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MAY 2012 | HIRE

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EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE

Industry interest in New Holland

Construction’s 200 Series skid

steers is overwhelming; with one

dealer selling two new models six

months before they even arrived

in the country.

With seven models in the

series, engine power ranges from

67kW (90Hp) on the L230 to

31.8kW (46Hp) on the compact

L213. Canberra-based business

Brindabella Contractors ordered

the 61kW (82Hp) L225 model

for use on civil and landscaping

projects six months ago.

“With its patented Super Boom

vertical lift, which means the skid

steer can load material to the

centre of the trucks, we will be

able to move more material per

hour,” Brindabella Contractors, Managing

Director, Phil Nixon said.

“The pressurised cab is a real highlight

because it prevents dust and dirt entering

the cab via the air conditioning. This is

crucial as we run a GPS fleet management

system which requires extra electrical

Adam Tolhurst of Berela Developments was one of the first

customers to take stock of the new 200 Series skid steers

New 200 Series skid steers walking out the door

components to be installed in the cab.

The system tracks each machine and logs

information on hours of use, equipment

location and even engine revs onto a

central computer. The data, which is used to

manage machinery maintenance schedules

and track performance measures, is critical

for our overall business efficiency.”

Adam Tolhurst, Managing Director

of NSW property developer Berela

Developments purchased an L218 model

which is currently being used on an over

55s residential development at Richmond.

“We generally use sub-contractors for

on-site works, but we needed a machine

for general site clean-up,” Adam said.

“We’ve been working on the site for

the past two years and with the project

expected to continue for the next three

years, we needed a machine which

could handle a range of daily tasks. With

its low emission 45kW (60Hp) engine

and an operating weight of 2,690kg

(5,930pounds), the L218 is perfect for

moving pallets, bricks, sand and other

materials as needed.”

All seven models have a large fuel tank

which delivers 12 hours work before

refuelling is necessary. Service intervals on

the L230, L225, L220 and L218 set at 500

hours for engine oil and filter and 1,000

hours for drain and flush. Servicing on

the two compact models in the range, the

L215 and L213, is set at 250 hours. Visit:

www.newholland-construction.com.au

13 34 35

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