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Latest products Digbits proves popular
Digbits reports that its mini excavator attachments have been proving particularly popular as hirers seek to maximise the revenue earning potential of their fleets during the challenging economic climate. Its Grip Talon is now available for machines ranging in size from 0.5 to 12 tonne, and the implement is designed to facilitate the handling, sorting and placement of awkwardly sized objects. Digbits says that the attachment is proving popular with users in a wide range of industries, including demolition, forestry, landscaping, recycling and waste transfer. Earlier this year, Digbits invested a six-figure sum in new CNC (computer numerical control) machine tools to increase production capacity and availability of its excavator wear parts. Digbits Director, Marcus Clay,
describes the system as “combining the power of a sledgehammer with the precision of a scalpel.”
01889 503020
www.digbits.co.uk Lightweight Husqvarna robot
Designed for operation in potentially hazardous environments, Husqvarna Construction Products’ DXR 140 demolition robot weighs only 960kg and is available with an 11 or 15kW motor. The machine’s 77cm width enables it to pass through doorways and into lifts, and its low-slung body is designed to give the operator a clear forward view. It can be fitted with a breaker, bucket or crusher attachments. The robotic arm can be rotated through 360° and the outriggers can be controlled individually to facilitate operation close to walls or on uneven surfaces. Maximum reach capability is 3.7m and the baseplate of the DXR 140 is cast in a single piece in order to give optimum weight distribution and balance.
66 An LED spotlight is incorporated on the machine for illumination
during use in poorly lit locations, and the wireless remote control console also displays alerts for service requirements, such as when oil and filter changes are necessary.
A DXR 140 and a larger DXR 310 model are being used in restoration work at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, which was damaged when a tsunami hit the region in March. Husqvarna’s Japanese organisation has helped train personnel in using the machines.
0844 8444 570
www.husqvarnacp.co.uk
Hirer chooses smaller Volvo
R J Brooks & Son Ltd, a Crediton-based hirer and groundworks contractor, recently added a Volvo EC18C mini excavator to its fleet. To enhance the machine’s versatility, the company has also bought a hydraulically operated tilt bucket to facilitate grading and backfilling operations. Powered by a 16.8hp engine, the EC18C has automatic
two speed travel and an extendable undercarriage as standard. The machine incorporates a load-sensing hydraulic system for fast cycle times, and the hoses for digging equipment are now routed through the boom, with cylinders being top mounted to minimise on-site damage. A single piece engine canopy is designed to provide
unobstructed access to the engine components, and the floor panel in the cab lifts for access to the hydraulics and main control valve. Proprietor Simon Brooks said, “The machine is an ideal size for smaller projects and, based on our past experience with the larger ECR58 mini that we already own, I have to say that I can’t fault the product.”
01223 836636
www.volvoce.co.uk
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