BT Jenkins opts for Volvo
once again
Earthmoving and Plant Hire Contractors, BT Jenkins of Clyst St Mary, Exeter has opted for the latest Volvo excavator models for its fleet of equipment continuing a long tradition of operating Volvo Construction Equipment products.
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first Volvo compact excavator, an 8.8 tonne ECR88 Plus. Once again, the after sales support and back up along with good reliability of the products themselves together with a strong influence from the company’s machine operators prompted BT Jenkins to opt for Volvo. “We really cannot fault Volvo for their back up, the productivity of their excavator product and good residual values,” commented contracts director Russell Lowton. “In addition, it’s important our operators have a say in what we invest in and they have certainly appreciated the comfort and performance of the Volvo machines. Ultimately, the package on offer gave us no reason to change or go elsewhere,” he continued.
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At the heart of the 16 and 25 tonne excavators, Stage IIIB compliant Volvo engines operate in conjunction with an advanced mode control system ensuring the maximum possible hydraulic horsepower available is delivered at a constant engine speed under varying load conditions. Operators can select the best work mode for the task at hand, ensuring optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Modes include: I-idle, F-fine, G-general, H-heavy or P-power, with the machine automatically setting the appropriate engine speed for the work mode and ECO mode is a new feature that works in G to H (or P) mode. Pump flow is controlled for combined digging and swinging operations to reduce the flow loss through the overload relief valves, while maintaining digging power
he latest package includes a Volvo EC250D and an EC160D, both replacing the equivalent C models which were originally delivered at the end of 2008. In addition the company has taken delivery of its
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