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MANAGING DIRECTORS ADDRESS
Shigeru (Shige) Takatori managing director
W
elcome to all our
customers and
readers to this
June issue of the
Track and Wheel
magazine.With
consumer confidence throughout New
Zealand on the rise, we are definitely
enjoying the effects here at CablePrice.
I am pleasantly surprised at just how
well individuals of New Zealand do when
it comes to competing on the international
stage. It gives me great pleasure to
congratulate one of our own team
members on their recent achievement
at an international level. Luke Larson
from our North Shore branch recently
took out the title of Oceanias Hitachi
Top Technician and with this comes the
opportunity for him to compete at the
world finals in Japan in July, taking with
him the pride of not just CablePrice but
the nation. You can read more about
Lukes success on page 12.
Following on from our very successful
cadetship intake programme last year that
saw the addition of eleven new recruits
across our nationwide network, we are
soon to be embarking on the first of our
2014 cadet recruitment drives to select the
next group of candidates to take up the
challenge of becoming a trainee technician
with CablePrice. Who knows? Maybe
one of them will be a future Hitachi Top
Technician competing on the world stage.
Another very pleasing recent
announcement comes from the New
Zealand Equipment Suppliers Association
(NZESA) which, to quote from its recent
sales figures, CablePrice has been ranked
as the number one equipment supplier
for the first three months of this calendar
year. This is an amazing achievement and
something we are all very proud of as it
continues to reinforce the confidence our
customers have, both in CablePrice as a
company and with the products we sell
and support.
We continue to focus on strengthening
our operational capacity and improving
efficiency through technology, with the
use of newly-purchased fit-for-purpose
field service vehicles at a number of
branches, brake roller testing equipment
in our Whangarei branch, and the
latest European Stertil Koni truck hoist
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for 2014/15 continues. Also, once again
CablePrice has been
ranked as the number one
equipment supplier for
the first three months of
this calendar year.
comprising of one 10-metre long platform
and one 11-metre long platform in our
Invercargill branch.
Our recent efforts have resulted in a
number of significant milestones, not
least being the recent delivery of 11
new R-Series Scanias to linehaul service
provider Retko Specialist Transportation,
which cited high levels of safety,
reliability, and technology as key features
when it was looking to upgrade its fleet.
Hitachi Sumitomo may not be a name
that is familiar to many of our readers,
but it is actually a major player in the
field of heavy crawler cranes. Recently,
we delivered to Manukau-based Preco
Precast Concrete a new Hitachi Sumitomo
SCX550E with an operating weight of 55
tonnes. John Deere continues to make
significant in-roads into the New Zealand
forestry market, as more and more owners
and operators see the benefits of using
purpose-built forestry machines. We
currently have on order for a customer
what is believed to be New Zealands
first wheeled harvester, a John Deere
1470E. Planning of a detailed feature on
this wheeled harvester in a future issue of
Track and Wheel is underway.
Continued interaction with our
customers is a key focus for us. Activities
like our recent Bell B30E-series in-quarry
demonstrations and our support as the
major sponsor and equipment supplier to
the NZCF excavator operator competition
we will be at the National Fieldays from
11 14 June at Mystery Creek, with a full
range of products on display, so please be
sure to stop by and say hello to us at our
usual corner site E105 and E107.
I am delighted to announce the recent
appointment of Paul Laird to the position
of account manager for the Hawkes
Bay and East Coast region. Paul will be
a familiar name to a number of you as
he, for the past four years, has been our
national mining manager. You can read
more about Paul on page 6.
Thirty years of service with a company
is a considerable achievement in anyones
books and not something that happens
very often, so it gives me great pleasure
to congratulate and thank not one but
two of our staff who recently celebrated
30 years of service with CablePrice. Colin
Bowden, general manager parts and
service, started at CablePrice head office
in 1984, and Barry Sheat, equipment
salesman for the Invercargill branch,
started with CablePrice back in 1984 as
well. Congratulations to you both.
I would like to conclude on another
positive note, in that it has been a very
enthusiastic start to 2014 with New
Zealands unemployment reported to be at
its lowest level since mid-2009. Consumer
spending looks to be on the increase and
general business confidence continues
to show signs of positive growth and
investment intentions. Thank you for your
continued support. As always I thank all
the staff at CablePrice for their hard work
and dedication.
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Farewell
Ian Hector
After a career spanning several decades with CablePrice, Scania
product engineer Ian Hector retired on 10 January, 2014. Ian first
started with CablePrice on 6 October, 1988, as a marketing assistant
and was then appointed as the Wellington branch manager. Ian
temporarily left the company to take up another role, but returned to
CablePrice in 1998 as a Scania product engineer, and continued in this
role until retirement.
Garry Leitch, national commercial vehicle sales manager, says I have
only enjoyed Ians company for just over two years and I appreciate
the work he has done for CablePrice. For me personally, I thank him
for his support and his help.
Ians product knowledge, reliability, and wicked sense of humour
will be greatly missed.

Long-service
milestones
CablePrice takes pride in acknowledging those who have
achieved long-service milestones.The companys long-service
scheme is designed to recognise those who have 10, 20, 30, and
40 years of service, displaying loyalty, dedication, and high levels
of performance.
Since the last issue of Track & Wheel, five additional staff
members have achieved milestones as part of the companys
scheme of recognising long service.
Congratulations to Colin Bowden from head office in
Wellington and also Barry Sheat from Invercargill, for achieving
an outstanding milestone of 30 years of service.
Special recognition must also go to Martin Weldon from
Christchurch, for achieving a milestone of 20 years of service.
CablePrice would like to thank all of its employees for their
commitment and loyalty and the company looks forward to the
growing pool of experience in the coming years.

