Hire and Rental News - February 2017

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EARTHMOVING
“Costs are too high for building
contractors; they only need it once or
they just want to try it out. All benefits for
the rental industry,” Rory said.
“The Cormidi Dumpers manufactured
in Italy are high performance and
compact dumpers that transport bulk
materials. The range with models from
400kg to 1000kg are suitable for every
job. The rocking roller undercarriage
system built in to the tracks gives
great manoeuvrability through narrow
pathways or alleys and can access all
kinds of terrains.
“The fully hydrostatic Cormidi range
offers a low cost of ownership getting a
greater return on investment, eliminating
replacements of expensive electrics. The
Cormidi’s have an efficiency improvement
for customers up to 50% in comparison
to using a traditional wheel barrow. High
tipping is available on most models to
The perfect dumper is a hired dumper
Building contractors indicate dumpers are a product they prefer to rent rather than buy,
making them a profitable investment for any rental company, Rory Kennard, Director of
Makinex, distributor of the Cormidi Dumper range said.
dump directly into skip bins and trucks.
Next to the high tipping, the self-loading
is another option on some models.
“The Cormidi Dumpers range has a
built-in suspension system in the tracks
that allows the user to access rocks, go
over gutters, tree roots and other uneven
surfaces at an angle up to 20 degrees.
The dumpers can lift, shift, load, transport
and dump any materials from concrete to
dirt. The high-tip function gives users the
ability to drop directly into skip bins and
utes," Rory said
“Starting at a 700mm wide the dumpers
can fit through a standard doorway and
alleys between houses built closely
together. All dumpers feature a Donaldson
dual air filter system for greater engine
protection that will also reduce the costs
of ownership,” Rory said.
Makinex also offers parts, service and
support.
Contact: 1300 795 953 or visit website:
Megex Civil operates a fleet of 30
machines and Managing Director
Warren Megarry said he was looking
for something better than the market
average for heavy excavators when he
chose the Kobelco.
“We’ve had the Kobelco SK500LC-9
for a couple of months now and we’re
impressed by how well it can rip through
rock. Kobelco excavators have a good
reputation so I was happy when we
bought it, but I’m even happier now I’ve
seen it in action,”Warren said.
Megex Civil specialises in major
industrial warehousing and is based in
Western Sydney. Warren said Megex
Civil will have a lot of ongoing work for
the next five years, so it was important
the new excavator would be strong and
reliable.
“Brands I had traditionally bought were
either pricing themselves out of the
Reaping rewards with tough 50 tonne excavator
Rock-ripping toughness and outstanding fuel efficiency were the deciders when Sydney
company Megex Civil was adding the Kobelco 50 tonne SK500LC-9 to its fleet.
market, or were so heavy on fuel I knew
in this day and age there must be a better
option,”Warren said.
Working with Sydney-based Kobelco
distributor Sydney Trucks & Machinery
(STM),Warren said he found more
solutions to his machinery problems
than he imagined he would get when he
started researching.
“It was a huge
advantage
I could get
the Kobelco
SK500LC-9 from
STM within the
fortnight since
my new machine
would be at work
far sooner than I
had anticipated,”
he said.
With the success
of his new Kobelco SK500LC-9,Warren is
now investigating the Kobelco
35 tonne excavators, including the
SK350LC-10 released earlier in 2016.
“The heavy SK500LC-9 has boosted our
productivity and is a really beneficial
addition to our fleet.”
Contact: 0427 004 447 or visit website:
Cormidi Dumpers are high performance and
compact dumpers that transport bulk materials
Warren Megarry of Megex Civil with his new Kobelco SK500LC-9 excavator
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