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THE MAGAZINE OF CABLEPRICE (NZ) LTD – Summer 2013/14
Stepping ahead
Hitachi ZX470LCH-3
Kimberly Contractors invest in their future
New - Bell E-Series
A perfect fit
Scania R560
The researched option
JOHN DEERE 672GP
New machines for Fulton Hogan
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The Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 of Kimberly Contractors
from the East Coast of the North Island.
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SCANIA
DEALER
LOCATOR
With the Scania Dealer Locator app in your
smartphone you can easily find the Scania dealers
and workshops closest to your current location,
via radar, anywhere in the world.Wherever you
need Scania, Dealer Locator is there.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 favourites for
quick access and plan your stops in advance with
a global list of Scania locations.Available both for
iPhone and Android. 
NEWS
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FOCUS
Managing director’s address.............................................................................. 4
Seven Sharp – Seven identical Scania R620s.................................................... 28
Scania dealer locator......................................................................................... 5
The Produce Connection Ltd – Scania delivers............................................... 34
New appointments........................................................................................... 5
Scania top team................................................................................................. 6
New Bell E-series ADT....................................................................................... 7
Hastings branch opens...................................................................................... 8
EXCAVATOR FOCUS
Hitachi Zaxis range – Dempsey Wood.............................................................. 30
Scania Streamline............................................................................................. 10
New Hitachi ZX65USB-5.................................................................................. 36
Bell factory and Bauma South Africa – customer trip....................................... 11
Hitachi Titan reigns – World’s first EX8000-6.................................................... 37
National excavator competition...................................................................... 12
Factory tour of Hitachi Japan........................................................................... 13
CPL Engineering............................................................................................... 15
Scania customer trip........................................................................................ 17
AFTER HOURS
Colouring competition.................................................................................... 38
Merchandise..................................................................................................... 40
SPECIAL FEATURE
Scania – The dream truck builders................................................................... 18
RECENT DELIVERIES
Truck deliveries................................................................................................ 42
EQUIPMENT FOCUS
Montabert – Blue Line rock breakers............................................................... 20
Equipment deliveries....................................................................................... 48
SPECIFICATIONS
COVER STORY
Scania truck specifications............................................................................... 54
Kimberly Contractors...................................................................................... 22
John Deere specifications................................................................................ 63
Hitachi/Bell specifications............................................................................... 58
TRACK & WHEEL - NEWS
Managing Director’s Address
Shigeru (Shige) Takatori — managing director
W
elcome to all
our customers
and readers of
the December
issue of Track and
Wheel magazine.
It has been a busy year at CablePrice
and as 2013 comes to a close it is
encouraging to hear the economists
predicting an upturn in the New Zealand
economy from the slower times earlier in
the year — although New Zealand does
not appear to have been so badly affected
as our other trading partners.
For a country with a population of
just over 4.4 million, New Zealand has
preformed exceptionally well, continually
taking centre stage in the international
arena. Some prime examples from the
past year of exceptional achievements
by New Zealanders include Lydia Ko
— New Zealand professional golfer
and the youngest person ever to win a
professional golf tour event; Ella Maria
Lani Yelich-O’Connor, or better known
by her stage name Lorde — the first New
Zealand solo artist to have a number one
song in the United States; the All Blacks
— currently ranked number one of 25
teams by the IRB and proud holders of
the Rugby World Cup; and Emirates Team
New Zealand — while they may not have
won the America’s Cup, they did bring
New Zealand together as a nation and
at the same time put our country at the
forefront of news around the world.
CablePrice is also contributing to the
list of Kiwis performing exceptionally
well, with our team from Whangarei
successfully gaining a spot in the Scania
Top Team World Final. This competition
took place in November in Sweden,
with the New Zealand team achieving a
remarkable second place. Congratulations
go out to the team from our Whangarei
branch: Scott Cann, Michael Adams, Gavin
Brindle, John Burhenne and Shane Parker
for such an astounding accomplishment.
The whole company is incredibly proud
of their achievements during the Top
Team competition.
Reflected by the results of the Scania
Top Team World Final, it is evident that
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CablePrice takes staff training seriously
and it all begins with our apprentices.
Part of this commitment is our recent
investment in a new purpose-built,
state-of-the-art training centre at our
head office in Wellington. We recently
undertook a nationwide apprenticeship
drive to triple the number of trainees we
take on over the next 12 months, and had
a very positive response.
As part of CablePrice’s on-going
nationwide investment programme to
ensure we offer all our customers a first
choice service, we recently completed
our newest fit-for-purpose facility in
Hastings. This brand new $5m operation
demonstrates the confidence we have in
the region and the importance of having
the correct facilities and staff to support
our high-tech products.
The efforts of our teams around the
country have resulted in some significant
milestones this year, including the
delivery of the first of the new Hitachi
heavy-duty large-size wheel loader to be
sold in New Zealand. The Hitachi ZW550
was delivered to McCarthy Transport for
use at the WPI International Pulp Mill
in Karioi. This ZW550 has an operating
weight of 50 tonnes, has 483 horsepower
and is fitted with Ensign log forks.
Another notable milestone was the
delivery of Auckland’s first-ever double
decker bus, a Scania K320UD6X2 fivecylinder that was purpose-built and
designed for busy inner-city routes with
demanding passenger flow. This Scania
can carry up to 86 seated and 14
standing passengers.
The Scania Streamline was recently
released, bringing back the successful
Streamline insignia from the early-’90s
Scania 3-series. This will be available
in new G- and R-series cabs offering
improvements in fuel economy and
driver comfort. The first of the new
Scania Streamline is due on our roads in
early 2014.
John Deere continues to make a
significant impact in the forestry market,
in particular with the K-series 909 tracked
feller buncher that is ideally suited to
the current trend for mechanisation in
forestry applications. With its best-in-class
levelling, it is ideal for New Zealand’s
steep terrain logging.
I am pleased to announce the recent
appointment of Mark Palmer to the role
of general manager sales and marketing.
Mark has over 25 years of experience
in senior leadership and management
roles with significant success in growing
sales revenue for organisations. Brian
McDermott recently joined CablePrice’s
Wellington region as sales specialist
for the Isuzu Master Truck dealership.
Looking to 2014, CablePrice will be
refocusing our Isuzu business model
to concentrate on providing a greater
presence in the greater Wellington
region and expanding our after-sales
support network.
Looking forward, 2014 is set to be
an exciting year. We look to be over
the worst effects of the GFC (global
financial crisis) and we are now starting
to see good activity in a number of
sectors with milk, beef and timber
continuing to be some of New Zealand’s
strongest export commodities.
But before we get to next year —
Christmas awaits. And on this note, I
would like to take the opportunity to
thank you all for your continued support.
I wish every one of you an enjoyable and
relaxing Christmas break, safe and happy
travels and a prosperous New Year.
NEWS - TRACK & WHEEL
New appointments
Mark Palmer – general manager sales and marketing
In September this year CablePrice
welcomed Mark Palmer to the senior
management team, taking on the role of
general manager sales and marketing.
Palmer has come to CablePrice with
a wealth of knowledge in sales and
marketing, over 25 years of experience in
senior leadership and management roles
with significant success in growing sales
revenue for organisations.
Palmer believes it’s pretty simple, if
everyone within CablePrice is 100% focused on customers and their business needs,
the business will grow.
“We have to be continually looking at new ways to better support our customers
and their business. Helping our customers to improve their profitability and increase
their efficiency is what it’s all about. In order to do this we need to have a good
understanding of their businesses and their day-to-day challenges,” he says.
“CablePrice product and service offerings are impressive.World-leading brands,
our history in New Zealand, our experienced people, combined with a nationwide
network of parts and service centres provides a very strong platform for us to grow
the business.”
“The last few weeks have flown by and from what I have seen so far, I am excited
about the future potential for CablePrice. I’m looking forward to meeting and
working with our customers, suppliers and everyone at CablePrice.”
Brian McDermott – Isuzu sales specialist
CablePrice is delighted to welcome
Brian McDermott to the team as the new
Isuzu sales specialist for our Wellington
branch. McDermott joined CablePrice in
November and will be a valuable asset to
the company in driving Isuzu sales in the
Wellington region.
McDermott says,“I can speak with
honesty about the quality of the Isuzu
product and of the exceptional service
offered by the Wellington branch of
CablePrice. I feel that CablePrice has a company ethos where the customer is seen
as a business partner and this should lead to the establishment of strong, mutually
beneficial working relationships.”
He also adds,“I hope to do my part to ensure the success of Isuzu sales in the
Wellington area and look forward to meeting many of you in the future.”
McDermott looks forward to taking on this new role, which involves the sale of new
Isuzu trucks and the account management of existing relationships in the Wellington,
Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa areas.
Prior to joining CablePrice, McDermott had been self-employed for 10 years,
owning a Goodman Fielder franchise in the Wellington area. During this time he also
had two Isuzu trucks and was a customer of CablePrice,Wellington, having all his
service work completed there.“Having a well-maintained, reliable vehicle is crucial in
the running of a successful business which involves transport (whether for yourself
or for a third party).This is an important factor in the achievement of customer
satisfaction and retention,”he says.
“To this end, CablePrice is able to assist businesses through the provision of a state
of the art service department, a well stocked parts department and a sales department
solely focused on the sale of Isuzu products.”
McDermott’s manager, Deon Stephens, is looking forward to having McDermott on
the team, stating:“It’s exciting to have Brian on board given he has been an owner of
Isuzu trucks and a CablePrice Isuzu customer for 10 years.This can only add benefit to
our customers, not only having experience as a business owner but knowing
the product and understanding customer expectations.” 
FH deal
In July this year, CablePrice received
an order for 20 machines from Fulton
Hogan, including mini and mid-sized
excavators, wheel loaders and graders
as part of its annual national tender.This
significant order was the majority of
Fulton Hogan’s fleet requirement in 2013
and reflects the standard at which the
Hitachi and John Deere product ranges
are regarded throughout the Fulton
Hogan network. The other key factor in
the fleet order was the on-going service
that CablePrice provides. Deliveries
over the last three months have been
well received by operators who are now
enjoying the additional productivity and
comfort the new machines provide.
The machines will be used within
Fulton Hogan’s construction divisions
in several important construction
and maintenance projects around the
country. Additional to the machines
ordered as part of the tender were two
Hitachi ZX240LC-5 excavators, which are
now being used on the Tauranga Eastern
Link Motorway Project, fitted with GPS
grade control systems allowing the
operator to see and excavate the design
of the road on a monitor in the cab. As
well as this, a John Deere 672GP grader
was delivered for the road maintenance
contract around the Nelson area. This
machine is six-wheel drive and has the
John Deere exclusive Grade Pro fingertip
controls, as well as a walk ‘n’ roll roller
which compacts the freshly graded road
material. The remaining machines from
the tender will be delivered in December
and January. 
CablePrice
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CablePrice (NZ) Top Team
achieves on global stage
In a competition that started with sixty
competing countries, five Whangarei branch
staff from CablePrice recently crossed the
globe to take on the ten finalist countries in
the Scania Top Team world finals in
Södertälje, Sweden, with the New Zealand
team achieving an incredible second place
overall. Congratulations go out to the team
from the CablePrice Whangarei branch: Scott
Cann, Michael Adams, Gavin Brindle, John
Burhenne and Shane Parker for such a
remarkable accomplishment.
Assisting the team with their success
in the competition was Ross Wallace —
training manager for CablePrice. Wallace,
who lead the New Zealand Top Team
contingent to Sweden, comments, “The
outstanding achievement demonstrates yet
again how Kiwis can so often punch above
their weight.”
Well done to the team from Australia
on taking out the title of Scania Top
Team, and also congratulations the team
from Finland for achieving third
place. Both teams proved to
be tough competition.
“The individual members
of the Whangarei team
representing CablePrice and Scania for New
Zealand can give themselves due credit for
their input and perseverance, ” he adds.
Wallace also acknowledged the work and
effort put in by Russell Dixon of CablePrice’s
head office technical training department in
training all CablePrice commercial vehicle
technicians — and in particular the additional
effort he put in to the Whangarei team prior to
their departure to the world finals.
The final took place over two days and
was divided into nine challenges, with
Friday’s knockout round consisted of four.
The first two challenges, a theoretical and
a practical one, determined the starting
order for the remaining two. After these
New Zealand was in the lead: 25 seconds
ahead of Australia, and 70 seconds ahead
of Finland.
As part of the final two challenges, the
teams had to first assemble and then mount
a
genuine Scania spotlight bar. This was
particularly tricky for the Kiwi and Aussie
teams as they had never fitted this accessory
before. Trucks in New Zealand and Australia
are not permitted to have this setup, which
proved an extra hurdle for the guys from the
southern hemisphere.
In spite of this, both the New Zealand and
Australian teams proved their tremendous
skill and ability with both teams assembling
their lighting bars the fastest, knocking
Finland out of the race for the top two places.
Despite starting 25 seconds down, Australian
team Southern Stars worked hard and fast,
securing their victory.
The competition was closely followed
by 400 on-site spectators, including the
finalists from Argentina, Austria, Germany,
Italy, Peru, Slovakia and Switzerland. The
event was also watched by numerous
viewers of the live broadcast.
CablePrice is very proud of the team’s
achievement throughout the whole Top
Team competition and the company takes
pride in the skill level of its technicians. As
a company, CablePrice recognises the
importance of training and development of
its staff, illustrated in the results of
such events as the Scania Top
Team Competition. n
Back row, from left: Ross Wallace,
Russell Dixon, Gavin Brindle, John
Burhenne and Michael Adams. Front
row: Shane Parker, Scott Cann
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CablePrice
Evolutionary Bell E-Series
Articulated Dump Trucks
soon to be Available in New Zealand
B
uilding on the success
of the Bell D-Series
articulated dump
trucks (ADTs)
CablePrice is soon
to release two new
Bell E-series ADTs, the B25E and B30E,
with the first unit arriving in New
Zealand in late November.
“The D-series Bell ADTs have been
around for a number of years and
over that time they have more than
proved themselves in some very harsh
conditions,” says Paul Laird, mining
product manager for CablePrice. Like all
Bell ATDs, the new E-series is seen as a
perfect fit for New Zealand’s contracting,
earthworks and quarry industries,
with its central oscillation joint, high
suspension travel on all axles, and
balanced weight distribution offering
greater agility when navigating across
varied terrain and in harsh conditions.
From the outside the most obvious
visual difference from the D-series is
the modern styling and cab ergonomics,
offering operators enhanced visibility
thanks to a new mirror package and the
positioning of lights situated higher in
the truck body.
Inside the E-series sound-suppressed
cab, operators will experience some
of the latest offerings in automotive
technology, like the integrated 10”
full-colour screen and an automotive
style mouse to control the interface —
the first ADT to offer this technology.
Advanced diagnostic monitor and a
sealed-switch module for convenient,
fingertip operation of multiple
functions are all optimised to improve
operator performance.
Less obvious, but equally important,
is the best-in-class dual engine braking,
coupled with an Allison automated
transmission retardation contributing
to greater retarding power and reduced
brake wear — retarder aggressiveness
can be adjusted to ensure controlled
descent in all conditions.
Incorporating advanced hauling
capabilities and customer-inspired
features, the E-Series also delivers
groundbreaking innovations to further
develop Bell Equipment’s status as a
leader in safety.
