The new arrival takes Thompson鈥檚 Hyundai fleet up to 11 machines, comprising six loading shovels and five excavators. It was supplied by local Hyundai dealer Taylor & Braithwaite (T&B).聽
The 30-tonne long-reach excavator is already working across the Scottish border on a Lafarge Tarmac two-year 鈥榳et excavation鈥 project where the machine will be digging sand and gravel.
Thompsons plant manager Simon Winthorpe said 鈥淲e have worked with T&B and Hyundai since 2010 鈥 it鈥檚 the reliability of the machines, cost, a very good warranty and the excellent back up service that has cemented our relationship with T&B.鈥
About the R300LC-9A
Operating weight |
29800听办驳 |
Engine |
Cummins QSB6.7 - EU Stage IIIB |
Engine power |
168聽kW / 225聽hp (1900聽rpm) |
Bucket capacity |
0.79-1.85听尘鲁 |
Digging force |
208.7 kN |
Digging depth |
14820 mm |
Dumping height |
12190 mm |
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