Construction World January 2016

EQUIPMENT

NEW TELEHANDLERS

“This function, which generated great interest from the local community, is likely to become an annual event in East London,” says HPE Africa’s East London branch manager, Jaco van Wyk. “Guests included key players from diverse sectors – quarries, plant hire, construction, contractors and second hand equipment dealers. “A highlight of the event was a competitionwhere customers were invited to operate the relatively newly launched Hyundai backhoe loader H930S. The rules were simple – all the operator had to do was pick up three soccer balls and place them into tyres. “Frans Nel from Schrier Plant Hire, who achieved this in the quickest time, without dropping any balls, won a replica model of the Hyundai backhoe loader.” Also on display were Hyundai R220-9S and R300-9S excavators and HL760-9S front end loaders. HPE Africa’s H930s backhoe loaders, designed for efficient performance, low operating costs and minimal maintenance requirements, are supported by a two year/3 000 hour warranty. The company’s portfolio also includes Soosan hydraulic breaker attach- ments that withstand harsh operating conditions on mines and quarries, as well as in plant hire and demolition projects. The East London operation, with a well equipped workshop, also offers a support service that encompasses an OEM parts, repair and maintenance facility. Repairs and services include minor and major component replace- ment, as well as re-building and refurbishment of units. The company also offers maintenance programmes which are carried out in line with planned downtime schedules. Operator familiarisation courses ensure optimum performance and extended life from every machine. EAST LONDON OPEN DAY High Power Equipment Africa (HPE Africa) hosted an open day at its East London branch recently, to celebrate the opening of new premises in Meisies Halt. >

The introduction of the new 13 and 14 m models follows on from the launch of the new Bobcat 10, 12, 14 and 18 m lift height tele- scopic handlers over the last 18 months. While they have a simpler design intended to meet the needs of rental businesses, the new T35130S and T35140S telehandlers still offer many of the advantages of the new generation models. Particular attention has been paid to aspects such as the protection of sensitive parts, and intuitive and safe operating to meet the needs of rental users. The easy-to-use compact stabilisers ensure that the full capabilities of all the new telescopic handlers can be utilised in the most confined working areas and close to walls (minimal loss of reach). As in other new generationmachines, the T35130S and T35140S telehan- dlers offer advanced features such as the new Panoramic Cab which has a large parabolic windscreen providing panoramic visibility especially when handling loads at height. In the cab, there is a new dashboard with digital display and intuitive controls including a joystick with integrated forward/ reverse (FNR) control for improved productivity and safety. The working envelope for the T35130S telehandler has a maximum lift height of 12,55 m and a maximum forward reach of 8,6 m. The Bobcat T35140S telehandler has a maximum lift height of 13,6 m and a maximum forward reach of 9,8 m. Bobcat has launched the company’s new T35130S 13 m and T35140S 14 m telehandlers, aimed at the construction and rental industries, with both telehandlers offering a 3,5 tonne maximum lift capacity. >

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High Power Equipment Africa hosted an open day at its East London branch, to celebrate the opening of new premises in Meisies Halt.

T35130S – brief specifications • Stabilisers • Maximum lifting capacity: 3 500 kg • Maximum lifting height: 12 550 mm • Maximum horizontal reach: 8 600 mm • Maximum travel speed: 30 km/h

A highlight of the event was a competition where customers were invit- ed to operate the newly launched Hyundai backhoe loader H930S. Frans Nel (left) from Schrier Plant Hire, won a replica model of the Hyundai backhoe loader. With him are Jaco van Wyk, East London branch manager, HPE Africa (centre) and Cuan Schrier, owner of Schri- er Plant Hire (right).

CONSTRUCTION WORLD JANUARY 2016