For improved safety and productivity,
the E-Series has an automatic inter-axle
differential lock (IDL) giving the vehicle
full automatic traction control.
The park brake automatically
applies when neutral is selected on hill
starts. It is only released once a preprogrammable engine torque has been
reached to ensure a controlled pull-away
with no rollback, even on the steepest
of inclines.The slope is calculated by
the exclusive on-board inclinometer —
another Bell ADT first.
Independent features such as keyless
start, hill start assist, bin tip prevention,
auto park application (APA), standard
turbo spin protection and on-board
weighing (OBW) remain standard in
the E-Series.
With Bell Equipment’s continuous
development philosophy the E-Series
platform will take the company well
into the future and further strengthen its
pedigree as the ADT specialist.
Talk to CablePrice today to find out
more about how you can get behind the
wheel of a Bell ATD. 
CablePrice
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New branch opening –
Hastings
A
brand new, $5 million
CablePrice operation in
Hastings has seriously
raised the level of service
and comfort offered to
customers and staff in the
Hawke’s Bay region.
“This is a significant investment,
demonstrating how much we back the
region and understand the importance of
having the right facilities to support our
high-tech product and valued customers,”
says Pat Ward, CablePrice general
manager finance and administration, who
oversaw the project.
The impressive, purpose-built, all-inone facility opened at the end of August.
It accommodates the region’s sales,
service, parts and administration teams
on a high profile 7100sqm site on the
corner of Omahu and Chatham Roads,
and services a large area ranging from as
far north as Wairoa to as far south
as Dannevirke.
“The new site is three-and-a-half
times the size of our old 2000sqm site
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at Henderson Road, which had served
us well but was never going to be big
enough to carry us into the future,” says
Ward.“The new building is a showpiece
that magnificently projects the
CablePrice brand and experience.”
Features of the new site include a
fully-concreted yard, 1600sqm state-ofthe-art workshop, double-height parts
warehouse, administration facilities
and a ‘clean room’ for diagnostics
and rebuilds.
“Our larger product is on display in
our highly visible yard facing the main
road, with our parts showcased in a large
showroom and parts counter.A sizeable
bulk storeroom facility out the back
enables us to maintain a steady supply of
parts to our customers.”
Ward says CablePrice Hastings’ 12
skilled technicians are enjoying the
additional space and more comfortable
environment in their new workshop,
developed under the guidance of
CablePrice national workshops manager,
Martin Wheldon.
He is dedicated to ensuring the
CablePrice network has a consistently
high standard of service infrastructure
and equipment.
“Our new workshops are light years
ahead of the tin shed style of workshop
that have previously been considered
the industry standard by ourselves and
our competitors.These workshops are
specifically built for the purpose and
are well equipped with the latest gear,
making us front runners in terms of what
we can offer our customers.”
The new standards also help to attract
and retain the best staff, says Ward.
“Some might consider people who
work on trucks and diggers to be simply
mechanics, but we understand they are
highly-skilled, trained technicians.We
have to compete in the labour market for
these sorts of skills and realise if we want
the best people, we must provide the
facilities to attract them.
”Likewise, when our customers
purchase our product, they buy into the
total CablePrice offering and experience
and can rightfully expect to be serviced
in facilities, and by people, at the same
level of quality as the product they
have purchased. It is more of a holistic
approach but something our customers
are coming to expect more and more
from quality providers.”
The new workshop has fullyreticulated oil, air and grease, and
six 30-metre truck bays, significantly
longer than the 18-20 metre bays at
the old site.
Two of the new bays have skylifters —
hydraulic vehicle lifters that eliminate
the need for traditional in-ground pits.
Heavy machinery is also well catered
for in the workshop with three specialist
construction and forestry equipment half
bays with steel rails set into the floor.
“Customers generally associate
CablePrice with our key brands —
Hitachi, Scania, John Deere and Bell —
but we also service a multitude of other
makes and models, including Isuzu,
which powers much of our Hitachi
equipment,” says Ward.
The entire building has full underfloor
heating that is fuelled entirely by waste
oil, a by-product of the operation.
“The underfloor heating is especially
beneficial for our technicians, who often
have to lie on the ground,” says Ward.
Customer comfort hasn’t been
forgotten either. Drivers can relax in the
second floor driver’s lounge overlooking
the workshop, and enjoy tea, coffee and
TV facilities while they wait for their
vehicle to be repaired or serviced.
Customers from the Hawke’s Bay are
already giving the new facilities the
thumbs up and Ward believes the branch
will also attract a steady stream of out-oftown drivers.
“Hastings has quite a bit of through
traffic, so it’s possible some operators
from out of town might find it a more
viable option to get their servicing done
here on the way through, rather than
having to compete for workshop time in
Auckland or Wellington.”
The full fleet servicing options are not
limited to in-house, with a large amount
of servicing
also done in
the field.
Ward says
the new
facilities are
“100 miles
ahead” of
the old site
in terms of
quality and
size. However,
the previous
site had
served its
purpose well.
“We moved
to the old site in the 1990s and expanded
it around ten years ago.We decided to
make the move when the lease came up
for renewal as we couldn’t see it meeting
our needs for the coming 10 years.We
had to make the decision that was best for
both the company and our customers.”
He says the CablePrice management
team explored several options before
deciding on the new site.
“We looked at five or six sites, both
closer to, and further out of, town. In the
end, this site ticked all the boxes. It is
on a main road out of Hastings and only
a couple of kilometres from an arterial
route.We are part of a cluster of other
similar types of industry and feel quite at
home in the company we keep here.”
CablePrice purchased the Omahu and
Chatham Road site, cleared it, and started
the development with a blank canvas.
Ward is full of praise for construction
company and project manager Stead
Construction, which worked closely
with the CablePrice team throughout the
project that was completed within a tight
timeframe between January and August.
“They did a really good job in terms
of quality and meeting the deadlines.
We had a great relationship with them
throughout the project and they didn’t
take any shortcuts.The new facilities are
a credit to them.”
He also gives kudos to the 16 staff
in the Hastings operation, who despite
significant upheaval throughout the
transition process, managed to keep up
the same high quality service levels they
are known for.
“A lot of effort has gone into this
project by a lot of good people, and we’re
delighted with the positive feedback we’re
getting so far from our staff and customers.
It is a big investment, but we are
committed to providing the best facilities
and service, and giving an assurance
CablePrice is a solid, quality company.” 
CablePrice
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IT ALL
ADDS UP
S
cania has re-launched
the successful Streamline
insignia from the early-90s
Scania 3-series for its new
G- and R-series cabs. In true
Streamline fashion (just like the
original) the new range of cabs are all about
aerodynamics, mechanical improvements
and fuel savings, all in an effort to reduce
running costs for the customers while
boosting their profitability.
The cab corners and the sun-visors on
G- and R-cabs cabs have been updated,
therefore not only reducing drag and
thereby saving fuel, but also creating less
turbulence around the cab and making it
quieter for the driver.
In line with Scania’s on-going product
refinement, customers are now able
to specify various packages tailored
to achieving maximum fuel economy
without diminishing any level of driver
comfort or reliability.A range of other
items are now available, including H7
headlights and LED taillights offering long
service life and higher reliability.
Garry Leitch, national manager
commercial vehicle sales for CablePrice,
says,“Within Europe, provided certain
road conditions and driving parameters
are in place, including truck application,
Scania sees potential fuel savings of
up to eight percent with its Euro 6
trucks. However, in New Zealand, our
projection for the G- and R-series
Streamline will, for our Euro 5 engines,
likely be around three to four percent
potential in savings.”
The Streamline range is now available
for order and with global production of
the Streamline having commenced in July
this year, we see the first New Zealand
deliveries arriving in the fourth quarter of
this year, says Leitch.
He goes on to say,“While not all
upgrades will be as visible as the new sunvisor and cab corners, some of the less
obvious, but just as important, upgrades
are mechanical and technical, including
a new low-drag gearbox and improved
driveline gearing.We call this the heart
and lungs of the Streamline, where Scania
has created better efficiencies within
the driveline and auxiliary systems.All
R-series V8s will now come standard
with H7 headlights (with built in LED day
running lights) providing a wider beam
than current H4 headlights.”
This is just another example of
Scania’s long-standing focus on
continuous improvements that
continually provide customers with
improvements in fuel economy
thus doing the utmost to keep them
competitive in the transport industry. 
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n September, Bell Equipment
extended an invitation to
customers from New Zealand and
Australia to travel to the African
continent to visit, not only their
factory, global headquarters and
logistics centres, but to attend the inaugural
Bauma South Africa machinery show.
Representing New Zealand was Ian
Simcox, owner of Simcox Construction
Ltd Blenheim, and me — Todd Blackwood
from CablePrice NZ Ltd in Nelson.
It was always going to be a ‘pinch
yourself’ type of experience, and it was
just that. Right from getting out of the
747 after 13.5 hours of flying and walking
into the heat wave of 32 degrees, we were
whisked off to our hotel. Before we knew
it we were all sitting in Tribes restaurant
with a huge hunk of meat on our plates,
provoking our quest to find the largest
steak in South Africa.
The next day we went to the Bauma
show, which was massive.The minute we
walked in the gates, I could see why we
had two days there, and even after two
days we hadn’t seen everything.
Bell Equipment’s stand was by far the
most comprehensive and well laid out
site. The hospitality shown towards all
the visitors at the show, and also in the
evening, was second to none.
The site had two stand-out showcases:
the new Bell B30E and, at the other end of
the scale, the new B60D — yep, a B60 and
it’s a weapon! The truck has been built
as a special mining product for open cast
mines in Africa at
this stage and is very
impressive.The B60
was definitely the
subject of a lot talk
at the show.
Both Ian and I met
and talked with the
owner, Gary Bell,
as he greeted most
visitors to their site.
I think most employees and dealers from
all over Africa were present at some stage.
The next part of the trip involved a
tour of Bell’s Global Logistics Centre
in Johannesburg.This was again very
impressive and their desire to offer
faster, more reliable parts and back-up
was evident right from the top down
to the floor.
Following on from the Global
Logistics Centre was a flight to Bell’s
factory in Richards Bay.This factory
was huge, which I was not at all
expecting. It is a hands-on build with
only two robots in the entire process
and after seeing the manual welder’s
precision and finesse, I could not see
the difference between man and robot.
They are extremely proud of the fact that
this is a hand-made truck, and so they
should be.As we were walking around
the factory, smiles and warm greetings
were the norm.
On to the test ground, where we
were all put through our paces in a B50
ADT. I also had my first bri, or BBQ,
which once again included tonnes of
meat, very good meat.We were also
given strict instructions not to wander
as there are snakes in the long grass,
crocs in the lake and hippos, which kill
more people in Africa than any other
animal. Cool.
When in Africa, wild animals definitely
come to mind and we were not
disappointed.We arrived at Leopard
Mountain game reserve and from the
moment our feet hit the dirt, it was one of
the greatest life experiences I have had.
It is hard to really put it into words, but it
was all first class.
Lions, buffalo, rhino, birds, game
giraffes, zebras, kutu and impala were
some of the animals on show, which was
just amazing.There is nothing like having
wildlife looking in your room windows.
After our game reserve experience it
was down to Durban to relax for a day
and then we were off home again.
I would like to say a big thanks to Owen
Kees of Bell, Perth, for looking after us and
making sure we got the best experience
Bell could have offered. 
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National excavator competition
S
ince 1995, excavator operators from all over New
Zealand have been competing for the title of
Operator of the Year. For the past five consecutive
years CablePrice (NZ) Ltd and Hitachi have been the
sole machinery sponsors of the excavator operator
competition, both at regional and national finals level.
To excel in this very competitive competition, operators need to
be more than just good at their job. Each region has the same set of
tasks to complete, all of which are designed to promote safe work
practices and increase the skills of excavator operators.
Operators need to show their understanding of all regulations
related to first aid, identifying hazards, Land Transport regulations
and occupational safety and health — and that’s all before they’ve
even reached the operating section of the event.The real fun, for
the audience especially, begins when the operators are given a
12-tonne Hitachi excavator and asked to manoeuvre it through an
obstacle course while completing tasks that demonstrate the skills
required to be New Zealand’s next top excavator operator.
The 2013/14 competition started in June this year at the National
Fieldays event at Mystery Creek and after a short break over the
colder months, things were back in full swing with the Hawke’s
Bay round in October, where our Hastings branch staff turned out
in force to show their support, not only for this event, but for the
community.The parts department set up shop on site and received
good support, with brisk sales throughout the day. Further regional
rounds of the competition that were completed during November
and December included Auckland, in conjunction with Big Boys
Toys at the ASB Showgrounds, Canterbury, Nelson/Malborough
and Northland.The remaining rounds for the 2013/14 competition
are in Otago on 25 January 2014, Upper Hutt 22 February 2014,
Manawatu 23 February 2014, Southland on 12-13 February 2014
and the national finals to be held at Central District Field Days in
Fielding on 13 – 15 March 2014.
For more information on how you can get involved in the
2013-14 competitions, contact your nearest branch of the New
Zealand Contractors Federation or visit nzcontractors.co.nz 
first for mccarthy
transport
E
arlier this year, a new Hitachi ZW550 wheel loader
was delivered to McCarthy Transport at the WPI
International Pulp mill in Karioi, between Waiouru
and Ohakune. Here it is the front line machine for
unloading trucks and loading the log deck into the
pulp mill. Previously doing the job for over 30,000
hours was a Kawasaki 115ZV.
So when it came time to replace the loader, Steve McDougall,
general manager of McCarthy Transport, sought out the same
reliability and performance from the newly-rebranded Hitachi
ZW550 coming out of the same Japanese factory, now with a
shareholding by Hitachi Construction Machinery.The Hitachi
ZW550 is the first of the heavy-duty, large-size wheel loaders to
be sold in New Zealand.
The ZW550 has an operating weight of 50 tonnes, with a
483-horsepower Cummins QSK19 engine, and is fitted with
a set of TR2C Ensign 6.4m2 log forks, allowing it to unload a
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truck in one bight and keep pace with the steady requirement
of feeding the log deck.
The machine was ordered back in August 2012. Before
going to work at the pulp mill, the ZW550 was on display
at THE Expo in Hamilton in March.The Hitachi ZW550 was
prominent on the CablePrice site and was the largest machine
on display at the event.
Present for delivery of the machine from CablePrice were
Andrew Crane, Matt Patterson, Deon Stephens, Ryan Cage and
Tony Scharvi, providing familiarisation and training to McDougall
and a number of McCarthy Transport’s operational staff and
operators. Since delivery in May, the loader has clocked up over
2000 trouble-free hours in quick time as it is being double-shifted.
Given the high utilisation, the technical support and service from
the Palmerton North branch has been very important during the
scheduled services, as well as liaising with McCarthy Transport
on the daily maintenance requirements for the machine. 
Factory Tour of Hitachi Japan
I
n October, CablePrice hosted a customer group
comprising representatives from twelve New Zealand
civil construction, mining and forestry contracting
companies to Hitachi’s main factories in Japan.
The group was led by Andrew Crane (national
manager — equipment product) and Frank Rodgers
(national manager — equipment sales) along with the newlyappointed general manager — sales and marketing, Mark Palmer.
With all the customers being Hitachi owners, the main factory
tours were the key focus.
