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INNOVATIVE BELLShowcasing the latest in state-of-the-art innovation and safety

THE BIG SQUEEZELess than 20 litres per 100 kilometres in daily operation

NEXT GENERATION EXCAVATORHitachi releases new Dash-5 series excavatorJOHN DEERE TO THE RESCUE754K wheeled loader replaces bulldozer

Wellington’s KAM Transport trust in Scania to get the job done

KIWI BEEFSWEDISH HORSEPOWER

Cover image: Wellington based KAM Transport Ltd has grown its business with the assistance of 14 Scania trucks supplied by Cable Price.

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CONTENTSNEWSNew Scania dealer locator iPhone application…….......................................... 5

CablePrice moves to new multi-million dollar facility in Wellington………..…6

Recently appointed staff members… .......................................................…….7

Hitachi’s Top Technician… ............................................................................….7

CablePrice donates to Canterbury earthquake relief fund… ..................……..8

Introducing Bell Articulated Dump Trucks… ................................................….9

Long-service recognition awards ...................................................................... 9

Training students using John Deere simulators .............................................. 10

Staff on six-month foreign exchange……… ...............................................….11

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FOCUSA lot of steak at stake for KAM Transport……… ............................................ .12

It’s time to deliver for Key Carriers’ new Isuzus............................................... 23

The big fuel squeeze……… ........................................................................….24

NEW HITACHI DASH-5Hitachi Dash-5… .....................................................................................…….17

EXCAVATOR FOCUSFirst new Hitachi EX2500-6 delivered in New Zealand…… ...................…….26

The right tools for the job in Christchurch…… ....................................……..30

OFF-ROAD DUMP TRUCK FOCUSJohn Deere to the rescue in the Hutt Valley .................................................... 20

Bell’s reputation rings true .............................................................................. 36

AFTER HOURSColouring competition ................................................................................... 40

Merchandise .................................................................................................... 42

RECENT DELIVERIESTruck deliveries ............................................................................................... 44

Equipment deliveries ...................................................................................... 48

SPECIFICATIONSHitachi / Bell specifications ............................................................................. 55

John Deere specifications ............................................................................... 60

This year has flown by, and at the time of publishing, I have enjoyed the challenge of being in the role of general manager sales and marketing with such an enterprising company for almost a year. 2011 has been a year of challenges and changes for CablePrice (NZ) Ltd, ranging from the devastating

earthquake in Christchurch to earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan, all having a major impact on the running of our company.

Business confidence continues to be volatile globally: just when one newspaper is reporting that confidence is improving, another comes out reporting confidence has dipped. CablePrice has successfully moved on from this and we see a confident order book. Our customers are judging the reports themselves, just getting on with business.

We are proud of the new Hitachi EX 2500-6 excavator that is up and running at OceanaGold’s East Otago mine site. Many thanks to our experienced, specialised mining support staff for their involvement. Also, the new Bell Articulated Dump Trucks at the Solid Energy New Vale mine are making their mark. The John Deere product is growing from strength to strength, showing good sales across the board, particularly in forestry equipment and wheel loaders. Scania V8 truck orders are positive after our successful V8 road show that was complimented by recent sales in milk, forestry, line haul and distribution. All up, these sales further cement our confidence in our clients and upcoming product lines, such as our new Hitachi Dash-5 due to come on

line very soon. As such, CablePrice is placing customers first with reliability, lowest fuel consumption, lowest environmental impact combined with highest brand image in the market, all of which is complimented with a wide range of service support and service contracts.

On the head office front, we have had a couple of senior staff changes, and with those come renewed energy, new ideas, fresh thinking and forward vision

We appreciate our customers for continuing to invest in CablePrice’s products, despite the turbulent economic times, and as a result, CablePrice has decided to further invest in the New Zealand economy. After 16 years at our current location, we have decided to move head office and regional workshop operations to a new purpose-built facility in Bell Road South, Lower Hutt, some 500 metres from our present site.

As our customer base continues to grow, we needed a more modern workshop, administration and warehouse building to future-proof our business so that we can continue to provide a professional service to our ever growing list of clients and fleets. To put it briefly, “we’ve simply outgrown our present location”. We look forward to serving all our customers in a refreshed approach in 2012.

I wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a happy and safe new year. Alfons ReitsmaGeneral Manager Sales and Marketing

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With the Scania dealer locator app in your smartphone, you can easily find the Scania dealers and workshops that are closest to your current location, anywhere in the world.

Wherever you need Scania, the dealer locator app is there to help. You can call Scania assistance or workshops directly from the app, or find them on a map with route descriptions. You can also save your favorites for quick access and plan your stops in advance with a global list of Scania locations.

Available both for iPhone and Android.

SCANIA DEALER LOCATOR

CablePrice takes pride in acknowledging those who have achieved long-service milestones. The company’s long-service scheme is designed to recognise those who have 10, 20, 30 and 40 years of service, displaying loyalty, dedication and high levels of performance.

In 2011, eight additional staff achieved milestones as part of the company’s scheme of recognising long service.

Special recognition must also go to Peter Johnson from Auckland, for achieving a milestone of 30 years of service. Peter has been a dedicated employee at CablePrice since April 1981.

CablePrice would like to thank all of its employees for their commitment and loyalty, and looks forward to the growing pool of experience in the coming years.

CABLEPRICE LONG-SERVICE RECOGNITION

10-year long-service achievement

Tony Scharvi Auckland

Craig Hamilton Auckland

Peter Aitcheson Christchurch

Stuart Thornley Greymouth

20-year long-service achievement

Wayne Hanrahan Christchurch

Peter Docherty Christchurch

Trish Frethey Head office

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CablePrice, New Zealand’s importer and distributor of Hitachi construction equipment, Scania trucks and buses, John Deere forestry equipment and Bell dump trucks, boosts its commitment to the Wellington region in the form of a new multi-million dollar facility in Bell South Road, Gracefield. This purpose-built building will encompass the head office, Wellington branch, national parts warehouse and distribution centre, all on one site.

Soon to enter its 60th year in business, CablePrice has always called Wellington “home”. In a time when many businesses are either downsizing or relocating to other regions, CablePrice is proud to show its continued commitment to its customers and the Wellington region.

“We’ve outgrown Tunnel Grove. It’s served us well over the past 16 years, but we now need a modern facility with more room, and a head office worthy of a company like CablePrice, one that does justice to the products we represent. We also need a branch workshop facility that aptly suits the customers who have purchased our products, and we feel this move will deliver these factors, and then some,” says Pat Ward, CablePrice general manager of finance and administration.

The new facility will be built in three stages over the next 9 to 12 months: stage one, due for completion in early December, will be the Wellington branch and workshops; stage two, the head office, is due to be completed by April next year; and the third and final stage, a national parts and distribution warehouse, is to be completed before November 2012.

“We look forward to providing our Wellington branch with state-of-the-art workshop facilities. The new building will be bigger with more capacity for trucks: five full-length, 32-metre long bays, plus two specialist construction and forestry equipment bays. In addition, we will be using the latest Skylifts not the old-fashioned, hole in the ground pit. Skylifts make it easier for technicians to work on heavy gear, so that means no more climbing up and down from the pit. Mobile lifting gear and tools etc can be wheeled straight under the equipment being worked on. This will be a lot safer, cleaner and more user-friendly,” says Ward.

Another way that CablePrice is investing in the future is through technical training. In this ever-changing world, the company says that “knowledge is power”. The trucks and machinery sold by CablePrice are some of the most, if not the most, up to date and sophisticated in their class found anywhere in the world, and to maintain them at peak performance requires skilled technicians.

“Part of this new head office facility will include a purpose-built theory training room complete with its own fully-operational workshop, where we will be training technicians from all over New Zealand with the latest tools to a world class level,” says Ward.

New location effective November 28, 2011.41-51 Bell South Road, Gracefield, Lower Hutt.

Phone, fax, email and website details all remain unchanged.

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To a lot of you, the name Riki Corley will be a familiar one, as he has worked at the head office of CablePrice for the past four years.

Recently moving to a new role as equipment product manager from the position of equipment product coordinator, Corley’s core responsibilities were the purchase ordering, sales administration and logistical processes for new equipment.

Corley’s new role will see him continue to develop John Deere’s smaller product ranges, while also taking responsibility for the management of the growing market for John Deere construction equipment, including wheel loaders, graders, dozers and the newly-introduced D-series skid steer loaders.

“Corley brings an extensive working knowledge of our construction and forestry range to his new position,” says CablePrice national equipment sales manager, Andrew Crane.

And with an ability to hit the ground running while maintaining a strong focus on product, sales and post-sales support, Corley will be a real asset to John Deere’s customers and sales team alike.

After his success in New Zealand’s local competition, Sam Rowan was selected to represent CablePrice, and New Zealand, in the fourth annual Hitachi Regional Top Technician competition. Rowan, who works for the company’s North Shore branch, travelled to Singapore in April to compete against four other national champions from the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

The competition consisted of both theory and practical elements. The theory examination was to be completed without the assistance of manuals or other external resources. For the practical component of the competition, each contestant had to diagnose and solve identical faults in a specially prepared Hitachi excavator. The main fault, being hydraulic, had to be identified, as well as two electrical faults, all within a pressured time frame of one hour and fifteen minutes – no mean feat!

Competing against highly-trained technicians from around the region – a challenge in its own right – Rowan also had to endure temperatures in excess of 34 degrees while undertaking the practical element of the competition. Working in scorching heat and high humidity in full safety gear, Rowan displayed both stamina and determination, representing CablePrice admirably.

Demonstrating impeccable skill, Rowan was the only competitor to accurately identify and solve the three faults, as well as reassemble the machine completely in the time frame specified. This, combined with the theory element of the competition, resulted in Rowan achieving the highest overall score, winning him the title of “Top Technician” for the Hitachi Asia-Pacific region.

Following on from his win at the Asia-Pacific competition, Rowan will have the opportunity to really test his skills against Hitachi’s top technicians from around the globe at the world finals which are to be held in Japan later this year.

Well done!

HITACHI’S TOP TECHNICIAN

NEW PRODUCT MANAGER FOR JOHN DEERE CONSTRUCTION

NEW SCANIA SALES MANAGER FOR CABLEPRICE

CablePrice has recently introduced Garry Leitch to its truck sales team. Coming on-board as the national commercial vehicle sales manager, Leitch says that he’s “dedicated to ensuring Scania remain a market leader in the medium and in the heavy-duty truck range,” a position that Scania are well known for.

Born in Scotland, Leitch is no stranger to the commercial vehicle and construction equipment industries. He started out within the automotive industry with a main Ford (England) dealership, before moving to New Zealand in 1989 where he took up various roles within Mitsubishi Motors (New Zealand). From 1999, he filled various management roles within Titan Plant Services, with Volvo truck, bus, construction and forestry equipment.

