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HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2014
EARTHMOVING & MINI EQUIPMENT
"Littlewoods Civil in Canberra has been
using Takeuchi excavators since about
2001,” Gerard Littlewood said.
“We already have the super compact
TB016, the TB235, two brand new TB285s,
and now we also have the impressive
TB1140.
“This machine fills the niche between 8
tonne and 20 tonne machines and is ideal
for our construction and infrastructure
projects.
“One of the key benefits of our Takeuchi
TB 1140 excavator is its width of 2,490mm
across the blade, which is under the
maximum legal width for round the clock
unrestricted transportability. This allows
us to float the excavator between jobs
anytime without the need for permits or
restrictions,” Gerard said.
With a heavy-duty pivot boom, large
dozer blade and rubber tracks, it’s easily
transported. The rubber tracks mean
we can track it on the road without
damaging pavement surfaces, even while
Choosing genuine parts and products is
an economical way to get the best results
from premium equipment, according to
Gary Sky, National Aftersales Manager
from JCB Construction Equipment
Australia (CEA).
Genuine products are designed to match
the specific requirements of machines
to maximise performance and minimise
downtime.
“Generic brands can sometimes be
cheaper than genuine products but
they won’t always offer the same
performance. Genuine oils, filters and
parts have been specifically designed to
match your machine and help it perform
to its optimum, so the payoff can be
considerable,” he said.
“Ultimately, one of the biggest drivers
of profitability in your business is the
productivity levels of your machine.
Investing in quality oils, for instance, is
a relatively small outlay that will pay for
itself many times.
“When you’re buying something like gear
oil, you can see every product on the shelf
meets product standards, so why not
choose the cheapest option, even if it’s not
the same brand as your machine?
“The reality is oils perform an absolutely
Genuine products pay for themselves
vital job. If you wouldn’t choose a generic
machinery brand, why would you choose
a generic oil? If you end up with a lower
quality oil, the list of potential problems
is pretty long, from misaligned or even
broken gear teeth to shattered casings
and debris that could eventually cause
transmission seizure and complete engine
breakdown. Engine and transmission
oils actually play a big role in machine
operation and can affect other parts of the
machine like seals.
“Oils protect against wear,
which happens over time,
so if you use a poorer
quality oil, you might not
see any issues for some
time. But choosing just
any oil is ultimately a
short sighted business
decision. The right oil
helps with fuel efficiency
and reduces machine
downtime, which every
business operator knows
is where the real costs lie,”
Gary said.
JCB genuine oils exceed
all applicable standards
and are put through a
range of rigorous tests
before they are approved. These include
a copper corrosion test to assess the
corrosion performance compared to
other brands, and an oxidation test that
measures the rate of oil deterioration.
“JCB oils include a base oil plus a specific
additive pack which is designed to match
the machine it is designed for and the
conditions it will work in,” Gary said.
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Excavator is rated for unrestricted transportability
manoeuvring to worksites with tighter
access,” Gerard said.
The agility of the TB1140 does not mean
a compromise on power. With a 62.2kW
engine and a bucket breakout force of
10,064 kg, the TB1140 packs a punch
Gerard said.
“The power was the key factor in our
purchasing decision. It has the offset
boom to dig either side; a big dozer blade,
and the right reach. But mainly it has the
muscle we need.
“The controls are convenient and the cab
has been designed with operator comfort
in mind. If you live in a machine all day, it
must be comfortable!” Gerard said.
The Takeuchi TB1140 Excavator: It has the offset boom to dig either side; big dozer blade and the
right reach
The right oil helps with fuel efficiency and reduces machine downtime