Arriving in Japan on Saturday evening, the Sunday was free
to recover from the flight and for some free time sightseeing
in Tokyo.
On the Monday we travelled by chartered coach to
Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, to visit the Rinko factory where
the large-size excavtors and rigid dump trucks are built.The
18-hectare site has four large buildings for welding, assembly
and painting area. On the assembly line that day was an EX25006 and an EX5500-6 mining excavator.We were also able to have a
good look over a new ZX1000K 100-tonne demolition machine,
with a four-piece, 45-metre high reach boom being prepared
for display at a local community fair before delivery to its new
owner. Rinko factory is located adjacent to the Hitachinaka port
and the Pacific Ocean, so the finished machines can be loaded
for shipment to all parts of the world.While this is a bonus for
shipping, the painted line on the factory building to mark the
height of the Tsunami wave, was a sobering reminder of the
2011 earthquake.
After lunch at Rinko we travelled to Hitachi’s ‘mother ship’,
the Tsuchiura works where the mid-excavator range is built and
the main engineering department for Hitachi is located.The
factory was running two ten-hour shifts and the production
target was 64 units that day, including two ZX200-5 excavators
heading for customers in New Zealand. At the conclusion of the
factory tour we made our way back to the auditorium, where a
panel of Hitachi engineers were answering questions about the
recent and future development of machines for New Zealand
and other markets around the world.
Outside Tsuchiura Works we had our photos taken in front
of the first ever hydraulic excavator, the UH03 excavator,
developed by Japanese technology at the Tsuchiura Works.
Within a few years this model was being exported to New
Zealand and sold by CablePrice.
The following day saw us travelling to Mount Fuji, where
unfortunately the weather did not permit viewing of the
mountain.We then made our way to Odawara to connect with
the shinkansen (bullet train) to our next destination, Kyoto.
Feeling the force of one of these trains speeding through
the station added to our anticipation for this next part of the
journey. Our train arrived right on time and we were impressed
at the sometimes 300km/h speeds we reached during the trip.
The futuristic Kyoto station, with its fifteen floors of shops,
restaurants and light shows, was another highlight.
Wednesday we visited the Hitachi Tierra mini excavator
factory in Shiga prefecture. The tour included the whole
production process, including the automated welding, assembly
and quality control areas of the factory.The group took a liking
to Hitachi’s smallest excavator, the 800kg ZX8, for a bit of DIY
around their sections at home. That night we had the pleasure
of dinner with the managing director of Tierra at a traditional
Japanese Ganko Nijo-En restaurant, where after a sufficient
amount of sashimi and sake we had a bit of fun walking through
the 400-year-old restaurant garden in our slippers.
Thursday morning allowed for free time and sightseeing in
Kyoto before returning by shinkansen to Tokyo, with Friday
morning consisting of sightseeing visits to the Imperial
Palace,Asakusa and Roppongi Hills Tower, before our departure
from Japan.
Apart from getting a great insight into the support Hitachi
provides from its base in Japan, the entire group really enjoyed
each other’s company and good humour throughout the week,
which will make for many lasting memories. 
From left to right: Colin Rosewarne, Shirley Rosewarne, Mark Palmer, Bronwyn Rodgers,
Matt Taylor, Lisa Taylor, Roger Ferguson, Rodney Adams, Jim Blackburn, Nic McEwan,
Joann Hobson, Darryn Muir, Carol Allen, Ross Allen, Bronwyn Ginty, Joseph Dorizac,
Jim Ginty, Helen Schmidt, Phillip Schmidt, Frank Rodgers, Mark Dawbin, Kylie Dawbin,
Maxine Birchfield, Donna Birchfield, Gary Birchfield, Andrew Birchfield, Andrew Crane.
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100 Essential Parts:
Guaranteed
availability
or they’re free
C
ablePrice recently released a ‘100 essential parts
guarantee’ programme to support the everincreasing fleet of Scania trucks on New Zealand
roads. Its a programme that does exactly what the
name says — guarantees the availability of 100
essential parts or they’re free.
We understand how critical it is to our customers business
to have their Scania up and running. So much so that we have
identified 100 essential replacement parts that we not only
promise to have available from our nationwide network, but we
guarantee it or they’re free. It’s that simple, says James Arthur Scania parts manager, CablePrice (NZ) Ltd.
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CPL Engineering
C
ablePrice is dedicated
to supporting our
customers, no matter
what industry they
operate in, be it forestry
or demolition, linehaul or
distribution, quarrying or mining — your
needs are the same.
Our equipment and commercial
vehicle technicians are trained to service
and repair your machine and vehicle,
no matter the fault or location. Until
recently this has essentially been the
scope of our operation.Whilst minor
engineering repairs have been carried
out as part of this service, for major
fabrication work our customers have
had to look elsewhere and choose
a second supplier to deal with for
engineering requirements.
As part of our growth in Christchurch
we have recognised this and have been
making plans to provide our customers
with a total one-stop shop. Over the
past three years we have grown from
employing one engineer to six full-time
staff. During this period we have also
increased our capabilities to be able to
offer a wide range of services including
the following:
• Custom-designed forestry builds for
the Hitachi excavator range (including
bolt–on ROPS frame, walkways, track
guards, upper structure guarding and
hi-lift kits);
• Custom-designed heavy-duty panels
for the John Deere and Hitachi ranges;
• Bucket fabrication; and
• Small truck deck design, fabrication
and modifications.
This growth is now backed up with a
purpose-built engineering area within
our Christchurch operation — just
recently completed and tooled with the
latest equipment.
By choosing CablePrice for your
engineering needs you are safe
guarding any warranty, as we have the
technical expertise on site to ensure
modifications have no effect on the
performance or maintenance of your
vehicle or machine.Whilst Christchurch
is the hub for this exciting new
division of CablePrice, we are able
to supply the majority of our items
anywhere within New Zealand, and
for those larger jobs will even send an
engineer to you.
Speak to one of our staff now to get the
solution that your investment deserves. 
The parts we have identified range from lamps and belts
through to major components, like air springs and clutch kits.
Fast access to essential replacement parts means more uptime —
and more revenue. So if it’s not available from a CablePrice
branch or despatched to a CablePrice branch on the same day,
it’s yours free.
This is not a one-off promotion by CablePrice, it’s an on-going
commitment and we openly publish all the part numbers involved.
We will be continually monitoring the list of parts to ensure that we
are offering parts that are relevant to the New Zealand Scania fleet.
To learn more about Scania Essential Parts and all the ways
Scania can help maximise your uptime, visit cableprice.co.nz.
Ensuring You’re Powered to Succeed
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Scania customer trip
We understand that in a modern business environment everyone faces increased financial pressures with
increased competition, we know this as we face the very same pressures at CablePrice!
So how do you stay ahead of the game? A lot comes down to doing things more efficiently and decreasing
the amount of downtime as a machine or vehicle operator. We as a supplier play an integral role in this.
How can we the Service team add value to your business? Firstly we offer a single supplier option offering
both plant and commercial vehicle repair options, meaning we provide a one stop shop for you!
You can have your truck, trailer and piece of plant machinery repaired or serviced without moving your gear around.
Commercial Vehicle
National Service agents for SAF & BPW
All makes and models of Trailers
Servicing, Repairs and Electronic diagnosis
Equipment Service
Trained technicians
All makes and models of equipment and plant equipment
Repairs include track rebuilds or ram resealing
Trained technicians
Our modern fleet of field service vehicles can come to you to reduce transport costs
A
fter 23 hours of flying,
with a two-day stopover
in Bangkok, we arrived
at Arlanda airport in
Stockholm and were
met by Garry Leitch of
CablePrice and Christopher Svensson
of Scania.
After introductions, it was off to the
centre of Stockholm for a coffee and
some sightseeing.The Abba Museum
was first on the agenda, followed by a
very nice lunch in the restaurant Melody
located at the museum.
The next morning we visited the
Transport Laboratory, a Scania-owned,
independent transport company heavily
involved in the logistics and distribution
of the parts and components supply for
the factory assembly lines.The Transport
Laboratory is using the most up-to-date
Scania technology in its operation, which
gives Scania a first-hand opportunity
to monitor and analyse its product
performance, along with the opportunity
to assess the competition as it also
operates other brands of truck.
From there we were taken to the
engine assembly line, which showcased
the complete assembly of Scania’s
numerous engine models, including
industrial and marine engines, right
through to the testing of the engines
prior to the despatch to the main
assembly line.
At the Demo Centre we got the chance
to drive some of Scania’s product on
the demo track. I must say I was very
impressed with those who had never
driven a truck before, getting behind the
wheel of a fully-loaded 60-tonne truck
and trailer unit.
Departing for some well-deserved
lunch, we were lucky enough to meet
and enjoy our lunch with Christopher
Podgorski, senior vice president sales and
marketing — trucks, who presented gifts
to all the guests from New Zealand.
Our last stop for the day was for a
tour of the Scania Foundry, where we
were able to observe the processes
involved in forming the engine blocks
and components.
The next day we left Stockholm and
headed off to visit Svempas BV bodyshop,
the creator of the famous R999 V8
convertible. From there we travelled to
the Scania Museum in Södertälje and
then ventured to the R&D facility for a
tour of its department and the test track.
After the final visits at Scania, we departed
Södertälje for Västervik.
Day four in Sweden and we were off
to the cab factory at Scania Oskarshamn.
Here the Scania cabs are manufactured
from a roll of steel right through to
completion as a fully-fitted-out cab.
The final leg of the trip was spent
in the Netherlands visiting a livestock
operator in Wilp, Boerkamp Transport,
with the opportunity to discuss the
challenges for operators in Europe and
to compare these challenges with those
in New Zealand.We also visited Berdex
Carrosserie & Handelsonderneming BV,
a manufacturer of livestock transport
systems and bodywork, which was very
interesting and different to the systems
used in New Zealand.
The final full day in Holland we spent
visiting the assembly production plant
at Zwolle.We were given a guided tour
of the assembly plant and saw the wide
and varied selection of models and
configurations taking shape down the
line, including trucks destined for New
Zealand.After lunch we visited the Scania
paint facility at Meppel, a state-of-theart paint facility operating over multiple
levels, utilising robots in all areas of the
paint process.
Returning to Zwolle, we bid our
farewells to our guide and caught up
with Bruce and Shona Robertson’s
(West Otago Transport) new R620LB8x4
that had just come out of production.
We suggested Bruce drive it home but
I don’t think Shona was too keen on
the idea!
Overall, this year’s customer trip was
again a success with the group (arguably)
taking on our most intense agenda to date
within a limited timeframe.
During the week-long tour we visited
all that Scania has to offer, including
being allowed to visit its research and
development facility — an area normally
restricted to Scania personnel.
Our focus with this year’s group
was around general long haul and
livestock operations. Choosing the mix
of customers is not an easy job as we
have many customers that are keen to
be invited to the home of Scania.The
selection is mainly a team effort, with the
sales team suggestions being a main factor
in offering the opportunity, however it’s
not solely based on their past or future
truck volumes.
I know this trip, like others beforehand,
will have a positive lasting impression
on each and every one of the group and
that CablePrice and Scania are always
delighted to provide this opportunity.
Until next time… 
Don’t think that not having one of our core products (Hitachi, Scania, John Deere or Bell) limits us to assisting
your fleet. It is normal for us to work on all makes and models that are not our core brands. Next time you
call us, ask us what extra we can do for your business. You might be pleasantly surprised!
Watch out for the next addition of Service Solutions which will include Service specials.
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TRACK & WHEEL
TRACK & WHEEL
Bergendahl describes himself as a control freak, especially
when it comes to interior details and lighting.
There’s nothing
better than Scania
trucks. They leave
the competition in
the dust.”
Truck styling legend
Svempa Bergendahl
THE DREAM-TRUCK
BUILDERS
Customisation king Sven-Erik ‘Svempa’ Bergendahl continues to attract
attention around the world with his restyled trucks featuring distinctive
Words by Ylva Carlsson Images by Dan Boman
paintwork, chromium and aluminium décor.
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rooom! Sven-Erik ‘Svempa’
Bergendahl turns the
key and starts up his
sweetheart — a bright red
open-cab version
of a bonneted Scania
T-model, tuned to deliver 1000
horsepower.The rumbling of its V8 engine
fills the Svempas workshop and he breaks
into a big smile.
At age 71, Bergendahl — an international
legend in truck styling — has no plans to
slow down. He has been in this business
for more than 40 years. Scania became his
favourite at an early stage.
“There’s nothing better than Scania
trucks.With their powerful engines,
attractive design and high quality through
and through, they leave the competition
behind in the dust,” he says.
On behalf of Scania, Bergendahl is also
producing a limited edition series of
restyled trucks. His latest creation, Black
Amber, stands in the workshop awaiting
final inspection. Its dark brown metallic
paintwork shines intensely.
Svempas chief stylist Jan Richter
has continuous discussions on styling
proposals and prototypes with Kristofer
Hansén, head of styling at Scania.
“With these trucks, we are enhancing
Scania’s optimal styling.We are pushing
the envelope, but never doing damage to
the original,” Richter says.
Since the limited edition workshop
began ten years ago, nearly 500 Svempasstyled trucks have found new homes all
over Europe.The greatest interest is found
in Italy.“They love V8s and trendy styling.
The more it shines and glows, the better,”
Bergendahl says.
And customers spontaneously show
their appreciation when their trucks
are delivered.
Bergendahl’s most vivid memory is from
2008 in Trento, where one customer wept
uncontrollably with joy when he received
his Blue Shark.
Suddenly a ‘vrooom’ is audible from his
jacket pocket. His mobile phone is ringing
— so the rumbling of a V8 engine can be
heard wherever Bergendahl goes.
There seems to be no risk that the
workshop will run out of ideas Richter’s
sketch book is full of more or less
imaginative creations.The next
customisation project, he explains, is like
nothing they have done before.The
project is known by its working title of
‘Chimera’ and has now moved from
styling proposals to computer-aided
design (CAD) drawings.
“We are designing a unique low-weight
tubular frame chassis, made of stainless
steel.And a multi-stage turbo system based
on the latest 16.4-litre engine.”
Over the years, Bergendahl and his team
has received a lot of feedback from their
customers — information that is highly
valuable when working on new creations
and for entering new markets.A newly
awakened interest is apparent in Brazil,
China and Thailand.
Although he has accomplished so
much, there are still projects that
Bergendahl dreams about.
“Imagine a beautiful summer day in the
Stockholm archipelago, and an aluminium
Combat Boat 90 with dual V8 engines
painted in an eyecatching colour.That
would beat most of what I’ve done.”
PREVIOUS WORKS
BY SVEMPAs
The Blue Shark
• A limited edition
(2008)Scania R 620
with bodywork
in 4mm-thick
aluminium. Even
the steps for the
cab are made of
aluminium.
Dark Diamond
• A limited edition
Scania V8 (2009),
Dark Diamond is a
true eye-catcher,
with special
detailing all
over the vehicle,
including the
interior.
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TRACK & WHEEL
Genuine Hitachi
parts
CablePrice (NZ) Ltd offers genuine
high quality Hitachi parts. As part of
this, we guarantee that these parts have
high performance and long life. They are
designed and built to be the best match for
your Hitachi equipment.
