavator attachments since 1994. Up until now the company’s award-winning TEFRA quick couplers were designed to fit midi to heavyline excavators ranging from 3T to 120T. The company has recently introduced the new 2T TEFRA coupler designed for excavators ranging from 1.4T up to 2.5T depending on the dimensions of the excavator. The new fully automatic hydraulic 2T mini coupler is aimed at the ever-increasing mini excavator market and is based on the original TEFRA, which since its introduction in 2012, has transformed health & safety on construction sites around the world – TEFRA’s dual safety features are unique within the industry and with only three moving parts – it has proven to reduce downtime extensively

and make customers more productive in their operations.

and not ‘passive’ in the way it works.

The safety systems in the TEFRA eliminate one of the most dangerous aspects of handling attachments, which is the risk of attachments coming away completely. Hill Engineering solved this by using a positive locking system rather than a gravity locking system, making the crucial safety feature ‘active’

“We decided to introduce this new coupler because of the number of requests we were receiving from customers – so its introduction was led by demand from the mini market,” says engineering manager, Neal Loughran. “The 2T coupler basically has the same components as the larger

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couplers. We designed the 2T coupler frame to work around the already proven 3-tonne cylinder. We now have a fully functional and working product that has been rigorously tested and has been well accepted. We will have our 2T coupler ready for the mass market by mid-summer.” The dimensions of the new 2T Coupler are Pin diameter – 30 – 35mm, Pick up centre range – 118 – 143mm and Bottom frame width – 99+2mm. “We developed the new mini TEFRA as our customers were asking for a coupler that used the technology and quality of the larger couplers we manufacture – but one that would fit a mini excavator – so its introduction really was based around market demand,” says sales & marketing manager, Oliver Phelan. “We are extremely pleased with the design of the new 2T TEFRA and the customer feedback we have had to date has been very positive. We are currently making variants of the coupler for Takeuchi, Kubota, JCB, Hitachi and Cat machines and we plan to

expand to other brands in the future.”

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Hillhead’s Historical Terex Terex Trucks will exhibit the old and the new at Hillhead 2018 with its Gen10 TA300 and its R17 hauler – which dates back more than 40 years. Terex Trucks is set to return to Hillhead once again – this time, to showcase the latest TA300 alongside the vintage R17 hauler. “We are excited to be at Hillhead this year, it’ll be a good opportunity to show customers what the Terex Trucks brand is all about,” says Paul Douglas, Managing Director of Terex Trucks. “Having the R17 on our stand gives visitors a rare opportunity to take a glimpse into the history of hauling.

creating quality trucks that are built to last.” Occupying stand N14, Terex Trucks will be joined by its official UK dealer, TDL Equipment, which will be located on stand A7.

Terex Trucks’ heritage can be traced back to 1934 when the world’s first off-road dump truck was created.

“Since the very beginning, TDL’s ethos has been to provide local support on a national basis – and that’s something we still strive towards today,” says John Black, Sales Director at TDL Equipment. “This, together with our partnership with Terex Trucks, means that we are able to offer haulers to our customers that help them to provide an enhanced level of service to their own customers.”

“It’s not often that you get to see a 40-year-old truck that’s still in working condition; we hope this highlights the level of quality we build into our machines. Of course, our current machine, the TA300 articulated hauler, will take pride of place too and shows that we remain committed to

With 476 exhibitors and 18,601 visitors from 71 countries, the 2016 Hillhead show was quite literally record-breaking – and the 2018 show is set to be even bigger. It will take place from June 26th – 28th at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry near Buxton, Derbyshire.

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United in Grey United Plant, a leading independent asset management business, will be launching its new stateof-the-art compliance vehicles as well as showcasing their new branding at Hillhead 2018.

The investment in both the new fleet and the rebrand demonstrates the company’s growth aspirations as they continue to build on their success in delivering a national asset management business.

vehicles will carry the new United Plant branding making them instantly recognisable. “United Plant has been family-owned since its inception and we want to keep this ethos by offering a national service but with local relationships. We are unique as we are completely independent and have the capability to work on any asset regardless of manufacturer brand, offering a far more agile service, delivered on a nationwide scale through our engineer network,” Mulhearn concludes. “Hillhead is the premier event in our industry and is the perfect platform from which to showcase our new vehicles and branding. We are also looking forward to meeting our customers, and potential customers, at the show and sharing more on our future plans and how we work closely with our customers to optimise their fleet.”

