Construction Plant News May/June 2022

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MAY / JUNE 2022

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PLANT NEWS THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR PLANT PROFESSIONALS

ATTACHMENTS MULTI-TASKING WITH THE L ATEST TOOLS

QUARRYING & RECYCLING EQUIPMENT HILLHEAD PREVIEW

STEP UP TO THE PLATE WITH THE ENGCON PC6000 COMPACTOR

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EDITOR’S VIEWPOINT NEWS FLEET ADDITIONS NEW PRODUCTS

Construction Plant News, Regal House, Regal Way, Watford, Herts, WD24 4YF.

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FEATURES

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QUARRYING & RECYCLING 14 New Doosans for Elliotts (Cheltenham) 17 Cat – Introducing the Next Generation Cat 906, 907 and 908 wheel loaders

20 Construction Plant News Puts the Questions to New Holland

22 Hillhead 2022 Preview

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26 Tiltrotator Advances with Engcon 28 Worsley Plant’s Smart Working Guide 30 Inmalo Takes on Rockcrusher Demolition Attachments

31 NEW PRODUCTS

32 HEALTH & SAFETY 32 Brigade Electronics is Helping Ground Workers

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VIEWPOINT Editor

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fter an absence of four years, many in the industry will welcome the return of the biennial Hillhead exhibition, further bolstered by the news that Plantworx is set to make its own comeback in June of 2023. The Lee Jones, construction plant industry is Editor currently in the midst of an unprecedented period of change, with alternative powertrains, digital technologies, and connectivity, set to transform the way that plant is procured, projects managed, and sites organised.

These major exhibitions are an opportunity to display some of the latest innovations in machinery – and they have been missed. With rising fuel costs, and the price of capital equipment continuing on its upward trend, it is imperative that contractors work smarter on site, and that manufacturers supply the machinery that will allow them to do it.

With the demise of the red diesel rebate, for example, the prospect of transitioning to battery powered solutions becomes all the more palatable. Whilst the initial outlay remains high, and residuals are yet to be clearly defined, the total cost of ownership of this class of machine will be travelling in the other, more favourable, direction. The value of white diesel is likely to remain at elevated levels for some time to come, but it’s not just about what goes in the tank.

Electric machinery also promises significantly reduced levels of maintenance over its lifetime, and these are the calculations that will increasing need to be made. Similarly, the improvements to business operations through machine management systems should not be underestimated.

Indeed, whether it’s in attachments, machines, telematics, or any other aspect of construction plant, addressing the productivity issues that have historically

bedevilled the built environment sector is now more relevant than ever. At the same time doing more with less is the essence of sustainability, because the greenest source of power is the that which we don’t use.

Given the galloping pace of inflationary pressures, reductions in energy consumption and raw materials make sense not only for our environmental credentials but also on balance sheets.

The catch 22 for many companies is that it is cost and a lack of skilled professionals that represent the most significant barriers to measures that would decarbonise their operations and save money in the longer term. Just as many householders in this country would be wholeheartedly in favour of making their own homes more energy efficient, but simply don’t have the funds to achieve those ambitions, the same can be said for many contractors and plant hirers.

Larger firms have now embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures into the culture of their organisations and, if you’re a contractor with a HS2 contract on your order books, it’s something you can certainly find the money for. Construction as a whole is anticipated to make sustainability gains in 2022 but, for many SMEs, it’s a luxury they can ill afford in the current climate.

The construction industry is worth up to £110 billion to the economy as a whole and employs around 10 per cent of the total workforce, and is one of the leading growth sectors post-pandemic. If it is to continue as the driving force of UK PLC, then proper support at every level of the supply chain is required.That means financial and tax incentives for the makers of construction plant to research and develop novel solutions, and the same infrastructure in place for end users to be able to invest in their wares.

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NEWS WORX IN PROGRESS THE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (CEA) HAS CONFIRMED PLANTWORX VENUE AND DATES

The 5th biennial construction machinery exhibition will be held on 13-15 June 2023, at the East of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough. The event is predicted to attract over 450 exhibitors from the world’s leading machine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers and there will be a comprehensive demonstration programme.

SEEING RED

MAKE SURE YOU’RE THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LAW, URGES HIRE ASSOCIATION EUROPE AND EVENT HIRE ASSOCIATION (HAE EHA) With changes to the law concerning the use of red diesel now in place the HAE EHA is reminding its members to ensure they are compliant. Any individual found guilty of breaching the new regulations may be subject to criminal sanctions and fines, and HMRC can also seize vehicles and machines found to be running unlawfully on red diesel. HAE EHA has taken a number of actions including creating revised terms and conditions of hire and putting in place training and general guidance for members.

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WHAT’S IN STORE

JCB HAS LAUNCHED A NEW ONLINE PLA TFORM The JCB

Store offers four times as many machines for online order than was previously possible and the site will display exact machine specifications and dealer specific pricing. The machine s available to purchase include the manufacturer’s full min i excavator range, site dumper, vibratory tandem roller and JCB Access ranges along with a selection of JCB light equipment. i WWW.RDR.LINK /CAD004

POINT OF PRIDE SOUNDS LIKE A CHALLENGE

CATERPILLAR INC INVITES MACHINE OPERATORS TO TAKE ON THE WORLD The 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge tests the skills and precision of equipment operators as they prove their excellence in operating Cat machinery. “More than 80 Cat dealers will host local, one-of-a-kind competitions, celebrating equipment operators and enabling them to showcase their exceptional skills in fun and dynamic ways,” said Tony Fassino, group president, Construction Industries, Caterpillar Inc.

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POINT OF RENTAL IS 40 YEARS YOUNG

Founded in 1982 as part of Overland Rentals, Point of Rental was built by three former NASA engineers who wanted to start their own small general rental business.

CEO Wayne Harris joined the organisation in 1993 as the company’s head programmer, building the company’s first Windows-based software and has overseen the company’s international expansion.

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CABIN FEVER

BOSS CABINS HAS DONATED TWO OF ITS WELFARE CABINS TO HELP WITH THE UKRAINE REFUGEE CRISIS The company has built and kitted out two bespoke 20ft cabins free of charge which will be used by local charity ‘Open Door Lutsk’. The cabins have been taken to Poland free of charge by Montgomery Transport who have already worked tirelessly in taking regular shipments of humanitarian aid from the UK over to the Ukranian border. In addition to the welfare units, Boss Cabins’ employees, with the support of local people, have filled the cabins with donated medical supplies, blankets and other sanitation items.

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CAN YOU DIG IT? NATIONAL SAFE DIGGING WEEK MOVES TO JULY

LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource, has announced that this year’s National Safe Digging Week will start on Monday 4th July. The initiative, which is designed to raise awareness of the health and safety, financial and brand implications that come from hitting an underground pipe or cable, has moved to July to reflect it being the UK’s busiest and most dangerous period for digging.

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NICE ONE SUN SUNBELT RENTALS ACQUIRES HYBRID POWER HIRE (HPH) BUSINESS

The acquisition will see Sunbelt Rentals’ fleet of large-scale battery storage units (20kva to 60kva) increase to over 750 units, along with additional specialist facilities and a team of energy experts.

Spiralling fuel costs, the removal of government tax relief on diesel and companies striving to meet their carbon footprint targets is precipitating increasing customer demand for clean energy solutions.