10-year long-service achievement:

Louise Gault Greymouth
Sara Carter Invercargill

20-year long-service achievement:

Martin Weldon Christchurch

30-year long-service achievement:

Colin Bowden HO, Wellington
Barry Sheat Invercargill

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New account manager appointed
CablePrice is pleased to introduce
Paul Laird as the new account manager
for the Hawkes Bay and East Coast
region. Paul is based at our Hastings
branch and is handling all equipment
sales requirements for the Hawkes Bay
and East Coast. Paul is excited about
this opportunity and is enjoying the
new role so far, saying,I am pleased to
be back in the Bay and working with
our customers and staff here.With our
state-of-the-art facility in Hastings, we
can offer an extremely high standard
of sales, parts, and service to our
customers and its great to be a part
of this.
Paul has been around heavy
equipment his entire adult life and
brings with him a wealth of industry
knowledge. For the past four years, Paul
has held the position of mining product
manager at CablePrice head office,
where he was responsible for sales
management and product support for
Fittingly, CablePrice Hastings is where
CablePrices mining equipment
it all began for Paul, having worked there
product range.
as an apprentice diesel mechanic in 2000.
BARRY SHEAT 30 YEARS AT CABLEPRICE
CablePrices Invercargill branch
celebrated a big milestone in April this
year, with Barry Sheat reaching 30
years of service with the company.
Below are some words from Barry about
his time at CablePrice.
I didnt think when I returned to CablePrice in 1984, after
a short stint previously in 1975/76, that I would still be here
30 years later.
My first nine years were spent in the workshop as foreman.
During this time, the Invercargill branch was just one workshop
for all equipment, including trucks, which were mainly
Mercedes-Benz, as CablePrice was the agent back then. In 1993,
after my time in the workshop, I moved into sales. I was offered
the sales position for equipment, which I accepted and have
been selling ever since.
Over the years there have been a number of changes, both
at CablePrice and with the equipment we sell. CablePrice has
experienced various changes in ownership and management,
which has seen a mix of styles in how the company has been
run.With the equipment, there has been remarkable changes in
the performance of machines, largely due to todays improved
technology.While machines in 1984 were doing similar work
to now, in 2014 many aspects of the machines can be
monitored remotely, right down to real-time monitoring of
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Paul then went on to complete his
heavy automotive A-Grade qualification,
before he ventured to the UK for his OE.
While overseas, Paul worked as a plant
and equipment manager for a utility and
ground works company and following
this he based himself in Mongolia
for two years, where he worked as a
mechanical supervisor of an alluvial
gold mine.
Paul has been working in various
roles with Hitachi, John Deere, and
Bell product most of his career and
has a comprehensive understanding
of modern equipment. Paul also
understands the dynamics of industry
and the challenges and demands faced
by all within it.
Pauls extensive experience in
the industry and his vast knowledge
of Hitachi, John Deere, and Bell
products will be a valuable asset to our
customers in the Hawkes Bay and East
Coast region.We consider ourselves
fortunate to have Paul on board in the
new role, says Mark Palmer, general
manager sales and marketing, CablePrice.
engine over-heats.All this information is then recorded by
the manufacturer and can be acted on if required.This was
unimaginable 30 years ago, where all monitoring of equipment
was only done by the operator.
The intensification of the dairy industry in the south has
created more opportunities for contractors who service the
agricultural industry down here. Forestry has also gone ahead in
leaps and bounds, with a lot of farm forestry coming on stream
now.These two industries have increased the demand for new
machines with a variety of attachments many of which didnt
exist 30 years ago.
All-in-all, the past 30 years have been sometimes challenging,
but mostly enjoyable. I would like to thank the staff I work with,
and also the customers I deal with, for positively contributing to
my 30 years at CablePrice.
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30 years of service Colin Bowden
In March this year, Colin Bowden, Hitachi ownership as being very stable
general manager parts and service, and supportive.
achieved a remarkable milestone of Since my joining, I have progressed
30 years with the company. Below are through management positions in the
some words from Colin about his time shipping and warehousing departments
with CablePrice. and the parts business to reach my
My employment with CablePrice current role of general manager
started in March 1984 as a customs parts and service.This progression is
clerk.At this time, the company was probably quite unorthodox, as many
part of the Cable Price Downer people would expect me to have a
Group, an iconic New Zealand- highly-technical background. I think
owned company incorporating this is indicative of the opportunities
famous historical names such as A & that a good company like CablePrice
G Price, Downer Construction, and can offer.Working as a team with many
William Cable. CablePrice was itself dedicated and knowledgeable people
a very large company, with around over the years has helped me to achieve
700 employees, and had a significant I am still marvelling at the introduction a successful career with the company.
importing and shipping department of the fax machine. The last two to three years have seen
which I was part of. Over the years Ive seen many some of the biggest changes to the
Our head office was based on The changes within CablePrice. Household management structure Ive seen in my
Terrace in Wellington.A fond memory names such as Toyota and Mercedes 30 years. I truly believe that this, along
is the use of mainframe computers only Benz have departed, but been replaced with other initiatives in the pipeline,
just starting to take off and most of our by extremely strong brands, such as will enable us to be a highly successful
processes were manual.We also had a Scania and John Deere.There have company in the future. On reflection,
telex room where we delivered our also been several ownership changes. I am very proud to be part of the
hand-written messages to be sent by In some cases these have been company development over the last 30
the telex operators as our main way of quite unsettling and have certainly years but also very excited about what
communicating with overseas suppliers. helped me to appreciate our current the future holds.
New roller brake tester
for Whangarei
CablePrice has recently completed the installation and The PC-based control package fully aligns with the NZHVBC
commissioning of a new roller brake tester at its requirements and with NZTA brake test protocols and all test
Whangarei branch. profiles are stored on the PC.
With the growing Scania customer base in the region, this The branch staff have been fully trained by Brett Higgins of
was seen as an essential investment in our customer services Sulco and, combined with their extensive Scania brake system
available from this busy branch. A roller brake tester allows for expertise, will ensure a high level of vehicle safety
quick and effective testing of each wheel brake, significantly and compliance.
reducing diagnostic effort to analyse brake performance and For more information contact the Whangarei branch
system defects, says Martin Wheldon, CablePrice national truck and bus service team on (09) 470 0898 or freephone
workshop operations manager. 0800 555 456
Whangarei operations manager Gordon Brown says the
new equipment is a timely investment.While it will help us
offer added-value services with greater flexibility in helping
customers plan their R&M to minimise downtime, it holds
even greater potential to assist transport companies to obtain
better operator ratings through regular brake-testing and
improving CoF results.
With the Danish-manufactured BM Autoteknik brake testers
supplied by Sulco Tools & Equipment having been the product