“Compliance is a strategic element of our business going forward, with the aim of United Plant becoming the preferred partner for compliance testing in the industry,” says managing director Greg Mulhearn. “Our new purposefully equipped vans demonstrate our commitment to providing a market leading, trusted service to our customers.” The bespoke vehicles have been specifically equipped for compliance brake testing and provide everything an engineer needs to conduct tests professionally and efficiently. All the new

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A&Y’s Dumper Deal A&Y Equipment LTD are delighted to become the sole UK & Ireland importer and distributor for the Bergmann Series 3000 and 4000 of dumpers.

The deal, signed at last month’s Intermat show expands A&Y’s product portfolio further giving them coverage in the excavator, compaction, telehandler and dumper markets.

be able to see the large, comfortable cab, as well as the easily accessed service points. Including a very clever electronics board. As well as this wheeled dumper the 10 tonne, Bergmann 4010 tracked machine with swivel or straight skip, will also now be available. Again a rotating seat option and cameras gives optimal visibility and safety. Despite its high carrying ability, stability and traction the 4010 still keeps a very low ground pressure. Making it a brilliant machine for all manner of ground conditions.

The newly remodelled Bergmann ADT150 wheeled dumpers will lead the new lineup. These machines come with either a swivel, rear or three side tip and have optional 180° rotating seats with reversing cameras, so the operator can always be facing the direction of travel. This key safety feature makes these machines well suited to industries such as tunnelling, mining and quarrying.

Export Sales Manager, Mr Bernd Kirschner said that Bergmann Maschinenbau GmbH looks forward to developing these European key markets with its new partner A&Y Equipment Ltd. Besides the dumper’s quality, performance and H&S benchmarks, it is necessary to provide our customers with a tight and nationwide sales and service infrastructure. As well as an effective supply for consumables and spare parts. We are happy to be a part of this new, long term, strategic partnership with A&Y Equipment.

With a load volume of 8.5 m³ and the ability work comfortably at high speed, the ADT150 is in a league of its own when it comes to this size of dumper. Visitors to the A&Y stand at Hillhead will

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60 Years of Skidsteers The Bobcat stand at Hillhead 2018 will show models from the company‘s very latest compact loader, compact excavator, telehandler and attachment ranges, including the first appearance in the UK of the new Bobcat R-Series compact excavators from 2-4 tonne. Another product being shown for the first time at Hillhead is the new TL30.70 compact telehandler from Bobcat, providing a maximum lift capacity of 3 tonne and a maximum lift height of nearly 7 m. Bobcat will also be continuing celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of the world famous Bobcat skid-steer loader at Hillhead. Over the last sixty years, Bobcat’s commitment to outstanding quality, workmanship and innovation has helped to maintain its market leadership, so that one in every two skid-steer loaders sold today is still a Bobcat machine. The new range of five R-Series compact excavator models – the E26, E27z, E27, E34 and E35z – offers a best-in-class mix of high digging forces, superb stability and smooth controllability of working functions complemented by low weights for easy transportation. Excellent machine fit and finish plus new ground-breaking design features will make the new Bobcat R-Series unique on the market. The new excavators introduce many state-ofthe-art features and offer enhanced levels of quality and robustness. They utilize newly developed flexible machine platforms that allow different configurations of models and specifications to suit a wide range of applications and customer needs.

and the best fit for key applications. While keeping proven, easy to maintain mechanical injection engines, all models meet the upcoming European Stage V engine emission regulations. The new TL30.70 compact 7 m telehandler from Bobcat is designed for a wide range of applications found in the construction and rental industries. The TL30.70 provides an excellent compact and cost-effective alternative to larger 7 m models, especially where working spaces are tight and increased manoeuvrability is required. In addition, performance is not compromised as the TL30.70 offers an outstanding maximum reach of 4 m with a load of more than 1 tonne. At the maximum lift height, users can lift up to 2 tonne of weight, which is sufficient to place a pallet of heavy bricks in most conditions. The compactness and stability of the TL30.70 will make this machine a perfect tool for easy pick and go or for lifting materials to height on housing and commercial property developments. The new TL30.70 is part of the Bobcat range of 12 user-friendly telehandler models,

In addition, while taking engineering and productivity to unheralded heights, the development team for the new machines has ensured they offer greatly enhanced operator comfort and functionality

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Doosan Debut Hillhead is the platform for the UK launch of several new products being shown at the exhibition for the first time, including a new version of the company’s successful DA30 30 tonne ADT and new features in the large Doosan wheel loaders.

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment will be showing the company’s latest generation of excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks for the quarrying, mining and construction markets on the company’s stand number Z4 and in the demonstration areas at the Hillhead 2018 Exhibition at Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, Derbyshire in the UK from 26-28 June 2018.

