To facilitate grab rotation, the machine is equipped with x3 hydraulics along with x1 hammer/shear hydraulics and hose rupture valves fitted as standard.
Other options which have been added to the machine include a Fireward fire suppression system, Groeneveld twin greasing system and flashing rear blue strobe lights. The machine also sports highly visible chevrons on its counterweight which are made out of micro-prismatic vinyl sections. The machine has been provided with an extended warranty package and will be covered by a Volvo Blue service agreement meaning its regular maintenance will be carried out by Volvo trained technicians using genuine Volvo parts at the correct service intervals. Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Operating from depots across the south of England the company works in partnership with its customers to help minimise the financial and environmental impact of waste.
Founded in 1929, Grundon provides a total waste management service for the reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery and disposal of waste; this includes the collection, treatment, recovery, recycling and disposal of non-hazardous waste streams, in addition to dealing with all aspects of hazardous waste, including contaminated waste, clinical and healthcare waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The company is also active in the extraction and production of a broad range of aggregates and minerals for the construction, landscaping and leisure markets.
Every facet of the company’s business is underpinned by its extensive fleet of 300+ road going vehicles ranging from waste collection vehicles, skip lorries, bulk earth-moving and aggregates lorries to high sided bulkers. ■
MACHINE HIGHLIGHTS: ● Powered by a six-cylinder Volvo engine developing 171 nett hp
● Pump flow is controlled for combined equipment and slewing operations to reduce the flow loss through the overload relief valves, whilst maintaining lift capacity and maximum swing torque
● When Eco mode is selected, the machine provides better fuel efficiency without loss of performance in most operating conditions.
● An adjustable easy to read LCD colour monitor provides real-time information of the machine functions
● Maximum visibility around the work area with the hydraulically raised and lowered cab with a maximum elevation of 5.7 metres.
“We were looking for a change of supplier and the Volvo performed very well on demonstration... we also listened to the opinions of our operators who gave the Volvo the thumbs up.
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