of choice for CablePrice workshops for over 15 years, the
company and technicians have a huge amount of experience
operating these machines.
The BM12200 model has fully-integrated axle weighing and
axle and chassis load simulation to perform tests to the latest
requirements for vehicles with load-sensing brake systems.
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NATIONAL EXCAVATOR OPERATOR
COMPETITION 2014 FINAL
During March, Feilding hosted the
Central District Field Days, which took
place over three days and was home to the
final of the National Excavator Operator
Competition. CablePrice was right
amongst the action at the Field Days, with
our site being located on the Contractors
Federation site in conjunction with the
operator competition.
This year the National Excavator
Operator Competition celebrated its
20th anniversary, attracting contestants
the length and breadth of the country.
Interest in the event has never waned
with operators, with many of the
competitors who didnt make the finals
still travelling to Feilding to watch their
colleagues compete.The public, too, has
come to realise that excavators and their
drivers warrant a lot more attention and
respect than previously imagined and
that being an excavator operator is a
viable career option.
The final provided the public with
a glimpse of just how dynamic the
Hitachi excavator can be, from putting
a basketball through a hoop, to slicing
a cake, and pouring cups of tea.The
competition had all the operators
putting themselves and the Hitachi
machines through their paces.
Unfortunately with cyclone Lusi due
to arrive, the organisers were forced to
shut down the Field Days at lunchtime
on Saturday.The results from the
competition were compiled and the
overall winner was declared as Brian
Hoffman a customer of CablePrice.
Brian started operating diggers in 1972
and bought his first Hitachi in 1976
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to become an owner-driver. One of
his specialities is installing swimming
pools, a move which eventually led
him to buying another business (that of
importing the actual pools from Perth),
so now he digs the hole and installs
the physical unit.The pool side of his
business is his favourite task because
every client is happy and excited to
get a swimming pool. Brian has won
10 regional competitions, attended the
national event 10 times and this year was
his second win. Second place went to
Michael Jones from Wellington and Steve
Galbraith from the Hawkes Bay took
out the third spot. Congratulations to all
those who competed on the day, making
it a great event.
At the actual Field Days, the
attendance was good with a lot of
enquiries for Hitachi machines.The
Scania livestock demonstrator unit
attracted positive enquiry also and
as always the demand was high for
CablePrice merchandise and models, and
CablePrice even sold a complete Isuzu
engine on the first day.
CablePrice looks forward to
being a part of the next competition
commencing at National Fieldays, 1114
June. Good luck to everyone who wants
to get involved in the 2014/15 rounds.
For more information contact your
nearest branch of the New Zealand
Contractors Federation or visit
nzcontractors.co.nz
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Exciting opportunities
for logging industry
CablePrice Engineering has embarked As a Hitachi-owned company, CablePrice Engineerings core aims are:
on an ambitious program to position CablePrice has the ability to fully Operator safety enhanced by
itself as the supplier of choice for understand the specification of the meeting current ISO standards;
Hitachi forest machine builds. Hitachi-based machine and ensures Maintenance man access
Within our sales and marketing,
product support, and after-sales teams,
we have a huge combined store of
knowledge and experience the team
that any added machine package
complements the base model,
whether its built on a standard
ZX240-5 or ZX330-5, or specialist
maintained or improved;
Body and undercarriage
resilience increased;
Weight addition minimised;
can apply to improve built-up machine
outcomes for our customers.
Given the demanding conditions
and expected operational lifecycle of
logging versions like the ZX250L-5,
ZX290L-5, or ZX400L-5.
We utilises our product support
teams input to ensure any hydraulic
Cooling package efficiency
maintained;
Hydraulic performance maximised;
Reliability maintained; and
a forestry excavator, building a reliable or electrical fit-out is performed to Warranty protected.
and productive machine is paramount exacting standards, and performance In the bush, safety and reliability are
for customers. or reliability of the whole package is number one, and that is where we aim
Our aim is to build modularised never compromised. to be.
components that can be assembled
on the machine by suitably skilled
labourers at a number of strategic
locations to produce a log loader or
harvester build.
The key to achieving our aims
is getting the design right.The
Christchurch-based team, led by
CablePrice Engineering supervisor
Rene Bovendeerd, has been busy
consulting and drafting CAD and
assembly files for the team of six.
Valuable input during these stages
has come from logging contractors,
Government WorkSafe representatives,
and industry-leading engineers
to ensure that current and future
regulations are met.
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See us at
FIELDAYS!
Its that time of year again and the 2014 National Agricultural Fieldays
will soon be kicking off, taking place from 11-14 June at Mystery Creek
in Hamilton.
This will be the 46th running of the New Zealand National Agricultural
Fieldays, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.To give you
an idea of just how big this event is, last year recorded a massive 125,127
visitors over the four days.
CablePrice will be attending again this year, located in our usual spot on
FREE 3 POINT WINTER CHECK!!
the corner of E Street and I Road on site numbers E105 and E107.
If youre attending Fieldays this year, come and check out the myriad of premium
equipment and commercial vehicles CablePrice will have on display. On our site there Thats right Winter is here
will also be a marquee set up housing a parts area, where you can purchase quality
parts and Hitachi, Scania, and John Deere branded merchandise and models.Another And with winter comes the usual problems of flat batteries, wiper
popular attraction again this year will be CablePrices John Deere forestry simulator, so replacements and coolant faults. So, why do we have problems with
if cutting down trees is more your thing, youre in luck! Pay a visit to our marquee to put batteries in winter?
your forestry skills to the test.
The first round of the 2014-2015 Excavator Operator Competition will also be taking
place, which is another great site to check out at the Fieldays.Two 12-tonne Hitachi Well scientifically speaking its all to do with electrons. When battery cells
excavators will be put through their paces by local operators going head to head in a are cold the movement of the electrons that create energy in your battery
number of challenges, testing various skill sets. Make sure you stop by and check out slow down. If the battery cells are weak, there is insufficient chemical reaction
exactly what our Hitachi excavators are made of. to generate the electrons. So increased cold = less volume of moving electrons
Come and see all thats on offer at this years Fieldays, we look forward to seeing generating energy = less available power to start your engine.
you there!
CablePrice site: E105 and E107
Ever find yourself needing an extra coffee on those cold winter mornings before you get going?
its the same thing really.
USED PARTS DEPARTMENT
Winter also brings trickier driving conditions due to darker days, more bad weather and road
spray on your screen. Clear visibility is key and wipers should be checked more regularly and
NOW WRECKING: HITACHI ZX225USRLCK-3 replaced as required.
only 9000 hours on the clock
Coolant doesnt escape the cold weather either. The inhibitor level in your coolant is designed to
prevent freezing, (a condition more prevalent in Invercargill than Whangarei ) but a decreased
inhibitor level increases the chance of electrolysis or engine cavitation in any areas. To avoid this
have your antifreeze level checked and topped up as required.