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CONFERENCE CALL CONSTRUCTION PLANTHIRE ASSOCIATION (CPA) CONFERENCE 2022 THEME ANNOUNCED

The theme of the CPA event will be ‘ESG – Driving Change: How Environmental, Social & Governance Benefits Construction Plant Businesses’. It will be hosted live at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Fillongley near Coventry on Thursday 20th October 2022, and will explore exactly what ESG is, how it is impacting the sector and how organisations are addressing it.

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HIRE ACHIEVERS

INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT HIRE AWARDS A record number of entries for individual awards was the backdrop to the return of the Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) Hire Awards of Excellence 2022.The occasion provides a platform to celebrate the outstanding achievements of hire and supply companies across the UK’s plant, tool, equipment and event hire industries. For a full list of the winners use the rdr link below:

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THANKS FOR THE LIFT MANITOU UK CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

The Manitou Group’s first international operation was established in 1972 in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, under the name Manitou Site Lift Limited. There are now 51 Gehl and Manitou dealers in 91 locations across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and the market represents nearly 10 per cent of the group’s turnover.

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NEWS REACHING NEW HEIGHTS GROVE IS MARKING ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Grove was launched in 1947 in a garage in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, U.S. The Grove brothers – John and Dwight, and Wayne Nicarry – were building farm wagons when they realised they needed a more efficient way to move raw materials. John designed a rudimentary rubber-tyred crane, giving birth to the first Grove mobile crane.

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A NEW REALITY

GLAD ALL OVER

SERIOUS LABS WON AN INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR POWERED ACCESS (IAPA)

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED FOR GLOBAL LIFT ING AWARENESS DAY (GLAD) 2022

The global leader in virtual reality (VR) heavy equipment training simulators has enabled the renewal of Powered Access License (PAL) Cards through a virtual reality (VR) simulator, without even touching a physical machine. “Our training scenario is mapped to IPAF’s highest standards,” explains Jim Colvin, CEO, Serious Labs, “and makes PAL Card renewals more convenient and accessible.”

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The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and its members are proud to support Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD), which this year will take place on 7 July 2022. It encourages organisations and individuals to share any content they are producing or events they are hosting and add them to the new dedicate d website for #GLAD2022, which is now live via the rdr.link below:

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UK’S TOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES USE GD+ HVO TO MAKE IMPRESSIVE STRIDES TOWARDS DECARBONISATION Some of the UK’s leading construction companies – including Skanska,Volker Fitzpatrick, John Sisk & Co, Laing O’Rouke, Speedy Hire and Travis Perkins – have made announcements that they are achieving reductions in GHG of 90 per cent through replacing regular diesel with Gd+ HVO. The switch also improves local air quality through reducing emissions by up to 85 per cent for particulates and up to 30 per cent reductions in Nitrogen Oxides.

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SEAL OF APPROVAL

BOBCAT LAUNCHES ‘BOBCAT CERTIFIED’ The company’s new ‘Approved Used Equipment’ initiative offers customers a dependable route to procure a quality used machine. Bobcat Certified will be available from the manufacturer’s Authorised Dealers ensuring customers are offered premium class certified used machines backed by up-to-date condition, safety and operational checks.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT INTRODUCES CONNECTED MAP The solution provides a visualised site overview in real time for all machines – also non-Volvo machines – and vehicles on a site, accessible by personnel in the machines and in the office. It will also picture a host of typical jobsite features including roads, load zones, dump zones, speed zones as well as restricted zones, as well as offices, workshops and fuel stations.

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S P E C I A L R E P O R T: L I F T I N G E Q U I P M E N T

REACH FOR THE SKY Construction Plant News talks exclusively to Skyjack about some of the latest developments from the access and material handling specialist

What moves is Skyjack making into electrification and battery powered units?

Not just in scissors and vertical masts but also in articulated and telescopic booms?

Skyjack is currently in the process of developing its first hybrid/electric booms. The demand for such products is continuing to grow throughout the world and we recognise we need to also offer products to meet this demand – including products that currently have limited offering with hybrid/electric powertrain.

While demand for straight electric is growing, the immediate demand is stronger for traditional engine/electric hybrid machines. There are a number of other alternative hybrid developments going on (i.e.. hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen combustion engines) but currently there are fewer restrictions, such as charging infrastructure, efficiency, cost, fuel availability, on a traditional hybrid and that is why our focus is on that type of powertrain (as well as pure electric).

Are there any specific trends that Skyjack is seeing in terms of platform capacity or types of attachment?

Several current trends have been primarily driven by changes to emissions and design standards. Electrification is obviously a growing

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trend for rough terrain equipment in Europe, while design standard changes has made manufacturers rethink how machines have been used and how they are best suited for meeting jobsite demands.

We’ve also seen an increased demand for productivity options and in response we have just launched our new XStep. Designed to be used in conjunction with our compact SJ3215 and SJ3219 models, XStep increases working height by 19” by providing operators with a safe

and secure way of access into and around tight, restricted spaces, such as ceiling openings and ceiling mounted structures. Since it is an ACCESSORYZER it can be ordered from our parts department. With new machines, it can be installed and removed in minutes with no special tools needed and is also backwards compatible to the previous SJIII models.

What are some of the key features and benefits of the new SL12 E, SJ16 E and SJ20E vertical masts?

The new SJ12 E and SJ16 E are driven by dual AC Electric Motors which provides up to 30 per cent improvement in duty cycles, meaning less charging, less power consumption, and a lower carbon footprint. We have also achieved a 70 per cent reduction in hydraulic connections.

The SJ12, SJ16, SJ20 E have working heights of 5.48m, 6.55m and 7.77m respectively. The top of the mast on the SJ12 E and SJ16 E is now in line with the platform rails, which is beneficial for overhead work, especially where there are drop ceilings. Included in the new products is a dual “load cell” overload system designed with both indoor and outdoor use in mind. The SJ12 E comes with a standard wind rating, and the SJ16E and SJ20E feature an optional wind rating for one person.

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sustainable efficiency by decreasing a products overall carbon footprint. The ECO label also is accompanied by relevant information in the form of an ECO Matrix that details what constitutes the improvement in sustainability.

From feedback from operators are there any specific features of Skyjack machines that end users point to as being especially useful in the field?

Along with machine reliability, these are some of the key features that our customers and end users appreciate about our products. Below are some examples used across multiple products/ranges.

AXLDRIVE Low maintenance axle-based drive system gives positive traction and excellent rough ground terrain ability. This means Skyjack Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts and Boom Lifts can be used in the most challenging of conditions.

Other notable features include: ■ 90-degree steering with a zero inside turning radius.

■ A simple, maintenance free, and fixed pothole protection system.

■ Forklift pockets located at the rear of the base with tie down and lift points at each corner.

■ Onboard CAN enabled control unit and multi-voltage “smart” charger; and ■ Onboard diagnostics display with simple and plain language readouts.

Can you explain the ECO mark? What standards and machine specifications are required for a machine to be accredited it, and what it is intended to convey to customers?

The ECO mark was introduced to highlight the features on Skyjack machines that make them sustainable products, from the perspective of both their operation and construction.Various machines now feature updated machine livery and information on literature has been added to identify both existing features as well as improvements that make them sustainable products. We are focusing on not only making improvements to our products but also highlighting some of the features that already exist on the machines that help our customers improve their impact on the environment. We launched the ECO label on the recently introduced SJ12/16 E models to highlight how we’ve been able to bridge practicality with

EASYDRIVE Unique boom feature only utilised by Skyjack where the boom lift controls are always in the orientation of the boom regardless of position of turret over chassis. Reduces operator confusion by eliminating the need for color coded arrows to determine drive versus joystick direction.

