It’s all new at D Wardle (Plant) Ltd National Contractor
D Wardle (Plant) Ltd has taken delivery of the first Volvo G series wheeled
loaders to be retailed in the UK. The two new L220G’s
are another first for the plant hire and contracting
company – moving up to this size of Volvo wheeled loader for the first time.
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Purchased specifically for a coal handling operation in the north east of England, the two L220G’s were selected by D Wardle (Plant) Ltd after a full evaluation and competitive trials - including the machines they replace. “For us and our client, the fuel initiatives on these latest Stage IIIB models were the major selling point,” commented Managing Director Scott Wardle. “In particular Volvo’s optishift transmission with its reverse by braking feature, the simple but effective eco pedal and engine auto shut off are definite energy saving devices and we are already seeing tangible and significant savings in fuel consumption – even better than expected. These attributes fit in very well with our own core values and in reducing our carbon footprint. They’ve also met and exceeded the operating criteria demanded by our client,” he continued.
Featuring new engines and driveline systems for improved pro- ductivity, lower emissions, greater smoothness, serviceability and operator comfort, the G-Series is the latest generation of wheeled loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment. These new models are fitted with a Stage IIIB compliant engine that is married to drive train, hydraulics and lifting systems that
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