Leitch will compliment an already experienced and motivated CablePrice truck sales team that is dedicated to delivering a high standard of customer service in all facets of the business.

“Leitch’s professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction will ensure clients receive real value for money, as well as priority attention and care throughout the lifecycle of their truck, not just during the purchase,” says Alfons Reitsma, CablePrice general manager of marketing and sales.

Leitch advises, “A real point of difference with the Scania range is that we can customise client requirements to suit their transport needs, provided they meet Scania’s technical dependencies on performance, fuel efficiency and driver comfort.”

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New Zealand heavy machinery dealer CablePrice has recently announced a $100,000 donation to the Prime Minister’s Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund. The donation encompasses a financial contribution from CablePrice key business partner Scania AB, along with a further contribution from CablePrice owners Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) and fellow HCM subsidiaries Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia and Hitachi Construction Machinery Asia and Pacific.

CablePrice general manager of sales and marketing Alfons Reitsma says that while images of the firm’s Hitachi excavators and Scania trucks and fire engines have become synonymous with scenes from the rescue and recovery effort, the company is committed to supporting the rebuild of the Garden City.

“The earthquake affected everybody throughout the country, but it also pulled us much closer together to support those who

have been directly affected by this event.“Since the earthquake, we have focused on supporting our

40 Christchurch staff and their families, together with our customers in Canterbury, who have been affected by the quake and involved in the rescue and recovery efforts,” Reitsma says.

While the company’s office in Hornby wasn’t badly affected by the February earthquake, a number of staff members’ homes were severely damaged. Reitsma says that customers involved in the rescue and recovery efforts had also relied on the company’s support service to ensure excavators and trucks remained operational throughout the time-critical rescue and recovery phases.

“Christchurch is now moving into the rebuilding phase, and we stand alongside the city and its people as they work to re-establish their services, infrastructure, buildings and their way of life,” Reitsma adds.

$100,000 DONATION TO EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND

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CablePrice has announced a change to the distribution of Hitachi articulated dump trucks in New Zealand. Branding of the trucks has changed from Hitachi to Bell, the original equipment manufacturer.

This change to Bell significantly improves machine and parts availability thanks to direct access to manufacturers stock. Customers will also receive enhanced support and reduced lead times, matching machine availability with market demand.

Andrew Crane, national equipment sales manager, says, “The change from Hitachi to Bell trucks provides significant improvements in supply chain efficiency, and aligns our sales of articulated dump trucks with the global distribution of the Bell brand”.

CablePrice has had an excellent start with this announcement, achieving recent success with the deliveries of three Bell B50Ds to the Solid Energy New Vale Mine in Southland, and a further

unit to the Birchfield Coal Mine on the West Coast to add to the existing fleet of three Hitachi brand trucks.

“We’re really impressed. They’re carrying 25 percent more than our other trucks yet only using one-litre per hour more fuel. As for working in the wet, again, they’re much better than the other trucks, and are more stable thanks to the wider track,” says Solid Energy’s New Vale Mine manager, Antony Stodart.

“We are confident that most customers are aware that Hitachi and Bell articulated dump trucks are essentially the same product, with the only difference being the decals and colour. Features, capabilities and specifications are identical between the brands,” he continues.

With the growing population of trucks, CablePrice’s national parts and service network for both Hitachi and Bell articulated dump trucks has been strengthened for the current numbers, with more units on the way.

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Thanks to the support of CablePrice and John Deere Forestry Equipment, Waiariki Institute of Technology in Rotorua took delivery of the very first John Deere E-series operator training simulator in the southern hemisphere, at the beginning of September.

To help reduce traditional training costs and prevent unskilled operators from using equipment in the field, John Deere Forestry has produced this state-of-the-art simulator for E-series machines, complete with new technology that enhances the virtual environment.

John Deere’s operator training simulator is a cost-effective, safe and efficient way for students to learn how to correctly operate a highly-sophisticated forwarder in a controlled environment, before they ever step foot towards a real machine. Highly detailed and realistic lessons teach proper operator technique, machine controls and safe operation in a virtual job site.

“We saw this as the perfect opportunity to support the future of the forestry industry in New Zealand, giving the next generation the opportunity to learn how to get the most from the state-of-the-art equipment that they will soon be operating in the field,” says Andrew Crane, CablePrice equipment product manager.

Waiariki Institute of Technology showcased the simulator to media and invited guests at the opening of the school’s new building and gasification plant, before moving the simulator to

the CablePrice stand at this year’s Forest Industry Expo in Rotorua.

“We see this as very significant for Waiariki Institute. We’ll be incorporating the use of this simulator into two of our courses: the first, a high-level diploma in forest management; and the second, our practical logging course that has over 200 students per year. Primarily, it is a chainsaw based course, but we also want to provide students with hands-on experience of operating a forwarder,” says Jeremy Christmas, director of Waiariki School of Forestry and Primary Industries.

JOHN DEERE SIMULATORS: A COST-EFFECTIVE TRAINING TOOL

Pictured is National MP for Rotorua Todd McClay guided by CablePrice equipment sales specialist Terry Duncan, right. Photo kindly supplied by Waiariki Institute of Technology.

STAY ON THE RIGHT ROADTHERE’S STILL MORE WORK TO BE DONE

TRUCK AND BUS TECHNICIANS REQUIREDWe’re Cable Price and we’re looking for skilled technicians. We’ve got plenty on so this is a great time to be joining us. As part of our team you’ll enjoy the machinery, training, support, variety and competitive remuneration we offer. We’ve been trading in New Zealand for 60 years and we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built. We have 13 branches nationwide, so you don’t need to travel far to access world class opportunities. Just check out our website to learn more.

cableprice.co.nz www.cableprice.co.nz0800 555 288

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Staffan Kollander recently arrived in New Zealand, on loan from Scania CV AB, Sweden. In what is a first for CablePrice, Kollander will be working at CablePrice head office in Wellington, as part of Scania’s PEP (personnel enhancement programme).

PEP is a program set up by Scania in Sweden, making it possible for employees within the Scania organisation to go on short-term assignments in other markets or countries around the world, gaining experience and assisting Scania in developing products and services for a global market.

Kollander is on an exchange basis for a period of 6 to 12 months. For this program to be fully beneficial to both Scania, Sweden, and CablePrice, New Zealand, CablePrice will also be sending an exchange employee to Sweden. Lauren Calvert, marketing coordinator at head office, has been given the opportunity to be the first employee from CablePrice to move to Sweden as part of this program. Calvert will live and work in Södertälje, a municipality of Stockholm and the home of Scania’s head office. On a six month exchange commencing in January 2012, she will be working in the sales and marketing department at Scania.

While at CablePrice, Kollander will be the marketing

coordinator responsible for Scania trucks in New Zealand. His prime responsibility will be to analyse and support upcoming market changes in the New Zealand truck market, and assist in various other head office marketing activities.

Kollander comes to CablePrice with a Masters of Science degree in Business Administration, and has been working for Scania for almost five years. Among some of his former responsibilities, he has worked with sales from Scania head office towards the European region. Before that, he worked in the pre-sales department with sales systems and commercial questions.

“I come from Stockholm in Sweden and really enjoy travelling, so it’s really a plus going overseas for work. It is wonderful to come here during the New Zealand spring time. I also enjoy sports. Golf is one of my big interests, and I’ve got myself a set of clubs so I will definitely try some of the courses while here. I will also try to see as much of New Zealand as possible. I think that this will be a fantastic experience for me,” says Kollander.

“This is the first upcoming exchange opportunity arranged between Scania CV AB and CablePrice. I’m sure everyone will join with me in welcoming Kollander to New Zealand and make him feel right at home,” says Alfons Reitsma, general manager of sales and marketing at CablePrice.

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In recent years, the export meat business has been booming in this country, with New Zealand farmers developing a reputation for producing good quality beef and lamb. But it takes more than just great farming to deliver great products – transportation also plays a big role.

A LOT OF STEAK AT STAKE

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For Wellington-based KAM Transport Ltd, the meat industry forms the foundations of its operations, as well as its management and ownership team.

Owners Rod and Scot Preston are part of a family that has been in the butchery business for more than a century. The brothers took over the company

in 1989, growing the business from a small local delivery firm that serviced the Wellington City Council abattoir, into one that

now has operations in both islands. The Prestons also form a large part of Taylor Preston Meat

Processors, which is where the majority of KAM Transport’s work comes from.

“The company was running three little trucks around town with the odd run up the line to New Plymouth, but, basically, all the action was down here,” says transport manager Chris Mooney.

“In 1989, when Rod and Scot Preston took over, we started to

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get into the export side of things alongside Taylor Preston. We then started to do their container work, and we’ve grown since then, now doing their export coolstore work and by-products cartage. We’ve stuck around the meat trade – that’s what we know best – but we’ve also got into general freight and all sorts of stuff. We will basically cart everything and anything right now. You have to be into a bit of everything, so we do container handling, swinglift, refrigerated and some bulk units in the South

Island,” Mooney continues.He adds, “Although we’ve predominantly been in the bottom

half of the North Island, at the start of this year, we began to venture into the South Island with some bulk trucks and tipper units.” Indeed, an alliance with Canterbury Meat Packers (CMP) has allowed the company to take on the extra work, running beef hides up from the South Island and beef by-products on the return leg. Mooney says, “They’re pretty big in the South Island and we had the opportunity to get involved with them, so we now have six trucks running around down there – Blenheim, Greymouth and Ashburton.”

The increased transport business has seen the overall fleet grow to 16 trucks, 14 of which are Scanias. Despite the size of the fleet, it’s actually a fairly modern line-up, with the oldest of the trucks being a 2003 R124 420h – originally a tipper, it is now a refrigerated unit. The most recent additions are three new R500 units powered by Scania’s DC16 Euro IV V8 engine. In 8x4 bulk tipper configuration, the trio is perfect for coping with the expanded KAM Transport business.

Mooney says the line-up of Scanias has a range of benefits, many of those due to the operating costs of the powerful 15.6-litre engine: “They’re a very reliable, efficient and professional vehicle. The running costs we’ve got from them have always been good and they’ve given us very few problems,” he says. “We’re really pretty happy with what we’ve got.”

But it’s not just return on investment that makes Scania such a good choice for KAM Transport, as they also keep the drivers happy, something that gives the business a consistent base of employees.

Renowned for their driver comfort, Scania has set a benchmark with an air-suspended cab, comfortable driving position and the aesthetically-designed cabin layout, all of which plays a major part in ensuring drivers are working in a comfortable environment. Other features, such as the electronic braking system, ABS anti-lock braking and cab construction based around driver protection, also mean that safety is a big part of Scania’s design.