H
itachi has a global parts distribution network
that makes sure you get what you need as
quickly as possible. In most cases, CablePrice
will have the replacement part that you
require in stock. If we do not have a certain
part, we can order it from four fully-stocked
parts distribution centres located around the world.These
distribution centres are all connected by an on-line system that
gives CablePrice access to shared information on stocks, such as
the number and type of available parts.The distribution centres,
which in turn are stocked by a parts centre in Japan, minimize
delivery time and enable you to get your parts as quickly and
efficiently as possible.
In this issue we talk about:
Hitachi Filters
One of the most important ways to reduce operating and
maintenance costs is to maintain the cleanliness of the machine’s
systems. Hitachi genuine filters are developed to provide superior
cleanliness and extend the life of the components.
Hitachi filters are tested to ensure that the best possible quality
is achieved for both the filters and the machines.
Why use Hitachi genuine filters?
The use of genuine filters is necessary to maintain the quality
of the machine, with the following benefits:
• protection of the engine and hydraulic components
• higher machine performance
• minimal unscheduled downtime
• longevity of engine and hydraulic components
• superior quality
• no jeopardy to the warranty.
Customer benefits
Genuine filters will provide improved efficiency and long-term
financial benefits, such as:
•
•
•
long-term cost savings through less downtime
greater productivity
higher resale value
Non-genuine and imitation filters claim to perform the same
as genuine filters, but be aware that the quality is different.
Using non-genuine/imitation filters can cause serious damage
to your machine. Please understand the risk points and realize
that cheaper filters do not mean cheaper maintenance. Machine
trouble can be expected and the costs are high!
Risk points:
• Machine performance drop, or worse, machine failure
• Low filtration ability results in failure or damage of fuel
and hydraulic system
• Filters interval is lower than that of the genuine filter
• Poor sealing which is caused by uneven height of filter
paper
• Tendency to clog prematurely due to poor quality
• Low filtration efficiency due to poor pleating
• Uneven pleating may result in localized pressure build up
over the filter medium due to turbulent flow, which leads
to its premature deterioration and making contaminant
leakage an eventuality
To avoid these risks and to guarantee maximum performance,
insist on genuine Hitachi filters from your CablePrice dealer.
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TRACK & WHEEL
Kimberly
Contractors
R
eliable machinery is a must when it comes to
doing the hard yards in remote forest areas on the
east coast of the North Island, says Gary Dalziel,
who owns logging and forestry road contracting
firm Kimberly Contractors with his wife Marija.
“It can cost up to $700 just to get a serviceman
onsite and ready to work in some of these locations, so it’s
imperative we have reliable equipment. Breakdowns can really
hurt our profits.”
That’s why the Dalziels have developed a long relationship with
CablePrice and are particular fans of its John Deere and Hitachi
brands, which makes up around 85 percent of Kimberly’s fleet.
“They are excellent, reliable machines, backed by good aftersales support and service from the CablePrice team, who go out
of their way to stand by their equipment and quickly resolve any
issues if they do arise.”
Gary says travel to Kimberly’s work sites has never been
a problem for the CablePrice service team, who have a full
complement of parts readily available.
“We have the Global E facility on our Hitachi machines and
JD Link electronic monitoring and GPS settings on the John
Deere equipment which allows us to access the hours they have
worked, the volume of fuel used and when a service is due, at the
touch of a button. Having these features allows us to put together
a cost effective, scheduled maintenance programme with
CablePrice so we can knock off four machines in a day, rather
than have someone travel all the way from Gisborne to service
one machine.”
After “a lifetime spent playing around in mud and rock”, Gary
knows more than a thing or two about machinery, having worked
with big earthmoving equipment all his working life.
He had his first piece of plant at the age of 18, putting it to
work with Vuksich and Borich from Avondale. He later managed
other New Zealand companies and spent time overseas working
on large projects.
Kimberly Contracting was formed around 46 years ago in the
Far North, and was moved to Poverty Bay by Gary and Marija
around 15 years ago.
Gary says Gisborne has been “very kind” to the company, with
its 24 staff and 10 sub-contractors working mainly for three
major clients in the region — Ernslaw One (Pouturu Forest and
Makomako Forest); P F Olsen (Waiau Forest); and Hikurangi Farm
Forests (Mangarara Forest).
Gary says “size does matter” when it comes to Kimberly’s fleet,
which has to put in some big hours in challenging conditions.
“Whether it be for logging, earthworks, road-lining, salvage
and construction, or crushing metal at our own quarry, the
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people figure out what a big blighter can do in an hour, few
revert back to pint-sized pieces of equipment.”
The Dalziels also tend to move machinery on before it
reaches 7000 hours in order to maintain a late model fleet.
“Once you get past this stage you can be looking at some big
expenses, and we’d rather that wasn’t our problem.”
This year Kimberly Contractors has taken possession of four
new machines from CablePrice — a John Deere 2454D swing
machine John Deere 724K wheel loader; John Deere 748H
skidder; and a Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 excavator.
Marija Dalziel says they are particularly impressed with the
John Deere 2454D swing machine because of its ability to deal
with steep terrain.
“We do test it a bit at times. However the machine has proved
to be well-balanced for the task and able to handle the sort of
steep country we have in Gisborne.”
The new model swing machine has been launched to the
market with improved horsepower, an updated hydraulic
system, greater reach and lifting capacity and increased
swing torque.
The John Deere 748H skidder and 724K wheel loader are also
proving to be “totally reliable”, says Marija.
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John Deere has introduced several improvements to the new
724K loader to improve operator comfort and performance,
including an enlarged cab, redesigned cooling system, enhanced
hydraulics and refined ergonomics.
It also comes with a rear camera with radar object
detection, an enhanced multi-function monitor and Smart Shift
transmission technology.
The Dalziels hadn’t planned to add a new Hitachi excavator
to their fleet this year, however they decided to replace their
existing machine after it was damaged in an on-site accident.
“In last summer’s dry conditions we had a hill collapse on one
of our workers. He was in our old Hitachi excavator building a
road, when the overhead road gave way. Luckily he was in the
machine at the time and was fine.The incident did cause quite
a bit of damage to the excavator, but its strength and safety
prevented the outcome from being far worse.”
Marija says the excavator was repairable but she and Gary
decided to replace it with a new Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 series
machine rather than compromise the safety of their staff in
the future.
“We take our Hitachi excavators for granted because they are
so reliable, almost like having a good staff member.We know
they will get the job done.”
Having ROPS certification on the unit before its arrival is a big
plus, she adds.
“Health and safety is vital to a company and industry like ours,
and having ROPS as a standard safety feature saves us having to
make a huge investment in extra modifications.”
The new replacement machines see Kimberly Contractors
carry 15 large plant items in its fleet.
“The wheel loader is needed almost 24/7 but is more
than up to the task. CablePrice fitted a Loadrite on-board
weighing system to this machine before it was trucked
down to us.This was a far better option than having it
retrofitted as it meant our staff could be trained how to
operate both the machine and Loadrite system as soon as it
was delivered.”
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The Dalziels are both hands on in the family-owned business,
with Gary managing the day-to-day operations on site, and
Marija handling the company’s corporate planning, HR, legal,
and overseeing its administrative functions, including hazard
identification and OSH compliance processes.
“You’ve got to be actively involved in order to maintain the
effective management methods and disciplines that are consistent
with the demands of the forestry industry,” says Marija.
She also looks after staff development and training, which is
another big emphasis at Kimberly Contractors.
“Our team has achieved more than 20 National Certificates
this year and around 90 percent of our staff holds current first
aid certificates.”
She says Kimberly Contractors continues to value the
relationship it has with CablePrice as a major supplier.
“They really do go the extra mile.We had the situation where
the arrival of a new piece of equipment from overseas was
delayed through no fault of CablePrice. However, our salesman
at the time provided us with a second-hand machine to fill the
gap until the new one arrived.We were amazed and it meant we
could continue operating with no downtime.”
Marija says it is the people at CablePrice who really make
the company.
“We have got on well with the salesmen we’ve dealt with
over the years and have a great relationship with the national
operations manager Karl Scragg, who sometimes arrives with
morning tea to find out how things are going.We have good
honest communication and he takes any criticism on the chin,
which also works both ways.The fact that Karl covers the
country but can still find the time to sit down and deal with a
smaller customer like us means a lot.”
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Powerful, fuel efficient V8 technology
and the back-up of a comprehensive service
program are just two reasons Masterton firm
Renalls 2004 Limited has changed its entire
fleet over to Scania R620s.
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f one freshly-sprayed and sign-written rig has the ability to
turn heads, imagine the impact seven identically-liveried
Scania R620s will have when they hit the road in unison
this summer.
Those seven units will all feature the blue, green and
silver colour scheme of Renalls 2004 Limited, a woodchip
and bulk haulage company headquartered in Masterton, but servicing
regions as far afield as Gisborne and the Waikato in the north and
Taranaki in the west.
As managing director Herb Renall tells me, economy and comfort
considerations for both his driving staff and the company’s bottom
line were key factors in electing to swap his fleet exclusively to
Scanias, especially when decent distances need to be covered.
“There were three basic considerations that really sold us on the
Scania R620s — better fuel efficiency, driver comfort and CablePrice’s
ScanPlan maintenance program,” says Herb.
“As far as the first two aspects go, fuel efficiency is paramount for
us.We’re carting chip from our plant to major clients such as Pan Pac
Forest Products in Napier and fertiliser from Napier to Ravensdown
distribution centre throughout the North Island — as well as bulk
goods even further afield every day — so fuel burn across the fleet is
something we want to keep in check.
“And obviously adequate driver comfort and space is really
important as well.The better the environment for the guys on
the road, the less likely they’re going to feel fatigued behind
the wheel.”
The company has historically run a mix of other brands since
its inception in 1985, but Herb says CablePrice put forward a good
scenario with the new V8-powered R-Series Scanias, topped off by
an ongoing maintenance and service program that gives him peace
of mind.
“The ScanPlan back-up program was a clincher for me. Because the
routine maintenance costs are scheduled in and set at a fixed level,
it gives us the ability to forecast costs more accurately,” he says.“We
don’t have a mechanic on staff, so we rely heavily on that back-up
being there when we need it.”
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Additionally, the contract pricing ScanPlan offered over a set
period ensures owners are protected against increased pricing for
service or parts for the entire length of the contract. Scania trucks
covered by ScanPlan are maintained to a factory level and specification,
with only genuine Scania parts and approved lubricants used in
routine maintenance.And even when haulage contracts take Renalls’
trucks far afield, the extensive CablePrice network means technical
support is always close at hand.
As Herb tells me, the catalyst for changing the entire fleet at once
came about when the configuration of Renalls’ trailers had to change for
HPMV certification.
“We moved from a four-axle trailer to a five-axle trailer, so a nine axle
rig in all including the truck. In addition to the new R620s,Transfleet
Equipment in Auckland fabricated the trailers.”
With the increased load capacity, Herb is looking to the grunt
generated by the 620hp V8s to get his loads where they’re needed.
The Scania R620s boast 3000Nm of torque available from as
low as 1000-1400rpm, which means the new fleet is perfect for
cartage work. Importantly for Herb though, power doesn’t come at
the expense of fuel economy, thanks to Scania’s PDE unit injectors
delivering the right amount of fuel at the right instant. Combustion
in each cylinder is individually controlled to minimise both fuel
consumption and harmful emissions, the engine uses less fuel and
burns cleaner too, meeting EURO 5 emissions regulations.
“It’s a big ask replacing the entire fleet in a short space of time, but
we feel the time is right.We really want to consolidate the business in
the next couple of years and having that service back-up, along with
the reliability of new-technology trucks, means we’re well-placed to
achieve some good milestones,” says Herb.
And of course, with identically-specified tractor units hauling
Renalls’ loads, Herb now has the ability to benchmark aspects of the
operation, such as fuel burn, across the entire fleet.
“We’re really excited to have the new trucks on-fleet, as are our
driving staff.They’ve got safe and comfortable trucks that’ll do them
proud for the next few years.That’s good because we’ve got a lot of
miles to travel.” 
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In it for the
long haul
There are a few simple reasons Auckland
civil and infrastructure contractor Dempsey
Wood relies on Hitachi’s ZAXIS range of
excavators — they’re reliable, safe and can
get the job done in a variety of environments.
What’s more, says Conal Dempsey,
CablePrice’s back-up support has proven
invaluable over a number of years.
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n saying that civil and infrastructure contractor
Dempsey Wood only works within the boundaries of
Auckland, just try getting between more than a couple
of its many project sites within a few hours and you’ll
get some idea not only of the scope of its work, but also
the variety of environments it works within.
Focusing on a wide mix of council-led and private
development contracting work, the company — which boasts
130 staff and celebrated its 20th year in business in 2013 —
is headed by managing director Conal Dempsey.Along with
operations manager Lindsay Rolston, Dempsey oversees a lot
of different activity in any given week, so machine reliability
is crucial.
Thus, CablePrice’s back-up support is one of the reasons
Dempsey Wood has stuck with Hitachi excavators since the
very beginning.
“To be honest, CablePrice has never let us down,” says
Dempsey.“It’s always had really good, practical people on board
who definitely go above and beyond.
“These days loyalty is probably a more crucial aspect of doing
business with suppliers than ever before.There are a lot of guys
out there who simply look for the lowest price and the best deal.
But we place a big emphasis on longevity — it’s key to how we
operate.And that’s in terms of both people and machinery.We
value CablePrice’s service and they value our business, so all-inall it’s a good relationship.”
Where machinery is concerned, you only need to look around
Dempsey Wood’s work sites to understand Dempsey means it
when he says longevity is key.
“The first ever machines we bought brand new were from
CablePrice.We purchased a pair of ZX240s that we used to pull
down an old hospital at Compass Point in Half Moon Bay.Well, we
still have those machines working on-fleet today.They’ve had a
re-spray since then, but they’re fine otherwise!” Dempsey laughs.
The efforts around fit and finish, structural integrity and
even the quality of Hitachi’s metallurgy are all a cut above in
Dempsey’s opinion.
“Older Hitachis go really well, simply because they’re put
together so robustly to start with. I’ve seen parts like sprockets
on other brands that are failing after a couple of thousand hours.
Now to me, if the machine is fit for purpose straight out of the
box, that simply shouldn’t be happening,” he says.
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The Dempsey Wood
team prides itself on
regular maintenance
schedules for all fleet
machinery, which has
its benefits.
Dempsey Wood has been running
Hitachi excavators for many years now
The new ZX240LC-5 at the Hobsonville Point site is running
Leica Geo-Systems machine control gear
“It’s all about comfort and ease-of-use really.The seats are very
good and feature a lot of adjustability, which helps mitigate operator
fatigue.The cabs have a great amount of space in them and the doors
are nice and wide which makes getting in and out easy.
“From my point-of-view the safety gear that comes with the
machines as standard fitment is excellent too. ROPs, drop valves,
screens — you don’t have to tick endless option boxes to get a good,
safe machine these days.”
Additionally the ZAXIS excavators feature a high-resolution 7-inch
colour monitor in the cab, giving operators a variety of information
about the machine and allowing them to check operating variables,
like oil temperature and fuel level, and select work and power
modes depending on the task required.
Adding to the fleet with new machines like Hitachi’s ZX200LC5s and ZX240LC-5s is what Dempsey considers a crucial
Dempsey Wood operator Gavin Hughes and his new
ZX240LC-5 on site at Hobsonville
“Obviously we keep a close eye on how much our machines
are costing us, and I suppose if it gets to the point where a repair
will cost more than a total replacement, we’d make sure the latter
happens. But really, we don’t see that with our Hitachi gear —as a
rule we don’t need to spend a lot on them.”
