MARKET REPORT GARDEN CARE continued
Remote control Avant backhoe
A version of Avant’s 260 backhoe is now available with radio remote control. This allows the operator to stand next to the unit while digging and have an unrestricted field of vision to the work area. This can
be useful for tasks undertaken for utilities, in cemeteries and similar places where space is limited and exact results are required, says the company, which will be exhibiting at Saltex. The backhoe has a proportional control valve for smooth operation
and precise movements of the booms and bucket using joysticks on the remote-control unit, which has an approximate range of 100m.
01953 714896
www.avanttecno.com Stihl launches cordless chainsaw
New from Stihl is the MSA 220 C-B cordless chainsaw, which will be shown on the company’s stand at Saltex. Powered by a 36V lithium-ion battery, it incorporates Stihl’s Picco Super 3 chisel saw chain for efficient cutting, regardless of the battery charge level, and has a guide bar length of 35cm.
01276 20202
www.stihl.co.uk Tufftruk’s efficient conveyor
Tufftruk’s portable Tuffbelt conveyor system comes in 3m Mini and 4.5m Maxi sizes. The units can be positioned at any angle via a removable support stand, and can be linked together to move materials over longer distances. The manufacturer says that the belt speed of 24m per minute achieves a productivity rate of 50 tonnes per hour. A selection of hopper sizes are available. The Tuffbelt can
be used alongside Tufftruk’s battery powered Truxta.
This mini dumper can now be fitted with a retrofit Power Tip to increase the skip discharge tipping height to 252mm, and the Power Tip Plus which gives a height of 589mm.
01298 84687
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HSC expands its portfolio
The Hire Supply Company (HSC) reports that garden machinery sales have been positive this summer compared to last. In particular, there has been an increase in sales across its Active garden machinery range, notably the ‘ultralight’ long reach hedge trimmer and long reach pole pruners (pictured). Heavy-duty landscaping equipment
such as Barreto and Dosko machines continue to be popular. The former machines, which include rotavators and trenchers, come with a four-year warranty as standard, while Dosko root and stump grinders have a two-year tool hire warranty. A new launch is the Weber CF1 MK11 350cm forward
compaction plate, developed after extensive market research by HSC. Also new is the SRV300 trench rammer with a 95mm width shoe designed for use when laying fibre optic cables in trenches just 100mm wide.
0115 946 1988
www.hscuk.co.uk
Bobcat launches flail mower decks
Bobcat has launched a new range of self-levelling flail mower attachments for its mini excavators. The first two models - the SL FM 60 and SL FM 85 - are compatible with the E17 to E20 (1.7-2.0 tonne), and E26 to E35z (2.6-3.5 tonne) minis, respectively. The SL FM 60 and SL FM 85 have cutting widths of 600mm
and 850mm. The former is equipped with 32 knives as standard, suitable for cutting tall weeds and overgrowth. The larger model can be supplied with a 36-knife deck or as a hammer version aimed at heavier applications such as cutting saplings and denser vegetation.
www.bobcat.eu
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