“Good gear does keep the drivers around. If they’re driving rubbish, then someone can offer them a job driving something else and off they go…there’s no allegiance,” Mooney says. “If you can supply them with a good, comfortable truck, that’s even better – you can hold onto your drivers a bit better.”

KAM Transport has thrived on developing long-term relationships with its clients, something that has paid off as the company has developed. It’s a company that has also benefited from its relationship with Scania, and CablePrice is extraordinarily proud of being associated with it.

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THE NEW DASH-5 SERIES EXCAVATORS

More moved with less effort

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THE NEW ZAXIS 5 SERIES EXCAVATORS HAVE ARRIVED

5NEW ZX

SERIES

Many will remember the Hitachi EX-5 as being “the complete” machine for reliability and performance of its era. Initial response to the first machine in New Zealand is that the ZAXIS-5 range will once again put Hitachi Excavators at the peak.

Loaded with numerous, customer-driven enhancements, all models deliver superior productivity and durability, while keeping operating costs low. With more dig force, slew torque and lift capacity, ZX-5 excavators get more work done in a day, so you can stay on schedule. Their powerful and proven Isuzu 6BG1T and 6HK1X diesel engines go reliably about their business wherever you put these machines to work.

The larger operator environment features a more comfortable air suspension, heated high-back seat and a new operator friendly multifunction monitor.

Other standard features, such as rear-view camera, ROPS cabs (ISO 12117) and FOPS (Level II) roof and front window guards, further enhance the machine applications and operator safety.

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The first ZX200-5 arrived in New Zealand in September and since then Taylors Contracting in Nelson have been testing the machine, clocking up 300 hours with Chris Donavan, a skilful operator who appreciates a good machine. Having operated a wide range of excavators in his career, Chris had an open minded view when he was given the new ZX200-5.

When asked for his opinions of the machine’s performance, Chris comments.

“I found it’s very powerful in the slew and has excellent multi-function ability and track drive. The productivity of the new model is also better when loading trucks, I am consistently a minute faster than other same sized machines on the job. Also, for the amount of extra work the machine does, fuel consumption is very good, and I only have to fuel up every three days”.

When asked for his opinions of the new cabin

“It’s got great leg room and a comfortable seat, I like the monitor with its larger screen and controls all within one close area, making it extremely easy to change settings without taking my eyes off the job. I like to do my jobs in the shortest amount of time possible and it really allows me to do just that thanks to its very smooth and responsive controls”.

Hitachi has also improved durability for the new Dash-5 series with several improvements made to the undercarriage and front attachment.

The new Zaxis Dash 5 is available in five models between 20 and 35 tonne from early 2012, and will able to be seen at a CablePrice branch near you.

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Using a bulldozer to push waste arriving at a landfill was turning the ground to mud. But buying a John Deere wheeled loader to do the work has quickly solved the problem.

Thanks to its rugged versatility, a John Deere K-series wheeled loader has permanently supplanted a bulldozer in a waste-moving task

at a major landfill, as well as being able to perform other roles on the site.

The Silverstream landfill in the Hutt Valley has been operating since 1972, serving a population of more than 125,000. Eighteen months ago, with the original area filled and capped, a purpose-built phase two of the landfill was opened.

This phase has a lifespan of 50 years and its class-A rating enables it to take the widest range of waste material, holding up to 105,000 tonnes annually. Transpacific Industries Group (TPI) (a leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services) contracts to the Hutt City Council to operate and manage the site, alongside the original landfill team that has managed the site for approximately 11 years, gaining an in-depth knowledge of the operational requirements.

Four months ago, the company purchased a 20-tonne John Deere 724K wheeled loader to add to its machinery fleet, currently consisting of a 35-tonne refuse compactor, a 20-tonne D6 bulldozer, an 11-tonne front-end loader, a 30-tonne excavator and two dump trucks.

Landfill manager James Blair says the primary reason for the purchase of the 724K was for use on the truck’s manoeuvring and tipping pad instead of the bulldozer, as the latter was breaking up the pad in winter and turning the surface to mud.

All trucks arriving with waste at the landfill must deposit their loads on the pad. The waste is then pushed off the pad to the compactor, a task

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now permanently transferred from the bulldozer to the 724K wheeled loader.

“With its foam-filled rubber tyres, the John Deere is sealing up the truck manoeuvring pad so it doesn’t get muddy, and being a 20-tonne loader, it can push refuse quite readily,” Blair says. “We also use it for small jobs like ‘blading out’ of earth on the pad, because we’re always progressing forward with the earth.”

He says that, in addition, the loader will be employed to stockpile gravel and move it into position for placing on top of the landfill’s plastic liner and fabric overlay to further protect the liner.

Blair continues that when TPI realised it would have to buy a wheeled loader to use on the pad, it surveyed what could be obtained locally. The John Deere not only came up to spec with all other comparable loaders but “it was there – it was readily available. And CablePrice’s service and parts are locally sourced – you don’t have to look outside of New Zealand”.

The Silverstream landfill’s long, planned life is matched by that of the John Deere 724K. Its turbocharged 9-litre, 197kw, wet sleeve diesel engine delivers an impressive 1169Nm of torque, and its all-round rugged reliability, durability and

heavy-duty mainframe equip it to thrive on waste-handling and tough transfer station tasks.

An innovative Quad-Cool™ (cooling on demand) system with proportional (reversible) fan ensures that everything stays cool in dusty conditions. Extensive guarding minimises debris build-up and helps to avoid close encounters with obstacles from slowing down the machine. A solid-state electrical distribution centre, durable sealed-switch module and state-of-the-art diagnostic malfunction monitor further boost uptime and productivity.

Other features include inboard, planetary, wet-disc brakes that help to ensure longer service life.

While Blair has yet to fully assess the 724K’s operating costs, he says the wheeled loader has been performing well, fulfilling TPI’s expectations. It has an ideal weight-to-power ratio and his operators have praised its accessibility, simplicity, cab comfort and ease of handling.

“We’ve been through snow and a wet six weeks and we’ve found that having the loader has been an asset. It was a good choice – we made a good decision,” Blair says.

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Have you ever thought of joining the growing number of people doing online shopping?

It appears that more and more of us are doing our weekly shop online, and why not?! You get your own personal shopper, exactly what you order and not just your pre-packed

goods (bread, tinned foods and cleaning products) – it caters for all your shopping needs, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and frozen goods – all delivered to your door at a time that suits you.

Such is the professionalism of the service offered by Countdown that couriers are not considered to be good enough to deliver your order: Countdown has a contracted fleet of specialised, refrigerated carriers to deliver your online orders.

Like any time-critical business, reliability is key. Without reliability, everything else becomes secondary. Delivering online orders for Countdown is a time-critical business, one that Wellington-based Key Carriers has been contracted for, delivering to customers in Khandallah, Wellington CBD and southern regions for over five years.

Key Carriers’ managing director Ki Teariki and his team are responsible for ensuring that online shopping orders (in their region) are delivered in pristine condition, on time, every time. What started less than six years ago with a used HiAce van, has now grown into the business we see today, employing 10 staff (six full-time and four part-time), and, with the two new Isuzu NLR250s, a full fleet of five.

With an ageing fleet, maintenance costs on the increase and a need to fit new, purpose-built bodies, it was time to upgrade. Teariki says: “Initially, I was looking for a couple of used imports, but on closer inspection and after talking with CablePrice, there was actually little to be gained from buying used over new. Also, with new, you get the advantages like full dealer support and a known history of the truck.”

Teariki knew exactly what he needed in a truck: it had to be

fuel efficient, easy to drive and safe. Another important fact was that it had to have a narrow cab/body to fit the new purpose-built bodies. The Isuzu NLR250 that Teariki decided on ticked all the right boxes.

Delivering in Wellington’s CBD, with its narrow alleyways, is always going to be a challenge. But if you think that’s difficult, you want to try some of the steep, tight driveways in the suburbs, like up the top of Mt Victoria, where a good street has room for just two cars, let alone a truck. Its times like these that a truck with the narrow body of the Isuzu NLR is appreciated, not to mention the inclusion of hill start assist.

The NLR250 is powered by a Euro IV, three-litre, four-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, turbocharged Isuzu diesel engine. This is capable of producing 110kW with 375Nm of torque. With a GVM of 4500kg, a narrow body and a list of modern safety features – ABS, EBS, driver’s air bag and hill start assist – the Isuzu NLR250 is the ideal delivery truck.

If Teariki and Countdown continue to experience the growth seen over the past five years, Key Carriers will be sure to get its money’s worth from the new Isuzus.

Visit Countdown online at www.countdown.co.nz

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Fuel consumption in heavy, long-haul traffic can be reduced to less than 20 litres per 100 kilometres in daily operation. The Scania transport laboratory reveals how.Words by Per-Ola KnutasImages Kjell Thorsson and Carl-Erik Andersson

THE BIG SQUEEZE

With the right vehicles, an uncompromising focus on driver behaviour and use of the computer-based Scania driver support system, fuel consumption can be reduced to very low levels. This is the assertion of the Scania transport laboratory, and it’s

done the research to prove it.“On our best trips between Sweden and the Netherlands, we

have reached 18.2L/100km, a level that many say is impossible,” says Anders Gustavsson, managing director of the Scania transport laboratory.

The laboratory is a wholly-owned Scania subsidiary that tests and evaluates vehicle properties and performance in commercial road haulage. It also trains and coaches drivers in the use of economical and safe driving techniques.

Today, the company consists of 65 drivers, 20 tractor units and

75 semi-trailers. The fleet includes competitors’ trucks as well, providing relevant comparisons in real-life conditions.

The practical assignment of the transport laboratory is to be responsible for part of Scania’s European production flow by hauling freight and components between the production units in Södertälje in Sweden, and Zwolle in the Netherlands.

“From the start in 2007, we wanted the lab to facilitate communications between Scania’s product development and the daily operations of a haulage company,” says Gustavsson. “The dialogue works very well. Virtually every week, our drivers are visited by employees of Scania’s research and development departments who want to talk about concrete ideas and improvement opportunities.”

One result is that the laboratory now operates tractor units that are configured with a faster rear-axle gear ratio. This leads to lower engine revs at cruising speed, something that can reduce fuel

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Consistent driver training: repeat and reinforce driver training for real and lasting fuel savings. Find methods and processes for coaching drivers regularly, preferably in real time using the tools in the Scania fleet management portal.

Correct vehicle specification: devote time to determining the correct vehicle specifications for your operations. A faster rear-axle gear ratio leads to lower engine revs at cruising speed, and can lower fuel consumption by 3 to 10 percent. Correct specifications may also mean not having too much of a powerful an engine.

Scania ecocruise: this is an intelligent cruise control system that can save up to 4 percent on fuel.

Scania driver support: this computerised support system guides the driver in real time by providing tips and feedback.

Properly adjusted air deflectors: ask your Scania workshop to help adjust air deflectors properly. An improperly adjusted deflector will increase fuel consumption.

