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A new Volvo ECR145EL excavator was added to the fleet, along with a Dragonbite tree shear, Dehaco grab and large capacity rehandling bucket. This addition to the fleet has enormously improved productivity and safety on their larger contracts – with the sheer able to handle vast quantities of timber, compared to previous methods. The choice of Volvo was relatively straight forward for James as the brand represents quality and reliability, something his company strives to achieve on a daily basis. Powered by a fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly 4-cylinder Volvo diesel engine delivering 121hp, the key to the machine’s success is the delivery of constant pressure and flow to the attachment, which is successfully undertaken on this machine by a pair of 124 l/min displacement axial pumps. A sturdy dozer blade was chosen to aid balance at full reach, and the 600mm trackpads have been fitted with a full set of bolt-on rubber pads to avoid damaging any delicate surfaces. A major plus point for James is the ability to quickly adjust flows and pressures for different attachments just by using the touch screen in the cab. While the new Volvo, in its original yellow paint scheme, would be okay for many, James’ desire to have a uniform brand image meant that any yellow panels were wrapped to match the Maranello Red paint adorning the other three machines. The Volvo has been equipped with a Dragonbite DB010 shear, a 1.2-tonne mid-range model from the company. The fully rotational shear’s impressive capabilities have impressed the operators since its arrival. As the cut material produced for biomass is just 3m in length, the Dragonbite is more than


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capable of handling the material it faces daily. “We have upped production to the point where we can now deliver up to 6 bulkers of biomass products per week.” James comments. The increase in production has also put a strain on the loading capabilities within the yard. To help ease the situation, the new Volvo has been equipped with a 1.6m3 rehandling bucket in a bid to dispatch the bulk walking floor trailers quickly. Working in a face shovel configuration, James can get rid of a full artic load, around the 27-tonne mark in under 30 minutes. Another addition to the range of bespoke attachments is a DHG1102 timber grab from Dehaco, supplied through local dealer LDH. The addition of the Volvo has added massively to the capabilities of the company in one fell swoop. “We’re now able to look at larger operations and offer our existing and future clients a one-stop-shop service for opening up potential development sites.” James explains “We have also increased our productivity, and this has allowed us to streamline what we do.” The sides of the large bins carried by the truck are emblazoned with Biomasss Energy Suppliers. “People often don’t like to cut trees down, but if there’s no alternative, knowing that something good has come of it can cushion the blow. Because of how we’ve set things up, we’re recycling our waste and feeding it back into the power grid. It’s going to good use, it’s not being wasted, and it is the future.” James comments. It’s a future that’s looking bright for James and his team. The coronavirus crisis might have stopped some of his competitors in their tracks but at Greenwood’s, not even a pandemic can bring progress to a halt. ■


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