Latest:
NEWSBRIEF
00:00 03 Sep 1998
|
New slimline thwaites powerswivel
The first Thwaites Slimline Powerswivel site dumper has been delivered to Southport builder and contractor W Cropper & Sons by local distributor Gunn JCB. The new generation, two-wheel drive site dumper features a centrally mounted engine reducing its overall width to 1.3m. Powered by a 14.3kW Perkins water-cooled diesel engine, the dumper's top speed is 25km per hour and is available in three versions: Hi-Tip, Powerswivel and Front tip. It has a maximum payload of 1.75 tonnes.
Bobcat mini gets hydraulic clamp option
A new dipper stick mounted hydraulic clamp option is now available for the Bobcat range of mini-excavators. Suited to demolition and road repair applications, the hydraulic clamp makes it easier for operators to pick up blocks of debris or asphalt. Supplied in kit form the new hydraulic clamp attachment can be used together with a standard digging bucket on all Bobcat mini excavators except the X320. When it is not needed, the clamp can be retracted to the inside the dipper stick.
Cogely bros buys two daewoo excavators
Two of the first Daewoo Series V hydraulic excavators imported into the UK have been bought by Cogley Bros of Tonbridge, Kent from Hampshire-based Daewoo dealer, CJ Plant. Cogley Bros a groundworks contractor recently used hired machines on all of its sites in the south east of England. The decision to buy the Solar 130-V's which are powered by 6-cylinder engines providing 77kW at 1,850 rpm, was made by manager Declan Cogley.
Hewden stuart's re-focus continues
Hewden Stuart's recent upheaval which has seen it selling off its non-core businesses to focus on plant and tool hire continues. Within weeks of selling two quarries in Fife, the national hirer has bought Michael Bowyer - a plant and tool-hire company in Wokingham, Berkshire for £2.53 million. In July the company paid £1.53 million for PI Hire Centres in London and the home counties. Currently in negotiations over the sale of its building and landscaping business Hewcon, the national hirer has some way to go before its new corporate image becomes clear.
This year they felt the time was right to invest in their own machines.
The first Thwaites Slimline Powerswivel site dumper has been delivered to Southport builder and contractor W Cropper & Sons by local distributor Gunn JCB. The new generation, two-wheel drive site dumper features a centrally mounted engine reducing its overall width to 1.3m. Powered by a 14.3kW Perkins water-cooled diesel engine, the dumper's top speed is 25km per hour and is available in three versions: Hi-Tip, Powerswivel and Front tip. It has a maximum payload of 1.75 tonnes.
Bobcat mini gets hydraulic clamp option
A new dipper stick mounted hydraulic clamp option is now available for the Bobcat range of mini-excavators. Suited to demolition and road repair applications, the hydraulic clamp makes it easier for operators to pick up blocks of debris or asphalt. Supplied in kit form the new hydraulic clamp attachment can be used together with a standard digging bucket on all Bobcat mini excavators except the X320. When it is not needed, the clamp can be retracted to the inside the dipper stick.
ADVERTISEMENT
Cogely bros buys two daewoo excavators
Two of the first Daewoo Series V hydraulic excavators imported into the UK have been bought by Cogley Bros of Tonbridge, Kent from Hampshire-based Daewoo dealer, CJ Plant. Cogley Bros a groundworks contractor recently used hired machines on all of its sites in the south east of England. The decision to buy the Solar 130-V's which are powered by 6-cylinder engines providing 77kW at 1,850 rpm, was made by manager Declan Cogley.
Hewden stuart's re-focus continues
Hewden Stuart's recent upheaval which has seen it selling off its non-core businesses to focus on plant and tool hire continues. Within weeks of selling two quarries in Fife, the national hirer has bought Michael Bowyer - a plant and tool-hire company in Wokingham, Berkshire for £2.53 million. In July the company paid £1.53 million for PI Hire Centres in London and the home counties. Currently in negotiations over the sale of its building and landscaping business Hewcon, the national hirer has some way to go before its new corporate image becomes clear.
This year they felt the time was right to invest in their own machines.
ADVERTISEMENT
Most Viewed Articles
ADVERTISEMENT