To avoid the potential for breakdowns over the winter period CablePrice is offering a
FREE 3 POINT WINTER CHECK Which includes:

Free Battery Load test

Free wiper check
Free antifreeze inhibitor level check

And because its cold, any customer purchasing antifreeze or batteries

USED PARTS AVAILABLE:
s USED ZX160 OIL COOLER
s USED ZX160 SWING DEVICE
s USED ZX160 HYDRAULIC TANK
that are fitted by the CablePrice Service Department go into the draw
for a Keep Warm Pack of a Scania or Hitachi Jacket and hat (1 per branch).
s USED ZX160 CONTROL VALVE
s USED ZX120 FUEL TANK If you find yourself needing that extra coffee whilst you wait thats on us too!!
s USED ZX230 BUCKET CYLINDER

CONTACT ROB ELLIS FOR ALL YOUR USED PARTS ENQUIRIES

USED-PARTS@CABLEPRICE.CO.NZ | (03) 349 1093 | 027 527 4275 www.cableprice.co.nz 0800 555 456 - NATIONWIDE SUPPORT WHEN IT COUNTS!
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CABLEPRICES 2014 CablePrice Cadets

2013 intake
HITACHI TOP TECHNICIAN In October last year CablePrice launched the first-ever
nationwide intake of Cadets.A CablePrice cadetship is a pre-
employment boot camp with the aim of preparing a group of

OFF TO WORLD FINALS selected applicants from across the country to become trainee
technicians with CablePrice.
From the large number of applications CablePrice
received, the officials were able to select a shortlist by using Top row:
The 2014 national final of the The competition was made up of
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a behavioural benchmarking technique. Following this

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competition took place on Friday, 21 and a 75-minute practical, which evaluation, they took a group of the top applicants P

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March, testing the skills of the top
three technicians who reigned
successful during the regional rounds
of the competition.
Regional rounds were held earlier in
the year, which saw 11 highly-skilled
technicians narrowed down to just
three two of which were CablePrice
master technicians.The technicians who
were successful in securing their spot in
the national final were Sam Reece from
CablePrices Greymouth branch, Luke
Larson from North Shore, and Chris Futter
from Palmerston North.
The ultimate champion on the day,
taking out first place and the title of
New Zealands Hitachi Top Technician
was North Shores Luke Larson. Second
place was Sam Reece and coming in third
was Chris Futter.The competition was
very close with only 2.5 marks between
second and third place, however there
was a clear points margin to first place,
successfully securing Luke with the win.
involved inspecting the machine and
identifying general servicing issues
with a Hitachi excavator and providing
recommendations.The competitors
were also required to identify three
faults with the machine during the
practical segment, which consisted of
an engine fault, a hydraulic fault, and
an air conditioning fault. Darren
OConnor, technical trainer at
CablePrice, compiled all the theory
questions and practical tasks for the
day, ensuring it was a well-organised
and successful competition.
Luke then went on to represent
CablePrice at the Oceania regional
competition in Singapore on 24 25
April.The competition was intense and
competitors were put through their
paces, but Luke demonstrated impeccable
skill and ability, enabling him to take
out the top spot in the competition and
secure the coveted title of Oceanias
Hitachi Top Technician.
through an assessment centre, aimed at testing their
abilities.The applicants underwent two practical assessments, now be signed up with MITO to begin their journey towards
a written, mathematics, and mechanical aptitude test, and becoming qualified technicians.
an interview. Introducing the successful 2013 cadets:
The successful applicants from the assessment centre Tom Hicks,Whangarei, commercial vehicle
were then offered a cadetship and came to Wellington for Janzen Wong,Auckland, commercial vehicle
an induction week.This was an intense week during which Lucas Solomon, Rotorua, equipment
CablePrice cadets learned all about the company its history, Theodore (Theo) Heta, Rotorua, commercial vehicle
departments, and expectations. During this week they also Anton Trewavas, Hastings, commercial vehicle
met with Hurricanes professional development manager Steve Kyle Robertson, Palmerston North, commercial vehicle
Symonds and Hurricanes player James Marshall. Johan September,Wellington, equipment
The next stage continued in January and the cadets travelled Zahid Koya,Wellington, commercial vehicle
back to Wellington to complete CMT1, 2, and 3. Following Harrison (Harry) Watkin, Christchurch, equipment
this training, they were provided with a record of learning Simon Adams, Greymouth, equipment
booklet to complete in February and were sent out to their Jonathan Chapman, Invercargill, equipment
respective branches. Thanks must go to the 2013 cadets for their commitment to the
On 10 March, 2014, the 2013 cadetship programme ended, programme and for all of their hard work.The process was not
and resulted in the appointment of 11 new trainee technicians easy and CablePrice is proud of what you have achieved so far.
The competition was made up of across CablePrices nationwide network.The new recruits will Congratulations, cadets, and welcome to the CablePrice team!
technicians from Australia, Indonesia,
Malaysia,Thailand, and Singapore and
consisted of a theory and practical round.
Luke was the only technician to complete
the practical section in very trying
conditions this fantastic effort, backed
up by a very solid theory round, secured
the win for Luke.
The Oceania competition has been
held for the last seven years and
CablePrice has taken out the top spot "
four out of those seven years.
Our previous winners of the Oceania
competition came from the Christchurch
and Silverdale branches both two from "
each branch, says Darren OConnor.
Thanks must go not only to Luke for
his efforts leading into the competition, "
but also the staff at the Silverdale branch
for all their support.This is the second
world finalist from this branch so our
branch supervisor, Geoff Bellinger, must
be doing something right, as he only has
four staff including himself, he says.
Luke will now have the opportunity "
to put his skills to the test at the world
finals, which will be held in Japan in
July. From everyone at CablePrice,
congratulations, Luke, for an exceptional
result in the competition and good luck
for the world finals!