SKYRISER Ensures that the riser – and main pivot point connecting the fly boom to the riser – travel in a straight vertical line. Movement in a true vertical manner, without drifting forward or back, this reduces the amount of repositioning the operator needs to do in order to stay close to a building facade, improving productivity.

SMARTORQUE Using an optimised balance of engine horsepower, torque, and hydraulic performance, Skyjack SMARTORQUE products deliver the same on-site job performance as higher power units – providing excellent performance with less engine horsepower. Less emission controlling components avoids the cost associated with their complexity, as well as the time and inconvenience required in maintaining them. SMARTORQUE means no Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), no Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)/AdBlue, and no other active exhaust after treatment.

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FLEET ADDITIONS

ROSE BUILDERS HAS EYE ON QUALITY

JCB SUPERFAN PURCHASES 56Z-2 A landfill and quarrying company has bought the first Stage V JCB 56Z-2 model in Northern Ireland. Supplied by dealer Dennison JCB, the midi excavator has been purchased by Belfast-based Macwill Services.

Owner, Chris McLaughlin, a selfconfessed JCB superfan hosts his own YouTube channel – The JCB Club – and chose the machine for civil engineering duties and essential environmental projects within its Belfast landfill site and family farm estate.

The mini excavator fleet of Essex-based Rose Builders is turning orange, with a total of 17 Kubota models now supplied by local dealer HOS Plant. That includes the eight-tonne KX080 models, with a further five KX030 three-tonners and four short radius U17s. In addition, the contractor operates a five tonne U48-4 and a K008 micro excavator. The contractor cites strong residual and high reliability for the brand loyalty.

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SPECIALISED GROUNDCARE OPTS FOR MECALAC “Innovative design and unique capabilities,” are some of the reasons Director, Max Pickerill, and the team at Specialised Groundcare opted for a Mecalac 8MCR crawler skid-excavator from NCD Equipment. “The compact dimensions offer unbeatable flexibility.

Rather than a standard model, we custom-specified the unit to suit our exacting requirements. From a custom tiltrotator and additional LED lights, to a bespoke branded livery wrap.”

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JMS POWERED ACCESS CHARGE UP Eight Snorkel S2755RTE narrow rough-terrain scissor lifts, four S3370RTE and five S3970RTE compact rough-terrain scissor lifts make up the JMS Powered Access order for Snorkel lithium-ion-powered machines. The zero-emission, four-wheel-drive scissor solutions illustrate the hirer’s commitment to sustainable construction practices.

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BCL GROUNDWORKS INVESTS IN HITACHI Bridgwater-based BCL Groundworks (BCL) has purchased a new Hitachi ZX225USLC-7 excavator equipped with machine control and special attachment solutions available through Hitachi Connected Technology (HCT). Through HCT owners of new Zaxis-7 excavators, have the choice of Leica, TopCon and Trimble machine control systems; tilt rotators from Steelwrist, Engcon and Rototilt; and height, slew and RCI (rated capacity indicator) monitors from Xwatch and GKD. GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CAD024

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QUARRY & RECYCLING EQUIPMENT

AN AGGREGATE WIN A new Doosan excavator & wheel loader are the perfect combination for Elliotts (Cheltenham) quarrying and recycled aggregate operations

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lliotts (Cheltenham) based in Bishops Cleeve, near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, has been providing services to the area for well over 100 years. From early beginnings that started with deliveries by horse and cart, the company has now added the very latest in quality equipment with the purchase of a new Doosan DX380LC-7 40 tonne crawler excavator and DL320-7 wheel loader for use in the company’s quarrying and recycled aggregate businesses, respectively. The new machines were supplied by Kellands (Plant Sales), based in Bridgwater in Somerset, the Authorised Doosan Dealer for West and South England.

The Best Package on the Market Nick Elliott, Managing Director of Elliotts (Cheltenham), said: “We have been buying Doosan machines for a number of years and the new DX380LC-7 crawler excavator and DL320-7 wheel loader are the latest. We choose the brand because it is a guarantee of excellent, dependable equipment backed by the expertise and fantastic service and support provided by Charlie Cook and the rest of the team at Kellands. We believe it is the best package available in our market.”

The new Doosan DX380LC-7 excavator is working at Perton Quarry in Tarrington in Herefordshire, which is owned by the Elliotts group. The DX380LC-7 works at the face loading blasted material into a mobile crusher to produce 6F2 aggregates. The DX380LC-7 is also combined with a breaker to reduce larger pieces of rock that come off the quarry face during blasting.

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The mobile crusher moves between Perton Quarry and Elliotts‘ main aggregates recycling operation based outside Cheltenham. Here it joins the new Doosan DL320-7 wheel loader to be part of the fleet of equipment used at the site, where construction waste such as raw concrete and rubble is sorted and processed to produce 6F5 aggregates. The DL320-7 is used to load lorries with aggregates for delivery to Elliotts customers.

For the bulk supply of aggregates to the construction industry and general public, product can either be delivered by

one of the Elliott’s vehicles, or collected from the company’s yard at Bishops Cleeve.

All materials can be delivered in a variety of load sizes, either loose in one of the tipper lorries, or perhaps in convenient Bulk Bags or smaller 25kg Handy Bags.

All types of sands and gravels are available, including Red and Yellow Building Sand, Plastering Sand, Sharp Sand and Fill Sand. The choice of gravel is huge, with Conmix and 10, 20 or 40mm Shingle being the most popular. All types of roadstone are available, including Type 1, Scalpings, 6F2, Crusher Runs, Drainage Stone and other specialist types.

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“The new Stage V excavator and wheel loader introduce major enhancements in operator comfort, machine controllability, productivity, uptime and return on investment. ” Elliotts can also supply decorative aggregates including the very popular Reading Flint, Cotswold Shingles, Cheshire Pink, Cotswold Chippings, Red Chippings, Grey Chippings, Oatmeal, Green Chippings, Cornish Spa, and two sizes of Plum Slate.

Recycled aggregates mostly destined for the larger trade contracts include a Recycled 6F5 and sometimes Type1 and Clean Stone.

New Doosan Stage V Machines Bring Major Enhancements The new Stage V excavator and wheel loader introduce major enhancements in operator comfort, machine controllability, productivity, uptime and return on investment, with a strong focus on low fuel consumption, increased power, robustness and versatility.

Part of the latest generation DX-7 range, the DX380LC-7 Is powered by the Scania DC09 Stage V compliant diesel engine, providing 240 kW of power at 1,800rpm.

The DX380LC-7 features the Korean manufacturer’s D-ECOPOWER technology, providing operators with higher productivity and lower fuel consumption per hour, as well as smoother controls.

The DX380LC-7 offers a digging depth of 8,165mm, a digging reach of 11,930mm and digging height of 10,940mm. The digging force over the bucket is 25.9 tonne and the

digging force over the arm is 16.0 tonne.

With a standard bucket capacity of 3.3 m3, the new DL320-7 wheel loader is part of its award-winning ‘DL-7’ range. Power is provided by the new Doosan DL08V Stage V 6-cylinder engine, with an output of 202 kW (271 HP) at 1,800rpm. Increased bucket capacity provides improved productivity for a very wide range of material-handling applications.