Hillhead will also celebrate Doosan’s achievements since 1978, when the first machines in the company’s construction equipment range were introduced, growing successfully over the next 40 years to position itself today as a top global player and to produce more than 400,000 units for markets worldwide in the same period. To mark this, the Doosan machines at Hillhead will bear Anniversary stickers that the company is putting on all machines for sale in 2018.

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The changes in the new DA30 ADT model are signified by a new colour scheme for the machine that also aligns it with other products in the Doosan Heavy range. Most of the changes are aimed at enhancing operator comfort and the controllability of the machine, but there are also changes in the driveline and electrical systems. The most important development is in the suspension of the DA30 which is being upgraded to a hydro-gas self-levelling system to provide outstanding performance and superior shock absorption for better driving comfort, especially when the truck is being driven when it is empty. To complement this, the operator will now benefit from a Grammer Actimo XXL seat in the cab as standard with its own independent low-frequency pneumatic and wide scissors-type suspension.

addition, the new cab tilting system enables the service technician to lift and close the cab in just a few minutes. With these new features incorporated, the DA30 establishes a unique benchmark in load carrying performance, fuel efficiency, enhanced controllability and high operator comfort, together with improved reliability, durability and reduced maintenance and servicing costs. Doosan has announced a wide range of new safety and ergonomic features on all six large Doosan wheel loaders including the DL300-5, DL350-5, DL420-5, DL450-5, DL550-5 and DL580-5 models. A number of the new features are aimed at increased safety and visibility in and around the operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cab. For example, a new handrail has been installed around the cab roof with three holding points, allowing operators to move very safely all around the cab to clean windows and to perform other tasks.

The cab also offers new safety and performance functions with a more comfortable control panel with a power cut off switch and an LED indication lamp which indicates when it is safe to switch off the power cut off. Other features include a new easyto-use lever for retarder steering, a new more precise brake system for increased sensitivity and performance, an extra hand grip on the right hand side, a USB charger and a 12V/24V power socket, together with more convenient compartment storage and electrically adjustable mirrors as standard.

Inside the cab, there is a new ergonomic joystick control with a progressive thumb wheel added for the auxiliary hydraulic line (3rd valve). The progressive thumb wheel ensures that no additional lever is needed, providing the easiest combination of movements to manage the 3rd valve operations. FNR control has been relocated on the back of the joystick, via a three-position rocker switch, which is much more convenient and intuitive to use.

On the outside of the cab, a new all-round hand grip rail has been installed for improved safety for moving round the outside of machine for cleaning and other tasks. Doosan has also introduced a new position and solution for the power cut off switch.

Along with the new features in the large wheel loaders, Doosan has implemented a restyling for all the models in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheel loader range. The new styling scheme involves a change of colour (from orange to dark grey) for the front lift arm, front frame and front and rear axle components on the machines. The more dynamic curved lines of the new styling are designed to reinforce the robustness and power of the Doosan wheel loader range.

According to Doosan, in the new version of the DA30, there will be lower running costs involved as there are a reduced number of service points with fewer different oil types in the driveline and increased intervals for transmission oil change. In

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Kubota set forHillhead Kubota UK will be showcasing its extensive range of compact construction equipment at this year’s Hillhead show, including its industry leading mini-excavators, wheeled loaders and tracked dumpers. At the heart of the stand will be the recently launched KX030-4 mini-excavator - a powerful machine with a number of innovative features to maximise operational performance. The machine features two hydraulic variable pumps, along with a gear pump, which allows smooth, synchronised digging and dozing operations for improved output and productivity.

“As one of the leading suppliers of construction equipment, Hillhead provides us with the ideal platform to not only highlight the breadth of our product range and how we can meet the needs of the industry, but also the array of aftersales support and maintenance services on offer to contractors and owner operators,” says Glen Hampson, Business Development Manager Construction Division at Kubota UK.

A large flat floor space, full suspension seat and Kubota’s intuitive ergonomic control panel come as standard within the largest in class cabin, offering quiet comfort with high visibility for reduced operator fatigue.

“Hillhead is always a highlight in the calendar and the team and I are very much looking forward to meeting existing and potential new customers to provide expert advice on their machinery requirements.”

Representatives from Trakm8, a major provider of telematics solutions, will also be on stand to provide fleet efficiency and security advice. Kubota UK has a strategic alliance with Trakm8 that enables the manufacturer to provide end-users with a diagnostic and fleet management solutions designed to improve machinery productivity as well as providing theft recovery thanks to tracking capability.

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Cemex’s Volvo A60H The very first Volvo A60H articulated hauler to be sold in Great Britain was delivered to CEMEX UK during November last year and has been pulling out all the stops at the company’s Halkyn Quarry, Calderdale, Flintshire.