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BLUE STREAM
cheating wind the Scania way
Scania now presents a custom-built, limited edition truck
based on the Scania Streamline model and Scanias unique
V8 heritage.
Blue Stream has an R-series cab styled and enhanced in
collaboration with Svempa Bergendahl, the legendary Swedish
custom truck builder.The unique truck will be produced in 200
numbered units in Sdertlje as a tribute to the original Scania
Streamline introduced back in 1991 the first, truly aero-
dynamic cab in the heavy truck industry.
With the re-introduction of Scania Streamline last year, we
got a lot of positive feedback from customers who had been
driving the original 3-Series Scania Streamline back in the
day, says Kristoffer Nyberg, product manager, long-haulage at
Scania Trucks.Many especially recalled the striking
appearance of the light blue truck with pink and purple
striping.When we decided to honour that icon with a limited
edition model of the new Scania Streamline, we of course
wanted to involve Svempa, since there is no better man for the
task.The limited edition Blue Stream is characterised by a
unique metallic exterior, striping, and interior details and is
New service dealer
in Blenheim
CablePrice is pleased to announce the appointment of a
new service dealer for the Scania product in Blenheim, in the
Marlborough area of the South Island.Vent Ltd is a new company
that originally started out by servicing the contractor base in
Blenheim and is headed by the owner and the senior technician,
Vaughan Marsh.When Vent was approached by CablePrice,
Vaughan seized the opportunity to grow his own business and
support a premium brand. He also saw the opportunity as a
real chance to raise the bar in regards to service and support in
the area.
Scania is known to be the best product around and
supporting a premium brand is great for my business. I did
my trade on Scania and it fits so well with how I want my
business to grow.Aligning with CablePrice and its brands is
just the right thing to do. It means I can get the support and
supply of services and parts I need at the right price for my
customers, says Vaughan.
Currently Vent Ltd is working from a temporary premise
until a site can be found and developed into a new workshop,
although this may take a few years. Its current site is located on
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produced by Scanias regular production system, which permits
great flexibility.
We were thrilled to get this assignment, says Jan Richter, head
designer at Svempa.We were, of course, tempted to use the
original baby-blue colour but even though iconic, we wanted
something that reflects 2014, and ended up with a more vibrant
blue metallic colour that changes tone depending on viewing
angle and light conditions.
The heritage from the old Streamline is apparent in the
striping, but once again more up-to-date, designed to enhance
the class-leading aerodynamics of the truck.The distinct Scania
V8 design features are further emphasised in the glossy black
front grille. Inside the cab, a wide range of features are included
while other options can be specified by the customer. Probably
the most visible interior styling feature with Blue Stream is the
unique, ventilated leather seats, with their exclusive stitching in
contrasting colours.
Blue Stream will be a unique but yet affordable truck within
its segment, says Nyberg.The styling is bold and striking, but
make no mistake, we are talking about trucks that are extremely
well-suited for any tough transportation task that requires the
kind of solid power that Scanias V8 engine provide. Coupled
with a full air deflector kit and typical hallmark values, such as
Scania Opticruise and class-leading fuel efficiency, Blue Stream
will be just as productive as any other Scania.
the corner of State Highway 63 and Hawkesbury Road, Renwick,
and supports three technicians in total.
CablePrice believes Marlborough is an important region
where customers must be offered strong support. Colin
Bowden, CablePrice general manager parts and service, says,
CablePrice sees Blenheim as an important location to support,
given its proximity to the ferry hub in Picton and the growth
out of the Wairau Valley in terms of forestry.
It is important that CablePrice is able to support its road
transport customers in the area and the appointment of Vaughan
and his business as a service dealer is an important step towards
this goal, he says.
For more information contact Vaughan on (03) 572 9574 or
email vaughan@ventlimited.co.nz
NEWS - TRACK & WHEEL
CablePrice appointed
Isuzu industrial and
marine engine
distributor
CablePrice is pleased to announce
its recent appointment as the official
loaders, generator sets, and auxiliary
power applications. In each case,
efficiency, and emission standards are
major factors.
authorised distributor for Isuzu the Isuzu reputation for reliability, For more information contact your
industrial and marine engines in New service support, performance, fuel local CablePrice branch.
Zealand, by Isuzu Australia Limited.
We are very excited about this
appointment and see the addition of
Isuzu industrial and marine engines to
our comprehensive product portfolio as
a win-win situation for all our new and
existing customers.These new additions
will complement our current range
of premium products fittingly, with a
number of our Hitachi products already
being powered by Isuzu industrial
engines, says Colin Bowden, CablePrice
general manager parts and service.
Sales, parts, and service support for the
new Isuzu industrial and marine engines
will be available throughout CablePrices
extensive dealer network.The new range
of Isuzu engines will include fixed speed
engines, variable speed engines, gensets,
power units, long block engines, marine
engines, and engineering solutions.
Over the years, Isuzu has acquired an
enviable reputation for reliable industrial
and marine engines.Thats not surprising,
considering its one of the worlds largest
diesel engine manufacturers, with over
20 million engines built worldwide
since 1936.
Isuzus leading-edge diesel
technologies have enhanced the
environmental benefits of diesel
engines, and their integration into a
new generation of diesel engines has
helped accelerate the growing use of
Isuzu diesel engines and commercial
vehicles in more than 100 countries
around the world.
Isuzu engines are manufactured
and supplied for excavators, mining,
and agricultural tractors and
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Small changes make a
BIG DIFFERENCE
John Deere E-Series skid steers and
compact track loaders developed using
customers brightest ideas.
T
he new E-Series line of skid steer loaders and
compact track loaders (CTLs) from John Deere
feature enhancements and improvements that
were developed after extensive input from
customers.The new line includes five skid
steer models and four new CTLs, each with
interim Tier 4 or final Tier 4 engines, and several improvements
designed to enhance operator and machine productivity.
The improvements made to the E-Series skid steers and CTLs
are the result of extensive market research and John Deeres
Customer Advisory Group (CAG) process, which solicits
input and ideas from customers. For the E-Series, customer
input largely dealt with areas of the machines that improve on
uptime, productivity, and lower daily operating costs.
CablePrice equipment product manager Riki Corley says,
The new E-Series really lives up to the Deere brand. It has all
the features and benefits that customers come to expect from a
premium product and is perfectly complemented with the
latest in engine technology to increase performance whilst
reducing emissions.
The CAG process is a great idea, too. It provides an
opportunity for a select group of customers to table their
thoughts and ideas on the previous models positives and
negatives, which ultimately go into Deeres decision-making,
with the end result being the new E-Series skid steer range,
he says.
The large-frame skid steers and CTLs feature a flat floor
design with 25 percent more foot room than previous models,
giving operators more comfort in the cab. Lower noise levels
also contribute to reduced operator fatigue and increased
productivity.All models include low-effort electro-hydraulic
(EH) controls for additional comfort and ease of operation.The
EH controls are available for ISO, H, and foot control patterns. In
addition, the E-Series features an option to allow the operator
to switch between all three previously-mentioned industry
control patterns.
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Other new standard features include connect-under-
pressure auxiliary hydraulic couplers, and a new courtesy
lighting feature that automatically shuts the machine lights off
after operation.
The mid-frame models have been improved to enhance
performance and make the machines more versatile.The
optimised boom design provides best-in-class boom and bucket
breakout throughout the lift path. It also offers greater reach at
truck-bed height and increases lift height to the hinge pin.
In addition to the standard improvements, both the large- and
mid-frame E-Series models offer several options that further
enhance ease-of-use and productivity. Like its larger siblings,
the mid-frames also include the option for switchable controls
to allow operators to choose between foot pedals, ISO, and
H-pattern. Other options include a new keyless start feature and
a ride control option that cushions the boom under heavy load
for a smoother ride.