The LIS (Load Isolation System) on the DL320-7 provides a smoother ride and higher comfort for the operator, as well as higher output due to improved stability when the wheel loader is moving. The lift arm is cushioned by a hydro-pneumatic accumulator linked to the lift hydraulic system, acting as a shock absorber. The benefits include reduced cycle times, higher performance and better fuel efficiency while carrying out load and carry applications.

The new EMCV (Electric Main Control Valve) joystick in the DL320-7 is fully integrated in the armrest in the cab, providing the operator with smoother and precise controllability of the lift arm and attachments on the wheel loader. Features available via the EMCV system include Automatic Return-to-Dig, Bucket Tilt Kick-out and the Bucket crowd stop position and shock prevention for higher operator comfort.

Increased Comfort and Controllability The enhanced cabs in the DX380LC-7 and DL320-7 models have new high-quality seats and offer more features as standard than other machines on the market. Using the new Doosan Smart Key system on the control panel in the cabs, an operator can start the machines using a keyless device, helping to prevent machine theft. The Smart Key system provides remote door control, door lock and unlock, door release, searching and other functions. The new DX380LC-7 and DL320-7 are both factory-installed as standard with the DoosanCONNECT wireless fleet monitoring system.

Doosan Dealer For 35 Years Kellands (Plant Sales) has been a Doosan dealer since 1987 and is the Authorised Dealer for West and South England. As well as Bridgwater, Kellands has depots at Brentwood, Aldershot and Camelford. As an Authorised Dealer, Kellands is exclusively responsible for the Doosan range of crawler, wheeled and mini/midi excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and attachments.

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QUARRY & RECYCLING EQUIPMENT

THE next big thing Many of the features that Cat users are already enjoying in its larger units are making their way down to the more compact Next Generation class of machinery.

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In a first for a machine in this size, for example, the Next Generation models feature in-cab-programmable kickouts with highdefinition rotary sensors mounted to the loader arms. As a result, operators are better protected from unwanted shock and vibration due to buckets striking the ground and/or hitting dump stops at max height. Proper kickout operation also saves up to 20 per cent of bucket cutting edge life. Rather than leaving the cab for setting, the operator remains inside the cab while setting upper, lower and attachment kickout positions at the touch of a button. Moreover, cylinder snubbing, eliminates the bouncing and jarring experienced when at maximum height and full dump by introducing a cushioning effect.

In the driver’s workstation many of the practical features from the previous generation

have been retained, such as two doors and low visibility windows. The pedals are also raised for easier cleaning – a welcome detail in the rental sector – whilst there’s a storage box on the cab’s entrance side. The interior space can

also be tailored to the required spec. If a basic set-up is all that’s required, for example, then the control panel can be simplified. If you’re a rental customer, for instance, this is a theme which is continued throughout the design of the new 908, where a more no-frills solution can be specified and built at the Cat factory in Leicestershire.

Conversely, a higher specification is an equally straightforward proposition thanks to some of the extras that can be easily installed by the customer. Need light guards, additional lighting or tool boxes? Well, then there’s a choice of over 50 kits that you can easily update your machine with. Furthermore, this latest Cat wheel loader proposition has been made design-ready for more complex and specialised attachments, which can be easily added by the dealer.

At the same time there are a number of new features actionable through the monitor, including auto engine idle shutdown. Servicing and maintenance information can be accessed, including fluid and filter management, and fuel consumption, whilst the machine set up can be adjusted depending on the job and attachment.

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Servicing is at 500-hour intervals, which again will be communicated through the in-cab screen.

All round visibility is boosted with a 60 per cent wider, one-piece curved screen and mirrors are larger as standard, with the option of heated and electric versions. There’s a choice of light configurations with two or four halogen or LED units at the front and rear. If you choose four at the front and four at the rear, the two outside lights can be turned 90 degrees to create a 360-degree illuminated area. The workstation equally benefits from a medium wheel loader seat in a compact machine, seat mounted controls, and 71db in cab sound.

Maintenance is facilitated with a replaceable grille in the event of rear-end damage, whilst

ease of servicing has clearly been given serious thought, including the introduction of LED lights to help with checks on fluids and filters early in the morning or late at night. A reversing fan that automatically blows material away from the cooling pad will be your friend in high debris environments, and there’s a toolbox for chain and grease storage.

The Cat-designed, manufactured and assembled C2.8 engine, offers more torque and more power but with a very similar fuel consumption to the previous generation. The powertrain will also achieve 40kph or 25mph, and shift on the fly is a useful addition in every application, all of which means more work can be done with less energy.

The front of the machine is where the work

gets done and here the loader arms have been reprogrammed, which means reach has been extended, whilst the optional skid steer coupler has been been tweaked to increase visibility.

A pressure compensative valve is now standard on Cat machines improving lift, tilt and hydro-mechanical functionality. It’s a feature which is also great for the productivity of rotating attachments like brooms and cold planers. Not only that, by the 908 Hi Lift allows reach over the side walls of a feeder wagon and will be welcome in industrial waste applications.

The updated General Purpose Bucket has increased capacity, with a curved edge that helps keep material inside in all conditions, and better line of sight for the operator.

Additionally, changes to the fork carriage and smaller cross section rails opens up a viewing window from the cab into the fork tine. The rails have been repositioned to be lower, thereby moving the loader arm higher, which will help reach further across a truck to a second pallet.

The 908 machines will replace the existing 906, 907 and 908 M-Series, which were the previous Stage V solutions and will be available from the third/fourth quarter of 2022. The 906 fuel tank is 30 per cent larger than the previous M-Series, which means the unit can work for much longer, uninterrupted hours, and its 2.5m low cab height makes it a very compact package.

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LOADS BETTER

A top performer in tough conditions – that’s how New Holland is describing its wheel loaders. Construction Plant News puts the questions to the manufacturer.

What does New Holland have in the range and what sectors is the company targeting?

New Holland W110 D, W130 D, W170 D and the new W190 D wheel loaders are designed to meet the needs of both large and smallscale construction companies, where loading performance is critical. These machines deliver tough, versatile and reliable performance in the toughest quarries, 24-hour recycling plants and countless intensive industrial applications.

Tell us about some of the new developments in the operator’s workstation?

The fully ROPS and FOPS certified cab does, indeed, feature a number of improvements, not least all-round visibility. A seat mounted joystick control features a fully adjustable armrest ensuring that all the key functions are at your fingertips allowing you to tailor your controls through the new 8in. touchscreen dashboard display. Now you can set a variety of parameters, such as engine modes, starting gear and flow rates as well as allowing you

access to several menus, which include service settings, machine information and even the operator’s manual. The cab is mounted on viscous oil suspension blocks which reduce vibration whilst noise levels are as low as 68dB(A).

What has been done to achieve Stage V? New Holland Wheel loaders are fully compliant with Stage V emissions regulations, allowing you to achieve more than 95 per cent NOx conversion with reduced ADBlue usage.The machines are powered by 4.5litre and 6.7litre NEF High Efficiency Selective Catalytic Reduction HI-eSCR engines which are fitted with the latest ECOBlue and HI-eSCR 2 technology.This is achieved through an electronic control unit that manages the engine and exhaust, precisely matching engine load emissions and after treatments using a dedicated closed loop system which continuously monitors NOx levels in the exhaust.