Regular vehicle checks: check the axle and wheel alignment regularly, and adjust tyre pressure.

Regular trailer checks: check axle alignment and brake settings regularly in order to avoid traction losses.

Source: Scania transport laboratory

Average annual mileage: 360,000km per vehicle

20 tractor units (4x2)

65 drivers

75 three-axle semi-trailers

13 daily trips: Sweden to the Netherlands to Sweden

Volume: 100 m³/semi-trailer

Load factor: 92%

Average gross weight of each rig: 37 tonnes en route to Zwolle, 32 tonnes returning

Average fuel consumption: 26L/100km (target: 22L/100km)

Most of this traffic goes via Denmark.

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“ On our best trips, we have reached 18.2L/100km”

Anders Gustavsson, Scania transport laboratory

consumption by 3 to 10 percent. Another result is a new rear air deflector,

known as a “boat-tail” spoiler, mounted at the back of the company’s semi-trailers. The spoiler increases the length of the vehicle combination by 30cm, which is equivalent to the extra length permitted by the European Union. The results are very promising.

“The fuel savings are close to four percent,” Gustavsson says. “For our trucks that run 360,000km per year and consume an average of 26 litres of fuel per 100km, this represents an annual saving of nearly 4000 litres of fuel per truck, as well as lower CO2 emissions.”

But the biggest improvements in terms of fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear are still achieved by means of consistent efforts to train and coach drivers, along with systems such as Scania fleet management and Scania driver support, Gustavsson says.

“These are the most important steps for us to achieve our target of fuel consumption averaging 22 litres per 100km,” he adds.

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Located in East Otago, some 80km north of Dunedin and 2km to the east of the Macraes Flat township, the OceanaGold mine site actually consists of two mines – the Macraes Open Cut and Frasers Underground – with a total anticipated production of around 210,000 ounces per annum

DELIVERY OF FIRST HITACHI EX2500-6 MINING EXCAVATOR IN NEW ZEALAND

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When OceanaGold, New Zealand’s largest gold producer, look for earth moving equipment, it needs unbeatable performance from proven suppliers.

Hitachi and CablePrice are such suppliers. Having been a large excavator

supplier to OceanaGold for a number of years, Hitachi has proven it knows how to build safe, solid and reliable mining excavators, and CablePrice knows just how best to support the mining company with its specialised mining support group.

So, when OceanaGold made the decision to purchase another excavator for their Macraes Flat operation, it was no surprise

that it once again looked to Hitachi. This time, it chose the Hitachi EX2500-6 to add to its fleet, which already includes two 359-tonne Hitachi EX3600 excavators, one a 2005 vintage with more than 35,000 hours on the clock and the other a 2010 vintage with 7000 hours.

While the new EX2500-6 may be bit smaller than its two brothers, weighing in at just 250 tonnes, it is by no means a small machine. As a backhoe configuration excavator, it is both powerful and efficient. With a 50-litre, 1400hp Cummins QSK series, 16-cylinder, turbocharged and after-cooled diesel engine, it has more than eight times the power of the average family car.

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The operator of the EX2500-6 sits on an air-suspended seat in a cab some six metres above the ground. The cab itself is roomy, pressurised with three air-conditioning units to keep dust out and the operator cool in summer and warm in winter. Access to the cab is via hydraulically-operated folding stairs, for both safety and easy access. Additional safety comes from a Sandvik fire suppression system, installed by Fire Suppression Systems.

This excavator is a real workhorse with six hydraulic pumps, a peak oil flow of 2450 litres per minute and a 15-cubic metre bucket, all of which means it is capable of collecting 27 tonnes of earth in each pass. Working around the clock, the average pass only takes 25 seconds, so this is an excavator that can load over 2500 tonnes per hour, or 60,000 per day.

Having been fully assembled and tested at Hitachi’s mining factory in Japan, the EX2500-6 was dismantled

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STAY ON THE RIGHT TRACKTHERE’S STILL MORE WORK TO BE DONE

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into transportable sized components and shipped to New Zealand, arriving at Wellington’s Centre Port on October 1. From there, with the assistance of Orbit Heavy Haulage, 11 transporters were used to move the components to the assembly site at Macraes Mine.

Since arriving at Macraes Flat, the 250-tonne mining excavator spent two weeks being assembled and tested by the CablePrice mining support group that consists of 10 technicians and is led by Invercargill branch service manager Roger Hunt.

The machine was then handed over to OceanaGold to be officially commissioned on October 18.

“While we had a few delays early on, partly due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, everything came together just right, and the team did an excellent job reassembling the machine in two weeks. Given the size, shape and weight of the parts that the team were assembling, we couldn’t have done this without the assistance of A V Martin and Co crane hire for the heavy lifts,” says Paul Laird, CablePrice mining product manager.

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One of the many new words to pepper conversation in Christchurch over the past year has been “deconstruction”, effectively meaning carefully controlled demolition. At the vanguard of that activity in the Garden City is Auckland-based Nikau Contractors Ltd, a firm of deconstruction engineering specialists.

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The company initially came to Christchurch to answer a call for demolition equipment, as John Paul Stil, senior estimator for the company, explains: “We were in Wellington at the time and one of our operations managers got a call from someone in USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) asking us to

bring some gear down. We just bought down a couple of 40-tonne diggers to begin with. But then we bought a lot of other machines down, and the rest is history …”

However, none of it was big enough for some of the challenges the earthquakes presented.

A few months ago, the company bought a new 63-tonne Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 excavator, a specialist demolition machine with a three-piece boom and crusher capable of reaching 26 metres, used primarily on buildings of five to six storeys. It’s one of only a few in the country, and Nikau has been operating it in Christchurch since its arrival in mid-2011.

The Zaxis-3 LCH-series excavators are well suited to this kind of work, with features such as a large undercarriage and strengthened boom cylinders. However, strength does not compromise efficiency in these machines: clean-burning common rail diesel engines and an exhaust gas recirculation system are just two of a number of their cost-saving and environment-respecting assets.

Advanced Hitachi hydraulic technologies also abound in these excavators. Two examples include the enhanced boom recirculation systems and a new regenerative oil circuit, both of which effectively store hydraulic energy when the load on the crusher or bucket is light.

Nikau Contractors Ltd was formed in 1980, having grown out of a husband-and-wife lawn mowing company that was

asked to shift an old garden shed. Two sons and two daughters of founders Diane and John Paul Stil manage the company’s operations in the field today, and it is now one of New Zealand’s leaders in deconstruction, recycling and salvage techniques, with clients ranging from government agencies, regional councils and iwi, to property developers and general contractors with demolition, site works and environmental projects on hand.

You’d have to say that Nikau Contractors was always a prime

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candidate to help beleaguered Christchurch, thanks to its extensive experience in the safe and efficient removal of multi-storey buildings, bridges, underwater structures, service stations and underground storage tanks.

And it has plenty of gear. In fact, it has New Zealand’s largest range of high-reach excavators, heavy-duty rock breakers and multi-task attachments. Its extensive plant inventory includes 35 excavators all up, 21 of them carrying the Hitachi nameplate, 14

of those from the Zaxis range.Mostly at work in Christchurch, these machines are fitted with

a wide range of rock breakers, rippers, pulverisers and shears, with two of those shear attachments being capable of delivering 1400 tonnes of cutting force.

But Stil is quite matter-of-fact about the high proportion of Hitachis in their excavator fleet: “They’re good and reliable machines. They’re really great value…and the back-up service

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and support from CablePrice is really good, too.”The company also specialises in environmentally sensitive

projects, having a subsidiary, Nikau Environmental Ltd, to deal with sampling, testing, removal, clean-up and remediation of asbestos and other hazardous materials. These specialist skills have proved invaluable in Christchurch, where the company has been called upon to salvage materials and items of historical importance at several sites.

Nikau places a very high degree of importance on safety, going to the extent of employing two members of staff as “safety

champions”, patrolling its numerous work sites that are manned by 50 staff, nearly half of them recruited locally.

So, with its host of safety and environmental features, the ZX470LCH suits the ethos of Nikau down to the ground.

There’s plenty of work in Christchurch for the Nikau team and the many other companies helping the city with the clean-up. The numbers being reported change every day, but one recent count had 650 buildings in the CBD demolished. By the time the job’s done, it’s expected some 1500 buildings will have been fully or partly demolished -- sorry, deconstructed.

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Innovative Bell MkVI ADT upgrade showcases the latest in safety and innovation

CablePrice is the national distributor of Bell Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) in New Zealand. Since early 2010, customers have benefited from the many industry-leading features and benefits of the Bell D-Series MkVI ADTs, which provide significant advantages in

terms of ADT innovation and technology.The MkVI upgrade focuses largely on enhancements to the

electronics and the operator station in order to further improve safety, ease of operation, noise level reduction and vehicle protection.

State-of-the-art operating environmentThe most recognisable change to the Bell MkVI ADT is located

in the cab where the gear selection and bin-tip lever are now incorporated into a fully-sealed switch module. This arrangement not only reduces wear and tear, it also optimises the cab’s ergonomics by placing important controls within easy reach of the operator, thus creating an efficient operating environment.

The Bell MkVI ADT includes a keyless start which is protected by a numerical code that must be entered by the operator prior to starting the truck. Different options can be set to allow for easy on-site management and automatic expiry of codes, something that provides site management with greater control of who can operate a specific vehicle and when.

The keyless engine stop includes a standard turbo spin-down feature to regulate spin downtime according to how hard the engine has been working.

Safety features are becoming increasingly important, and the Bell MkVI ADT incorporates industry-leading improvements. For example, the park brake application is automatic when selecting neutral, and neutral cannot be selected above a speed of 5kph.

A pitch and roll measurement device has been fitted to the rear chassis to enable additional technology to be integrated into the machine’s software. This allows for the inclusion of numerous innovations, such as the hill assist feature. The inclinometer measures the angle of the vehicle and cross-references this with the exclusive on-board weighing feature. This results in the park brake only being released once a pre-programmed engine torque has been reached in order to ensure a controlled pull away with no rollback, even on the steepest of inclines.

Similarly, the machine angle and payload are cross-referenced on pull away, so if the vehicle is unladen and on relatively flat terrain it will automatically pull away in second gear. Apart from guaranteeing a smooth pull away and shifting, this feature also saves fuel by removing the unnecessary shift from first to

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second gear.The roll detector can also be used on-site to set limits for

when the bin-tip function can be activated. If the vehicle is positioned at an angle where lifting the bin may cause instability, the software will prevent the bin from tipping and the operator will be warned of the potentially dangerous action on the display monitor.

Along with the standard OEM features of the MkVI upgrade, CablePrice has further enhanced safety by including, as standard, a number of safety-related options: an in-cab emergency stop; lockout kits; hi-visibility mirrors; additional work lights; and deluxe seating.

