28th May 2010
The influx of new plant into our hire fleet continues with the arrival of two new Thwaites Alldrive 3 Tonne Front Tip Dumpers. These follow hot on the heels of the other new acquisitions of a Volvo EC55 5 tonne excavator and four Thwaites Alldrive 2 Tonne Dumpers.
The Thwaites Alldrive 3 Tonne Front Tip Dumper has been updated since we last bought dumpers of this size. Ever conscious of issues relating to site access, Thwaites have reduced the overall width of this dumper to just 1650mm. To do this they have altered the shape of the skip to one that is deeper than the previous design.
Height restriction problems have also been addressed thanks to the introduction of a folding ROPS bar. This now makes the highest point the top of the seat, when the ROPS bar is folded down.
An improvement has also been made with security with the introduction of an isolator key to make the Alldrive 3 Tonne harder to steal.
23rd April 2010
Our dumper fleet received a timely boost at the end of April with the arrival of four new Thwaites Alldrive 2-tonne front tip dumpers.
The Alldrive 2-tonne is a thoroughly modern dumper giving smooth and quiet running thanks to a 3-cylinder water-cooled direct-injection diesel engine.
Narrower than the 2-tonne dumpers we traded in, Thwaites have reduced the width to just 1475mm, making it an easier dumper to get into sites with limited access. Height restrictions are also covered thanks to the ROPS bar folding level with the top of the drivers seat.
1st March 2010
1/2 Price Genie Lifts in March.
Hire a Genie Lift at half the price you normally would during the month of March.
The Genie SLA-20 Superlift Advantage manually operated material lift sets up quickly
without any tools and is ready to go to work in seconds.
It has a compact design (80cm wide) for easy access through standard doorways and once in position stabiliser legs are lowered for stability.
It will lift to a height of 5.95m (19′ 6″) and can lift up to 363kg.
Offer ends 31/3/10.
1st December 2009
Just added to our range of equipment is a Belle Roller Striker.
The Roller Striker strikes off and finishes concrete slabs easily. A spinning tube pulls up the surcharge of concrete as it goes. The spinning roller action leaves aggregate near the surface resulting in a very strong floor, ready for power trowelling if required.
This first Striker comes with a choice of 3.7m or 6.1m tubes.
- Hydraulic power pack
- Easy to set up (just fit the drive and connect to the power pack).
- Simple operation.
- Highly manoeuvrable for difficult applications.
- Ideal for ground floor slabs, suspended floors and slopes.
- Quick to clean (the smooth tube just needs hosing down).
6th November 2009
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website On The Job.
On The Job is the new number one online destination for trade and DIY supplies. Among the many items available are:
All transactions are dealt with safely and securely by Royal Bank of Scotland’s WorldPay service.
Go to www.toolsonthejob.co.uk to check it out.
14th April 2009
Keeping up with demand for the excellent Genie SLA-20 Superlift Advantage has forced us to buy a third unit for our hire fleet.
Since its introduction last July the SLA-20 has proven to be a hugely popular line for us so buying a third was not a difficult decision to make.
To check what the SLA-20 can do go to the Genie Lift page.
3rd April 2009
Just arrived are three new Bomag BW 71 E-2 single drum vibratory rollers.
These diesel engine rollers are designed for the compaction of granular and asphalt materials. Their compact size and mobility makes them ideal for use on footpaths, landscaping jobs, playgrounds, cycle paths, sports grounds and for patching. They are also ideal on jobs where double drum rollers are too big or difficult to operate.
2nd April 2009
Today we have taken delivery of another three of the excellent Kubota KX36-3 1.5-tonne mini excavators. Supplied by Stanton Harcourt dealers Leach Lewis, this versatile machine is packed with the latest mini digger specification and has been, in Kubota’s own words, designed “to be second to none at efficiently handling the broadest range of jobs.”
The KX36-3 has the following features:
- Long arm for increased digging depth & radius
- Anti-theft system with individually coded keys
- Repositioned boom ram protects against damage
- Protected bucket ram hoses
- Variable displacement pumps
- Safety lock starting procedure
- Increased track shoe width for greater stability
- Easy access to engine for daily checks
- The KX36-3 is the perfect machine for a multitude of jobs