The Dempsey Wood team prides itself on regular maintenance
schedules for all fleet machinery, which has its benefits.As a result,
Dempsey says they hang on to their gear because there’s no need
to replace it — simple as that.
“Unless there is a significant technological leap from one
generation to the next, we expect all our excavators to provide us
with a long work life. Combine that with CablePrice’s warranty
programme, which is very comprehensive, and we have a stable,
reliable fleet.”
Dempsey Wood has recently purchased two ZX200LC-5s and
two ZX240LC-5 excavators as the number of major projects the
company is involved with creeps over the 20 mark.
That’s a significant total, even more so when you consider many of
the jobs are absolutely huge: large-scale landscaping and streetscape
construction work at Auckland Airport; major retaining wall
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Managing director Conal Dempsey believes
Hitachi’s build quality is second-to-none
move for the company as it looks to lift its game in terms of
productivity over the coming years.
“We won’t be changing our focus majorly in the next few
years, but we are looking to refine how we do what we do —
that’s a continual process.We’re not hung up on chasing the
‘bigger, better’ stuff at all. Instead we’re extremely focused on
in-house training and helping our guys out in the field do the
best job they can.
“Having a company like CablePrice backing us at a technical
level really helps with that process. If we know the gear is going
to be robust, reliable and increase our productivity, regardless of
where we site it and what we need it to do, then that leaves us to
concentrate on working more efficiently as a company.That’s a
pretty good equation as far as I’m concerned.”
engineering work within the 110-hectare Stonefields development
near Mount Wellington; subcontracting work for Fletcher
Construction in Panmure, where a new transport centre and multilevel roading system is being built; and even infrastructure projects
such as the bridge building and arterial widening the company is
undertaking for Auckland Transport at Forest Hill on the North Shore.
The sites where the new ZX240LC-5s are currently based are
(diagonally) at either end of Auckland — the Hobsonville Point
development (which is actually four separate projects in one) in
the west, and another major housing and retail development next
to the Formosa Golf Club in Beachlands, along the sea coast at the
ever-growing city’s eastern fringes.
Regardless of the differing environments the new ZAXIS
machines are working in, Dempsey says operator feedback has a
common theme.
“We put guys who have been with us a long time, who really
look after their gear and work exceptionally well, on new
machines like the ZAXIS excavators.The guys driving the new
200s and 240s really are second-to-none and their feedback has
been really positive,” he says.
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A long way to grow
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hangarei fresh produce transport business
The Produce Connection Limited is
moving to the next level of business with
the help of CablePrice and Scania.
Director Derek Van der Kwaak says the
family-owned firm has a Scania truck due
for delivery any day to add to the two Scania trucks already in
its fleet — one of which is around 18 months old, and the other
delivered to the company in January this year.
“After many discussions with our CablePrice sales rep Mark
Nurse, I’ve recently changed my purchasing philosophy. In the
past I’d drive my trucks until the wheels fell off, but now I’m
happy to look at changeover price rather than residual sale
price,” says Van der Kwaak.
When The Produce Connection started business 10 years ago
it had two trucks on the road — an eight-wheeler (with fouraxle trailer), and a six-wheeler, to service produce suppliers
Kaipara Kumara in Ruawai, Northland.
The business has grown significantly since then, with its seven
trucks and 10 staff now providing a daily service from Kaitaia,
Dargaville and Whangarei to Auckland.
The Produce Connection transports a wide range of
produce from various locations in the far north - including
avocados, watermelons, pumpkins and kumara out of
Dargaville; citrus fruit out of Kerikeri; and avocados and
kiwifruit out of Whangarei.
As The Produce Connection grew, Derek realised he needed
to invest in more gear and started doing a “whole lot of
research” before deciding on the brand that best suited the
company’s needs.
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“It wasn’t all about the warm fuzzy of ‘I want this brand,
or that’. I looked across the board at everything and did
some comparisons.”
He was determined price would not be the deciding factor.
“I had to look at the cost over the life of the vehicles and
also at my own staff.To attract and retain good drivers I knew
I needed to look after them. I wanted to choose a brand they
would be proud of, with the latest technology and features to
ensure their comfort and safety when they were on the road.”
He was also after a brand that gave him a range of
configuration options.
“With a lot of brands it’s a case of ‘that’s the wheelbase, that’s
the spec and that’s what you get’,” he says.
“We need to be able to maximise or optimise our loadings.
For example, on eight-wheelers where you can go to 26-tonne,
you need to be able to get a longer wheelbase in our game, and
put the right body on it. Some of our services require truck-only
work, so I want to be able to put a big body on a rigid chassis,
then go to a supplier, like Scania, and say ‘this is our body, we
need to get our axle weights right, what spec have you got?’
There are not many suppliers in the market that can factory
build to spec as well as what Scania do.”
Service contract options were another important
consideration, he says.
“I’m not super mechanically minded and don’t intend
spending hours mucking around trying to understand my trucks.
My strength is in optimising them, getting the return on them,
and managing my customer relationships.”
Van der Kwaak has chosen the ScanPlan MAX service plan for
all his Scania trucks.
“While I don’t think ScanPlan is cheap, I do think it’s fair.
Whether or not the Scania will breakdown is not the point — it’s
about servicing the product properly to keep it going.”
He says ScanPlan is part of the “total package” that attracted
him to the Scania product.
“I see ScanPlan as having the potential to increase the resale
value of my Scania trucks through a documented service history,
use of genuine parts and factory trained technicians.”
With The Produce Connection’s trucks working up to 23
hours a day in some instances, reliability is also key.
“With this workload I can struggle to get the Scania back here
for a tyre change or service. I need trucks that give me peace of
mind when they go on the road.”
Van der Kwaak appreciates the good relationship he has with
the CablePrice team — particularly truck sales specialist Mark
Nurse and the service team in Whangarei.
“In the end it became a no-brainer when we worked everything
out, with the price only the final consideration.Although I think
we paid a premium, we have gained both a premium truck and
premium package that works well for what we do.”
Van der Kwaak has spec’d his two existing and new
Scania truck exactly the same, with an R-Series cab, 560hp V8
and Opticruise.
“The only difference is a different wheelbase on the new
truck.We’re going to try and optimise deck space on this truck
which will have a five-axle trailer, making it a full 23-metre unit.
All three Scania trucks have FMS tracking so we can see how
they’re going.”
Van der Kwaak believes Opticruise is the “way of the future”.
“A lot of people talk about automated transmissions, but
I’ve driven other trucks with automated transmissions and
you can’t compare the two.They’re worlds apart. I think the
Scania Opticruise is a really smart transmission with some good
technology attached to it. I won’t go back to a manual truck.”
Van der Kwaak says the Scania Opticruise took the drivers a
bit of adjustment to start with. But if you talk to them now they
wouldn’t have it any other way.What’s interesting is that they
are not tempted to put it into manual mode.”
No new truck is put on the road until drivers have been fully
trained, he adds.“Driver training is very important to us.Why
would we want to spend all this money on technology and not
optimise what you can get out of it?”
Van der Kwaak says the delivery of fresh produce makes for
“very fine” timelines, with sub-contractors’ needs and supplier
deadlines to meet.This makes the overall on-road speed of The
Produce Connection’s fleet crucial. But it’s not all about having
big horsepower so you can drive fast, he adds.
“The Scania are all speed limited but we’ve found they can get
up the hills quicker and have superior braking downhill, which
results in a higher average speed.This is also achieved safely, and
means our drivers reach their destination feeling fresher.”
The company is now working with CablePrice to prepare for
any legislation changes that would let it go to bigger weights.
“We are hopeful the legislation will go to 50 tonnes, which is
where we want it to be given that we carry heavy produce such
as kumara, pumpkin and watermelon.With the assistance of
CablePrice and Scania, and using their latest technology and range
of products, we intend to be better prepared for the future.”
CablePrice truck sales specialist Mark Nurse says Derek’s
evaluation of the Scania product and services was thorough
and comprehensive.
“The values of The Produce Connection fit hand and glove
with Scania’s core values in terms of putting the customer first,
his respect for the individual in the way he considers his staff
and suppliers, and quality in his approach to the service he
delivers to his business partners.”
Mark says The Produce Connection’s operation has grown
consistently, with CablePrice happy to be the company’s
preferred supplier for its last three truck acquisitions.
“This has been a very successful partnership for all
concerned.At Cableprice Whangarei we remain committed to
the continuing development of our partnership with Derek to
ensure Scania and Cableprice remains as the leading transport
solution for his business. I can only see Derek and The Produce
Connection going from strength to strength into the future.”
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ONE MAN AND HIS
MACHINE
F
irst time Hitachi owner and
certified drainlayer Derek
Fausett, owner of Coastal
Contractors Kerikeri, needs
to be sure that any tools he
buys are trustworthy, reliable
and do the job exceptionally well. Being a
team of one doesn’t allow him the luxury
of having a number of different machines
to do different jobs, nor can he afford to
have something that’s un-productive or
time consuming to set up.When he needs
to change to a different bucket or attach
an auger, this type of operation calls for
machinery that works straight out of
the box.
When we visited Fausett he was hard
at work, in the rain, building a retaining
wall around a beautifully-crafted pond
he had recently finished.The pond was
the type you’d expect to see in a designer
magazine, not tucked away at a private
residence in Kerikeri.You immediately
got the impression that Fausett is not the
type to do things by halves.
It’s only fair to say that when he
went looking for a replacement excavator,
he would have done his homework
and had a good idea of what his
requirements were.
“I first met Phil McKenzie, from
Cableprice in Whangarei, at the Dargaville
Fieldays earlier this year. I had been
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looking around in the second-hand
market for a considerable amount of
time but just couldn’t justify what was
available for the money.After Phil and
I kicked around a few numbers, I was
surprised to find that financially it wasn’t
going to be that much more of a step up
from a used excavator to what Hitachi
could offer in a new ZX65USB-5,” he says.
Fausett does it all, but specialises in
new house site works from start to finish,
right from digging the site out to laying
the driveway, service trenches, drainage
and to the final bit of landscaping if
needed.With work like this it’s easy to
see why the Hitachi’s reduced radius
appealed to Fausett.
“The reduced radius works really well
for the type of work I’m doing. It allows
me to work in confined spaces that my old
excavator just wouldn’t have got into and
the whole unit is nicely balanced,” he says.
“A major factor for upgrading was to
eliminate maintenance. I was sick of
down days due to breakdowns, having
to hire another excavator that’s never
set up for my buckets or attachments,
doesn’t have a thumb or doesn’t have
a tilt. I needed something where I
could just turn the key and go to work
without worrying.
“I did weigh up a few other brands
before deciding on the Hitachi, but in
the end it simply came down to the right
machine, with the right specifications, for
the right money and the knowledge that
with Hitachi’s excellent reputation, after
five years or so my resale value is going to
be a lot better, resulting in reducing my
future changeover costs.
“The oil flows of the Hitachi
ZX65USB-5 played a big part in my
decision-making process, as I run a
number of different attachments — such
as a power tilt head, chain trencher and
auger — all demanding high oil-flow
levels, which is something important that
the Hitachi excavator offered.”
The Hitachi is powered by a fourcylinder, direct-injected engine producing
45 hp, and offering reduced fuel
consumption through the use of an auto
idle system that automatically reduces
engine speed to idle four seconds after
moving the control lever into the neutral
position.Another new standard fuelsaving feature is the ECO mode that
decreases the engine speed to reduce
fuel consumption while increasing the
hydraulic pump flow rate to compensate
for operating speed.
Fausett is justifiably happy with
not only the performance of his new
excavator, but also the entire purchase
process and support offered by the team
at CablePrice.
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Hitachi Titan Reigns
The world’s first Hitachi EX8000-6 Backhoe excavator delivered to Meandu Mine
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n an official ceremony held on Tuesday 17 September,
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA)
commissioned the world’s first Hitachi EX8000-6
backhoe excavator at Stanwell Corporation Limited’s
(Stanwell) Meandu Mine.
Whilst there have been many EX8000s delivered
globally, Stanwell’s EX8000-6BH represents an important step
in the excavator’s evolution, as it is the world’s first Hitachi
EX8000 with a backhoe configuration.
The EX8000 is Hitachi’s flagship excavator — weighing over
800 tonnes with a 45m3 bucket capacity, which can move 75
tonnes of dirt per bucket load.
Twenty-eight semi-trailers transported parts from Brisbane
to Meandu Mine.Three cranes (220 tonnes, 100 tonnes and
80 tonnes) assisted the assembly operation.
Stanwell CEO, Richard Van Breda says,“The excavator is
now the largest in our fleet and we welcome it to the
Stanwell family.”
“The excavator will support the Tarong Power Stations in
becoming more competitive in the National Electricity Market
by reducing the cost of coal from Meandu Mine,” says Andrew
Walker, mining operations manager at Meandu Mine.
THE EXCAVATOR IS NOW
THE LARGEST IN OUR FLEET
AND WE WELCOME IT TO
THE STANWELL FAMILY.
David Harvey (managing director, HCA), Deb Frecklington (member
for Nanango) and Warwick Parer (Stanwell Corporation’s chairman).
“It is expected to run for approximately 5700 hours per year
for the next three years, predominately removing overburden,”
comments Stanwell’s chairman,Warwick Parer.
Managing director of HCA, David Harvey says,“For over 100
years Hitachi Limited has lived by its philosophy of ‘pioneering
spirit’ in terms of innovation, technology and safety.This EX8000,
a true showcase, is no exception.
“The EX8000 was assembled in record time, and more
importantly put together safely without incident by Stanwell,
Downer EDI and our employees.”
As part of a competition held by Stanwell, the ceremony also
marked the unveiling of the excavator’s name, Atlas, after the
mythological Greek Titan who carried the earth.
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Merchandise Merchandise
Scania classic parka, $299
Scania V8 belt, $65
Hitachi polo,
$39.95
Hitachi hi-vis
jersey, $70
Scania cooler bag,
$26.43
Hitachi women’s
V-neck tee, $25
Scania embroided
hoodie, $112
Scania women’s wind
resque jacket, $ 220
Hitachi cooler bag,
$26.43
Hitachi black
hoodie, $56.50
Scania racing cap,
$10.55
Scania women’s cap
stamp embroidery, $25
Hitachi women’s
microfleece vest, $52
Scania women’s tech
fleece, $ 120
Scania hooded zip
sweatshirt, $ 95
Hitachi ZX200-5,
$90
Scania women’s vabis
parka jacket, $ 320
John Deere 824K
loader $62
Scania women’s
V-neck tee, $49
John Deere 1510E
forwarder $129
tee, long sleeve, $ 90
John Deere 909KH
harvester $62
John Deere
women’s
V-neck tee, $25
Scania women’s
hooded zip
sweatshirt, $ 95
Scania women’s basic
tee in tone print, $ 49
John Deere hat,
$19.20
fleece, $120
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women’s polo,
$38
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John Deere
work wear,
$49.95
For more information scan this tag.
For full instructions see page 2.
John Deere cooler bag,
$26.43
John Deere
women’s
hoodie, $78
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TRACK & WHEEL
Truck
Specs
TRACK & WHEEL
More choices for more applications
Scania offers a multitude of solutions for every transport
application, with cab, engine and driveline options to fit around
individual business needs and driver demands.
