The six-tonne compact excavator has been supplied by SMT GB鈥檚 utility equipment dealer for the north of Scotland, CS Machinery Sales.
The EC60E, which was launched at this year鈥檚 Plantworx exhibition, was identified as the optimum machine size by proprietor Graham Henderson for groundworks and civil engineering business. 鈥淪ince starting up five years ago, I鈥檝e always operated Volvo compact excavators; initially from hiring them in,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 had a three-tonner on long-term hire and never had to do anything to it, not even top up with engine oil, which was impressive. I couldn鈥檛 fault the reliability and performance, so took the decision to purchase my first machine, which was an EC27C.鈥�
With the business expanding and larger projects being undertaken, Henderson has opted for the new six-tonne EC60E, complete with optional 500mm steel tracks. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a good size of machine for street work and working on larger building sites,鈥� he added. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a good performer, with plenty of dig-depth and reach. It can easily load twenty-tonne wagons without struggling for load over height. Opting for the steel tracks gives the machine added stability as well.鈥�
GA Henderson鈥檚 main activities are house-building and groundworks projects, as well as street work for the local authorities throughout Perth & Kinross.
SMT GB markets Volvo Construction Equipment products in Great Britain through eight customer support centres, a used equipment centre and a network of utility equipment dealers.
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