Previewed for the first time at Hillhead 2016, the 55 tonne capacity hauler was trialed earlier last year by CEMEX UK to assess the suitability of introducing an articulated hauler of this size to the operations at Halkyn and proved to be a success in all areas of the quarry’s production.

up in the quarry which will involve large scale muck shifting to expose virgin rock for extraction – a task that cannot be viably undertaken by rigid haulers. Since its initial delivery in November 2017 CEMEX UK has been monitoring the all- round performance of the A60H in terms of its productivity and fuel efficiency. Thus far the articulated hauler is exceeding all of the quarry’s expectations.

Specifically for CEMEX UK the A60H has had additional features fitted to it including an Ardent fire suppression system, Groeneveld automatic greasing and 200mm side extensions coupled to a cantilever tailgate increasing the hauler’s body capacity to 39m³. Thus configured the truck is capable of handling all of the hauling duties on site which include hauling blasted material from the face to the primary crusher and running under the bins to receive various sized material from the secondary crusher. The A60H will also be deployed on developing new areas being opened

“Opting for the A60H articulated hauler instead of another sixty tonne rigid truck has been a success here at Halkyn,” says Quarry Manager Andrew Edwards. “The A60H is giving us tremendous flexibility in all the areas of our production whether it is hauling directly from the face, moving secondary material from the bins or working on

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our developing areas on wholesale muck shifting duties.” With the aid of Care Track, Volvo CE’s telemetry system the performance of the A60H can be clearly tracked. In February this year for example the A60H carried a total of 27406 tonnes with a generous 6.9 tonnes of material moved per litre fuel burnt. With an industry leading 55 tonne (60 ton) payload, the A60H brings a new dimension to reducing the cost per tonne of material moved using tried and tested frame and powertrain designs with the emphasis on fuel efficiency. The A60H is powered by a 16 litre Volvo engine, delivering 495 kW and 3200Nm of torque, and has a maximum speed of 54.9kph. It shares the same features and benefits in terms of design and overall layout as its smaller brothers in the Volvo articulated hauler range. With the A60H, valuable data is on hand to improve onsite efficiency and save costs. With intelligent systems from Volvo, such as MATRIS™, CareTrack™ and the On Board Weighing system, customers can optimize production and

minimize operational costs. Volvo uses the latest technology to monitor machine operation and status, advising on the best ways to increase profitability. The On Board Weighing System guarantees the optimal load every cycle. This maximizes production, boosts fuel efficiency and reduces machine wear in all site conditions and operations. The ground breaking A60H features the latest innovations from Volvo. With matched drivetrain, automatic drive combinations, including 100% differential locks, all terrain bogie, hydro mechanical steering and active suspension, this machine is unbeatable. Fitted with an active hydraulic front suspension for higher hauling speeds in tough conditions, the A60H optimizes operator comfort and stability during travel, allowing more material to be moved in a shorter time for unmatched productivity. The A60H’s dump support system, Hill Assist and load and dump brake, all help the operator to stay in control at all times, for extra productivity and safety.

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Turquoise Twosome Bobcat Bensheim, the company owned store for Bobcat in Germany, has delivered two new Bobcat S450 compact loaders to Oliver Pöllmann GmbH, based in Bubach in the Hunsrück area of Germany. Pöllmann works mainly in innercity and other urban areas in the Rhine-Main region offering a range of civil engineering services including work on road projects, cable laying and utilities infrastructure. Oliver Pöllmann, Managing Director of the longestablished company, had been thinking about expanding his fleet for some time and decided to purchase skid-steer loaders instead of conventional wheel loaders. The two new Bobcat S450 skid-steer loaders have been

delivered in the turquoise blue company colours of the Pöllmann business. In addition to the typical Bobcat controls, both machines are fully equipped with a spacious cab and heating, with a deluxe display and a hinged rotating warning beacon for operation in inner-city areas. “We do not see any real alternative to the skid-steer loader when we talk about performance and compactness,” says Oliver Pöllmann. “For us it is important that we can transport

the machine quickly and easily from A to B, that it is as robust as possible and very manoeuvrable, especially in the tightest spaces. Only Bobcat skid-steer loaders offer these features - an ordinary wheel loader just cannot match them.” Pöllmann uses its new Bobcat S450 skid-steer loaders to transport barriers, tools and stacked paving on construction sites with pallet forks. Working with a 7.5 tonne truck, which brings ballast to the site, the skid-steer loaders ensure fast

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filling of open trenches and also feed a small road paver when the truck is in transit. “Our company bought its first Bobcat 743 skid-steer loader in 1986 and we were always satisfied with the performance of the machine,” says Pöllmann. “...the advantage of the Bobcat

skid-steer loader is clear: thanks to the hydraulic power we can operate different attachments, such as a demolition hammer, auger or a brush.” When Pöllmann needs special attachments, these can easily be rented from Bobcat

Bensheim. The service and financing options offered by Bobcat Bensheim are also key in the decision-making criteria for customers like Pöllmann, when purchasing new equipment – and the partnership between Pöllmann and Bobcat Bensheim has existed for many years.