Scania driveline
Engines
Freedom of choice — with Scania it means you have the
opportunity to choose a perfectly customised solution as a
standard option.This modular approach has resulted in the
widest offer of engines and transmissions on the market, ranging
from Euro 3, 4, 5, EEV and now also Euro 6. Depending on your
individual needs and ambitions, there is always a perfect Scania
powertrain combination for you.
Continuing a proud Swedish tradition of engineering,
craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation, Scania’s powertrains
Euro 5, EEV and Euro 6*
9 litre
Cabs
P
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r
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SHORT CABS
DAY CABS
SLEEPER CABS
Low
Low
Normal Highline
Normal Highline
Normal
Highline
Topline
16 litre
13 litre
Emission level
Emission
technology
1050Nm
Euro 5, EEV
EGR
250hp (184kW)
1150Nm
Euro 5
SCR
9 litre
280hp (206kW)
1400Nm
Euro 5, EEV
EGR
9 litre**
310hp (228kW)
1550Nm
Euro 5
SCR
9 litre
320hp (235kW)
1600Nm
Euro 5, EEV
EGR
9 litre
360hp (265kW)
1600Nm
EEV
EGR
13 litre**
360hp (265kW)
1850Nm
Euro 5
EGR, SCR
13 litre
400hp (294kW)
2100Nm
Euro 5
EGR
13 litre**
400hp (294kW)
2100Nm
Euro 5, EEV
SCR
13 litre
440hp (324kW)
2300Nm
Euro 5
EGR
6 inline
13 litre
440hp (324kW)
2300Nm
Euro 6
EGR, SCR
13 litre**
440hp (324kW)
2300Nm
Euro 5, EEV
SCR
13 litre
480hp (353kW)
2500Nm
Euro 6
EGR, SCR
13 litre**
480hp (353kW)
2400Nm
Euro 5
SCR
16 litre**
500hp (368kW)
2500Nm
Euro 5, EEV
SCR
16 litre**
560hp (412kW)
2700Nm
Euro 5
SCR
16 litre**
620hp (456kW)
3000Nm
Euro 5
SCR
16 litre
730hp (537kW)
3500Nm
Euro 5, EEV
SCR
Cylinders
Swept volume
Power
9 litre
230hp (169kW)
9 litre**
Low
are all 100% designed and built in-house. All components are
carefully matched and tested together.That’s the reason why you
can depend on the performance, driveability, fuel economy and
reliability that you and other discerning customers all over the
world have come to expect.
With the introduction of Scania Euro 6, this tradition, and the
freedom of choice philosophy, takes another leap forward.This
gives you as a customer the opportunity to meet the toughest
emission levels in the world — with pleasure.
5 inline
V8
Torque
* Markets with EU legislation, includes South Korea, Australia and New Zealand ** Euro 5 markets outside Europe (only emission level Euro 5 and emission technology SCR).
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gearboxes
With our flexible gearbox options, you can easily specify just the
right gearbox for your needs. From rugged eight-speed boxes
to 12+2-speed range-splitter and overdrive boxes; from manual
gearchanging to automated gearchanging with Scania Opticruise
— either fully-automated or with a clutch pedal — everything
is possible. If you need an automatic, we can offer six-speed
transmissions in different sizes.
8 gears — light-duty gearbox.
Engines: up to 360hp
Options: Scania Opticruise, Scania Retarder
8+1 gears — heavy-duty gearbox with crawler.
Options: Scania Retarder
12+2 gears — premium gearbox with two crawlers.
12+2 gears — premium overdrive gearbox with two crawlers.
6 gears — automatic transmission with torque converter
Options: Retarder
PTO – gearbox-driven (clutch dependent)
Connection
Ratio
Pump/Flange
0.82/1.00/1.03/1.241200Nm
Torque
74/110kW
5
Pump/Flange
1.03/1.28/1.29/1.58700Nm
74/100kW
5
Pump/Flange
1.33/1.65/1.78/2.22 400Nm
60/90kW
5
Pump/Flange
1.33/1.65/1.67/2.04 430Nm
70/100kW
5
Flange**
1.0
120/170kW
12 1000Nm
Max output*
Clock position Rotates
PTO — flywheel-driven (clutch independent)
Connection
Ratio
Pump/Flange1.0
Torque
Max output*
2000Nm
120/170/200/250kW12
Clock position
PTO – engine-driven Connection
Ratio
Torque
Max output*
Pump
1.19
600Nm75/142kW
Clock position
2
*Higher value for intermittent load (max 15min) or with oil cooler.
**Possible to engage/disengage when engine is running.
Axle configurations
Scania offers a range of 4x2, 6x2 and 8x2 trucks with a singlereduction drive axle for lighter applications. Suspension options
include air, parabolic and multi-leaf springs.A single-reduction
tandem bogie can be specified on lighter-duty 6x4 and 8x4 vehicles
with either air, parabolic or multi-leaf suspension.
HUB REDUCTION: Available in two strength classes on four, six,
eight and ten-wheelers.The capacity is up to 16 tonnes per axle.
Parabolic or multi-leaf suspension options are designed to suit high
gross weights and the most arduous conditions.Vehicles can be
specified for gross combination weights up to 150 tonnes or more.
FRONT AXLES: Front axles have a capacity of up to 10 tonnes.
Scania’s driven front axle with hub-reduction has a capacity of nine
tonnes and can be specified in several configurations, matching
even the sturdiest of the rear axle set-ups.Transfer boxes can be
specified in two strengths. Front-wheel drive is either permanent or,
as an option, engageable.
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ALL-WHEEL DRIVE: Available as 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8.A special execution
is 8x6 with exceptional mobility with one of the two front axles
driven and a rear double-drive bogie.
TAG AXLES: Configurations include twin-steer, with a steered tag axle
ahead of the drive axle or bogie, or rear-steer, with a steered tag
axle aft of the drive axle(s).
Suspension options:
Front: – Nine-tonne front axle with air suspension.
– 10-tonne front axle with leaf springs.
Rear: – Air-suspended bogie for high chassis
(19-, 21-, 26-tonne).
– Progressive parabolic rear springs
(19-, 21-, 26-tonne).
– 30/32-tonne bogie for high chassis with high-placed brake
chambers, 5x48 parabolic springs or 8x30 multi-leaf.
4x2
4x4
6x2
6x2 rear-steer
6x4
6x6
8x2
8x2 twin-steer
8x2 rear-steer
8x4
8x4 rear-steer
8x6
8x8
10x4 rear-steer
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TRACK & WHEEL
Recent Truck
Deliveries
Customer: FLL Model: Scania R560 & R620
FLL has added another two Scania trucks to its fleet.The R560
and R620 LB8X4MSA are the latest additions, taking the total to
14 Scanias in the large fleet.The trucks will be contracted to Post
Haste and New Zealand Couriers, running between Auckland and
Wellington. Both units are pulling five-axle Roadmaster trailers.
Customer: Slater 2010 Ltd Model: 2 x Scania P360
Slater 2010 Ltd has recently put two Scania 6X6 tippers to work at
the mines in Huntly. Although these units are road legal, they will
spend most of their life off-road in the Huntly mines stockpiling
coal for the power station.They have 23-cubic-metre bins made of
Hardox steel by Transport & General in Hamilton, with very heavyduty sub-frames.These units are rated to 35,000kg to handle the
heavy loads they will be carting.
Customer: Turners & Growers Model: Scania R560
Another Scania for Turners & Growers.An R560 LB8X4MSA has
joined the Turners & Growers fleet, leased through T R Group.
This unit will be pulling a roadmaster four-axle trailer and running
between Auckland and Palmerston North.The temperature in both
truck and trailer is equipped with Thermo King fridge units to
ensure the produce is delivered at the right temperature.
Customer: Spreading Sandford Model: Scania P360
Spreading Sandford has added a new P360 CB4X4HHZ to its fleet
of spreaders.This is the fourth Scania spreader in operation for the
Taranaki transport company.
Customer: Symons Transport Ltd Model: Scania R560
Symons Transport Ltd has purchased three of these units. Each of
the R560 LA6X4MNA tractor units will be towing six-axle B-trains
around the North Island, carrying milk by-products and carrying
out tanker work for the energy companies in Taranaki.
Tony and Michelle Pihama have replaced their R500 logger with this Smart R730.
The unit is fitted with Evans Engineering logging gear and has the full Legend series
interior.The new truck is based in Tokoroa.
Customer: Pihama Logging Company Ltd Model: Scania R730
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Customer: Renalls (2004) Ltd Model: Scania R620
Renalls (2004) Ltd has added another three R620 LB8X4MSA
chip liners to its fleet.The trucks are put to work carrying
chip and fertiliser around the North Island.
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Customer: A & J Transport Ltd
Model: Scania R620
A & J Transport Ltd has
just put two Scania R620
LB8X4MNB truck and trailer
units on the road.These are
the first 25m HPMV units
on the road in New Zealand.
Nalesh Naicker contracts
these two vehicles under the
Toll banner.These units run
Auckland to Palmerston North
and vice versa.The trucks have
all the extras: full air suspension, leather seats, Opticruise
gearbox, polished alloys,
fridge and loads more. Keep
an eye out for the big mean
green machines!
Customer: PK & LM Mockford Model: Scania R560
PK & LM Mockford has recently put this new Scania R560
LB8X4MSZ to work for Toll, based in Cromwell.This unit runs to
Christchurch at night, returns, and then does a run through to
Wanaka. Specified with the very popular 560hp engine and twopedal Opticruise, the new unit also has the six-rod spring suspension
system, CR16 extended day cab with luxury seating and resting
equipment. Looking quite sharp in the Toll colours painted ex-factory,
this unit is shared between operators Lindsay and Reynault.
Customer: BL Hamilton Ltd Model: Scania G480
BL Hamilton Ltd, Invercargill has recently updated his R480 Euro 4
with a new G480 LB8X4MSA. Spec’d with CG16 extended day cab,
480hp (1770ft/lb), 13-litre Euro 5 engine and two-pedal Opticruise
gearbox.This is proving to be a very successful platform for the 24
hour, seven days a week workload it is given.
Customer: Cook Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620
A new direction for Cook Transport Ltd has seen it recently adding
this new R620 LB8X4MSA to the fleet. Its 620hp was selected for the
ability to get around the very challenging terrain.With the retarder
as a standard option on all the Scania 8X4s, this has allowed some
further savings in the day-to-day workload. Day cab with resting
equipment, 14-speed manual gearbox on air suspension and hub reductions giving a GCM of 100,000kg makes pulling five-axle trailers
an incredibly easy task.
Customer: Service Cartage Ltd Model: Scania G440
Service Cartage Ltd has recently added a new G440 CB6X6HHZ to its
fleet. Darien McLean and Tom Williams are working this unit hard on a
four-day-on/four-day-off roster, to dispense AWP product onto pasture
and cultivated ground in and around the Westland district.Working
440hp through a 14-speed manual gearbox with retarder and hub
reduction back end means day-to-day work is done with ease.
Customer: Open Country Ltd-Southern Milk Transport
Model: Scania P440
Open Country Ltd-Southern Milk Transport has added another two
P440 LB8X4MSA units for its milk collection this season. Once again
the proven 440hp power pack has been selected with CP14 day cab,
two-pedal Opticruise and the very successful hub reduction back end,
providing the ability to pull a five-axle trailer with ease (seen here).
Customer: Stubbs Groundspreading Ltd Model: Scania P400
Ivan Stubbs from Stubbs Groundspreading, Oxford, at the foot of
the Southern Alps, has taken delivery of a new Scania P400 CB 4x4
HHZ. His latest Scania is the first unit delivered to New Zealand
fitted with the new SCR 400hp engine. Stubbs Groundspreading
runs three 4x4 Scania spreaders, all towing four-axle trailers.
Customer: Ryal Bush Transport Model: Scania P360
Ryal Bush Transport has updated a very reliable Scania P340 with
a new P360 CB4X4HHZ. Power comes from a DC13 360hp
(1364ft/lb) SCR engine delivered through a 14-speed manual gearbox to the very successful hub reduction set front and rear.This
new unit is driven by Doug McIlwrick.
Customer:
Jim & Trish Johnson
Model: Scania R620
Jim and Trish Johnson have just
put this smart looking R620 with
Legend series interior and twopedal auto to work.This unit is
based in Taupo and is fitted with
Patchell logging gear.
Customer: Beckers Transport Model: Scania R560
Beckers Transport has added this very smart looking R560 LB8X4MSA
to its ever-increasing fleet. Running 560hp (1991ft/lb) with two-pedal
Opticruise, CR19N sleeper cab, luxury seating, fridge/freezer and auto
climate control are a few of the features providing a pleasant working
environment for the operator,Woody, who has the pleasure of piloting
this highly spec’d unit around the South Island.
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Customer: Skedgy Transport Model: Scania R560
Skedgy Transport has put this smart Scania R560 curtainsider to
work.The unit runs between Auckland and Hastings return daily
and is fitted with Roadmaster gear.
Customer: B & D Tautari
Model: Scania R620
The Tautari whanau has
recently put this Scania R620
LB8X4MSA truck and trailer unit
on the road.This truck is set up
as a tipping curtainsider, carting
freight south and bringing back
grain for breweries in the greater
Auckland area.The sharp-looking
vehicle has had a full leather
fitout inside the cab courtesy
of Retro Vehicle Enhancements
in Penrose,Auckland.This new
unit has some fancy air brushing,
thanks to Caulfield Signs in
Rotorua. Remember this one is
Lord of the Bling — Return of
the King!
Customer: Rotorua Forest Haulage Model: Scania R560
Rotorua Forest Haulage has recently sent this new R560 logger to
work.The new unit is based in Rotorua.
Customer: Marsden Transport
Solutions Ltd
Model: Scania R560
Glen and Suzie Curran of Marsden
Transport Solutions Ltd have taken
delivery of their tenth new Scania
V8 — an R560CB8x4MSZ complete
with hub reduction, GRO905R
manual gearbox, retarder, additional
lights in the sun visor and front
bumper, luxury driver’s seat, rest
equipment and a refrigerator to
keep the driver’s lunch and drinks
cool in the hot Northland summer.This Scania has been set up
with Patchell logging gear, which
includes a five-axle trailer to take
advantage of the new H-permit
limits, and is the first of its kind to
be operating in Northland. Customer: Northern Linehaul Model: Scania R620
Leon and Julie from Northern Linehaul have recently added
another R620 logger to their fleet. The unit is fitted with Patchell
logging gear and is based in Taupo.
Customer: Eastlite Carriers Model: Scania R500
Another V8 Scania for Eastlite. John and Sue Baker of Eastlite Carriers
have put this sharp-looking R500 LB8X4MSA to work in the greater
Gisborne area, contracted to Four Square.The driver, Karl, is enjoying
the typical Scania comforts along with the Scania Opticruise and
retarder which is well suited to the tough coast roads. Customer: Banks Peninsula Transport (2006) Ltd Model: Scania G480
Transport manager Rex Gebbie of Banks Peninsula Transport
(2006) Ltd, situated at Little River on the highway to Akaroa, has
taken delivery of a new Scania G480 LB 8X4 MSA. The company
runs seven Scania trucks and has been a loyal Scania customer for a
number of years.
