their very first Volvo EC27C compact excavator.
Purchasing a new Volvo machine has been a new departure for proprietor Brian Dunstan and a well considered investment in his opinion. “I’ve been impressed with the overall quality on offer from Volvo for some time and decided to put them to the test when it was time to replace one of my older mini excavators,” he said. “And so far, along with my operators, I’m more than pleased with the outcome.”
Joining a mixed fleet of equipment including mini excavators, & 20 tonne excavators and backhoe loaders the relatively new EC27C replaces the previous EC25 and EC30 models. Powered by a Volvo 1.6 litre low emission Stage III the machine delivers the performance in the range of the previous Volvo EC30 – yet with a compact
H Dunstan & Sons offers a general contracting service along with some operated plant hire throughout Cornwall, specialising in sub-contracting to larger contracts involved in the refurbishment and repair of local authority facilities.
A brace of Volvo minis for CASTLE PLANT
& TOOL HIRE Castle Plant & Tool Hire based in Sidmouth, Devon has purchased two new Volvo EC27C compact excavators for their hire fleet from Plant & Engineering Services Ltd.
As existing users of Volvo utility equipment products namely the 1.5 tonne EC15B’s and a larger 3.5 tonne EC35, proprietor Rob Taylor has enjoyed good reliability and performance from his machines. “The Volvo product looks right in terms of the build quality with good access for servicing and to be honest I can’t really fault them,” he said. “Besides that they stand out against the crowd in terms of their aesthetics and striking yellow and grey livery and I’m particularly impressed with the new EC27C’s we’ve just purchased,” he continued.
Brian Dunstan is so far impressed with his first Volvo purchase
design reminiscent of the smaller EC25. The conventional excava- tor design provides exceptional stability along with minimal superstructure swing. Simultaneous control of slew and offset movements provides faster, more precise performance due to the right joystick control lever that features an electronically proportional roller. This allows the operator to accurately adjust hydraulic flow as needed. All hydraulic functions are performed
in total independence for more control and less delay when handling multiple tasks. An automatic two-speed travel system
engages when operating in high speed mode, automatically shift- ing gear from high to low according to the travel load. Another feature for increased efficiency is the standard auto-idling system that lowers engine speed to idle if a control is not used for five
seconds. The engine reverts to the pre-selected speed almost instantly when any control is moved. This system delivers lower fuel consumption, longer engine life and less environmental noise.
The EC27C features Volvo’s industry-leading comfortable cab for less fatigue and more production. The ergonomically-designed cab offers greater leg and foot room, making it one of the most spacious in its category. Optional air conditioning with an included heater is also available, for year-round productivity in hot, humid or cold climates.
Castle Plant & Tool Hire was acquired by its current owners in 1995 having twenty five years of experience in general contracting and ground works contracts. The company still offers a contracting service alongside its day to day hire and rental business and is located on the outskirts of Sidmouth, Devon servicing the local community and Devon at large.
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