“New Holland knows how vital a wheel loader can be to your business and that it can accummulate a high number of hours in a short period.”

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We understand that a key design feature of the D series loaders is the positioning of the engine behind the rear axle.

What does that achieve for the end user?

The design allows not only unhindered access to engine service points but also a cooling cube between the engine and transmission. This reduces power consumption through a reversible fan option that forces air through each of the five radiators, ensuring that each one benefits from a direct flow of cool air thus reducing the load on the cooling fan.

What boom options and features have been made available?

A mighty Z-bar linkage boom constructed from 45mm thick steel is fitted as standard to all New Holland Wheel Loader models. A choice of two booms allows you to enable the machine to be specified to meet different handling priorities.

Standard Boom – perfect for demanding construction settings where heavy duty shifting of gravel or earth is required.

Long Reach Boom – increases dump heights by between 400 and 500mm whilst maintaining the exceptional strength of the standard boom. The ideal choice for re-handling duties which include vehicle loading and stockpiling work.

In applications that require high visibility and self-levelling capability using special attachments the tool carrier linkage is the best choice and comes as standard when ordering with the hydraulic quick coupler.This version is available on the following models W110D,W130D and W170D.

Have there been any improvements in maintenance and servicing?

New Holland knows how vital a wheel loader can be to your business and that it can accumulate a high number of hours in a short period of time. In response to this we have doubled the engine service intervals from 500 to 1,000 hours as well as increasing the service levels of other fluids and filters.

You can save up to 20 per cent on maintenance costs, a significant saving over the whole life of the machine. When combined with the fuel saving benefits of the new Smart engine work mode, D Series wheel loaders guarantee a low total cost and keep you working for longer.

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SHOW TIME!

Hillhead 2022, 21st – 23rd June, Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, UK Following a four year hiatus, Hillhead returns to its established and unique Buxton quarry home from 21 – 23rd June 2022. Over 600 exhibitors will be showcasing the industry’s latest solutions through a mix of static displays and live demonstrations.

This major quarrying, construction and recycling event, gives manufacturers the chance to reveal some of the most advanced plant, equipment and services available today. Over the next few pages Construction Plant News is providing a preview of some of the exhibition highlights.

BOBCAT The R-Series telehandler range, R2-Series of mini-excavators and the L85 are amongst the Bobcat solutions on show at Buxton. The manufacturer’s stand will also feature the company’s E10e, the world’s first batterypowered 1 tonne mini-excavator, with zero emissions, low noise and a width of just 71 cm.

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CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

DOOSAN

Visitors to Hilhead can explore CASE Construction Equipment’s E-Series crawler excavators, the SV-Series backhoe loader, the G-Series wheel loader and the new D-Series Mini-Excavator range, including an electric machine. The static displays are complemented by a CX300E crawler-excavator working in the quarry.

Experience the latest versions of Doosan’s large crawler excavators from 36 to 53 tonne, the next generation of mini-excavators, the new DX100W-7 10 tonne wheeled excavator and a new range of compact wheel loaders on the Korean manufacturer’s stand. The latter consists of five models all manufactured by Tobroco-Giant.

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conventional excavator. Also on show is the WA480-8 wheel loader, hydrostatic drive D71PXi-24 bulldozer, and HM-300 ADT. GO TO WWW.RDR.LINK/CAD035

LIEBHERR ENERPAC Announcements on new cutting and pulling tools and load skates will be made by Enerpac at this year’s Hillhead. Torque wrenches, compact and high tonnage cylinders, hydraulic pumps and flange spreading tools will also feature. Designed for quarrying equipment maintenance and repair, the tools are easy to use and will reduce downtime.

The extensive quarry equipment portfolio from Liebherr is spearheaded by the awardwinning, 28-tonne payload TA 230 articulated dump truck, which has won praise for its design and engineering features. Elsewhere, the comprehensive collection showcases wheeled loaders, dozers and excavators as well as concrete batching and mixing equipment.

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MECALAC CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT UK Taking centre stage for Mecalac Construction Equipment UK will be the MDX cabbed site dumper, TLB backhoe loaders, MWR wheeled excavator suite, AX articulated loader and MCR crawler-skid excavator collections. The ‘rental-favourite’ MBR-71 single drum pedestrian roller will complete the line-up.

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SMT GB

HYUNDAI Headlining for Hyundai is the HX480AL 48tonne crawler excavator, which makes its first UK public appearance and will be at work in the demonstration area. The manufacturer’s stand will play host to its heavy-duty wheeled loader, wheeled excavator and crawler excavator ranges – including the latest A Series models.

Many of the SMT GB machines showcased are making their debut in Great Britain, including the EWR130E wheeled excavator, the EW200E material handler, EC530E excavator and EC300E Hybrid excavator. The latter delivers the performance of an equivalent conventional machine, but with up to 17 per cent potential fuel efficiency.

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TAKEUCHI Takeuchi arrive at this year’s Hillhead with a wide selection of machines launched in the last four years, including its newest generation 3Series excavators and 7-tonne TB370. On the smaller side the new 3-Series TB325R meets the growing demand for short tail excavators and there’s the chance to see the TCR50-2 tracked dumper.

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YANMAR COMPACT EQUIPMENT EMEA KOMATSU The fuel efficient WA475-10 wheel loader with Komatsu hydraulic mechanical transmission is amongst the line-up, as well as the HB365LC-3 hybrid excavator that offers average fuel and CO2 savings of 20 per cent compared to a

Stand V3 is the setting for the 1,700kg, Stage V SV17VT, the B95W wheeled excavator and the compact zero tail-swing ViO82 midi excavator from Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA. That’s complemented by the V120 wheel loader and a C50R-5A tracked carrier that can carry loads of up to 3,800kg.

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SANY UK & IRELAND This 16T Sany SY155W wheeled excavator has been in Europe for two years but has been upgraded with rear stabilisers and a front dozer blade to suit the UK market. Other machines on show will include the SY215C, the hugely popular SY80U and the SY26U and SY18C from SANY’s range of mini excavators.

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HILL ENGINEERING The Northern Ireland-based specialist’s Tefra and Titan ranges will be at the show including the fully automatic Tefra Tilt hitch. The Hill Engineering solution combines the awardwinning Tefra coupler and the HKS extra-tilt power actuator to offer tilt options up to 180° on all models. It is available to fit excavator sizes from 3 tonne up to 20 tonnes.

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WORSLEY PLANT This hydraulic attachments specialist’s recent expansion is reflected in the latest Crushing and Screening Buckets, as well as Drum Cutters from MB. Also available from Worsley Plant, the Remu Crossover Bucket (XO) is a screening bucket which features one bucket frame with multiple work modules, enabling a quick transition between different jobs.

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RED KNIGHT 6 One of the lead machines on the RK6 stand will be the Krokodile shredder. Weighing 14 tonnes, this compact twin shaft shredder is capable of producing up to 200 tonnes per hour. The Nordmann T-750 19 tonnes jaw crusher comes with a 700 x 500 jaw and a diesel over electric power source, and can be ready to get to work just 10 minutes after being unloaded.

POINT OF RENTAL

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At Hillhead attendees can learn how to cut paper waste with Syrinx. Point of Rental’s software provides apps, digital signatures, digital inspections, route planning – there’s really no need for paper anymore. “Paperwork” is even filed digitally, so the documents you need are only a few keystrokes away.