Customer: Normans Transport Model: Scania R560
Normans Transport has added this Scania R560 to its fleet.The
unit is fitted with Roadmaster gear and is based in Morinsville.
Customer: Central Transport Limited Model: Scania P360
Central Transport, based in Reporoa, has added another P360
spreader to its fleet.The unit is fitted with an Ace bin and adds to
an impressive line-up of spreaders.
Customer: Northern Linehaul Model: Scania R620
Leon and Julie from Northern Linehaul have also put this big fella
to work.The R620 unit is fitted with full Legend series interior and
has a Fruehauf curtainsider.The truck is based in Taupo and carts
between Auckland and Wellington.
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Recent equipment
Deliveries
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Customer: Ching Contracting Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 package
Ching Contracting Ltd in Nelson has bought a new ZX17U-2 package
and they are very happy with the whole deal.The new package
includes a high quality Hitachi ZX17U-2 digger, trailer and wedglock
buckets. Ching looked around but was happy with CablePrice, Hitachi,
and Todd Blackwood (Nelson region sales rep). Pictured here: Bill
Jepson, plant manager, and Hamish Oldfield, business manager.
Customer: Kyle Whiting Drainlaying Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX38U-5
Kyle Whiting is pictured here with his new ZX38U-5.This is his third
Hitachi digger in eight years, put to work in his small drainlaying business in Nelson. He loves his new cabin, not having had one before,
and remarks on the interior size, as well as the great heater and air
conditioner.The ZX38U-5 has great lifting and track power. Hitachi has
always been the best and this new model is a credit to the company. Customer: JA & JT Glynn Model: Hitachi ZX200LC-5
JA & JT Glynn has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi
ZX200LC-5.The new machine will be put to work in the Auckland
area, working on sub-divisions and land developments. Extras on the
machine include quick-hitch, wide bucket and trenching bucket.
Customer: Nigel Bryant Ltd Model: John Deere 748H
This is Nigel Bryant’s new 748H and operator Pete is all smiles
after the first big uphill drag.“We’ve looked around but are very happy
to get another Deere.The 748H is a massive step up from our 648H
and that’s been a great skidder as well.” You just know you will get
good quality when you buy Deere and so far the 748H has impressed,
says Nigel.Adding, as good as the skidders are, CablePrice’s service
guys are excellent and always go the extra mile for you when needed.
Working for NFL Nelson and sold by Todd at CablePrice Nelson.
Customer: Neil Jackson Contracting Model: Hitachi ZX80LCK-3
Neil Jackson Contracting has recently taken delivery of a new
Hitachi ZX80LCK-3.The machine can be seen here working in
his yard with his Hitachi crusher. Tony Elmiger has added two new Hitachi excavators to his fleet, working in the Central North
Island for Kaingaroa Timberlands.
Customer: Tony Elmiger Model: 2 x Hitachi ZX200-5
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Customer: Dawson & Havard Ltd Model: John Deere 2154D
This is the first John Deere loader for Dawson & Havard.Adrian
Havard has taken delivery of this JD2154 D-series log loader, a
purpose-built swing machine from the John Deere DHSP factory
in Canada. It has gone to work in the Whangapoa Forest with
Barry’s crew.Adrian is very happy with its lifting capacity, smooth
operation and great visibility. It has yet to have a live heel fitted and
an Ensign 1530 grapple.The machine replaces a Hitachi ZX270-3
which had over 15,000 hours of loyal hard work.
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Customer: Kerry Dines Ltd Model: Bell B30D
Kerry Dines has recently taken delivery of a Bell B30D articulated
dump truck.This is the fourth ADT to go into the fleet and joins three
Hitachi AH300s, which Dines already operates in the Auckland area.
Operator Tony McLelland commented, after only a couple of loads, that
the B30D is very smooth over the rough ground, changes gear very
smoothly under load, and the power is even up.This is Dines’ first unit
to be fitted with the larger 750/65R25
tyres and also has auto lubrication
and a tail gate. Dines’Whitford crew
posed for this photo. From left:Abe
Wharepapa, Neil Galloway, Brett
Carbines (project manager),Tony
McLelland and Adam Warrander.
Customer: Sika Logging
Model: Hitachi ZX290L-5
Sika Logging, based
in Taupo, has taken
delivery of a new
Hitachi ZX290L-5
fitted with SATCO
424.The guarding was
carried out by Trinder
Engineering from
Nelson.A new 748H
was also purchased
to work with the new
harvester. Roger Ferguson had the new skidder spec’d up with the
larger 35.5 tyres, which has helped make the machine more stable
with better ground clearance for the cut over.
Customer: King
Drilling Company
Ltd Model: Hitachi
ZX17U-2
Phil Taylor of King
Drilling in Hamilton
needed a 1.7-tonne
machine and with
the success of the
ZX330LC-5 it had
previously purchased, it was an
easy decision to go
with Hitachi once
again. Phil took delivery in August from Dave Neilson and mentioned
the machine was a “handy little guy and a great package”.
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Customer: Ricky
Storer Earthmoving
Limited
Model: Hitachi ZX120-3
Ricky Storer of Ricky
Storer Earthmoving,Te
Awamutu, has recently taken delivery of a
new Hitachi ZX120-3.
After having good
performance from
his previous ZX120,
it was an easy decision to upgrade to the new model.“The resale
on the old digger was great,” he explains,“much better than other
brands.” Ricky equipped his machine with a JB powertilt, Chubb
Thumb, NSP bucket and a Prosteel ROPS package.
Customer: Hickey Contractors Model: Hitachi ZX33U-5
Pictured is the new ZX33U-5 delivered to Hickey Contractors of
Rotorua working on the Redwood Retirement Village.Wedgelock
supplied the draw-pin hitch and extra buckets and Hickeys set the
machine up with steel tracks and bolt on rubber pads.
Customer: Meyer Contracting Model: John Deere 624K
Alister Meyer from Meyer Contracting,Waimate, has recently taken
delivery of his new John Deere 624K wheel loader. The new
machine will be used for silage.
Customer: Westroads Limited
Model: John Deere 770GP
Westroads Ltd, Hokitika has
taken delivery of a new John
Deere 770GP grader. Its new
machine will be used for
road maintenance.
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Customer: John Austin
Model: Hitachi ZX120-3
When talking with John
Austin from Te Awamutu,
it quickly becomes
obvious he likes his
John Deere equipment.
This is John’s first foray
into earthmoving so
the right image had to
be presented and the
ZX120-3 had to stand out.
When Dave from CablePrice presented John with a drawing of a
green Hitachi, it didn’t take long to get it underway. Delivered after
a stint on the CPL Fieldays stand in June, where it attracted a bit of
attention, the ZX120-3 is clocking up the hours on John’s blocks.
Customer: Schick Construction
and Cartage Ltd Model:
Hitachi ZX200LC-5, ZX240LC-5,
ZX280LC-5
Schick Construction and
Cartage Ltd has been operating Hitachis for a few years
now, so when the need for
new diggers arrived, Mark
approached Dave Neilson
from CablePrice in Hamilton
to discuss options.The new dash-5 model ticked all the boxes
and a ZX280LC-5, a ZX240LC-5 and a pair of ZX200LC-5s were
ordered.All were fitted with auto greasers and a few little extras.
Then the ZX200LC-5s got the full monty with a 3D grade control
package. Pictured here is the ZX280LC-5.
Customer: Ormond Logging Limited
Model: Hitachi ZX330LC-5
James and Niki Ormond of Ormond
Logging Limited, Masterton, have
taken delivery of a new Hitachi
ZX330LC-5.The machine will be
used for log handling, shovelling
and fleeting work, contracting fulltime to Havard Logging’s Masterton
operation.The machine is fitted with a Devine Engineering log build
and grapple, which James says he is very happy with. James and Niki
chose Hitachi because of the well-proven service from CablePrice and
the reliability of the product. Since operating the new machine, James
is stoked with his decision — tracking power is awesome, cab layout
is really functional and the air suspension seat is a pleasure to sit in
all day.
Customer: King Drilling Company Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX330LC-5
Swinging a four-tonne pile driver 10 metres in the air needs a big
unit, so when Phil and Mark Taylor from King Drilling in Hamilton
wanted stability, visibility, comfort and versatility, he bought a
Hitachi ZX330LC-5.
The Hitachi is
more than capable
of moving the
large hammer
around and has
been working
hard since delivery
in August.The
machine was sold
By Dave Neilson in
Hamilton.
Customer: Tuohy Homes Limited
Model: Hitachi ZX38U-5
Tuohy Homes Limited was started in
1974 by Phil Tuohy and is a familyowned business operating from
Plimmerton in Wellington. Brent Tuohy
now runs the business with the same
‘no BS’ approach as Phil did before him.
Back in 2003 Phil Tuohy decided they
could not continue to provide the service they promised if they had to
rely on outside contractors for their site dig-outs, foundation work, backfilling and landscaping work to be completed and so he ordered his first
new Hitachi. In 2013 the Hitachi ZX38U-5 is the fourth new machine
to fill their need for on-time service to their clients — a promise which
Brent takes very seriously. Reliability and image are important to their
business, says Brent, and that is why they have continued to buy Hitachi.
Customer: Daniel Renshaw Drainage Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2
Daniel Renshaw Drainage has been laying drains in and around
Wellington for 13 years. Recently owner Daniel Renshaw has changed
tack slightly and although still digging trenches, has moved to laying
cable for ultra-fast broadband. Daniel has owned eight Hitachi
excavators over the years and when the workload demanded another
machine, a new Hitachi ZX17U-2 was the only choice. In Daniel’s
words:“They are always smooth
and always punch well above
their weight — a no brainer really.”
As well as trying to juggle traffic
management, staff and laying cable
Daniel and his partner Kelly are
expecting a new addition to the
family in the next 4 – 6 weeks.
Good luck!
Customer: Todd Stokes Model: Hitachi ZX210LCH-5
In 1990, 23-year-old Todd had experienced a frustrating 12 months
trying to get busy local contractors to come and dig out a drain.
With nobody appearing,Todd decided to buy an excavator and do
it himself. Since then Todd has owned nine machines, (currently
five) — the latest being a Hitachi ZX210LCH-5, which he has
just taken delivery of.Todd says the new Hitachi is strong with
excellent digging performance, great visibility from the cabin
and is very comfortable.Todd specialises in agricultural work,
underpasses and a small amount of civil construction based in
Hawera and covering the greater South Taranaki region, although
his expertise in the underpass work has taken him all over the
country. Reliability, performance and back up are the reasons
Todd says he has continued to purchase Hitachi machinery over
the years and is looking forward to more new gear in the not-toodistant future. CablePrice
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Customer: BRM Developments Model: Hitachi ZX350LCH-5
BRM Developments Ltd, from Ross on the West Coast, has taken
delivery of its new Hitachi ZX350LCH-5.The machine is being used
for loading material into the gold screen.
Customer: West City Construction Model: Hitachi ZX280LC-5
Pictured here is the new ZX280LC-5 that was recently delivered
to West City Construction. Jointly owned by Len, Brett and Anton
Ireland they, over the last couple of years, have bought four
different-sized excavators from CablePrice.This unit is currently
doing bulk earthworks for a new subdivision in Whangaparoa
Peninsula, north of Auckland. Having the first drive of the digger is
owner Brett Ireland before handing it over to his operator.
Customer: Kimberly Contracting Model: Hitachi ZX470LCH-3
This Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 is replacing Kimberly Contracting’s
previous ZX450LC-3, at its Tologa Bay road lining operation. Brian,
the operator, has been operating excavators for most of his life
and enjoys the controllability and smooth power transition of the
Hitachi machine.
Customer: LGR Enterprises Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2
Jason and Michelle have only been operating LGR Enterprises for
two years, and up until recently they have run one machine. However, recent growth has meant a new Hitachi ZX17U-2 has been added
to the fleet. Jason and Michelle chose Hitachi because of its excellent
performance and great service from CablePrice. LGR Enterprises are
general contractors operating throughout the Wellington area.
Customer: Lee Logging Model: John Deere 753JH
Lee Logging has taken delivery of its new John Deere 753JH
harvester, fitted with a Waratah HTH 622C head.The machine will
be put to work in Eyrewell Forest. Pictured here with their new
machine is Ryan Lee (left) and Steve Lee.
Customer: Waipa Drainage Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2
Ryan George from Waipa Drainage of Cambridge needed a pair of
1.7-tonne diggers for UFB and general drainage work.After doing
the rounds, it was finally decided to go with a Hitachi ZX17U-2
with a Wedgelock attachment package. Ryan told Dave Neilson that
“the little machines are really powerful for their size.”
With a quick turn around, the whole deal from order to delivery
was done in four days.
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Customer: Dig It Earthmoving Model: Hitachi ZX75US-5
Dig It Earthmoving owner Kyle Shearing, pictured at the controls
of his recently purchased Hitachi ZX75US-5. Kyle started out in
business by himself in 2005, with the purchase of a brand new Hitachi ZX75 and a truck. Since then he has added another couple
of employees and a couple of trucks to his fleet. Kyle and his team
will tackle any job — big or small, but most of his workload is
concerned with house site clearing, building site preparation and
driveway preparation. Customer: AM Hire
Model: Hitachi
ZX30U-3F
AM Hire, a small
one-branch hire
business in Porirua
owned by Andy
Wyness and Richard
Taylor, has found hire
demand over the last
winter/spring to be
outstanding. Richard
and Andy saw the
light a number of
years ago and purchased a Hitachi ZX17U-2 after a customer had a
mishap with a machine they had hired to him. Since then,Andy and
Richard have purchased three Hitachi ZX17U-2 machines and now
a Hitachi ZX30U-3F to complement the fleet and to fill the gap for
increased hire business. Both Andy and Richard are confident the
new machine will fit in well with their existing fleet and cope with
the demands of hire.
Customer:
Jolly Earthworks
Model: Hitachi
ZX55U-5
Craig Jolly of
Jolly Earthworks
from Wanaka,
recently
upgraded his
old faithful
Hitachi ZX50U-2
to a brand
new Hitachi
ZX55U-5.Tony
Aitchison,
the operator, is more than happy with the smoothness of the
machine and the extra room and visibility out of the new cab.
Craig’s work consists of subdivision development, drain-laying
and any earthmoving jobs in and around Wanaka, although he
does also work in the wider Central Otago area. Photo is of
Tony, Craig’s long-time operator standing by his new machine.
Customer: Fulton Hogan Model: John Deere 670GP
Fulton Hogan Dunedin has recently taken delivery of a brand new
John Deere 670GP grader. The machine has been fitted with a
rubber tyre roller to the ripper bar by the Fulton Hogan workshops
enabling the machine to grade and roll the roads in one pass.
Operator Tony Williamson is impressed with the performance of
the machine and the cab layout with the grader pro lever setup.
This consists of eight armrest mounted, fingertip actuated controls
including a steering lever.This allows the operator to operate the
machine without moving his arms from the armrests or he has the
option of steering the machine with the steering wheel. Customer: Waitai Station
Model: Hitachi ZX55U-5
This is a new Hitachi ZX55U-5
landing at Waitai Station on
D’Urville Island, it has replaced
an old EX100 that had served
its time. Marcus Able, the station
manager, is driving it off the
barge that left French Pass and
took about an hour and a half to
get up to the Station.This digger
will be used to put in irrigation
water supplies and do roading
maintenance etc.