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Doosan’s Intermat Success At the Intermat 2018 Exhibition in Paris in France, Doosan Portable Power (DPP) has won an order worth almost 2 million Euros for portable compressors in Saudi Arabia.

The compressors have been purchased by the rental business, EJAR, based in Jeddah, through TAMGO, the Authorized Dealer for Doosan compressors, lighting towers and construction tools in Saudi Arabia. The order is for 50 Doosan 9/235HA portable compressors each providing 23.4 m³/min (825 cfm) of compressed air at a rated operating pressure of 8.6 bar (125 psi). The 9/235HA is ideal for the full range of compressed air applications from construction, rental, utilities and manufacturing to quarrying, water well drilling, sand blasting and the oil and gas industry. “The 9/235HA is a long-time

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Texan Terex B-C Equipment Sales, Inc. is the new official dealer for Terex Trucks in South Texas. In operation for more than 30 years, the family-run business has built a solid reputation for itself and acquired a sizeable share of the Texan market, making it a valuable addition to the Terex Trucks dealer network. Euros for portable compressors in Saudi Arabia.

When it comes to the mining industry, the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Everything is bigger in Texasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is most certainly true according to B-C Equipment Sales. With plentiful mineral resources, it is one of the main producers of cement, crushed stone, lime, salt,

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for the past 32 years, ever since Bill Lathrop and his wife Cathy decided to go into business together. With a reputation built on tradition and integrity, the family-run company has a customer network covering four major areas in South Texas: Corpus Christi, San Antonio, LaFeria and Laredo. Earlier this year, B-C Equipment

Sales signed a deal with Scotland-based Terex Trucks to be their official dealer in South Texas. They will be retailing, renting and leasing Terex Trucks’ TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers to customers as well as providing parts and service. The Texan dealer employs twelve technicians, who will be providing customers with a high quality, fast-response maintenance service. “We’re thrilled to represent Terex Trucks,” says Lathrop. “Like us, their goal is all about providing the best machines with the best customer service. With the demand for articulated haulers increasing like it is, we’re confident that our customers will be pleased to see that we are now offering proven performers like the TA300 and TA400.” The TA300 is a proven performer in tough applications ranging from quarries to infrastructure developments and commercial construction projects. Powered by a Scania DC9 engine, this articulated hauler has a maximum payload of 28 tonnes, a maximum torque of 1880 Nm and can achieve a gross power of 276 kW. The TA400, Terex Trucks’ 38 tonne articulated hauler, is the perfect fit for customers working on large-scale construction projects, mines and quarries. With a heaped capacity

of 23.3 m3 and a maximum torque of 2255 Nm, it can put in a serious performance. Both machines also come with hydrostatic power steering and hydraulic braking systems, helping to ensure a safe and comfortable ride. “Choosing to partner with B-C Equipment Sales ultimately came down to two factors that really differentiate them from their competitors,” says Dan Meara, Terex Trucks Regional Sales Manager. “Firstly, they have an incredibly strong reputation built on trust, quality and tradition. As a company, they are all about people, which means they always go the extra mile to give their customers a fantastic service. In addition to this, B-C Equipment Sales has longevity. Having been a leading supplier of construction equipment for more than 30 years, customers can be assured that they will be around to support their machines for the long haul.” B-C Equipment Sales is and always has been a familyrun business. Bill oversees the strategy and day-to-day operations with the support of Cathy. One of their daughters, Sarah Baugh, heads up the marketing department and her husband, Chris Baugh, leads the sales team. Their other daughter, Melanie Lathrop, works in accounts receivable. “We’re known for the quality of our customer service, so much so that we often get people calling us about parts we’ve never stocked because they know we’ll find a way to source them,” says Lathrop. “Our customers know we will go above and beyond to ensure they have what they need to keep running smoothly.”