Operator comfort reaches a new high in the Bell MkVI ADTs. In addition to the improved ergonomics and inclusion of deluxe seating, CD player and sunvisor, comfort is further enhanced by a significant reduction in noise levels. This is achieved through

focused changes that include a new headliner, hydraulic damper and additional strategically placed insulation in the cab.

Fleetm@tic – the next generationCoupled to the electronic innovations are enhancements to

Bell Equipment’s global fleet tracking system, Fleetm@tic. The second generation Fleetm@tic system provides customers with significantly improved reporting, to the extent that reports on individual shifts and operators are possible. The standard functions of geofencing, fault warnings and service notifications have also been retained.

Features included in the Mark VI upgrade, coupled with the existing advantages of low fuel burn, low daily operating costs and high productivity, reaffirm Bell as the safest and most innovative ADT on the market.

For more information on this product, ph 0800 555 456 or visit www.cableprice.co.nz

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Terms & Conditions: Entrants contact information will not be used for any other activity and will not be passed on to any third parties. Information is gathered purely for the purpose of contacting the winner(s) and delivering prizes. CablePrice (NZ) Ltd staff and their direct families are not eligible for entry. Final day for entries is 31 January 2012. The winning drawings will be selected by a panel of judges. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The prize is not redeemable for cash or other items. Only one entry per individual. Winners will be advised by email and/or phone and prizes will be delivered to the address supplied on the form. Prizes can not be couriered to a PO Box or Private Bag.

This issue CablePrice will be giving away two prizes of $50 Toy World Vouchers.

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DID YOU KNOW...? Larry is a large wheel loader who weighs as much as 20 hippos! He can be found in yards full of sand, stone and rocks, and loads these materials on to trucks.

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Terms & Conditions: Entrants contact information will not be used for any other activity and will not be passed on to any third parties. Information is gathered purely for the purpose of contacting the winner(s) and delivering prizes. CablePrice (NZ) Ltd staff and their direct families are not eligible for entry. Final day for entries is 31 January 2012. The winning drawings will be selected by a panel of judges. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The prize is not redeemable for cash or other items. Only one entry per individual. Winners will be advised by email and/or phone and prizes will be delivered to the address supplied on the form. Prizes can not be couriered to a PO Box or Private Bag.

There are two age categories: 0-5 and 6-12. How to enter: Simply colour in the picture for your age group and send your entries to

Colouring CompetitionCablePrice Marketing DepartmentPO Box 38-040, Wellington Mail Centre 5045

Remember to complete all the details on the colouring competition to be eligible.Final date for entries will be 5pm, January 31, 2012. Winners will be notified by phone and prizes will be couriered to the address supplied on the entry form. Note: Prizes can only be sent by courier to physical address, not PO Boxes or Private Bags. Note: The colouring competition will be available for download from www.cableprice.co.nz for any entrants not wishing to colour in on the gloss paper of the magazine.

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John Deere polo, $23.50

Scania womens polo, $30.00

Scania kids hoodie, $41.20

Scania RLX jeans, $154.50

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South Wairarapa livestock and general cartage company, Martinborough Transport Limited recently added this exceptionally well-presented new Scania R620 8x4 with sleeper cab to its livestock transport fleet.

Proudly driven by Marc Kumeroa, the Scania, with its distinctive green-on-green paint finish, will become a familiar site, primarily transporting beef out of the Wairarapa but ultimately travelling nationwide.

With 620hp, “the two-pedal opticruse with retarder is just magic” says Kumeroa. And as for the power, he’s already impressed, saying “just think what it’ll go like when it’s got a few more kms – it’ll be humming.”

Other features include Jackson mono four-axle trailer and deck, and Total stock crates.

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Customer: Reefton HireModel: Scania P420

After being blown away by the performance and exceptional run achieved with

their first Scania R620 8X4, Marty and John have purchased a second Scania for their operation in Reefton. A P420CA6X4MHZ has the perfect specification for their requirements: with 420hp 6X4, three-pedal opticruise, hub reductions and spring suspension the job of carting the special bins from the mine to the railway is done with unbelievable ease. Marty is quietly impressed with the care taken and the quality of workmanship involved in getting this truck ready for delivery.

Customer: Transworld Roxburgh LimitedModel: Scania R560

Transworld Roxburgh has recently put this very sharp looking

R560LB8X4MSA Euro 5 to work. With 560hp, 2700Nm of torque and the all-new two-pedal opticruise, it pulls a five-axle trailer through the South Island with ease. Transworld is most impressed with the Scania’s comfort, fuel economy and retarder.

Customer: Pete SargisonModel: Scania R620

Pete Sargison has recently taken delivery of a new Scania R620. The truck has been set-up with Patchell’s logging gear, and has been put to work in the Hawkes Bay with Pan Pac.

Customer: Tussock Log CartageModel: Scania R620

Jason Stewart, owner of Tussock Log Cartage, has a new 620 logger in Gisborne, which joins his existing Scania R470. The operator is Mike Bond. Bond has come from a livestock background but enjoys the logging scene. On visiting Bond, he had a very nice packed lunch and seemed to be getting looked after at home almost as much as he is at work! The truck has been fitted out with Patchell logging gear.

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Customer: Amuri Transport LimitedModel: Scania P360

Based in North Caterbury, Amuri Transport Limited has recently taken delivery of a

new Scania P360CB4X4HHZ spreader, which has been fitted with a Bredal Fertiliser Bin. With the addition of this new truck, the company now runs seven Scanias in its fleet.

Customer: SouthfuelsModel: Scania G480

Southfuels has recently put this new, smart-looking Scania G480LB8X4MSA

truck and trailer on the road. Hosting 480hp with two-pedal opticruise, the job of fuel delivery around Southland is done with ease.

This unit is also used extensively for delivery to the ski fields in the winter time. The truck also delivers to the Mossburn 24/7 fuel stop, with the occasional rural delivery. Having 25,000-litre capacity on the trailer and 18,000 litres on the truck, with the correct permit, this unit will be able to go to 54 tonnes. Tank fitting and trailer were done by Tanker Solutions.

Customer: Douglas Logging LimitedModel: Scania G440

Douglas Logging Limited has recently taken

delivery of a new Scania G440CB8X8HHZ for their logging operation in Northland. The unit is 8WD and is fitted with a Scania six-cylinder 440hp, Euro 5 engine, Allison automatic gearbox and hub reduction axles, with cross-axle differential locks. The new unit will be operating in Northland and is set-up for shifting logs from the harvester to their super skid, along with the company’s other Scania, which is a 6X6 unit.

Customer: Tony PyeModel: Scania R620

Tony and Dianne Pye have put their first of two Scania R620s on the road. This new

Scania will join their G480 on the job in Hawkes Bay.In keeping with their usually impressive murals on the cab, the company has delivered

a fire breathing Grim Reaper on his wild stead, dressed with a V8 chain bridle to the forests of Hawkes Bay. The mural was painted by Darryn Caulfield in Rotorua.

The sleeper cab has been brought back in, after a couple of trucks with rest cabs. Pye says, “It just rides so smooth with the slightly bigger cab, with only about 140kg difference.”

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In pushing forward with their mechanised operation, Lars & Fiona Rosewarne have introduced a new John Deere 2154D log Loader into their Northland operation.

The 30 tonne Log Loader is the first of John Deere’s new D Series delivered into New Zealand. These units are factory built and feature beefy new structures and next-size up components; “purpose built to perform”.Their powerful swing systems, 6 cylinder John Deere engines and hydraulic systems all promise increased productivity. Visibility and comfort for the operator are outstanding from the secure and roomy near–entry cab. Even the ride itself can’t be beaten.

This is the 6th new John Deere to be delivered to Rosewarnes by CablePrice (NZ) Ltd

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Customer: James Drainage LtdModel: Hitachi ZX120-3

Allan James, from James Drainage Limited, has recently added a new Hitachi

ZX120-3 to his fleet. The machine comes complete with JB power tilt and wedgelock thumb, and will be put to work in the Coromandel.

Customer: J Swap Contractors Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX160LC-3 & ZX210LCH-3

J Swap Contractors Limited has added two more machines to their fleet: a Hitachi ZX160LC-3 and ZX210LCH-3. The machines come with tilting quick hitch, thumb, auto lube system and external ROPS.

Customer: Broughton Contracting LimitedModel: Hitachi ZX120-3

Broughton Contracting Limited has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX120-3. The machine comes with quick hitch, thumb and tilting bucket and has been put to work in northern Waikato.

Customer: Kerry Dines LtdModel: Hitachi ZX200LC-3 & ZX270-3

Kerry Dines Limited has taken delivery of two new machines: a ZX200LC-3 and

ZX270-3. These are the latest Hitachis to be added to its fleet. The machines come complete with hydraulic quick hitch, and will be working in the Auckland area.

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Customer: Volcanic Plateau LoggingModel: Hitachi ZX250L-3

Volcanic Plateau Logging, based in

Taupo, has taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX250L-3. Coming direct from the factory with a high and wide chassis, the machine will be focused on a forestry application. The rest of the forestry conversion was carried out by Shultz Engineering in Taupo. Steven Yeoman finished the package off with a 1500-series Ensign grapple. Crew foreman Paul Kora (pictured) has worked with Yeoman for five years, and will be operating the new machine, fleeting, loading and bunching for the crew. VPL is a ground base crew contracted to Kaingaroa Timberlands.

Customer: Stokes Logging LtdModel: Hitachi ZX250L-3

Steven Stokes of Stokes Logging Limited is seen here with Murray Stokes, taking

delivery of his second Hitachi ZX250L-3 log loader, for his Northland operations. With the performance of the first ZX250L-3, it was an easy decision to purchase a second machine. A factory-fitted high and wide undercarriage makes the machine suitable for both skid and cut-over duties. Sold by Phil McKenzie, the machine is seen here in a block near Kaikohe. From left, Steven Stokes and Murray Stokes.

Customer: Tom Harrison & SonsModel: Hitachi ZX250L-3

Tom Harrison and Sons from Keri Keri has

taken delivery of its first new Hitachi ZX250L-3. The high and wide package is factory-fitted, while other features such as the cab guard were done at Morgan Engineering in Whangarei, with the Ensign grapple being supplied by Engineering Services. The sale was made by David Smith.

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Customer: Kimberly Contractors LimitedModel: Hitachi ZX280L-3

Kimberly Contractors has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi log loader,

pictured here working on the skid site. The machine was guarded by Pro Steel Engineering in Hamilton, and the grapple is an Ensign. The machine is another in the Gisborne region, and is going really well at present. The machine will be joined by another ZX280L later in the month.