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Equipment
excavators
specs
The Hitachi ZAXIS-3 and new ZAXIS-5 range
of excavators offers 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.
Hitachi excavators redefine qualities of
production, efficiency and comfort. Now
available from 1.1 to 80 tonnes, the range is
making its mark throughout the country, in
mining, construction, demolition, recycling, waste
handling and forestry applications throughout
New Zealand.
For the full range of Hitachi construction,
forestry, quarry and mining equipment,
and Bell articulated dump trucks.
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.
MINI EXCAVATORS
MODEL
WEIGHT (kg)
BUCKET* (m3)
DIG DEPTH (mm)
BREAKOUT (kgf)
POWER (kW@rpm)
FLOW (L/min)
ZX10U-2
1110
0.022
1780
1200
9.5@2100
2x10.6
ZX17U-2
1850
0.044
2170
1630
11.0@2400
2x19.2
ZX22U-2
2360
0.066
2320
18.6kN
14.6@2400
2x28.8
ZX33U-5
3720
0.08
3130
27.2kN
21.2@2200
2x35.2/1x17.6
ZX38U-5
4100
0.10
3460
27.1kN
21.2@2400
2x38.4/1x22.8
ZX48U-5
5010
0.11
3630
32.1kN
28.2@2400
120
ZX55U-5
5320
0.14
3830
36.8kN
28.2@2400
120
ZX65USB-5
6570
0.24
4120
41.1kN
34.1@2000
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Excavators, mini excavators, mobile crushing plant, wheel loaders, rigid frame dump
trucks, Bell articulated dump trucks, crawler cranes, rubber crawler carriers
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MODEL
WEIGHT
(kg)
BUCKET*
(m3)
DIG DEPTH
(mm)
BREAKOUT
(kgf)
POWER
(kW@rpm)
FLOW
(L/min)
ZX75US-5
7400
0.28
4610
5600
34.1@2000
2x72/1x56
ZX85USB-5
8430
0.28
4510
5600
34.1@2000
2x72/1x56
ZX110-3
10,900
0.45
5080/4880
9100
69@2000
2x111
ZX120-3
12,100
0.45
5570/6060
10,100
69@2000
2x117
ZX130K-3
13,100
0.45
5570
10,100
69@2000
2x117
ZX135US-3
13,400
0.45
5530/6020
10,100
69@1800
2x117
ZX140W-3
14,700
0.45
5030
10,100
90.2@2200
135+180
ZX160LC-5
16800
0.6
5980
11400
90.2@2200
2x191
ZX170W-3
16,600
0.55
5330
10,400
107@2000
2x200
ZX180LC-3
18,500
0.7
6120
12,500
90.2@2200
2x191
ZX190W-3
18,200
0.6
5830
11,800
122@2000
2x189
ZX200-5/ZX200LC-5
19,800/20,400
0.7
6670
16,200
125@2100
2x212
ZX225USR-3/
ZX225USRLC-3
22,300/22,700
0.7
6670
15,400
122@2000
2x212
ZX240-5/ZX240LC-5
23,400/24,000
0.9
6960
19,200
132@2150
2x223
ZX250L-5
27,400
1.0
4350
13,300
132@2150
2x223
ZX280-5/ZX280LC-5
27,40/28,400
1.1
7220
20,600
132@2150
2x236
ZX290L-5
30,600
1.1
4140
18,900
184@2000
2x279
ZX330-5G/ZX330LC-5
31,500/32,100
1.4
7380
25,100
184@2000
2x279
ZX400LCH-3
39,000
1.2
7310
20,400
202@1900
2x288
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MODEL
WEIGHT
(kg)
BUCKET*
(m3)
DIG DEPTH
(mm)
BREAKOUT
(kgf)
POWER
(kW@rpm)
FLOW
(L/min)
ZX450-3/ZX450LC-3
45,700/46,700
1.2-2.6
7770
28,400
260@1800
2x360
ZX470H-3/ZX470LCH-3
47,100/48,100
1.9-2.5
7770
29,400
260@1800
2x360
ZX500LC-3/ZX520LCH-3
49,500/51,700
1.5-2.6
7690
28,400/29,400
260@1800
2x360
ZX650LC-3/ZX670LCH-3
65,900/67,300
2.5-3.5
8560
33,100
345@1800
2x456
*Bucket capacity: CECE heaped
Rubber crawler carriers
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.
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
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Rigid frame dump trucks
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 by Hitachi Limited, 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.
MODEL
EH1100-3
Mining excavators
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
ENGINE RATED POWER
(kW) SAE J1349, net
520
WEIGHT
(kg)
BUCKET*
(m3)
DIG DEPTH
(mm)
BREAKOUT
(kgf)
POWER
(kW@rpm)
FLOW
(L/min)
ZX850-3/
ZX850LC-3
81,200/83,000
4.5
7140
40,700
397@1800
2x528
ZX870H-3/
ZX870LCH-3
82,100/84,000
4.5
7140
48,200
397@1800
2x528
EX1200-6
111,000
5.9
8050
58,000
567@1800
3x520
EX1900-6
192,000
12
8180
68,400
775@1800
EX2600-6
254,000
17
8250
84,600
1119@1800
38.7
PAYLOAD
(Tonnes)
GMW – GROSS MA
WEIGHT (kg)
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
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, and 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!
MODEL
LOAD CAPACITY
(m3) SAE heap 2:1
Articulated
dump trucks
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
artic. From 25 to 50 tonnes, Bell has the ADT to suit your specific job requirements.
MODEL
PAYLOAD
(kg)
CAPACITY
(m3)
ENGINE
DRY WEIGHT (kg)
POWER
(kW@rpm)
6x335
B25E
24000
15
OM906LA
18760
205@2200
4x375/2x425
B30E
28000
17.5
OM926LA
19210
240@2200
32,500
20.5
OM501LA
28,230
291@1800
EX3600-6
359,000
22
8580
107,000
1450@1800
8x500
B35D
EX5600-6
537,000
34
8800
150,000
2x1119@1800
8x375/4x425
B40D
37,000
23
OM501LA
29,850
310@1800
EX8000-6
811,000
40**
4100
227,000
2x1450@1800
16x500
B45D
41,000
25.5
OM502LA
32,980
364@1800
B50D
45,400
28
OM502LA
34,520
364@1800
*Bucket capacity: CECE heaped **Bucket: loading shovel, PCSA helped
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Wheel loaders
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 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.
MODEL
ZW20
WEIGHT*
(kg)
1945
BUCKET
(m3)
0.3
DUMP HEIGHT
(mm)
BREAKOUT
(kgf)
1850
2100
POWER
(kW@rpm)
15.8@2500
STATIC TIP LOAD
(full turn kg)
Equipment
specs
A comprehensive guide to
the full range of John Deere
construction, forestry, quarry
and mining equipment.
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
ZW80
4895
0.9
2500
4750
45.6@2200
3110
ZW90
6000
1.1
2705
5230
53.1@2200
3790
ZW100
6530
1.3
2710
6222
62@2100
4140
ZW120
7560
1.5
2730
8058
68@2100
4710
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
9,870
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
ZW330
25,895
5
3255
23,040
242
16,840
ZW370
30560
5
3220
25000
268
19260
ZW550
45,380
7
3565
38,400
360
25,900
*Operating weight based on cabin
Crawler cranes
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 that customers are looking for in their equipment.
MODELS
MAX LIFTING CAPACITY
(Tonne x m)
MAX BOOM LENGTH
(m)
ENGINE RATED PO
(kW/min-1)
LOG SKIDDERS GRAPPLE
MODEL
ENGINE
POWER (kW/HP)
ARCH TYPE
GRAPPLE
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
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 / SCX800HD-2
80 x 3.3
54.5
212/2000
SCX900-2 / SCX900HD-2
90 x 4.0
60
212/2000
SCX1200-2
120 x 4.5
72
212/2000
MODEL
ENGINE
POWER (kW/HP)
WINCH MODEL
LINEPULL (kN)
SCX1500-2
150 x 4.1
75
212/2000
540G-III
6068T
96/129
4000
171.3
SCX2800-2
275 x 4.3
91.45
272/2000
640H
6068H
128/172
4000
242.6
SCX6000SLX
500 x 6.0
96
397/1800
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LOG SKIDDERS CABLE
LOG SKIDDERS
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.
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TRACK & WHEEL
TRACK & WHEEL
Bulldozers
The J-series crawler dozers from John Deere combine operator comfort and fingertip controls
with a barrage of power, ensuring 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.
MODEL
WEIGHT (kg)
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION
DBAR PULL (kg)
POWER (kW@rpm)
BLADE WIDTH (mm)
450 JLT
7386
4045H
Hydrostatic
12,000
57@2200
2921
550 JLT
7718
4045H
Hydrostatic
12,500
63@2200
2921
650 JLT
8419
4045H
Hydrostatic
13,000
74@2200
2667
700 JLT
11,840
6068H
Hydrostatic
16,000
86@2100
3048
750 J
14,778
6068H
Hydrostatic
22,000
108@2100
3296
850 J
18,220
6090H
Hydrostatic
24,000
137@1800
3251
Feller bunchers
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 and speeds can be customised to
different operators.
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.
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
Motor graders
Tracked Harvesters
Not an alternative but a better grader! The 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.
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.
MODEL
WEIGHT (max kg)
BLADE SIZE (ft)
ENGINE
VARIABLE
HORSEPOWER
TORQUE RISE
SPEEDS (F/R)
670G/GP
21,228
12/14
6090H
195 (145kW)
72%
45.2/45.2
672G/GP
21,228
12/14
6090H
195 (145kW)
72%
45.2/45.2
770G/GP
21,772
12/14
6090H
230 (172kW)
63%
45.2/45.2
772G/GP
21,772
12/14
6090H
245 (183kW)
55%
45.2/45.2
870G/GP
22,054
12/16
6090H
255 (190kW)
60%
44.6/44.6
872G/GP
22,054
12/16
6090H
265 (198kW)
53%
44.6/44.6
Wheel loaders
John Deere’s JH and KH-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
HTH616/HTH622
30
23,120
730
753JH
180/241
8.5
HTH616/HTH622
30
23,256
730
759JH
180/241
8.5
HTH616/HTH622
25.6
26,760
759
903KH
246/330
8.9
HTH624/HTH625
32
31,810
749
909KH
246/330
8.9
HTH624/HTH625
32
35,300
770
Forwarders
The John Deere K-series wheel loaders take the three tenets of John Deere machine design —
productivity, uptime and low daily operating costs — to 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 K-series design, with booms and mainframes so tough
that they’re warranted for three years or 10,000 hours.
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 6WD 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.
MODEL
WEIGHT (kg)
BUCKET (m)
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
810E
7.2 / 8.7 / 9.8
76
3.8
95@1900
9000
644K Powerllel
19,966
2.8-5.0
12,029
11,051
173@1700
2790
1010E
7.2 / 8.5 / 10
102
4.5
115.5@1900
11,000
724K Z-Bar
19,264
3.3-5.0
14,398
14,132
197@1800
2840
1110E
7.2 / 8.5 / 10
102
4.5
136@1900
12,000
744K Z-Bar
24,346
3.8-5
19,146
16,946
227@1500
3040
1210E
7.2 / 8.5 / 10
125
4.5
136@1900
13,000
824K Z-Bar
26,210
4.2-6.1
18,905
17,588
248@1600
3190
1510E
7.2 / 8.5 / 10
125
4.5
145@1900
15,000
3320
1910E
8.5
151
4.8
186@1900
19,000
844K-II
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5.5
21,674
22,094
283@1600
MODEL
REACH
(m)
GROSS LIFTING
TORQUE (kNm)
DECK LENGTH
(m)
POWER
(kW@rpm)
LOAD RATING
(kg)
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TRACK & WHEEL
TRACK & WHEEL
PRODUCTIVITY | UPTIME | LOW DAILY OPERATING COST
SWING MACHINES
LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD...
The 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.
Factory-built solutions with the right
size components for forestry, providing
unsurpassed machine performance and
durability. It is all these powerful features
that make each machine as responsive as the
company that makes them.
MODEL
ENGINE RATED POWER (kW)
OPERATING WEIGHT (kg)
MAXIMUM REACH (m)
TAIL SWING RADIUS (m)
2154D
119
30,250*
10.98*
3.10
2454D
145
35,300*
11.67*
3.30
2954D
145
41,050*
12.60*
3.369
3754D
220
46,108*
13.12*
3.66
INTRODUCING THE
909K
LEVELLING CARRIER
* Fitted with live/fixed heel
Skid Steers
The new redesigned D-series skid steers incorporate
roomier operator stations, quieter pressurised cabs
with best-in-class visibility and curved glass swing-out
doors. Choose a model that suits, from the responsive
318D, weighing in at just 2928kg yet with a strong
1600kg tipping load, right through to the heavy-weight
332D that tips the scales at just over 4100kg, with its
strong 2900kg tipping load.
To learn how the D-series skid steers can help you
get more done, more reliably, for less, then talk to a
CablePrice rep today.
WEIGHT (kg)
TIPPING LOAD (kg)
BUCKET BREAKOUT FORCE (kg)
POWER (kW@rpm)
DUMP HEIGHT (mm)
313
2338 1146 989
36.5
2130
315
2361
1362
1108
36.5
2260
318D
2928
1634
2327
47@2200
2380
320D
2996
1816
2327
50.8@2300
2420
326E
3689
2361
3519
55@2800
2540
328E
3814
2542
4676
63.4@2200
2570
332E
4163
2906
6299
71.1@2400
2590
231013_JD_909K
MODEL
Compact Track Loaders
MODEL
WEIGHT (kg)
TIPPING LOAD (kg)
BUCKET BREAKOUT FORCE (kg)
POWER (kW@rpm)
DUMP HEIGHT (mm)
319D
3882
2542
2327
50.8@2300
2400
323D
3882
3257
2542
55@2200
2400
329E
4917
3768
4688
63.4@2200
2590
333E
4994
4279
6299
71.1@2400
2590
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There’s no job more satisfying, or demanding, than logging for
a living. That’s why you demand a lot from your equipment, and
that’s why John Deere built the 909K levelling carrier.
The 909K delivers more power, more uptime, the productivity
you want, and the brawn you need to take on the forest. So
while logging isn’t easy, choosing - and using - your equipment
should be. Whether felling, bunching, harvesting or processing,
the K-Series 909 levelling carrier makes your job a little less
tough and levels the playing field - as well as the trees.
The 909K features a larger displacement 9.0L engine that
delivers the power you need to get the job done - fast, efficiently,
and with the lowest daily fuel cost in the industry. So you’ll be
moving,cutting, and swinging better than ever, and you’ll be
doing it comfortably, thanks to our redesigned cab and the bestin-class levelling system. On a rough, rocky, or steep worksite,
the last thing you need to worry about is whether your machine
will be steady and centred. The 909K’s advanced levelling
system keeps the upper frame parallel to the ground, even when
the tracks are climbing or tilting. You’ll appreciate its all-around
levelling: 26 degrees forward, seven degrees rearward, and 14
degrees on either side. Which means you can work in a wider
area and stay focused on the job at hand, not on fighting gravity.
For more information and options visit www.cableprice.co.nz or
contact your local CablePrice sales rep.
0800 555 456
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