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NEW JCB LiveLink JCB today launches a brand new version of its LiveLink telematics system which enables mixed fleet operators to control all of their plant and equipment with one network. system. JCB will also provide several Developer Toolkit services to assist with integrating machine data into existing systems and rental or fleet management software. “Many customers run mixed fleets and most manufacturers now offer a form of telematics support,” says JCB’s Managing Director Parts and Service, Ian Sayers. “This means fleet operators can be faced with a range of complex data, often in different formats. This invariably means logging into and viewing several incompatible systems in order to get a comprehensive overview of the entire fleet’s performance, whereabouts and service requirements. “The new JCB Control Tower eradicates this problem by consolidating information from across a complete fleet on to a single dedicated system. This allows those responsible for fleet management to interpret data from multiple sources, enabling more informed, more effective and faster decision making.” JCB LiveLink is JCB’s own telematics system and is used on over 160,000 JCB machines worldwide and boasting more than 70,000 logins per month. Now these same remote machine monitoring benefits are available to customers who also operate non-JCB equipment. The new JCB LiveLink Control Tower system allows fleet owners to seamlessly import fleet data from any telematics system compliant with the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) Telematics standard V1.2. All machine information – whether JCB or competitive equipment – can then be displayed and interpreted in one secure, intuitive web portal or integrated into a user’s own IT

For those looking to bring all their equipment on to this fleet management portal, JCB dealers can retrospectively fit the JCB LiveLink Lite system to machines with no telematics device previously installed. JCB’s LiveLink telematics fleet management system is standard on all heavyline and mid-range JCB machines and is now fitted on 90% of the JCB machines sold in Europe.

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Doosan’s Steelwrist Solution Doosan has launched new factory-installed SVAB/ Steelwrist options for the Doosan wheeled excavator range through Doosan Smart Solutions.

Doosan is introducing the following factory-fitted options and attachments from SVAB/Steelwrist for the company’s DX140W-5, DX160W-5, DX165W-5 and DX170W-5 wheeled excavators:

excavators. Although the tiltrotator was first invented in the late 1980s, the technical development pace is still extremely high today. The market penetration varies a lot between the most advanced markets where above 90% of excavators between 3 and 30 t have a tiltrotator, to start-up markets where only the true first movers looking for increased efficiency are active. Experienced operators estimate the productivity improvement to be between 20 and 35%, depending on the type of job involved. Existing jobs can be done faster; new types of work can be undertaken with the tiltrotator in place and there is less need for support staff on the ground.

The SVAB/Steelwrist installation on the four wheeled excavator models enhances field support for Doosan dealers and customers, providing a complete CE-marked excavator that fully meets the customer’s requirements, saving on the time and costs required for installation normally carried out at the dealer’s facilities, with the additional advantage of integrated machine control systems for 3D work. Tiltrotators are an increasingly popular attachment for

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Colourful investment for Ridgway Ridgway Rentals hire fleet gets a bit more colour with new Hitachi Plant Equipment. After many years of traditional yellow machines, Ridgway have added a bit of orange in the shape of Hitachi Excavators and Wheeled Loaders that are joining the wide list of equipment available for hire. business.

“Nationwide plant rental company Ridgway Rentals purchased their first Hitachi 225 late last year. The zero tail swing ZX225US-6 has been well received by Ridgway’s customers and more 225’s have since been ordered. To date Ridgway has ZX225’s, ZX300’s and ZX350’S working on various projects around the UK. Ridgway Rentals Hire Fleet is set to grow with further new Hitachi Excavators arriving in the next few weeks and will include: ZX130, ZX210, ZX225US, ZX300, ZX350 & ZX490 - 13 up to 50 ton Excavators The excavators are all high specification with hammer shear and rotate circuits, boxing rings, optional green seat belt lights and 360° cameras. Hitachi wheeled loading shovels were added to the order following a recent trip to Japan. Managing director, Stuart Jones, was so impressed with the Hitachi wheeled loaders that two ZW2206 were ordered and have now been received!

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Flip Flow Fortis TFortis IBA Ltd has recently invested in a Liwell Flip Flow Technology Screen for their A303 IBA Processing Facility in Hampshire. The A303 facility currently processes 120,000 tonnes of bottom ash from Energy from Waste Facilities each year, transforming the ash into a sustainable recycled aggregate which is used in construction projects.

Fortis IBA Ltd, resourced the project internally, undertaking extensive research within the European materials separation technology markets prior to the investment. It was critical to ensure that the investment would significantly increase metallic extraction rates and improve processing efficiencies, whilst enhancing the engineering properties of the final IBA Aggregate products.

A series of trials were carried out using a number of different screening and separation solutions from the UK and Europe. After a lengthy evaluation process, Tema (Machinery) Ltd were selected to carry out further detailed trials at the A303 IBA Processing Facility using their mobile version of the Liwell Screener. The trials proved highly successful in meeting the expectations and requirements of Fortis IBA Ltd. The Fortis

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on IBA and to draw on the German experience working at very small separations,” says ParryJones.

Supplied by Tema (Machinery) Ltd who are based at Woodford Halse, near Daventry, the Liwell 2.0 x 6.0m double deck flip flow screening machine (Model LF2.0-5.76/18DD) was installed at the Barton Stacey site, close to the A303 in Hampshire at the end of December 2017.

