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he first of the two Volvo machines was delivered back at the beginning of last year following a competitive tender process and


was purchased on the prospect of considerable fuel savings over the company’s existing thirty six tonne models and strong residual values. And with the promise of substantial savings having been proved with the first EC380D, RJ McLeod had no qualms in ordering a second unit according to Bill Paterson, McLeod’s plant manager.


The second EC380D has gone straight to work on a prestigious wind farm project being undertaken by RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd near Huntly in Aberdeenshire complete with a Miller Twin Lock quick hitch and general purpose bucket. The machine is being deployed in clearing specific areas of forest to excavate rock and stone from borrow pits to create material for new roads and the plinth bases for wind turbines. Both machines are incremental to


RJ McLeod’s fleet of equipment taking over front line duties from two existing Volvo EC36OC models which have been retained for secondary work.


RJ McLeod is one of Scotland’s largest privately owned civil engineering contractors. For over 60 years the company has successfully delivered solutions to meet the needs of its clients in often logistically demanding locations. The company undertakes a whole spectrum of contracts throughout Scotland including road and bridge construction, renewable energy and large civil engineering projects.


Volvo Operators Club member


Robert Innes is more than happy with his new charge


...purchased on the prospect of


considerable fuel savings


...no qualms in ordering a second unit


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