“I’m sticking with Volvo…” Having owned and operated a Volvo ECR88 Plus (8.5 tonnes) for some time now, Brian Taylor was looking to replace a two and a half, and a five-tonne excavator he also had in his plant fleet. Having had a closer look at the Volvo offering, Brian Taylor made up his mind


to change out the older machines, placing his order with Rockbreakers UK, SMT GB’s utility dealer for the Central Belt and southern Scotland. “I’m really glad I switched to Volvo,” says Brian. “They are solid, well-built machines and their performance is second to none in my opinion. Over the last year, all we’ve had to do is carry out the regular maintenance and haven’t had to lay a spanner on them. The parts back-up from Rockbreakers is excellent and they are always on hand to give advice and help when we need it, so we’re sticking with our Volvos!” The EC27C is powered by a Volvo 1.6-litre low emission Stage-III engine,


coupled to a load-sensing hydraulic system for optimum performance and fuel saving.


Simultaneous


control of slew and offset movements provides faster, more precise performance due to the right joystick control lever that features an electronically proportional roller. This allows the operator to


accurately adjust hydraulic flow as needed. Another feature for increased efficiency is the standard auto-idling system that lowers engine speed to idle if a control is not used for five seconds. The engine reverts to the pre-selected speed almost instantly when any control is moved. This system delivers lower fuel consumption, longer engine life and less environmental noise. The ECR50D is Volvo’s first true five-tonne excavator and features a fuel-


efficient Volvo D2.6A four-cylinder engine and brings a useful power increase too, with 41.8hp. Both models feature Volvo’s industry-leading comfortable cab for less fatigue


and more production. The ergonomically-designed cab offers greater leg and foot room, making it one of the most spacious in its category and the servo hydraulics levers integral to the seat unit for maximum operator comfort. B G Taylor Groundworks is based at Glenrothes, Fife and specializes in general


groundworks, domestic and commercial builds including drainage and enabling works covering the Central Belt of Scotland. Rockbreakers (UK) Ltd is SMT GB’s utility dealer covering Fife, Argyll, the


Central Belt and the whole of the Borders in Southern Scotland. For more information visit www.volvoce.com or www.smt.network.


C D McNeill purchases a fourth Volvo


EC27C C D McNeill of Dingwall, Ross-shire has purchased a fourth EC27C for its contracting business. Joining a mixed fleet of


equipment which includes compact excavators up to seven tonnes as well as site dumpers and rollers, the EC27C is powered by a Volvo 1.6 litre low-emission, Stage III engine, coupled to a load-sensing hydraulic system for optimum performance and fuel saving. Simultaneous control of slew and offset movements provides faster, more precise performance due to the right joystick control lever that features an electronically proportional roller. This allows the operator to accurately adjust hydraulic flow as needed. All hydraulic functions are performed in total independence for more control and less delay when handling multiple tasks. An automatic two-speed travel system engages when operating in high-speed mode, automatically shifting gear from high to low, per the travel load. Another feature for increased efficiency is the standard auto-idling system that lowers engine speed to idle if a control is not used for five seconds. The engine reverts to the pre-selected speed almost instantly when any control is moved. This system delivers lower fuel consumption, longer engine life and less environmental noise. The EC27C features Volvo’s industry-leading comfortable cab for less fatigue


and more production. The ergonomically designed cab offers greater leg and foot room, making it one of the most spacious in its category with the machine supplied to C D McNeill featuring an optional high-back seat that includes servo hydraulics levers which are integral to the seat unit, for maximum operator comfort. As a good deal of contracting work involves the removal and replacement of tarmac driveways, paths and car parking areas, CD McNeill has added protective chequer plate to the underside of the dipper arm. “Adding this simple feature saves a lot of damage to the arm when we are loading slabs of broken-up tarmac and helps to keep the machine looking fresh,” explains Grant. Established over 49 years ago, C D McNeill offers a comprehensive contracting


service throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. This includes general groundworks, hill road maintenance, work on large estates and tarmac and asphalt laying. CSM Sales Ltd is headed up by Managing Director, Calum Shaw, and based at


Longman Industrial Estate, Inverness and is SMT GB’s utility dealer for the whole of the north of Scotland. For more information visit www.volvoce.com or www.smt.network


The Hire Supply Company UK Ltd – New Products Aurora Rechargeable 36watt LED Battery Light. (LED36RB) New to the Elite range is the Aurora LED Rechargeable battery light, the light has a 7.4v 36AH li-ion battery and can work on full power for 8hours providing over


3,000lumens and at half power for up to 16 hours with a diminished light output. It is light weight and has a retractable leg frame which easily moves up and down the light to give a sturdy and stable tripod frame stance. The Aurora LED36RB is light weight and can be used whilst the battery is charging or without which removes any cables and the potential for trip injuries, because it is LED it gives off very little heat and is robust enough to handle multiple hires. With no fluorescent lamps to change, a robust diffuser, brilliant light spread, no cables and easy to set up tripod frame it is easy to see why the Elite Aurora will become a core hire fleet product. Elite 2’ & 5’ Magnetic LED Lights Replacing the old fashion fluorescent light heads the new Elite LED 2’ & 5’ lights are available in several different styles to


suit a variety of applications. The LED fitting is rated IP65 and is supplied with 3mtrs of power in and power out cable so that the lights can be easily linked together. The LED fittings are robust and feature an In-Tray LED array which replaces the traditional fluorescent lamps which are prone to breaking whilst in transit and need to be safely disposed of, no longer will hire companies be called back to site to replace broken fluorescent tubes saving valuable time and money. Compaction Equipment Now included in the latest Hsc Catalogue (released at the beginning of November) is the hand-picked range of Weber mt


compaction equipment. Weber have been manufacturing compaction equipment for over 60 years and have a large share of the European compaction market, but are not so well known in the UK. After a meeting at the 2017 Executive Hire Show, HSC were invited by Jan Hofmann Sales Director to visit their premises in Bad Laasphe, Germany as they were looking for a distributer for the UK and HSC had been suggested to them. A selection of products were identified as appropriate for the UK market and sales started in May, the Weber range is extremely well made and their attention to detail is second to none, but this does come at a cost and Weber are proud of that. Each machine comes with a 3-year warranty as standard and the range features forward and forward/reverse compaction plates as well as trench rammers, weber products need to be seen and used to fully appreciate the difference in build specification and cost. Please contact your HSC representative to get your hands on the Weber range or please come and visit us at the Executive Hire Show 2018 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry in February. To contact the Hire Supply Company in Nottingham call 0845 3090707


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