“However, it became apparent to Fortis IBA that cleaning the feed on its own would not be justification for the investment and sought an improvement on the metals recovery at Barton Stacey. The test facility was again hired in to look at the possibility of separations much smaller than was thought possible with this material and the Liwell screen proved they could make those reductions in separation size and recover more metals.”

The investment in the Liwell® Flip Flow Screener followed extensive on-site testing with the Hein Lehmann test facility with the design and build contract awarded to European Active Projects Ltd. (EAPL) of Southampton with final commissioning taking place in mid-January.

“We are continually looking at new ways of developing our processes to improve our metallic recovery rates and overall processing efficiencies,” says General Operations Manager, Terry Moore. “We produce high-quality IBA Aggregates and the introduction of the Liwell screen has refined our processes further. Successfully separating smaller IBA fractions improves recovery rates and reduces maintenance and downtime. We are delighted with the performance of the Liwell screen and are achieving the anticipated improvements in recovery and efficiency.”

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This new addition to the Hyundai range offers the very best in wheeled loader technology, and has been designed with the waste handling and recycling industries in mind, which are experiencing a high growth rate in Europe and North America. The new HL960 HD has an operating weight of 19,300 kg and at the heart of the new machine is the very latest Stage IV Cummins QSB6.7 electronically controlled diesel engine with a net power of 222 hp at 2,200 rpm.

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machine’s operating state. The ECO gauge level changes colour with the engine torque and fuel efficiency level. In addition, it monitors fuel consumption, such as average rate and the total amount of fuel consumed which are displayed on the monitor. Silent, safe and comfortable, the 10% larger ROPS/ FOPS new cabin with fully adjustable seat provides an ergonomic working environment that offers the ultimate in comfort for the operator. The new cabin is fully sound-proofed using state-of-the-art noise reduction technology which ensures maximum silence when working in noisy environments such as quarries or waste handling depots. The new air conditioning system maximises heating and cooling performance by optimising air flow through the cabin.

The HL960 HD is optimised to enable operators to access accurate equipment data in quick time. The intelligent seven-inch touch wide screen monitor is like a smart phone display and is larger than the previous models. The Audio System, which includes a radio, has an integrated Bluetooth hands free feature, and a built-in microphone allowing the operator to safely take and make calls when in the cab. The ‘Infotainment’ system also allows the operator to enjoy the Miracast system which works via the WiFi of the operator’s smart phone and enables easy use of the smart phones features on the big screen including navigation, web surfing, watching videos and listening to music.

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Nationwide plant rental company Ridgway Rentals purchased their first Hitachi 225 late last year. The zero tail swing ZX225US-6 has been well received by Ridgway’s customers and more 225’s have since been ordered. To date Ridgway has ZX225’s, ZX300’s and ZX350’S working on various projects around the UK.

Hitachi wheeled loading shovels were added to the order following a recent trip to Japan. Managing director, Stuart Jones, was so impressed with the Hitachi wheeled loaders that two ZW220-6 were ordered and have now been received!

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ATLAS sells its Transverse Cutter business to Kinshofer Atlas GmbH from Ganderkesee, Germany sells its Schaeff Transverse Cutter business to Kinshofer GmbH based in Waakirchen, Germany. As a strategic measure Atlas has decided to put more focus on its core business, excavators and cranes in times of increasing momentum. Therefore the decision was made to divest its well-established and renowned transverse cutter business. Schaeff Atlasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; transverse cutters are still known as the foundation of these kinds of products. The broad range of transverse cutters and the reliable performance of each model are very much appreciated by Atlasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; customers in mining, construction, landscaping, tunneling and in particular demolition. Therefore it was paramount for Atlas to find a competent manufacturer that is capable to deliver on the promise of high quality, performance and further product range development. This manufacturer was found in Kinshofer. Kinshofer is known as a leading manufacturer to all these industries with innovative products its customers benefit from.

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The transverse cutters close a gap in Kinshofer broad range of demolition tools, i.e. the Demarec MQP and DRG range or Kinshofer’s HPXdrive grapple range. But also other product segments such as landscaping and construction will benefit from this addition. In fact these three product segments account for the largest portion of Kinshofer’s wide product portfolio.

Kinshofer will also service units sold by Atlas with technical support as well as spare and wear parts which are now available through the Kinshofer network. Both, Brahim Stitou, President & CEO of Atlas GmbH and Thomas Friedrich, President & CEO of the Kinshofer Group, expressed their delight about this transaction and are convinced that this is great for our customers and the product. Kinshofer will make sure that this new product range will be integrated as soon as possible.