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HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY UK

SITECH

If you want to find out about the recent innovations from the Hitachi Connected Technology department – including the CTFleet Link mixed-fleet telematics system – then head to stand Z3. There’s also the chance to win a 12-month subscription to the service through a raffle, details of which can be accessed by using the rdr.link below:

Trimble Technology partner, SITECH, will be taking prime position at the quarry event.

There it will demonstrate how connected technology increases visibility and control of process flows during the design and construction phase of projects and ultimately enables contractors to operate their sites more efficiently and economically.

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BARRUS Barrus partners with two of the world’s leading engine manufacturers, Yanmar and John Deere who understand the exacting demands of original equipment manufacturers for high quality, performance, durability and reliability. Both engine brands will be represented at this year’s Hillhead on the Barrus Stand G15.

BRIGADE ELECTRONICS The very latest in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology from Brigade Electronics will be on show at Hillhead. ZoneSafe uses vehicle-mounted antennas that communicate with detection tags, which can be worn by workers, set up in restricted areas or placed on objects or property. When a tag enters a detection zone, the vehicle operator will automatically receive a visual and audible alert.

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BPH ATTACHMENTS There’s a wide range of brands in the BPH Attachments portfolio. The company is the exclusive importer of PRODEM attachments, and the exclusive UK and Ireland dealer for the US-manufactured LaBounty Shears. The hydraulic attachments expert also supplies OilQuick Couplers, Dynaset Magnets, Auger Torque Augers and Berti Flails and Mulchers.

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EVOQUIP EvoQuip will display a brand-new Falcon 820 screen and run live working demonstrations of a Cobra 230R impact crusher. Barry O’Hare, Product Line Director, said: “It has been a long time without shows and the EvoQuip team are excited to meet new and existing customers and showcase our products.”

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E L B I X E YOUR FL FRIEND Construction Plant News explores some of the latest innovations from Tiltrotator specialist, Engcon

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o piece of equipment is doing more to turn excavators into multi-tasking tool carriers than the tiltrotator, and engcon is at the forefront of some of the latest innovations. Since the beginning of the ‘90s, the Swedish manufacturer has been supplying these flexible friends for excavators in the 1.5 – 33 tonne weight range. Already a staple on machines on the continent – and especially in the Nordics – the ability to dig in several different directions, and make simple tool changes, means the product is rapidly gaining traction in the UK. Indeed, tiltrotator advocates claim that a tilting and rotating bucket on a digger can simplify work and increase efficiency by up to 25 per cent.

In recent years, the EC-Oil quick hitch system has been introduced to the tiltrotator concept, connecting hydraulic tools automatically, without the driver having to step out of the cab to make a manual connection of the hydraulic couplings.

That direction of travel continues with the launch of an automatic EC-Oil quick hitch for the EC206 tiltrotator for excavators in sizes 46 tonnes. 2020 saw the introduction of EC-Oil automatic oil and electrical coupling as standard on the machine hitch S40, and on the upper part of an EC206 tiltrotator for machines up to 6 tonnes. Now engcon is introducing an EC-Oil automatic quick hitch system also on the lower quick hitch.

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the cab to connect with manual, pressurised and dirty hydraulic couplings. The lower quick hitch of the S40 also gets several extra hydraulic outlets as well as a smart function with the possibility to connect a detachable gripping cassette. It is now also planned for sweeper rollers and other tools.

A detachable gripper cassette means that the driver can easily and quickly disconnect the gripper when it is not needed. It is a weight saving of about 35kg and, if you count how

many times you lift the bucket in a day, that quickly translates into a fuel saving and reduced wear and tear.

Extra equipiment engcon has also chosen to equip the EC206 with a completely new swivel with increased capacity and more outputs for extra hydraulics on the quick hitch S40 under the EC206.

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the back of the bracket. Extra sockets on the side of the quick hitch bracket are also possible, feeding directly from the excavator’s extra hydraulic socket. This then enables a higher oil flow than the outlets that are controlled via the tiltrotator’s valves and enables operation of, for example, slope mowers or other tools that require slightly higher oil flows.

It also has the advantages of not having any hoses in the lower quick hitch and will be the same concept as the larger models, where the EC-Oil blocks and extra sockets are screwed into the bracket. On the S40, the locking cylinder is also screwed directly into the block, and this means that the bracket has no hoses or moving parts that rub and cause wear.

Additional features on the new EC206 mean that it is now possible to equip it with both tilt and rotation sensors for the machines that have machine control systems.

Third generation tiltrotator 2022 has also witnessed the arrival of the third generation of engcon tiltrotators.The new system will apply smart technologies, address sustainability issues, and will be in tune with the onward and relentless march of electric excavators.

The third generation is based on a newly developed type of valve in combination with smart software that collaborates with the excavator’s load-sensing hydraulic system. This optimises both the tiltrotator’s functions and

the excavator’s movements, which leads to smoother digging with higher precision. At the same time, wear on the digger, and need for maintenance, also decreases.

An app supports individual customisation, including connected remote diagnostics The new series EC-Oil system is in evidence, whist sensors have a plug & play solution for both integrated and third-party machine control systems.

PC6000 Compactor Plate Combining a compactor plate with an excavator is becoming more common for soil compaction, reducing the number of machines or tools required for the task. Personal safety has also been increased by removing the need to have a

person with a hand operator compactor in a shaft with the risk of walls collapsing because of vibrations or a chain or strap breaking whilst lifting equipment. Furthermore, the working area becomes larger as it is possible to rotate and angle the compactor plate so that it follows the lines of the ground.

Adapted for use under a tiltrotator, the engcon PC6000 compactor plate is designed for excavators in the 12-24 tonne class, allowing the operator to tilt and rotate the plate. “Among other things, it’s possible to compress around slopes and wells, without constantly having to change the position of the machine,” explains the product’s designer and project manager, Johan Johansson.

Like other hydraulic tools from the manufacturer, the EC-Oil automatic quick hitch system is standard on the new compactor plate PC6000.

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The switch to white diesel means companies need to think smarter about the way they work on site, according to Worsley Plant

WORKING SMARTER

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t’s a hot topic that is hard to ignore in the construction and demolition industry. As part of the Government’s long-term plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and to encourage the industry towards using alternative power sources, companies operating construction machinery and equipment, are now no longer allowed to use rebated red diesel or rebated biofuels. Instead, they will need to switch to white diesel.

With white diesel up to 190 per cent more expensive for the industry than red diesel was before the onset of the pandemic, many businesses could be in jeopardy, and unable to survive the rising costs, especially smaller companies. To survive, close scrutiny of fuel savings on projects is required. As well as considering other alternative fuels – such as HVO (hydro-treated vegetable oil) – it will be more important than ever to work smarter on site.

Many hydraulic attachments can save time, money and ultimately the environment. “Only one machine and one operator is carrying out the job, resulting in big money-savings. There is no need to move the material, our transport costs have been eliminated,” says one owner of an MB Crushing Bucket. Processing materials with one engine and the bucket means no loading shovel, no tipper truck, and no static crusher. The materials can be recycled there and then and immediately re-used.

The advantages of crushing buckets over static crushers or buying in materials are clear, and are especially beneficial for the smaller contractors on whom the rise in fuel costs will have a bigger impact. Looking at more fuelefficient attachments will also become important.