The E-Series offers several customer favoured features that
carried forward from the D-Series, including a pressurised cab
with best-in-class visibility, auto-idle to help conserve fuel, and
best-in-class service access. In addition, industry-leading options
such as the reversing fan will also be available.
The skid steers and CTLs are powered by Yanmar 3.3L or
3.1L diesel engines.The large-frame model engines provide up
to 10 percent more horsepower than the previous D-Series
models. Engines over 75hp will meet interim Tier 4 emissions
requirements, while engines under 75hp will be final Tier 4
compliant.The engines in all E-Series models feature cooled
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) with an exhaust filter
consisting of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel
particulate filter (DPF).
The E-Series consists of nine total models. In skid steers, there
are three large-frame models (326E, 328E, 332E) and two mid-
frame models (318E, 320E). In CTLs, there are two large-frame
models (329E, 333E) and two mid-frame models (319E, 323E).
All models will be compatible with more than 100 available
Worksite Pro attachments for optimal jobsite performance.
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Here is Scanias latest
investment in innovation.
Vehicles are tested in the
new climatic wind tunnel to
ensure they can cope with
extreme weather conditions
in all kind of markets.
FROM
SIBERIAN ICE
SAHARAN HEAT
TO
Words by Hannah Kirsebom, Per-Ola Knutas, Peter Mathsson Images by Dan Boman, Peggy Bergman, Kjell Olausson
A
n arctic storm is raging
on top of The Mountain,
as the Scania Technical
Centre in Sdertlje,
Sweden, is familiarly
known. But sub-zero
temperatures (-35 degrees Celsius) can
swiftly shift into a hot desert storm.All
possible climatic and weather conditions
can be simulated in Scanias climatic wind
tunnel.After years of intensive engineering
work, the SEK 500 million investment is
now ready to challenge each test vehicle
with extreme weather conditions.
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Since Scania is selling vehicles in more
than 100 markets, the climatic wind tunnel
is an important tool for developing vehicles
and services adapted for special customer
needs and local conditions.
This is the first climatic wind tunnel
in Europe adapted for full-size trucks and
buses and probably the only one in the
world, says project manager Lars Hult.
This offers several advantages: winter
tests can be carried out in the middle
of the summer without needing to
transport prototypes to a location with
the right climate, and the company avoids
In the
test cell,
temperatures between
35 and +50 degrees
Celsius can be simulated,
as well as humidity of
between 15 and 96
percent.
having to rely on unpredictable natural
weather conditions.
The facility will play an important part in
optimising future vehicles when it comes
to fuel efficiency and improved uptime, as
well as lower noise and emissions.
These parameters can be measured
and analysed in widely differing climatic
conditions. Comprehensive tests will
mean even higher quality. Lead times for
development of new products can also
be shortened.
Repeatability is a great benefit, says
Lars.We can test again and again under
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Wee can ttest again and
W
again under exactly
the same conditions
until we have the
answers we need.
eed.
exactly the same conditions until we
have the answers we need.This isnt
possible in reality.
Another advantage is that the
company can conduct vehicle tests that
focus on various types of applications.
It is important for Scania to test the
performance not only of the chassis but
also of different superstructures, such as tipper trucks for construction
and mining operations, concrete mixers and timber trucks. Fully-built
Looking towards 2030
Scanias Technology Road Map (TRM) describes
buses are another area where testing possibilities were previously
the knowledge that the company will need over
limited to field tests.
the next 20 years in order to ensure the necessary
Each test run in such a tunnel takes at least a day, and up to a week, to
competencies are in place.
complete.The test vehicle is driven into the test cell after preparation in
Looking ahead towards 2030, the TRM lays the
the large prep hall. It is parked on rollers one for each set of wheels,
groundwork for developing technologies as diverse
enabling simulation of speeds of up 100kph, the maximum for many
as inter-vehicle communication, alternative fuels, and
trucks and buses.At the front end of the cell is a huge air nozzle, with
new composite materials.
a surface area of 13 square metres, from which air is forced over the
It has forced us to define what goals we want to
vehicle. Snow or rain is also pumped through the nozzle when required.
aim for. Its not about what exact customer solutions
The software used to communicate with the vehicle in the tunnel
we should develop, but rather what we feel is needed
was developed in-house, allowing Scania to adapt the facility as the test
so we can develop these in the future, says Tony
vehicles change.
Sandberg, head of Scanias research support office.
Erik Sderberg, senior engineer at Scania, has been involved in the
Here are some of the innovations and technological
project since the early pilot studies in 2008. He points out that Scania
solutions that Scania is working on in the short and
can now test secret prototypes in realistic environments, or as close to
long term:
reality as you can get.
1.Automated queue assistance an autopilot
Many of the tests are completely new in the truck world, says
in trucks that can take over
Sderberg.For instance, now for the first time we can measure
emissions under realistic operating conditions.And above all, its quite
novel and incredibly efficient to be able to carry out all kinds of tests in
the same rig.
operation in traffic jams and
follow surrounding trucks
in a motorway queue.The
driver can then take care of
administrative work in the
cab, for example.
2.Automated truck driving
The new climatic wind tunnel offers the possibility of testing the vehicles in convoys (platooning) a
of the future. The comprehensive tests will mean even higher quality and
shorter lead times. system featuring computers,
advanced radar and Wi-Fi systems
that allows convoys of trucks in tight
formation.The lead vehicle sets
the pace and communicates
with vehicles in the convoy so
the other drivers do not need
to touch the pedal.
3. Electrification Scania
has initiated collaboration with
Siemens on electrically-powered
vehicles and is focusing on two
different methods of power supply either
from electrified roadways or from overhead cables.
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B
ut it is almost a case of back to the future for
the nationwide freight company.
Two of the firms five new owners, Duane
McFarlane and Andrew Forbes, previously
owned the company from 1999 to 2008, while
the 11 new Scania trucks making their way
into Retkos fleet are a tried and trusted brand, used by the
company for many years.
Duane says that after selling Retko to focus on another
company, Challenge Logistics, he and Andrew never imagined
they would eventually buy it back.
But when the opportunity presented itself, the experienced
REBIRTH
transport operators, both with well over 30 years in the game,
decided to team up with Rob Covich, Shayne Barns, and Stacy
Gibson and take it on.
Retko was always a large supplier of linehaul services to
Challenge so the acquisition has given us greater control over
our freight network.
New owners, new trucks, and new branding have given Duane says it was immediately apparent to the new owners
that Retko needed an upgrade.
Retko Specialist Transportation a major image overhaul. Rebranding and upscaling the business is an on-going
process at the moment, right down to our staff uniforms.
As well as purchasing the Scania trucks, weve added five
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new metro vehicles to the fleet across our four branches, and
have 12 sets of new trailers being built.
Since Retko was established in 1982, it has grown from
a company providing linehaul services between Auckland
and Wellington, to a nationwide operator providing freight
solutions to a diverse range of industries.
The firm has depots in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston
North, and Wellington, where it operates two swing-lifters and
has a managed warehousing facility.
Retko moves large volumes of general freight and all
classes of hazardous or dangerous goods throughout the
country on a daily basis and also has a reputation for
providing freight services for special projects,
says Duane.
In the past we did a lot of music and movie industry
work, and even provided Cirque du Soleil with freight
solutions on three of its visits to New Zealand. With the
resources to solve the most difficult logistical challenges,
weve also handled everything from company relocations to
special vehicle deliveries into remote areas.
When it comes to its truck fleet, Duane says the company
demands the highest levels of safety, reliability, and technology
something Scania delivers again and again.
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Our relationship with CablePrice and Scania goes back to
1999, when we bought Retko the first time around. One of our
big priorities is safety, and these vehicles are built around driver
safety features.
Fellow Retko directors Shayne and Rob were heavily involved in
the purchase of the new Scania R 560 V8 trucks, which include six
