Archive for 2002

Didcot Plant News December 2002

1st December 2002

Keep Warm and Dry This Winter

Photo of heaters and building dryers Keep warm and dry this winter with our extensive range of heaters and building dryers.

Whatever the situation there is a heater to suit it.

For a workshop environment or where instant heat is required the propane or oil fired space heaters are ideal.

If you have a site office or tea room to heat there are the cabinet and dustbin heaters.

If dry heat is a requirement there is the choice of either fan heaters, ceramic or quartz heaters.

If you need to dry out a room we have either the Andrews HD500 or FD30 building dryers available.

The HD500 will dry out an area of 400 cubic metres and the FD30 175 cubic metres.

Didcot Plant News October 2002

5th October 2002

Making the Earth Move

Photo of Thwaites 6-tonne Alldrive Dumper and Honda Powered Wheelbarrow It’s the little and large show of earth moving this October with the purchase of a Thwaites 6-tonne Alldrive Dumper and a Honda Powered Wheelbarrow.

At the larger end of the scale, the Thwaites 6-tonne Alldrive Dumper boasts a Perkins 1000 series 4-cylinder turbocharged water-cooled engine providing 90 bhp.

The generous skip will handle a maximum load of 6000 kg or 34000 litres heaped. The struck capacity is 2525 litres.

It is fitted with torque converter 4 speed forward and reverse powershuttle transmission with column mounted directional control. At 16.5mph in fourth gear it is no slouch.

Perfect for the smaller job, the Honda Powered Wheelbarrow provides material carrying capability in a more portable package.

With a width of just 650mm there are few places that the Honda ‘Barrow will not go. And at 500 kg per trip it beats trudging back and forth with a conventional wheelbarrow.

The Power ‘Barrow’s Hydrostatic Speed Control means that acceleration is always smooth and its low centre of gravity provides for superb stability. It is also an exceptionally safe machine to use, with Deadman’s controls on both handles.

The 6-tonne dumper is available for hire at £200 per week + vat and the Power ‘Barrow at £90 per week + vat.

View the range of Dumpers in our hire catalogue

Didcot Plant News September 2002

1st September 2002

Lighting the Way This Autumn

Photo of lighting towers As the nights start to draw in this autumn make sure you’re not left in the dark.

The recent introduction to the hire fleet of Ingersoll Rand L10 Lighting Towers (pictured on the Edmund Nuttall contract in Station Road, Didcot) compliment the existing range of lighting equipment to provide illumination for every occasion.

The Ingersoll Rand L10 is fitted with a power operated mast that can take the four 1000w light heads to a height of 10m. Once erected these light heads can be rotated automatically.

Didcot Plant News June 2002

1st June 2002

Cool Volvo Ready for Summer

Photo of Volvo EC55 The new Volvo EC55 5-tonne excavator has arrived and it is a cool machine.

With air conditioning as standard the driver can stay cool, calm and collected whatever the weather. Combine this with a modern, spacious cab and the EC55 offers a level of comfort worthy of heavier machines. The inclusion of a radio/cassette player and tinted windows just top off what is a superb machine to operate.

From a performance point of view the powerful yet quiet 2.8 litre engine combines with the latest hydraulic technology to provide a high level of perfromance and shorter cycle times. The bucket forces and the displacements are said by Volvo to be the best on the market.

The machine has a long undercarriage that offers superb stability. This contributes to improved safety whilst reducing ground pressure.

Refuelling of this new EC55 could not be easier with the inclusion of an electric pump. The external gauge allows for fuel levels in the large 90 litre tank to be monitored from outisde the cab as well as in.

Servicing of the machine is also made easy when the wide soundproofed engine cover is opened completely. The excellent accessibility provided means all the servicing and inspection points are comfortably at hand.

All in all the new Volvo EC55 excavator offers the full package when the job demands a mini with a bit more umph!

Didcot Plant News April 2002

1st April 2002

New Volvo EC35 Arrives

Photo of Volvo EC35 The new Volvo EC35 mini excavator has arrived.

As predicted in the last issue of Didcot Plant News the deal was completed to add this new 3.5-tonne mini to the hire fleet following a successful demonstration period.

The new machine represents a landmark for the firm as it is the 3000th item of equipment in company history.

As a leader in its class, the Volvo EC35 offers an impressive all around package with benefits for both the operator and mechanic.

Didcot Plant News March 2002

1st March 2002

New Depot Proving a Big Success

Photo of the new Didcot Plant depot at Basil Road It is hard to believe but already six months have passed since we moved into our new premises in Basil Hill Road, Didcot.

It took a week or two to get used to the new surroundings, but as soon as we were settled in the advantages of the new site were clear.

At Basil Hill Road we have a substantially larger yard area. This allows for ease of movement for lorries and vehicles within the yard, both ours and those of customers and visitors.

“It is great to have so much room for lorries to manoeuvre,” says workshop manager, Tony Newman, “And being so close to the A34 and perimeter roads is a major plus.”