Hire and Rental News - August 2018

63 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2018 “Tsurumi’s LB series are the leading rental pump in the USA for good reason. They’re extremely tough and can be left to run dry without failing,” Neil Bennett, Aussie Pumps’ Tsurumi Product Manager said. “We’ve even seen examples of 20 year old pumps that are still running,” he said. The pump’s ability to run dry comes from two main features. The motors are fitted with a self-resetting thermal cut out. The silicon carbide mechanical seals are protected in an oil Briggs & Stratton will now distribute Shindaiwa and ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment branded products in Australia and New Zealand following the signing of memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Yamabiko Corporation. The agreement is expected to provide Briggs & Stratton Australia with exclusive distribution rights in Australia, New Zealand and selected Pacific Islands through its network of dealers. Based in Tokyo Japan, Yamabiko Corporation is a global company serving customers in forestry, agricultural and construction sites to parks and homes. “Briggs & Stratton sees the Shindaiwa and ECHO brands as the perfect complement to our portfolio in order to deliver a true commercial handheld range,” Dean Harriott, Managing Director of Briggs & Stratton Australasia said. Visit: www.briggsandstratton.com.au or in New Zealand: www.basco.com New distributor for Shindaiwa and ECHO equipment Dewatering premium pump for hire Designed for general dewatering tasks, Tsurumi LB series premium compact single phase submersible pumps distributed by Aussie Pumps are popular with hire companies because they handle dry running. chamber that prevents them overheating and extends their life. Weighing 10kgs, the LB pumps produce flows of up to 200 litres per minute and maximum heads to 10.5m. The pumps are powered by a single phase 0.48kW, capacitor start electric motor and come with 10m of heavy duty submersible cable. “The LB series are loaded with features designed to give operators the best possible long life and low maintenance outcomes. They are backed with a Tsurumi three year warranty,” Neil said. Visit: www.aussiepumps.com.au Tsurumi’s LB pump is compact and portable EQUIPMENT WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE HIRE INDUSTRY Specialists in custom build cleaning equipment and material handling lifts. The Kerrick range of products include an array of vacuum cleaners, extractors, drain cleaners, nozzles, carpet extractors, high pressure pumps, hot and cold pressure washers, as well as gantry and material lifts. We are dedicated to providing you with the best product for the job along with top quality services, to maximise your productivity and drive down the total cost of each job. www.kerrick.com.au VISIT US AT STAND 51 AT THE HRIA SHOW BUILT FOR THE HIRE INDUSTRY www.kerrick.com.au