EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE
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| HIRE
AND
RENTAL
NEWS
| MAY 2013
When it came time to upgrade his
excavator, Craig Althaus, Director of the
MCQ Group decided to shop around,
looking for a greater level of service.
With 25 pieces of equipment in the fleet,
the MCQ Group specialises in subdivision
and infrastructure work across south east
Queensland. The company has a range
of JCB telehandlers, wheel loader and
backhoes in the fleet, but had never
considered test-driving a JCB excavator.
After putting the first JS240 to work, the
company ordered a second JS240 when it
came time to replace another excavator
in the fleet. Both machines are currently
working in north Brisbane, digging
trenches up to 6.5m deep.
“
The first machine has clocked up 1,091
hours, while the second is up to
226
hours and we’re really happy with the
performance on site,” Craig said.
Standout features include the joystick
mounted track gear selection, which makes
changing speeds easier, and the Cushion
Control feature, which reduces operator
shock as well as shock to the dipper and
boom when excavating.
Excavator stands out from the crowd
Queensland business, the MCQ Group, were looking for a greater level of service
Able to fit in the back of a ute, and
offering a lighting range up to five times
greater than quartz light alternatives, the
Allmand Port-A-Lite has been launched
locally by CAPS Australia.
“
The Allmand Port-A-Lite is an
affordable, heavy-duty lighting tower
solution that offers a unique alternative
for the Australian market,” Richard
The Allmand Port-A-Lite from CAPS Australia
New compact mobile lighting solution
Sweet, Marketing Manager - Portable
Products, with CAPS Australia said.
“
They are not only highly compact with
the height adjustable up to 3.65m, but
they are easily transportable around job
sites. The direction of the light can also be
adjusted in all directions without tools.”
Powerful enough to provide safe
working illumination for a large area,
the Port-A-Lite comes in two models,
with either one or two lamps. The lamps
feature Super High Output 1000-Watt
metal halide lamps capable of producing
110,000
lumens per lamp.
“
This gives users a ‘Best in Class’
solution to effectively and efficiently
illuminate most work sites, working from
a standard 240 volt, 10 amp domestic
power point,” Richard said.
Built to withstand a range of arduous
operating environments, the units are
constructed in the US and feature heavy
duty construction.
Allmand, manufacturer of what it said
were the world’s first lighting towers
in 1955, has produced several thousand
reliable, quality and cost-effective
portable lighting systems worldwide.
For more contact: 08 6250 9852 or visit:
www.capsaust.com.au
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For simultaneous control of all excavator
functions, the JS240 is fitted with a multi-
function hydraulic system. This system also
The new OneLIFT, designed and
manufactured by Work Smart Equipment,
enables one person to safely lift and load
equipment weighing up to 140kg.
OneLIFT features power lift up to 140kg
via a 12V 20Amp Linear Actuator, and a
lifting range from the ground to 1.9m. It
is ideal for lifting equipment fitted with a
lifting eye as it simply hooks and lifts.
OneLIFT weighs 39kg making it easy
to manoeuvre around the yard and folds
down similar to a stepladder for easy
transport and storage.
Contact: 1300 795 953 or visit:
www.worksmartequipment.com.au
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OneLIFT equipment
loading solution
ensures straight line tracking at all times.
For more information call 1300 JCB CEA
or visit
www.jcbcea.com.au
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