Customer: Havard Logging Model: Hitachi ZX330-3

Havard Logging, Wairarapa, has taken delivery of another new Hitachi. Joe Tozer,

pictured in front of his new machine, has worked for Havard Logging for four years, specialising in machine operation. The machine has a Gary Douglas Engineering log build, a live heel and an Ensign 1700-series grapple. The machine is pictured here in the Ngamu Forest.

Customer: Anderson Forest Harvesting LtdModel: Hitachi ZX280L-3

Working in the Marlborough area for Nelson Forests Limited, Anderson Forest

Harvesting Limited has taken delivery of its second Hitachi ZX280L-3. This one has been set-up for felling and shovelling, and is fitted with a Trinder felling head – a product you’ll surely hear more about in the future. Karl Anderson says he was happy to purchase a second Hitachi due to the performance, service back-up and quality of his first ZX280L-3. The guarding package was completed by Waimea Engineering Limited, Nelson, and the felling head was built and installed by Trinder Engineering Limited. The machine was sold by Todd Blackwood of CablePrice, Nelson.

Customer: John Coates Earthmovers LtdModel: Hitachi ZX330-3

John Coates Earthmovers has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi. John

Coates and operator Steve stand in front of their new Zaxis 330-3. The machine has been fitted with Hitachi FOPS roof guard and front FOPS grill by HT Engineering, Napier. The machine will be put to work on new forestry roading projects around the booming Gisborne forestry scene.

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Customer: Kelly Logging LtdModel: Hitachi ZX400LCH-3

Kelly Logging have taken delivery of a new ZX400LCH excavator, fitted with a

Waratah 626 big wood head.This machine was guarded by Trinder Engineering in Nelson and would be “one of

the best packages I have seen,” says Nigel Kelly, who had a lot of input in the design and functionality of it. The package is strong and light, maintaining all of the Hitachi factory requirements for air flow cooling and serviceability in a secure shell.

The machine operator, Chris Flanagan, says, “it’s early days, but it is performing really well. I love the cabin layout, and it has plenty of slew power so it should be real quick when I get use to the new controls.”

Working in NFL Golden Downs forest, Nelson, at time of the photo.

Customer: Hollands Excavation Model: Hitachi ZX80LCK-3

Andrew Hollands, from Hollands Excavation, has recently taken

delivery of a Hitachi ZX80LCK-3 with a 4m K boom and a 2.12m K arm. Hollands is based in Mosgiel, and carries the majority of his work in and around this area. the Hollands Excavation’s partnership is comprised of Hollands, his wife Sarah and his brother.

Andrew is also five-time regional winner of the Otago Excavator Driving Competition and came second this year in the nationals.

Customer: Havard Logging Model: Hitachi ZX330LC-3

A new Hitachi ZX330LC-3 has been delivered to operation in Pipiwai, Northland.

Rick McGlashan, team boss of Havard Loggings’ “Thunderbird” crew, says the operator, David McNally, is very happy with his new Hitachi, which is the second new Hitachi delivered to McGlashan’s crew in the last few months.

Customer: StraconModel: Hitachi ZX520LCH-3

Stracon has recently taken delivery of two new Hitachi ZX520LCH

excavators, which were bought to complete a large restoration job at the Ohai coal mine. Both the Hitachi ZX520LCH excavators have a 6.3m BE boom and a 2.5m BE arm. The buckets were built by Northland Steel Products and are of 3.1m capacity, while both machines are fitted with greasing systems.

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Customer: Solid Energy New Zealand LtdModel: Hitachi ZX870LCH-3 & ZX470H-3

Solid Energy New Zealand Limited has purchased two new excavators from

CablePrice, Invercargill: a Hitachi ZX870LCH-3 and a ZX470H-3. The ZX870LCH-3 has a 7.1m BE boom and a 2.95m BE arm. The two buckets for this machine are built by Northland Steel Products, the coal bucket is of a 5m capacity, and the hard digging bucket is of 4.3m capacity. This machine will predominately be used for overburden removal, while the ZX470H-3 will be used for coal extraction. The ZX470H-3 has a 7m H boom and a 2.9m BE arm with an NSP-built 2.1m bucket. Both machines have extra safety guard rails, fire suppression systems, gas discharge work lights and auto lube systems fitted. Pictured is the Hitachi ZX870LCH-3 on its first day digging coal.

Customer: A H Gillespie Ltd Model: John Deere 648H Skidder

A H Gillespie Limited owner, Ralph Gillespie, has taken delivery of his second John

Deere 648H grapple skidder. This will be working with his swing yarder, two-staging down to a processor landing. Ralph has used John Deere skidders for some years now, still talking about his old 640E and just how reliable his John Deere skidders are, as well as productive. The skidder, although the same model, has had some big improvements made: among others, a new control module and an auto shift transmission, which on long hauls can really improve cycle times and fuel consumption.

A H Gillespie works in Blenheim for Nelson Forests Limited.

Customer: Douglas LoggingModel: John Deere 1910E Forwarder

The second new John Deere 1910E forwarder, sold in Northland,

has gone to Douglas Logging Limited, based in Dargaville. This new unit replaces an older John Deere 1710D and will operate just north of Dargaville. The sale was made by David Smith.

Customer: Endurance Logging Ltd Model: John Deere 648H Skidder

Hayden Barnes, owner of Endurance Logging Limited, Nelson, stands

in front of his new John Deere 648H grapple skidder. Barnes works for Nelson Forests Limited in Nelson and uses the skidder to two-stage from his swing yarder.

When Barnes was looking around at all the options, he had one main requirement: the ability for the machine to be used to cable log as well as grapple. The John Deere machine has a 4000-series winch, the same as on the 540 cable skidder, and it has heaps of line pull and is a true cable option. The machine has great visibility and is well appointed in the cab. The auto shift is also a great new feature for the long, downhill drags.

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Customer: Sparrow LoggingModel: John Deere 748H

Sparrow Logging has recently taken delivery of a new John

Deere 748H grapple skidder. The machine comes equipped with the option of manual or automatic gear shift, auto reversing fan, manual throttle, start gear selection and is powered by a John Deere 6068 engine, producing 193hp. This machine will be predominately used in the Southland area on clear fell and farm forestry blocks.

Customer: Button LoggingModel: John Deere 748H Skidder

Canterbury-based Button Logging has just taken delivery of a new John Deere 748H grapple

skidder, setting it to work in the Okuku Forest. The 748H replaces a John Deere 648G II. Pictured from left is David Button and Aaron Lamborn.

Customer: Flight Logging LimitedModel: John Deere 748H Skidder

Dave Flight, of Flight Logging, Turangi,

has taken delivery of a new John Deere 748H direct drive grapple skidder.

Tom Ross has worked for Flight for a few years now and has been given the task of putting the John Deere to work in the Rotoaira Forest. The new series John Deere comes with a fully automatic powershift transmission, making life that little bit easier for the operator.

Flight Logging are a ground base crew contracted to New Zealand Forest Managers in the Central North Island.

Customer: G & L LoggingModel: John Deere 748H Skidder

Wayne Gardner, of G and L Logging, Ngongotaha, has taken delivery of a new generation

748H John Deere grapple skidder, working with Lealand Logging in the Central North Island for New Zealand Forest Managers. The new skidder is equipped with an auto shift transmission that can be turned on or off at the push of a button, plus a convenient “hand throttle” can also be set at the push of a button, all of which makes life that little bit easier in the cab.

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Customer: Cox Forestry ServicesModel: John Deere 759JH Harvester

Blain and Luke Cox of Cox Forestry Services, in Hawkes Bay,

have taken delivery of the latest John Deere Harvester: a 759JH. The machine was factory-fitted with the Waratah 618 head. All our techs had to do was “plug it in” enabling a very quick turnaround from the delivery into New Zealand, to the tree.

The components in the cab (screen and keyboard) were fitted-out by John Deere, giving the operator a very well laid out “office”; not surprising considering John Deere own Waratah. The machine has a 27-degree forward and 18-degree side leveling ability, making the machine perfect for the Hawkes Bay terrain.

Customer: Rosewarne Contractors LimitedModel: John Deere 909K

Rosewarne Contractors Limited has taken delivery of its second

factory-built John Deere 909K self-levelling machine, fitted with a Southstar felling head. The new unit is based just north of Whangarei and will be operated by “Spud”, seen posing with his new toy.

Customer: Mike Hurring LoggingModel: John Deere 748H Skidder

Mike Hurring has added a new John Deere 748H skidder to

his comprehensive fleet of logging equipment. The machine will predominately be used for smaller farm forestry blocks in the Otago/Southland region. The operator, Matt Waller, is impressed with the power of the machine as well as having the option of being able to set the transmission to auto shift, or manual gear selection. He also likes the auto reversing fan, and the option of quick steer or standard orbital steer.

Customer: Douglas LoggingModel: John Deere 848H Skidder

Douglas Logging Limited has taken delivery of a new

generation 848H grapple skidder for their Northland operation. The new skidder is equipped with auto shift transmission that can be turned on or off at the push of a button, plus a convenient “hand throttle” that can be push-button set. This improves cycle times and fuel consumption on long hauls.

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The full range of Hitachi construction, forestry, quarry and mining equipment, and Bell articulated dump trucks

EQUIPMENT SPECS

Excavators, Mini Excavators, Mobile Crushing Plant, Wheel Loaders, Rigid Frame Dump Trucks, Bell Articulated Dump Trucks, Crawler Cranes, Rubber Crawler Cranes

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The Hitachi Zaxis-3 and new Dash-5 range of excavators offer versatile machinery to suit almost any application, with an extensive range of models and variants in every weight class. From the zero tail swing mini excavators through to the H&K heavy-duty models, every machine is built with the same attention to quality and dedication to producing the world’s finest excavator.

The Dash-3 generation Hitachi excavators redefine qualities of production, efficiency and comfort. Now available from 2.3-80-tonne, the new ranges are making their mark throughout the country. Hitachi excavators can be found in mining, construction, demolition, recycling, waste handling and forestry applications throughout

New Zealand.Hitachi customers come back time and again

because they know there is no substitute for quality workmanship and precision engineering. For higher productivity and lower operating costs, as well as higher retained values, CablePrice can help you select the right machine and attachments to keep your business productive and profitable. It can also assist with extended warranty, scheduled maintenance plans or application-specific advice and support. Your local product support consultant can connect you to a global knowledge base, compiled from customers, just like you, around the world. It’s just another way CablePrice aims to ensure you’re powered to succeed.