Often the cheaper version is not the best option and it’s crucial that your machines operate at an optimal level whilst also cutting fuel consumption.

Shear Joy Louis Broekhuizen, Commercial Director at Rotar recently stated that their Shears may not be the cheapest models on the market, but they will last a long time and new technology used means the equipment’s diesel consumption has been significantly decreased. A recent report revealed that operating a Hitachi/Rotar combination with a daily running time of 10 hours will achieve around a £2,300 saving in

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monthly diesel costs.

Another consideration, particularly in the demolition sector, is the introduction of a fully automatic quick coupler to allow the operator to use one machine and change over to the right tool for the right job. This means the tool is being used more efficiently and only one machine is needed rather than two or three.

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It’s clear that with the recent changes companies need to re-think the way they work to avoid rising costs. Sean Heron, MD of Worsley Plant added: “Thinking smarter is key. Many of the suppliers we work with have a focus on saving time and money. We have been promoting the importance of one machine, one attachment recycling on site and eliminating transport costs for many years through our MB and Remu product ranges.

“We’re not saying we can help with all the issues that companies are facing with the change to white diesel, but we can certainly go a long way to helping our customers make smart choices.”

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A Surrey waste & recycling centre has found its very own screen star Established for over 30 years, D&E Roberts operates from its waste transfer & recycling centre in Leatherhead. The company provides waste disposal services to a diverse customer base, including householders, builders, and landscaping contractors. Continual investment in ‘state of the art’ waste sorting and separating equipment to process all the waste enables an ongoing commitment to responsible recycling.

“Using the best equipment for the job is key,” declares company owner, Dave Roberts. “The Remu bucket certainly helps in this respect – it’s a versatile piece of kit.” The bucket can be used for various applications, each helping to achieve a higher percentage of recycled materials. With the construction and demolition waste it is used to screen soil from hardcore, so that it can go on to be crushed and re-used. In this respect it is used in conjunction with an MB Crushing Bucket. When garden and landscaping waste comes onto site it is used to screen soil from bushes, shrubbery and grass leaving green waste to be more easily recycled. Even with general rubbish they screen out the soil and sand, to make it easier to sort wood, paper and plastics. Fines under 24mm are taken out which leaves less weight of remaining waste. The screened-out fines also have their uses. Dave concludes: “We’ve been working with the Remu Screening Bucket for a little over three years now. It’s a welcome addition to our range of equipment.”

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LET’S ROCK!

Inmalo is broadening its demolition attachments portfolio with Rockcrusher

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ontractors need choice to ensure that they have the best products to get jobs done as safely and economically as possible and, with Inmalo in place as the UK distributor for German manufacturer, Rokla Gmbh (Hartl), the options have just widened further. The reputation for robustness and performance that German engineering implies needs no introduction whilst Hartl can point to 35 years’ experience in the crushing industry, and is recognised as a technological leader in the field. Focusing on demolition, amongst the attachments supplied will be the Rockcrusher bucket and the Rockwheel attachments.

Rockcrusher The Rockcrusher enables material to be crushed and recycled directly on site as an attachment on an excavator. Disposal or transportation costs to stationary crushing plants are avoided, making demolition more sustainable.

The attachment comes in four sizes RC7R, RC9R, RC11R, RC13R, depending on your project requirements and excavator size. Rockcrusher produces reusable crushed backfill material with a consistent aggregate size for stability.

The crushing process uses a Quattro movement with hydraulic jaw plates removing the need for further processing. A reverse function also enables any jammed material to be ejected safely. The cube-shaped end product will solidify the soil with less risk of unwanted bumps or sinkholes making it ideal for on-site land stabilisation and reinstatement work.

Operation cost is less than €1 per ton of processed material – including fuel and maintenance costs – making Rockcrusher the ideal solution for small to medium sized projects.

Rockwheel Rockwheel revolving cutting units effortlessly break up and crush concrete, including steel

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“These products add significantly to our range of high performance demolition attachments giving our customers real choice, more options and providing clear and sustainable working benefits”.

Charles Polak, Inmalo reinforcement without the need for additional tools to cut rebar and flat bar. The units demolish and cut in a one-step process.

The resulting crushed material is the same size as gravel, making it reusable as crushed aggregate or its waste removal from site easier and more efficient. The units also come with a mounted spray nozzle ensuring dust-free work when connected to a water supply.

These cutting attachments use powerful carbide spiked tips, turning and ripping at high speed revolutions and are perfect for applications where a bucket or grapple would be too weak and a hammer would be excessive and slow.

Demolition with Rockwheel cutting units have a lower noise activity level. This is an advantage when working in sensitive locations, such as urban and residential areas. Moreover, the use of cutting units results in lower vibration as it eliminates the typical impact energy of breakers.

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OFFSET VIBRATORY ROLLER ATTACHMENT A spray bar system is now available for the patented Road Widener Offset Vibratory Roller. It will aid in suppressing dust particles, compacting aggregates and preventing clumping when rolling hot mix asphalt. The attachment allows the host machine to drive safely on flat ground while compacting shoulders, ditches, trenches and other hard-to-reach areas.

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TILTROTATOR SKILLS The Excavator Hero campaign is challenging operators to show off their tiltrotator skills in a video. The Rototilt competition will see a winner receive €10,000 to spend on a product from the manufacturer. The winner of Excavator Hero 2021, Eoin O'Connor, will be joining the company at Bauma later this year as part of last year’s prize.

RECONDITIONED ATTACHMENTS

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Investing in a used forklift attachment that’s in great condition, is a costeffective way of upgrading your material handling equipment at a pre-owned price, according to B&B Attachments. The company’s extensive workshop facility will inspect, service, repair, and test all of the attachments. Each will undergo a rigorous remanufacturing process where original equipment manufactured parts are used wherever possible.

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PALLET FORK Thanks to the introduction of an engcon lightweight pallet fork for excavators in the 2-6 tonne excavator class, the work that can be done by these machines is further expanded, increasing efficiency and profitability. There are two versions – one hydraulic and one mechanical – and it can handle a load of 2 tonnes of TP500 which means that it is rated for 2 tonnes of load 500mm out from the back edge of the forks.

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DRUM CUTTER Setting a new standard in trenching and quarrying is how Epiroc describes its latest drum cutter. The V-shaped design enables a cut with a flat base, where no material is left untouched between the drums. Where a regular drum cutter must move from side to side to create a level trench – an approach that causes extra wear on the carrier arm – the VC 2000 can reach the same result by just going straight.

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H E A LT H & S A F E T Y

GROUND CONTROL Brigade Electronics is keeping ground workers safe in the construction industry. Emily Hardy, a commercial vehicle safety specialist at the company, explains more.

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ccording to recent figures from the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment are still increasing, with road rollers, excavators, loaders and telehandlers all remaining on an upward curve.

Last year, the UK government announced a new super-deduction tax. Running from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023, it equates to a £25 million tax break for businesses investing in qualifying plant and machinery assets. There’s no doubt that this has had a positive impact on retail sales of construction equipment.

However, with this growth comes the greater potential for vehicle and worker related collisions. Ground workers on construction sites are at particular risk from moving vehicles and equipment. Of the total fatal injuries to workers in 2020/2021, 11 per

cent were struck by a moving object and 10 per cent by a moving vehicle, while 4 per cent were killed due to moving machinery hitting them.