It is Kinshofer’s intention to roll out this new product line globally under its well-known KINSHOFER brand and sell and support it by its own subsidiaries or regional partner distributors.

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Fashionably Late Both parts of the Kato Imer brand name will be familiar to UK plant-watchers. But the company’s arrival on the mini excavator and skid steer scene is every bit as unexpected as it is belated. Diggers and Dozers is suitably surprised. When you arrive late in a saturated market like the UK mini excavator sector, there are several things you need to do to ensure that you have a fighting chance against some longestablished and well-respected competitors. First of all, you had better bring your “A-Game”. UK customers have three decades of experience in buying, owning and operating mini excavators, so they know what they like and they like what they know.

Secondly, your product and the aftersales service behind it needs to be at least comparable to the very best equipment already on offer. Thirdly – and, in some ways, most importantly – you had better have a unique selling point; something that sets your product or the service that supports it aside from the crowd. And, based purely on our first glance, it appears that Kato Imer has ticked all these boxes and possibly a few more as it prepared to arrive late to the UK mini excavator party. Conscious Decision Before we get into what is on offer from Kato Imer UK, it is worth taking a trip down memory lane to look at the two longestablished and formerly independent brands that make up that Kato Imer name. Those of us of a certain vintage will likely associate the Kato name with the manufacture of mobile cranes; and the Imer name with concrete and compaction equipment, hoists and a whole heap of other equipment that occupies that strange hinterland between tool and plant hire. For a time, the name Imer was preceded by the letters IHI which, as the industry’s old-stagers will recall, was another major construction equipment manufacturer. But when the powers that be behind the IHI name decided to abandon the construction equipment sector in pursuit of pastures new, an alliance was formed between Kato and Imer. Perhaps the first sign that the company is serious about its entrance into the UK market is the fact that it was delayed until now. “With the IHI name going away and the Kato name coming in, we were concerned that we would create some confusion in the market and among customers,” explains Kato Imer UK sales director Sam Edwards. “So we made a conscious decision to stay away until the time was right.”

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precious little to choose between a Kato Imer machine and that of a more established rival. Poke your nose under the hood of one of the mini excavators, for example, and you will find a Yanmar diesel engine that will be familiar to any plant fitter worthy of carrying a spanner. Household Name The company set out its stall in fairly spectacular style during a series of “dig days” recently, gathering something like 50 different machines and allowing owners, operators (and a few stray journalists) to experience the kit first-hand. That kit includes mini excavators from 900 kg right up to 8.5 tonnes; skid steers from 1,000 to 3,500 kg; and a tracked dumper range that starts at a 400 kg electric-powered model right up to an 11 tonne model. And it is these tacked dumpers that Edwards believes could be a first foot in the door for his fledgling company. “The tracked dumpers look to be the best way into the UK hire market. It is a sector that is, perhaps, less competitive than the mini excavator market,” Edwards continues. “There are fewer competitors. And we have some really outstanding machines to offer.”

Another indicator of the company’s UK intentions and aspirations is the order in which it is establishing itself. Long before it has established a sales and dealer network, the company has set in place a large holding of machines together with an extensive stock of spare parts. “We recognise that we are up against some very big and very good competitors, so it is important that we get the basics right first,” Edwards continues. “That is why our focus, initially at least, has been on supporting the product.”

That being said, the mini excavator market – despite all its potential pitfalls and competition – holds the promise of sufficient volume sales to turn the head of even the most patient sales director. But while Sam Edwards is unquestionably ambitious, he is also a realist. “The mini excavator market will be challenging. We have some very good competitors and customers tend to be loyal to specific brands so we will not win market share overnight,” he concludes. “My intention is to make Kato Imer a household name, though possibly not in volume terms initially,” he concludes. “But when customers look for mini excavators in the future, I would like them to consider Kato Imer in the same way they consider Kubota and Takeuchi.”

Proven Approach Perhaps the largest feather in an already impressive cap, however, is the fact that the company is willing to back the entire range with an unequivocal 5-year warranty across the board. And that is a warranty based on serial number, not customer. So anyone buying a Kato Imer machine within its first five years will be receiving a machine that is still covered under that warranty. Such an approach is not new, of course. It is a system that has been operated to huge success by Japanese and – more recently – Korean car manufacturers seeking market share. But it’s a system that works two-fold. Not only does the customer have the peace of mind of a five year warranty, that warranty speaks to the manufacturer’s confidence in its equipment. Also mirroring the approach of Japanese and Korean car manufacturers is the fact that the Kato Imer machines come “fully-loaded” with all the bells and whistles UK customers have come to expect. Furthermore, in terms of components, there is

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