EXCAVATORS

MINI EXCAVATORS

MODEL WEIGHT (kg) BUCKET* (m3) DIG DEPTH (mm) BREAKOUT (kgf) MODEL WEIGHT (kg)

ZX8-2 1100 0.02 1600 1050 ZX8-3 1300

ZX10U-2 1110 0.022 1780 1200 ZX10U-3 1535

ZX17U-2 1850 0.044 2170 1630 ZX17U-3 1790

ZX22U-2 2360 0.066 2320 18.6kN ZX22U-3 1520

ZX27U-3F 2840 0.08 2890 22.6kN ZX27U-3F 1960

ZX30U-3F 3250 0.09 3130 27.5kN ZX30U-3F 2007

ZX35U-3F 3690 0.11 3450 27.5kN ZX35U-3F 2140

ZX40U-3F 4730 0.14 3650 32.1kN ZX40U-3F 1713

ZX50U-3F 5060 0.16 3860 36.8kN ZX50U-3F 1773

ZX60USB-3F 5990 0.24 4120 41.1kN ZX60USB-3F 1500

MID-SIZED EXCAVATORS

MODEL WEIGHT (kg) BUCKET* (m3) DIG DEPTH (mm) BREAKOUT (kgf) MODEL WEIGHT (kg)

ZX70-3/ZX70LC-3 6500/6600 0.24 4670 5600 ZX70-3/ZX70LC-4 6500/6601

ZX75US-3 7200 0.24 4610 5600 ZX75US-4 4305

ZX85USB-3 8080 0.24 4470 5600 ZX85USB-4 3795

ZX80LCK-3 7400 0.24 4460 5600 ZX80LCK-4 4130

ZX110-3 10,900 0.45 5080/4880 9100 ZX110-4 10,899

ZX120-3 12,100 0.45 5570/6060 10,100 ZX120-4 12,099

ZX130K-3 13,100 0.45 5570 10,100 ZX130K-4 6,335

ZX135US-3 13,400 0.45 5530/6020 10,100 ZX135US-4 13,399

ZX140W-3 14,700 0.45 5030 10,100 ZX140W-4 5,265

ZX160LC-3 16,800 0.55 5980 11,000 ZX160LC-4 5,590

ZX170W-3 16,600 0.55 5330 10,400 ZX170W-4 4,765

ZX180LC-3 18,500 0.7 6120 12,500 ZX180LC-4 6,310

ZX190W-3 18,200 0.6 5830 11,800 ZX190W-4 5,615

ZX200-5/ZX200LC-5

19,800/20,400 0.7 6670 16,200 ZX200-5/ZX200LC-6

19,800/20,401

ZX225USR-3/ZX225USRLC-3

22,300/22,700 0.7 6670 15,400 ZX225USR-3/ZX225USRLC-4

22,300/22,701

ZX240-5/ZX240LC-5

23,400/24,000 0.9 6960 19,200 ZX240-5/ZX240LC-6

23,400/24,001

ZX280-5/ZX280LC-5

27,40/28,400 1.1 7220 20,600 ZX280-5/ZX280LC-6

27,40/28,401

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Hitachi is one of the world’s market leaders in large hydraulic excavators. Combining engineering excellence with a dedication to quality, Hitachi makes tough, long-lasting machines that meet the challenges of mining.

Hitachi’s large excavators range in size from 80 to 800 tonnes. With the ability to keep running for 24 hours straight,

these machines have exceptional durability. Their endurance is further proven by the ultra-large excavators, which have working-time records of over 90,000 hours. This kind of performance is not surprising when you consider that Hitachi’s corporate policy is to never release equipment that is not ready for the field.

In mining, cost-efficiency is all important. Hitachi’s excavators provide one of the lowest cost-per-tonne options for moving materials in their class. Low maintenance and long lifespans make for machines that give you significant savings!

MINING EXCAVATORS

Hitachi’s mobile crushers are machines that pulverise concrete debris with their shark-like jaws. Mobile, compact, and

environmentally-friendly, these machines do their part to recycle

precious materials. There are three models of Hitachi mobile crushers available to suit your recycling needs, each coming equipped with a powerful jaw crusher.

The gravel, sand and metal that is crushed from concrete and other debris is sorted first. The metal is then recycled, and the remaining elements are used as construction material for roads or other structures. This type of environment conscious recycling makes sure that resource waste is eliminated.

MOBILE CRUSHING PLANT

MODEL WEIGHT (kg) BUCKET* (m3) DIG DEPTH (mm) BREAKOUT (kgf) MODEL WEIGHT (kg)

ZX850-3/ZX850LC-3

80,500/82,200 3.1* 8870 40,700 ZX850-3/ZX850LC-4

80,500/82,201

ZX870H-3/ZX870LCH-3

82,100/84,000 3.1* 8870 41,000 ZX870H-3/ZX870LCH-4

82,100/84,001

EX1200-6 111,000 6.5 8050 58,000 EX1200-7 6,525

EX1900-6 192,000 12 8180 68,400 EX1900-7 23,510

EX2500-6 249,000 15 8600 84,800 EX2500-7 35,400

EX3600-6 359,000 22 8580 107,000 EX3600-7 68,210

EX5500-6 522,000 29 9000 160,000 EX5500-7 96,500

EX8000 780,000 40** 4100 227,000 EX8001 780,000

*Bucket Capacity - CECE heaped **Bucket - Loading Shovel, PCSA helped

MID-SIZED EXCAVATORS CONTINUED

ZX330-5G/ZX330LC-5

31,500/32,100 1.4 7380 25,100 ZX330-5G/ZX330LC-6

31,500/32,101

ZX400LCH-3 39,000 1.2 7310 20,400 ZX400LCH-4 4,555

ZX450-3/ZX450LC-3

45,700/46,700 1.7 7770 28,400 ZX450-3/ZX450LC-4

45,700/46,701

ZX470H-3/ZX470LCH-3

47,100/48,100 1.7 7770 29,400 ZX470H-3/ZX470LCH-4

47,100/48,101

ZX500LC-3/ZX520LCH-3

49,500/51,700 1.8/1.7 7690 28,400/29,400 ZX500LC-3/ZX520LCH-4

49,500/51,701

ZX650LC-3/ZX670LCH-3

65,900/67,300 2.5 8530 / 8560 33,100 ZX650LC-3/ZX670LCH-4

65,900/67,301

*Bucket Capacity - CECE heaped

MODEL OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

ENGINE RATED OUTPUT (kW)

FEEDER TYPE MAXIMUM FEED-IN SIZE (mm)

MODEL OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)

ZR950JC 29,000 140 Grizzly 930 x 530 ZR950JC 28,720

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MODEL ENGINE RATED POWER (kW) SAE J1349, net

LOAD CAPACITY (m3) SAE heap 2:1

PAYLOAD (Tonnes) GMW – GROSS MA WEIGHT (kg)

EH750-3 362 27.7 38.1 71,598

EH1100-3 520 38.7 64.9 110,677

EH1700-3 710 60.4 95.2 163,300

EH3500AC II 1491 111 168 309,000

EH4000AC II 1864 153 222.0 384,000

EH5000 ACII 2014 206 290 500,000

MODEL MODEL PAYLOAD (kg) CAPACITY (m3) ENGINE DRY WEIGHT (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

Bell B25D 23,200 14 OM906LA 18,400 205@2200

Bell B30D 27,300 17 OM926LA 18,690 232@2200

Bell B35D 32,500 20.5 OM501LA 28,230 291@1800

Bell B40D 37,000 23 OM501LA 29,850 310@1800

Bell B45D 41,000 25.5 OM502LA 32,980 364@1800

Bell B50D 45,400 28 OM502LA 34,520 364@1800

MODEL OPERATING WEIGHT (kg) ENGINE RATED POWER (kW)

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD (kg)

MAXIMUM TRAVEL SPEED (kph)

EG40R 6200 73.6 4000 11

EG70R 10,800 132.6 6500 10

EG110R 16,100 183.9 11,000 -

Hitachi’s rubber crawler carriers are powerful vehicles that are ideal for muddy, uneven construction sites. Even with heavy loads, these carriers can run smoothly on soft-ground conditions.

Stamping their authority all over the globe in poor underfoot conditions, the Bell D-series articulated dump trucks are setting a new standard in earthmoving!

The trucks boast incredibly fuel-efficient engines that deliver outstanding productivity for their owners and the reliability that Bell is renowned for.

With the B50D, Bell became the first manufacturer in the world to develop a 50-tonne arctic. From 25 to 50-tonne, Bell has the ADT to suit your specific job requirements.

ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCKS

RUBBER CRAWLER CARRIERS

In purchasing Euclid (a rigid dump truck brand synonymous with the mining industry), Hitachi was able to expand its line-up of mining products

with a world-leading range that perfectly complements its hydraulic excavators.

Hitachi AC drive technology, developed in conjunction with Siemens, provides truck performance with a higher top speed, better gradability and stronger retardation. These features increase the trucks’ productivity and uptime, while reducing operating and maintenance costs, all of which equates to a lower cost per tonne of material moved. Engineered for performance, designed for comfort and built to last, Hitachi rigid dump trucks make even the toughest jobs look small.

RIGID FRAME DUMP TRUCKS

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Hitachi’s comprehensive range of wheel loaders, packed with features and attention to detail, are lifting the standard in wheel loader comfort, control and productivity. The new ZW wheel loaders provide top-class production with amazing mobility. Total control of engine and pump torque is an industry first. Three work modes and three driving modes help to enhance operating ease, yielding higher levels of production. What’s more, numerous advances in design provide power and speed for loading and travel. The ZW Series will set a new standard of productive, easy-to-operate wheel loaders.

WHEEL LOADERS

MODELS MAX LIFTING CAPACITY (tonne x m)

MAX BOOM LENGTH (m)

ENGINE RATED PO (kW/min-1)

SCX300 30 x 3.0 34 110/2000

SCX400 40 x 3.7 46 147/2100

SCX500 50 x 3.8 52 147/2100

SCX550 55 x 3.7 52 147/2100

SCX700 70 x 3.7 54 147/2100

SCX800-2 80 x 3.3 54.5 212/2000

SCX800HD-2 80 x 3.4 54.5 212/2000

SCX900-2 90 x 4.0 60 212/2000

SCX1200-2 120 x 4.5 72 212/2000

SCX1500-2 150 x 4.1 75 212/2000

SCX2800-2 275 x 4.3 91.45 272/2000

SCX3500 350 x 5.0 96 302/2200

MODEL WEIGHT* (kg) BUCKET (m3) DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

BREAKOUT (kgf) POWER (kW@rpm) STATIC TIP LOAD (Full turn kg)

ZW20 1945 0.3 1850 2100 15.8@2500 1100

ZW30 2785 0.4 2155 2990 22.2@2200 1400

ZW40 3295 0.5 2445 3650 30.4@2200 1720

ZW50 3605 0.6 2500 3400 30.4@2200 1960

LX50-7 4845 0.9 2500 4750 44.1@2200 2900

ZW140 10,290 2 2790 9790 96@2000 6970

ZW150 11,820 2.3 2860 11,010 107@2000 8030

ZW180 14,320 2.6 2760 11,630 128@2200 9870

ZW220 17,370 3.4 2880 15,350 164@2000 11,850

ZW250 19,690 3.7 2950 16,570 179@2000 12,950

ZW310 22,410 4.2 3100 19,550 220@1800 14,900

LX300-7 29,700 5 3130 24,200 243@1800 18,500

LX450-7 46,230 5.7 3330 400kN 331@2050 27,780

*Operating weight based on Cabin

Hitachi cranes are supplied by Hitachi Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Crane Co Ltd.(a Hitachi group company). They bring together the advanced technologies of both companies to produce the most comprehensive crawler cranes in the world.

