The arrival this month of two Thwaites 1.5t Swivel Dumpers sees a new line added to our dumper range.
At 1300mm wide, the Thwaites 1.5t Swivel is ideally suited to confined spaces and/or tight access. It is powered by 3-cylinder water cooled Yanmar diesel engine and utilises a Hydrostatic Transmission for ease of operation. The skip can be swivelled to 90 degrees left or right, allowing loads to be tipped in restricted areas.
This month we have boosted our skip loader fleet with the purchase of two Hinowa HS701 tracked barrows and two Thwaites 1.0t Hi Tip dumpers.
The Hinowa HS701 is a compact tracked mini dumper with very low ground pressure. At just 758mm wide it is designed to easily pass through a garden gateway. It also features a hi-tip mast lift for tipping into skips or onto flat-bed trailers.
The perennially popular Thwaites 1.0t Hi Tip is the perfect partner for the Kubota U17 mini excavator (or whenever you’re loading skips in tight spaces). It is just 1115mm wide with a load capacity of 1000kg.
Our first two Timberwolf TW 160PH Chippers have been in great demand this spring so we’ve added a third to our hire fleet.
The TW 160PH is a hydraulic feed towable 6″ woodchipper, fitted with a powerful 22hp Honda petrol engine and twin hydraulic feed rollers to handle branches to a maximum diameter of 152mm (6″).
Although it’s built with professionals in mind, the TW 160PH is also small enough and user friendly enough for non-trade use.
We’ve run traditional 2-stroke brush cutters/strimmers in our hire range for many years and have now added the option of the battery version.
The Stihl FSA135 Cordless Brush cutter is a powerful professional grade strimmer, ideally suited for DIYers and professional gardeners (who have access to power at the property they are working).
It is lighter, quieter and is easier to start than its 2-stroke equivalent, as well as being kinder to the environment.
We supply it with two ready charged batteries and a fast charger. The AP300 battery gives up to 45 minutes of working time and can be recharged to 80% in 55 minutes (100% charge takes 80 minutes).
Weight: 4.9kg
Total length: 188cm
Working time (AP300 battery): Up to 45 minutes
Sound power level: 92 dB(A)
Check out the Stihl FSA135 in our catalogue: www.didcotplant.co.uk/hire-item/brush-cutter-strimmer-cordless
We have taken delivery of our first two Kubota KX060-5 excavators.
The impressive KX060 is Kubota’s flagship machine in the 5.0t-6.0t range (operating weight 5.6t), providing the perfect combination of performance, comfort and safety.
An advanced engine and hydraulic system delivers the performance, a spacious air conditioned cab gives the comfort and a rear-view camera fitted to a cab with an increased glass area provides safety.
The KX060-5 is an impressive machine in all respects.
Check out the KX060-5 in our catalogue.
We’ve run the traditional 2 stroke long reach hedge trimmer from Stihl for 15 years and we’ve now added their cordless version to our hire range as well.
The Stihl HLA135 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Trimmer is a powerful professional grade trimmer, ideally suited for DIYers and professional gardeners (who have access to power at the property they are working).
It is lighter, quieter and is easier to start than its 2-stroke equivalent, as well as being kinder to the environment.
We supply it with two ready charged batteries and a fast charger. The AP200 battery gives up to 64 minutes of working time and can be recharged in 55 minutes.
The 9.0m Manitou Telehandler
A new addition to our hire range in 2024 is the Manitou MT930 9.0m telehandler. Complementing the existing 6.0m Manitou MT625, the MT930 offers a similarly compact design to the MT625 but provides extra mast length and lifting capability.
Doing our small bit for the environment (and saving on energy bills while we’re at it) we’ve had solar panels fitted to our depot in Basil Hill Road, Didcot.
The 87 Photovoltaic panels and associated battery system should give us about £8000-£10,000 of electricity savings per year, not to mention reducing our carbon footprint by about 18,000kg.
The next step towards a greener company will be electric vans, which will be added in 2024 once we’ve had EV charging points installed.
Newly arrived today is our first Kubota KX080-4.
The KX080-4 has an operating weight of 8.4t and a maximum digging depth of 4600mm. Its Stage V Kubota engine – with CRS and DPF – delivers high power, low emissions and cost-effective performance.
Take a look at it’s specs in our hire catalogue: 9.0/8.0 tonne excavator
Today we have taken delivery of four new Kubota mini excavators in the shape of 3 x U17-3’s and 1 x KX030-4.
The U17-3 is a hugely popular 1.6t ultra-short swing radius excavator with variable tracking and 2-speed travel. It comes with adjustable tracks that can be extended to give the U17-3 a total width of 1240mm. With the tracks in it measures just 990mm wide.
The KX030-4 is an industry leading 3.0t excavator designed to give power, performance, and driver comfort. The spacious cab, which according to Kubota is the largest in its class, provides the operator with a supremely comfortable and safe working environment.