Blind spots on large worksite vehicles and machinery can be particularly deadly. The front, rear and nearside are problematic areas of vehicles, particularly those with elevated driver positions. Harsh construction site terrains, where thick dust and mud often decrease visibility even more, further increases the risk of accidents.

On construction sites, the need for safety is paramount, particularly as the slightest mistake can have devastating consequences.

Emily Hardy, a commercial vehicle safety specialist at Brigade Electronics UK, said: “Approximately 70 per cent of incidents on sites happen during initial machine start-up and low speed movement because of poor visibility. Construction sites can be extremely challenging and unpredictable environments.

Therefore, maintaining safety at all times can be extremely difficult.”

Tech Solutions Smart technology is helping to address the problem of restricted visibility and blind spots in handling areas. These include the very latest RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, such as Brigade’s ZoneSafe proximity warning system.

Emily continued: “We have been working with our trusted partners in Scotland, Banlaw Systems, Tayside Contracts, Andover Trailers and JCB Stewart Plant Sales, to provide solutions that will help to improve efficiency, enhance environmental and safety performance as well as offer rapid on-site attendance for fitting and repairs in the event of a system failure.

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“Together, we have been focusing on bringing ever-advancing technology to the market designed specifically with construction vehicles and machinery in mind that will help make road and worksites safer.

These include a range of products such as Brigade’s 360 HD MDR with BRIDGE – a high-definition recordable vehicle CCTV system with cloud connectivity – the DVS Safe System Kit, bbs-tek White Sound reversing alarms and, of course, ZoneSafe.”

Ideal for construction sites, ZoneSafe uses vehicle-mounted antennas that communicate with detection tags, which can be worn by workers, set up in restricted areas or placed on objects or property. When a tag enters a detection zone, the vehicle operator will automatically receive a visual and audible alert via the in-cab control unit, which will enable them to take the necessary action.

Tags worn by workers on foot will also vibrate to warn of an approaching vehicle.

Due to the RFID technology, which does not require line-of-sight, tags will be detected regardless of obstructions, blind

spots, adverse weather conditions or poor visibility. Each tag can be uniquely identified and linked to individual people.

Construction Vehicles Emily continued: “This technology is ideal for all types of construction vehicles that frequently operate within close proximity of workers and other machines. The system provides fast, reliable and accurate data exchange without any limitation on the number of tags or antennas in operation, making it perfect for large areas like busy construction sites.”

As the number of construction sites

increase, more will need to be done to address the issue of enhancing safety in areas where machinery and ground workers operate.

Emily added: “Driver training is obviously key to ensuring safety standards are adhered to. However, vehicle safety technology can add an additional layer of security and peace of mind for operators who are keen to ensure that their workplaces remain hazard free.”

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NEW PRODUCTS

ELECTRIC/HYBRID TELESCOPIC BOOMS The industry’s first hybrid telescopic boom has arrived along with the first light-weight, electric, telescopic boom lift in the 20m height class. With a 20.6m working height and an 18.6m platform height, the Genie S-60 DC and S-60 FE boom lifts build on the success of the manufacturer’s 100 per cent electric DC and hybrid FE technology to deliver clean, quiet performance in a versatile machine that requires less maintenance and delivers a lower total cost of ownership.

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BACKHOE LOADERS

CLEAN DIESEL SYSTEM

The WB93R-8, WB97R-8, WB93S-8 and WB97S-8 Komatsu backhoe loaders all now feature EU Stage V compliant engines with aftertreatment technologies. Additional features include lateral exhaust pipe and compact bonnet combination. Elsewhere, cabin acoustics, operator comfort and productivity have all been improved.

Rocket Rentals has installed FuelActive’s clean diesel pick-up system across its self-drive plant fleet. The floating fuel pick-up ensures that only the cleanest diesel in the tank is passed to the engine, it works with all types of static and mobile equipment, and can be installed in around an hour, usually without any requirement to remove the fuel tank.

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DUST SUPPRESSION The updated Motofog MF20D and MF40D dust suppression systems, available from INMALO, feature a new folding mast which enables the machines to fold down flat for transportation and secure storage. Electric oscillation increases from 90° to 270° with greater height adjustment whilst all major functions can be controlled by remote control as an optional extra.

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Rocket Rentals managing director Simon Tomblin

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AD INDEX Brigade Electronics PLC ........................................ (page 21) www.rdr.link/CAD100

Liebherr - Great Britain Ltd ...................................... (page 9) www.rdr.link/CAD106

Doosan Industrial Vehicles UK .................... (page 36, OBC) www.rdr.link/CAD101

Manitou UK .............................................................. (page 4) www.rdr.link/CAD107

Hillhead 2022 .................................................. (Loose insert) www.rdr.link/CAD102

Merlo UK Limited .................................................. (page 29) www.rdr.link/CAD108

Hitachi Construction Equipment .......................... (page 16) www.rdr.link/CAD103

Point of Rental .................................................. (page 2, IFC) www.rdr.link/CAD109

HTS Spares ............................................................ (page 33) www.rdr.link/CAD104

Services Machinery & Trucks Ltd .......................... (page 19) www.rdr.link/CAD110

Hyuandai ................................................................ (page 12) www.rdr.link/CAD105

Yanmar .................................................................... (page 25) www.rdr.link/CAD111

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GENERATORS Powered by an air-cooled L-Series engine, the Yanmar YDG Series generators are now available for the first time in Europe. The range includes the re-engineered YDG3700, which has four models ranging from outputs of 3.3 kVA to 3.7 kVA, and the YDG5500 fourmodel series from 5.1 to 5.8 kVA with noise levels as quiet as 81 dB(A) and compact dimensions.

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4 T TELEHANDLER In what the manufacturer describes as a unique selling point, the Sennebogen Multi Line, 3.40 G-series telehandler features a state-of-the-art cab – elevating to an eye level of 4.10m for 360-degree all-round visibility. The 4-tonne unit has a stacking height of 7.70m, compact dimensions of 5.50m length and just under 2.50m width.

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CARRIER VEHICLE

WARNING SYSTEM Explore Plant and Transport Solutions has specified the Xwatch ‘pitch and roll’ warning system. The Simple Safe Two Series Roll Over Monitor is connected to Trackunit’s telematic system and will warn the operator if the machine is at ‘tipping point’. In the event of a roll-over, the engine is stopped and the telematics system is able to send real-time reports.

A powerful remote-controlled carrier is how Prinoth is descirbing its Raptor 100. It can be used for a wide range of applications including mulching brushwood and branches in rough and inaccessible terrain, maintaining green spaces and forestry work, working on steep ground and at the edges of roads and paths, and working on sensitive surfaces without causing undue damage.

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SITE DUMPER CRANE There’s been some notable improvements in the AUSA D301AHG 3,000kg dumper including a 12 per cent increase in heaped skip capacity.

Powered by a Kubota four-cylinder 18.5 kW engine with no DPF – which complies with the Stage V low emissions standard – the machine's low weight and permanent all-wheel drive give it excellent off-road capability.

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TRACKED DUMPERS An electric model – the KC70VSL-4 e – and a new KC110SL-4 diesel machine have joined the Kubota line-up of tracked dumpers. The former boasts a lithium battery pack of 48V and 120Ah and, thanks to its quiet operation, will be a perfect fit for customers working in city centres. The 700kg maximum load capacity unit has a machine width of 758mm with the variable tracks retracted, and there’s a self-loading device.

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