tractor units and four rigid trucks.
These have all landed in New Zealand, with six already operating
in the Retko fleet.
We went for the R 560 because we felt they were the best
vehicle for the 50-tonne environment.Weve already ordered a
fifth Scania rigid truck which is currently being built in Sweden,
says Shayne.
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He says Retko takes its responsibility to provide the best
equipment and best training for its staff very seriously.
Our guys are our most valuable asset and we need to get them
home safely to their families every day.
Key comfort and safety features in the new Scania trucks include a
premium drivers seat with heating element and air suspension, and
a fully air-conditioned and climate-controlled cab, which make the
long hours behind the wheel a far more comfortable experience.
Driver safety has been enhanced with airbags in the steering
wheel and pre-tensioners in the seat.All vehicles have in-cab
cameras, are speed-limited, and feature Scanias new H7 headlights
with LED day runners, along with new LED tail lamps, indicators,
and backing lights.
The Scania brand has
already proved itself to
us over many years. The
trucks also look the part
and our drivers are very
happy. You cant ask for
more than that.
Each staff member driving the new trucks was provided
with an official handover that included teaching them how to
get the best out of the vehicles. It is critical they understand the
equipment and how to use it in a safe manner.
Rob is impressed with the trucks on-board computer
technology that rates the driver in five disciplines and gives them
a percentage based on their skill level.
This technology identifies areas where they might need to
improve.The feedback from the drivers so far has been very good.
Retko has taken its commitment to safety a step further by
employing its own full-time driver trainer, who also trains the
Challenge Logistics team.
The by-product of having the best gear and a high level of
training is greater fuel efficiency, savings in repairs, maintenance
and tyre costs, and good safe driving habits across our team.The
company definitely gets a payback, says Rob.
The Scania V8 engine is already well known for its
performance, with plenty of power waiting to be unleashed
when its needed up steep hills or when overtaking.
However, the powerhouse also provides impressively good
fuel economy, around the same as a truck with a smaller engine
when driven correctly.
Although the fuel efficiency of Retkos new Scania trucks is yet
to be fully tested, Rob expects good results from the Ecocruise
optional cruise control system, which enables the truck to go
into economy mode, potentially saving up to four percent fuel
use, depending on application and driving conditions.
Cableprice national commercial vehicle sales manager Garry
Leitch says he is delighted that Retko has shown continued
loyalty and commitment to CablePrice and the Scania product.
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We place a high value on the long-term relationship
weve had with Duane and Andrew over many years, and
are pleased to supply Retko under its new ownership and
directors. Fleets like Retko depend on Scanias reputation
for reliability, fuel efficiency, and safety.Also, the back-up
support of CablePrices nationwide network of branches
and service dealers should meet their on-going needs.
Garry says ensuring driver training was implemented
from the outset was a key prerequisite for Rekto,such are
the high standards and culture that they have put in place
within their organisation.
The relationship with Retko is as strong as ever and
we hope it will strengthen further as Retko continues to
upgrade and expand its operations.This sale highlights
the capability of CablePrice to become a total solutions
provider for our customers, an area we are continuing
to target.
Duane agrees the companies have enjoyed a fantastic
relationship along the way.
CablePrice has always treated us as a key client. Ive
been buying trucks and dealing with truck companies for
many years, but have always found the CablePrice team
willing to go the extra mile.They have a genuine desire to
provide good service, and if something isnt quite right
they fix it quickly.
Ultimately, the proof is out on the road where the trucks are
performing day after day.
The Scania brand has already proved itself to us over many
years.The trucks also look the part and our drivers are very
happy.You cant ask for more than that.
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BELL B30E
30E
B
ells latest model, the
B30E, has entered the
ADT market.The new
E Series replaces the
D Series in the 18- to
30-tonne Bell ADT class.
To promote the latest offering from
Bell, CablePrice held demonstrations
throughout the country for the B30E,
the first of which was held at Pokeno,
approximately 60km south of Auckland.
This site worked well, as the round-trip
of around one kilometre from loading
point to tip-off area contained pretty
much everything an ADT would normally
encounter, from a steep hill to a soft
clay run.
Abe Wharepapa was the lucky operator
to get behind the wheel of the brand new
B30E first and, after a quick tutorial, was
then off to try a few loads.Although hed
only been driving the ADT for a short
period, he soon recognised improvements
on the Bell B30D that he usually operates.
Better visibility, increased comfort, and
drive capacity were the differences Abe
commented on.
Finding a steep incline, he demonstrated
the Hill Assist feature, which ensures
zero roll-back when carrying out hill starts
all part of the technological progress
that ensures Bell is a front runner in the
ADT market.
Pulling to a stop under the waiting
excavator, the park brake is automatically
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set when the neutral gear is
selected.A few minutes later
and fully loaded, the B30E
pulls out of the chewed up
soft-clay loading area.Abe commented on
the superior traction and automatically
engaging diff locks.
Partway down the fairly steep hill,Abe
disengages the retarder by keeping a little
pressure on the accelerator pedal, allowing
the B30E to pick up speed, before taking
his foot off the pedal to allow the retarder
to engage again.
At the tip area, the park brake once
again automatically engages as the neutral
button is pressed, followed by the tip
button.The tipping body quickly raises in
15 seconds, completing the load.
The machine
With a 2:1 heaped capacity of 17.5m,
the B30E has a rated payload of 28,000kg,
which makes it the biggest brother in the
Bell E Series family of four. The drive and
transmission systems of the brand are well
established and research and development
has been focused on operator comfort and
driving assistance technology.
With this in mind, the forward end of
the E Series features a semi-independent,
leading A-frame supported by hydro/
pneumatic, nitrogen/oil suspension struts.
This greatly reduces the sharp jarring
common in other ADTs.The rear end has
been kept a bit simpler, with pivoting
walking beams and laminated rubber
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suspension blocks helping maintain that
rear end strength and integrity.
Drive train
For pushing the B30E along, the Bell
has a Mercedes Benz OM926 LA engine
providing 322hp (240kW) of power
through an Allison 3500PR ORS six-
speed electronic transmission. Helping
get that power to the ground is all Bells
responsibility, with a Bell GR 10,000
transfer box and Bell 18T axles.
Braking system
Keeping the fully-laden ADT under
control on steep descents is an automatic
exhaust brake, engine valve brake, and
a variable adjustable hydraulic retarder
incorporated in the transmission, making
service brake applications minimal.
The braking system features dry disc
brakes, with eight callipers four in the
front, two in the middle, and two at the rear.
The cab
Air-conditioned for comfort and ROPS/
FOPS compliant, the cab is packed
Cleverly, the weighing
with features, like a fully-adjustable air- system can be set to sound
suspension operators seat and a full-length
glass drivers door, giving visibility right to
the horn when the maximum
the ground on the left-hand side of the cab. payload is reached.
The bulk of the controls are situated in
a sealed-switch module unit, which sits
off to the right of the steering wheel.A nifty grab handle sits
alongside the module unit and helps keep the driver steady.
Getting information across to the operator is done via an
electronic 10-inch full-colour screen dash. It also converts to
a full-display monitor when the reversing camera is activated.
Capable of a number of other things, the electronic dash also
shows the pitch and roll sensor display, on-board weighing
system, and maximum speed control to prevent speeding on
site. Cleverly, the weighing system can be set to sound the
horn when the maximum payload is reached.
On the cab exterior, a simple but very effective design
change comes in the form of the mirror arms that now allow
the operator to walk under them (instead of around them) to
get to the engine cover.
Summary
Everyone who trialled the machine at the demo was very
pleased with how the Bell performed.The new B30E ADT is
quiet, comfortable, has great visibility, performs well, and has
features that would surely help the owner of such a rig to
secure quality staff.
For more information visit cableprice.co.nz
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NO
The cab is up higher than our old machine, which gives us Malcolm says the specialist equipment required by the