All Hitachi Sumitomo cranes are designed under a three-concept approach of “simple”, “refined” and “reliable” to enforce the key elements customers are looking for in their equipment.

CRAWLER CRANES

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A comprehensive guide to the full range of John Deere construction, forestry, quarry and mining equipment

EQUIPMENT SPECS

LOG SKIDDERS

SWING MACHINES MODEL ENGINE RATED

POWER (kW)OPERATING WEIGHT*

MAXIMUM REACH*

TAIL SWING RADIUS

2154D 119 kW 30,250 kg* 10.98 m 3.10 m

2454D 145 kW 35,300 kg* 11.67 m 3.30 m

2954D 145 kW 41,050 kg* 12.60 m 3.369 m

3754D 220 kW 46,108 kg* 13.12 m 3.66 m

* Fitted with live/fixed heel

LOG SKIDDERS GRAPPLE

MODEL ENGINE POWER (kW/HP) ARCH TYPEGRAPPLE BUNCHING (m)

548G-III 6068T 96/129 Single 2.159

648H 6068H 138/185 Dual 2.921

748H 6068H 144/193 Dual 3.225

848H 6068H 149/200 Dual 3.302

The new D-series swing machines combine plenty of new features to give you productivity like never before. Swing torque, tractive effort, horsepower, hydraulic flow and the seamless integration of the attachment and carrier are all worth bragging about.

The 2954D boasts 12 more inches of additional reach and a larger arm cylinder that promises additional lifting power, while the 3754D packs a punch with its 296 horsepower.

It’s these powerful features that make each machine as responsive as the company that made them.

In the forest, things rarely come easy. That’s why John Deere offers the amazingly easy to operate Autoshift (available on H-series models), and the industry’s widest selection of skidder models and options.

No matter your size and power needs, we have a fuel-efficient skidder that will help you work harder while still leaving something in your own tank when the day is done. You can even narrow it down to a skidder that’s virtually custom-fit to your operation – one that is hard to match for operating ease and comfort, for reliability, and for the greatest productivity in your prevailing conditions.

LOG SKIDDERS CABLE

MODEL ENGINE POWER (kW/HP) WINCH MODEL LINEPULL (KN)

540G-III 6068T 96/129 4000 171.3

640H 6068H 128/172 4000 242.6

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The J-series crawler dozers from John Deere combine operator comfort and fingertip controls with a barrage of power to ensure that any job is finished to the highest level in optimal time. The full-featured hydrostatic drive-train and state-of-the-art controls deliver unsurpassed operating ease and versatility.

John Deere dozers offer a variety of production-boosting advantages and allow the operator to customise machine operation with references for unbeatable flexibility and control.

If you are looking for a dozer with the finesse for finishing work, while being equally capable of handling big blade loads, then you can’t go past the John Deere J-series crawler dozers.

Not an alternative, but a better grader! The all-new G-series graders from John Deere offer a range of models, all with variable horsepower and the option of 6WD. More glass and more space make the G-series cabins a more enjoyable place to work. Best-in-class low rpm torque delivers power when you need it. And no more stopping to change directions either – just slot straight from reverse into forward in any gear below fourth and you’re away again. Experience the John Deere G-series today and move up to a new level of productivity.

Designed and forestry-built for sustained hard work in high volume, day and night, John Deere feller bunchers have more of everything it takes to raise your production numbers. See one in action and you’ll appreciate the increased boom lift and swing torque, plus superb tractive effort and ground clearance to travel smartly to the next harvesting position. Every move is automatically controlled with speeds customised to the operator.

John Deere feller bunchers have earned a worldwide reputation as being hard-working, easy to run, reliable machines that pay their own way every shift.

BULLDOZERS

MOTOR GRADERS

FELLER BUNCHERS

MODEL WEIGHT (kg) ENGINE TRANSMISSION (mm)

DBAR PULL (kg) POWER (kW@rpm)

BLADE WIDTH (mm)

450 JLT 7386 4045H HS 12,000 57@2200 2921

550 JLT 7718 4045H HS 12,500 63@2200 2921

650 JLT 8419 4045H HS 13,000 74@2200 2667

700 JLT 11,840 6068H HS 16,000 86@2100 3048

750 J 14,778 6068H HS 22,000 108@2100 3296

850 J 18,220 6090H HS 24,000 137@1800 3251

MODEL WEIGHT (max kg)

BLADE SIZE (ft) ENGINE VARIABLE HORSEPOWER

TORQUE RISE SPEEDS (F/R)

670G 21,228 12/14 6090H 195 (145kW) 72% 45.2/45.2

672G 21,228 12/14 6090H 195 (145kW) 72% 45.2/45.2

770G 21,772 12 6090H 230 (172kW) 63% 45.2/45.2

772G 21,772 12 6090H 245 (183kW) 55% 45.2/45.2

870G 22,054 12/16 6090H 255 (190kW) 60% 44.6/44.6

872G 22,054 12/16 6090H 265 (198kW) 53% 44.6/44.6

MODEL POWER (kW/HP) FELLING HEAD CUT DIAMETER (mm) CUT RADIUS (m) WEIGHT (kg)

753J 180/241 FS20/FS22B 559 8.4 23,610

759J 180/241 FS20/FS22B 559 8.3 27,240

909K 267/199 FS22B/FR24B/FR22B 559 8.4 35,540

959K 286/214 FS22B/FR24B/FR22B 622 8.5 36,780

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John Deere’s JH-series of purpose-built, cut-to-length harvesters help operators to manage their forest with every cut.Built on a long history of harvester evolution, John Deere’s tracked and wheeled harvesters are all about making technology pay-

off for logging contractors. These machines have no unnecessary gimmicks, just hard-working, practical, high-efficiency systems that make the operator’s job easier, adding to the margin of difference that can help businesses grow.

John Deere leads the world in on-board management systems, designed to help the operator better manage their time and the forest, as well as providing higher levels of return.

MODEL POWER (KW/HP) REACH (m) PROCESSOR CUT DIAMETER (inches)

WEIGHT (kg) CLEARANCE (mm)

703JH 135/181 8.5 HTH622B 30 23,120 730

753JH 180/241 8.5 HTH622B 30 23,256 730

759JH 180/241 8.5 H480 25.6 26,760 759

John Deere forwarders lead the world in innovative design and quality manufacturing. Whether you are running a large-scale, round-the-clock harvesting operation, or haul wood over short distances, there’s a John Deere forwarder loaded with the features you need to raise production numbers. The revolutionary new E-series is all about best-ever performance, cab comfort and service access, all factors that epitomise John Deere’s value proposition of productivity, uptime and low daily operating costs.

Available in 4WD or 8WD to match the terrain and a variety of boom and deck length configurations, John Deere forwarders have earned a worldwide reputation as hard-working, easy to run, reliable machines that pay their own way every shift.

The new John Deere K-series wheel loaders take the three tenets of John Deere machine design – productivity, uptime and low daily operating costs – to all-new levels. This is a machine designed to work, day in and day out. All of the models in the K-series range are Loadrite™ ready, and feature advantages such as solid-state electronics, highly-efficient Quad-Cool™ cooling and advanced diagnostic monitors. Traditional John Deere durability is inherent in the new K-series design, with booms and mainframes so tough that they’re warranted for three years or 10,000 hours.

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MODEL REACH (m) GROSS LIFTING TORQUE (kNm)

DECK LENGTH (m) POWER (kW@rpm) LOAD RATING (kg)

810E 7.2 / 8.7 / 9.8 76 3.8 95@1900 9000

1010E 7.2 / 8.5 / 10 102 4.5 115.5@1900 11,000

1110E 7.2 / 8.5 / 10 102 4.5 136@1900 12,000

1210E 7.2 / 8.5 / 10 125 4.5 136@1900 13,000

1510E 7.2 / 8.5 / 10 125 4.5 145@1900 15,000

1910E 8.5 151 4.8 186@1900 19,000

MODEL WEIGHT (kg) BUCKET (m3) BREAKOUT (kgf) STATIC TIP FULL TURN (kg)

POWER (kW@rpm)

DUMP HEIGHT (mm)

544K Z-Bar 12,820 1.9-4.5 10,188 9434 125@1900 2760

544K Powerllel 13,840 1.9-4.5 8604 7554 125@1900 2680

624K Z-Bar 15,185 2.5-5 12,920 12,031 147@1800 2860

624K Powerllel 16,454 2.5-5 10,759 9257 147@1800 2700

644K Z-Bar 18,333 2.8-5.0 15,378 12,879 173@1700 2910

644K Powerllel 19,966 2.8-5.0 12,029 11,051 173@1700 2790

724K Z-Bar 19,264 3.3-5.0 14,398 14,132 197@1800 2840

744K Z-Bar 24,346 3.8-5 19,146 16,946 227@1500 3040

824K Z-Bar 26,210 4.2-6.1 18,905 17,588 248@1600 3190

844K Z-Bar 32,037 4.6-6.8 21,709 20,020 283@1600 3320

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Hitachi is the world’s market leader in large hydraulicexcavators. Combining engineering excellence with adedication to quality, our machines are made tough tomeet the extreme demands of mining environments!

Hitachi’s models of ultra-large excavators range in sizefrom 120 - 800 tonnes, allowing you to choose from awide range of models to fit your exact needs. With theability to keep running for 24 hours straight, these machinesachieve exceptional durability. The endurance of theseultra-large excavators is proven with working-time recordsof over 90,000 hours. This kind of performance is notsurprising when you consider that Hitachi exhaustivelyfield test their equipment in some of the most demandingenvironments in the world before releasing it.Mining is an intensive industry that requires big investment.Therefore it’s only fair you have big demands of your

machinery and its supplier. Hitachi has built an excellentreputation over the years by realizing that, to meet thechallenges of mining, our customers must have greatperformance with unrelenting reliability. Hitachi ultra-large excavators not only prove themselves in minesthroughout the world day-in, day-out, they do this withone of the lowest cost-per-tonne options for movingmaterials in their class, meaning low maintenance costsand long-life machines that more than pay their way.Add to this the CablePrice specialist mining supportnetwork and it’s no wonder Hitachi has remained NewZealand’s over 100-tonne excavator of choice.

For more information on a range of mining solutions fromHitachi, visit our website www.cableprice.co.nz or contactyour local CablePrice sales representative.

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