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Worcester sources Thwaites dumpers

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Editor

Gloucestershire-based hirer Worcester Hire Centre has concluded a deal that will add 40 Thwaites dumpers to their fleet, expanding their dumper asset base by 30 machines to 120. The deal will see a mix of sizes from the hirers favourite 1-ton Hi-Tip through 3-ton, 6-ton Power Swivel and the industry leading 9-ton machine delivered to WHC branches, throughout Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Oxfordshire. The deal was agreed with WHC, Managing Director, James Clutterbuck, who spoke about why the company has invested to grow the hire fleet and why the business chose…

Pushing the envelope

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Editor

JCB might be a relative newcomer tot he site dumper sector. But JCB is continuing to push the envelope in dumper design, this time with the launch of its first ever electric site dumper with the unveiling of a one tonne high-tip model powered by lithium-ion battery technology. Designed to work indoors, underground and in emissions-sensitive areas, the 1TE electric dumper is an ideal partner for JCB’s market-leading 19C-1E electric mini excavator. The 1T-E site dumper is a durable, compact machine with a full steel skip and heavy-duty articulated chassis.…

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It’s a family affair

September 14, 2020September 15, 2020 Editor

Three of the industries most recognised family businesses have collaborated on a post lockdown deal, that will drive safety standards, reduce risk and improve efficiency on site. For over 55 years Suffolk based Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd has been building Britain’s Infrastructure. Essex based, Ernest Doe, who began trading in 1898, have been supplying the construction sector since the late 1950’s. Whilst Thwaites began production from its Warwickshire base in 1937, some 83 years ago. The deal for 15 x cabbed, 9-ton forward tip dumpers has been delivered in August…

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NEW Mecalac Site Dumper

January 24, 2020 Fred AnthonyMecalac

Mecalac, a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, introduces the TA3SH Power Swivel Site Dumper for increased versatility and safety on jobsites. The site dumper is part of the TA3 range, which is designed for the small to medium jobsite, and is particularly useful in crowded or confined areas. Mecalac is displaying the TA3SH Site Dumper Feb. 10-12 at booth 1896 at The ARA Show. “We are constantly looking for gaps in the marketplace and innovating products to meet those needs,” says Peter…

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EPIC CAB TEST!

December 10, 2019 EditorThwaites

Conducted on the Thwaites proving ground Leamington Spa in November 2019. The test was initiated with the objective of understanding the structural integrity of the cabs fitted to Thwaites dumpers, if impacted during the loading procedure by an excavator. The machine used was a standard 9 tonne Thwaites Dumper, the excavator was a 14tonne machine with a fully extended boom, slewing a loaded bucket at full speed. The ground conditions were wet, with the environment created being congruous with those found on site. The cab fitted was compliant to ROPS…

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Multi Million Mecalac!

June 4, 2019June 3, 2019 EditorMecalac

Northern Ireland-based Sleator Plant, a specialist capital equipment provider to the construction and materials handing sectors, has secured a million-pound deal with CP Hire to add 95 Mecalac site dumpers (85 ROPS models, 10 cabbed units) to its fleet in 2019. Set to be rented by site professionals across the British Isles, this move will not only considerably expand fleet size, but also increase availability of the latest dumper models and equipment technologies. “Over the past two years, we have supplied CP Hire with more than 250 Mecalac site dumper…

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Kubota Electrify Bauma!

April 18, 2019 EditorKubota

Kubota, a leading manufacturer of construction machinery, today reveals the KC70-4e as the latest in its range of mini crawler dumpers. This new machine is capable of the same high performance of those that run on diesel or petrol, but allows users to work where gas emissions or noise levels may restrict the use of machinery in certain environments. The KC70-4e is equipped with a state-of-the-art lithium battery (48V – 100Ah) and has a payload capacity of 700kg. With a width of 750mm the electric mini dumper is able to…

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MDX gets going!

January 25, 2019 Editor

Mecalac Construction Equipment UK Ltd, a global leader in compact equipment design and manufacture, has commenced production of its all-new MDX cabbed site dumper range. Unveiled at the INTERMAT exhibition in April 2018, the innovative portfolio aims to set the standards in site safety. Manufactured at Mecalac’s UK production facility in Coventry, each model in the range is available through approved dealers nationwide. Available in both six and nine-tonne payloads (6MDX and 9MDX respectively), each model pairs stylish design with impressive operator functionality. A curved glass isolated cab, inspired by…

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NRI calls a Cab

July 6, 2018 Editor

Northants groundworks specialist NRI Civils is leading the way in site safety with the purchase of 25 JCB site dumpers, all equipped with the new JCB SiTESAFE cab. A mix of 6-tonne 6T-1 swivel tip and 9-tonne capacity 9T-1 forward-tip models, the site dumpers form part of a substantial investment in JCB machinery that also incorporates 20 excavators including zero tailswing JZ141 and 85Z-1 models. NRI Civils was formed in 2012, specialising in groundworks and infrastructure for house building, hospitals, schools and industrial projects. Working throughout Northants, Cambridgeshire and into…

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Young’s New Deals

June 19, 2018 EditorBergmann, dieci

Young Plant Sales are delighted to become dealer for the Bergmann 3000 and 4000 Series of dumpers and Dieci Telehandlers throughout Scotland. The addition of Bergmann dumpers and Dieci telehandlers are valuable additions to the ever-growing range of products available via Young Plant Sales to customers based in Scotland. The newly remodeled Bergmann ADT150 wheeled dumpers will lead the new lineup. These machines come with either a swivel, rear or three side tip and have optional 180° rotating seats with reversing cameras, so the operator can always be facing the…