We have just added two new Stihl RE 128 Plus 240v cold water pressure washers to our hire fleet as the good weather brings demand for patio cleaning and similar jobs.

The Stihl RE 128 Plus features a new compact design with integrated hose reel and cable mounting as standard. The steel reinforced 9m high pressure hose delivers a working pressure of 135 bar. It also has a couple of neat design features including a telescopic aluminium handle for easy transport and storage and a practical storage compartment for the rotary and fan jet nozzles.

Despite difficult trading conditions we have not forgotten our commitment to providing you with top quality equipment. This fact is demonstrated with the arrival of two new Volvo EC55B Pro 5-tonne excavators.
The EC55 is well proven to be a powerful, comfortable and safe machine to operate. The power of the 16-valve 37 kW Volvo engine combined with an ergonomically designed cab and cleverly designed undercarriage make this machine a favourite amongst professional operators.
These latest spec machines also come fitted with a coded key-pad ignition system for added security, which in an age when theft is a constant threat offers additional peace of mind.

Today we have added another CST/Berger LMH-CU Automatic Self-Levelling Rotary Laser Level. The LMH-CU can handle the toughest of indoor and outdoor jobs with less manpower. It levels itself via electronic sensors interfaced with motors, eliminating the need for re-levelling or rechecks. It is fitted with an Anti-Drift System sensor which alerts the operator if the laser’s ‘height of instrument’ is altered due to tripod movement or an accidental bump.
The LMH-CU joins our existing surveying range that includes the Automatic Optical (Dumpy) Level and the traditional Cowley Level.

Returning to our range this month are reversible compactor plates following the purchase of a Bomag BPR 35/42D Diesel Reversible Vibratory Plate.

The BPR 35/42D is 420mm wide and weighs 190kg. It is fitted with a Hatz 1B20 air cooled diesel engine.

It features a steering rod with height adjustment for safe operator control and a 4-point bearing for low hand-arm vibration levels.

The BPR 35/42D is suitable for the construction of paths, roads and rail tracks, backfilling in trenches and pipeline construction, for landscaping and pavement construction.

Over the last couple of months we have been doing up the Bomag 71e
single drum roller fleet.

This has involved refurbishing the engines and treating them to a new
paint job.

As you can see from this photo the results leave them looking as good as
new.

Following the success of the first Genie SLA-20 Superlift Advantage we have added another one to the hire fleet.

This 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.

Another new item added to our hire range this month is the Stihl HL100 Long Reach Hedge Trimmer.

With a 2.48m (99″) total length this long reach 2-stroke hedge trimmer is just the job for reaching tall hedges without the need for ladders. The 50cm (20″) cutting bar is adjustable over 135 degrees with 13 lockable positions, including a 270 degree storage and transportation point.

Due to demand we have introduced a Genie SLA-20 Superlift Advantage to our range.

This 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.

We have just purchased two new Stihl FS400 Brush Cutters and two new Stihl HS81R Hedge Trimmers.

The FS400 Brush Cutter is a heavy duty strimmer tough enough to cope with most ground clearing conditions. It can be fitted up with traditional strimmer line or with a metal brush knife for thicker vegetation.

The HS81R Hedge Trimmer is designed with the gardening professional in mind. It has a double-edged 30″ blade for cutting in both directions and provides a powerful cut at a lower speed. It is also relatively light and produces low vibrations.

New to the hire fleet this month is the Dosko Stump Grinder. This powerful and well balanced machine tackles tree stumps and roots up to 500mm above ground and 400mm below ground.

It has a front mounted cutter wheel for maximum operator safety along with an ‘operator-presence shut down’ (dead-mans handle).

The double bow handle design allows the operator free unrestricted movement while grinding and the side discharge frame design removes the cuttings out and away from the machine.