NONSENSE, greater visibility.

Versatility is at the heart of the new D-Series forestry swing
machines, which can be used as log loaders or shovel loaders,
road builders, processor/harvesters, or stroke delimber carriers.
Adrian started in the family logging business in 1983 at the age
of 16. His father, Mike, has been in the forestry industry since the
forestry sector makes it one of the hardest to service.
It can take three or four months to get a new machine specd
up to our clients requirements, and if there is a breakdown its
not that easy to find a replacement machine.Thats why quality
of the machines we sell, and providing good backup to our
customers is so important.

REGRETS 1960s and set up the company in the early 1970s, which now has
three operations in Masterton,Whitianga, and Whangarei.
Havard Logging continues to be a big user of Hitachi gear from
CablePrice, but recently took delivery of its first John Deere
levelling harvester the JD 909KH which is being operated
by the firms Masterton crew in JNLs Ngamu Forest.
Gavin Wilson, operations manager of the Masterton branch,
Adrian has no complaints about the service provided by
CablePrice.
For me, its all about reliability of the machines and the back-
up support we receive.We rely on the machines to perform, but
if we do have a problem we need to be able to ring someone
up and have them turn up straight away. CablePrice delivers on
both counts.
says the harvester is a pretty handy tool to have in our toolbox.
The harvester gets our guys out of the bush, so its a big
step forward in health and safety. In the future were looking to
eliminate the high hazard areas of logging for manual handling,
and this machine certainly does that.
Production is also enhanced, with the machines ability to
harvest in all weathers.
The durable, rugged JD 909KH is equipped with a Satco 630
felling head and is currently splitting tasks between felling and
shovel logging.
Through the summer it does ground-based work, and
because of its track power it will be a handy machine in wet
winter conditions.
Gavin says operator Joe Tozer came straight off an excavator
and had never driven a levelling harvester before, but quickly
mastered it.
He says operator comfort in the harvesters high-spec cab is
one of its big advantages.
The self-levelling cab reduces noise and vibration and keeps
the operator working on an even level all day, even when the
machine is on uneven ground.This definitely reduces fatigue.
The lumbar supported seat is easily adjustable and there is
plenty of leg room in the cab.
A sealed switch module gives the operator fingertip control of
the harvesters features and functions, with a multifunction LCD
colour monitor revealing a wealth of information and on-board
diagnostics at the push of a button.
It is a highly-computerised machine but is simple to work
with. If we have any little issues we phone up Tony Scharvi at
CablePrice. Hes a box of knowledge and his aftersales service
has been pretty awesome, says Gavin.We also have monthly
meetings with Deon Stephens, who comes to site to kick
around new ideas and see if there is anything both companies
could do better.

A
drian Havard has no
regrets about buying
his first John Deere
forestry log loader from
CablePrice.
The Northland logging
contractor recently took possession
of a new purpose-built John Deere
2154D-series log loader, which is being put
through its paces in the Whangapoa Forest
by his father Mikes firm, Havard Logging.
The loader replaces Adrians old Hitachi
ZX270-3, which had delivered over 15,000
hours of loyal work.
I originally looked at the Hitachi
ZX280LC-5 to replace it but there were
none available at the time. Our rep,
Malcolm Pascoe, suggested we consider a
John Deere log loader instead.Wed never
tried the brand before but had heard
some good reports from other guys using
them around the country.When Malcolm
offered us a free demo for a couple of
weeks, we decided to go for it.
Adrian says the 2154D ticked all the
boxes, in terms of lifting capacity, smooth
operation, vision, power, and reach, during
the demo, and after a few months with it
operating on site, he couldnt be happier.
We took possession of the 2154D late
last year and its done 1700 hours already.
The fuel economy is excellent and we
cant fault the reliability of the engine.
Our operator took a few days to adjust
to the purpose-built boom but, once he
did, the advantages in reach and power
became very clear.
Adrian manages Havard Logging Teams
two logging crews at Whitianga, and
owns three machines of his own that he
contracts back to the company two
Hitachis, and the new John Deere 2154D,
which he says goes flat out for around 11
hours a day.
Its a no-nonsense, old-school type
machine without all the flash computer
gadgetry, but it has loads of power, is really
reliable, and comfortable to operate.
Servicing is carried out at either CablePrices Wellington
or Palmerston North service centres, where there are some
top mechanics.
Overall, Gavin says the JD 909KH is a good all round tool that
is fuel efficient, mechanic friendly, and complements the other
machines in Havards fleet.
In addition to the harvester, Havard Logging has recently
purchased several pieces of new Hitachi equipment from
CablePrice, including a ZX350LCH-5 grapple log loader and
a ZX350LC-5 excavator fitted with a Bigwood Waratah
processing head.
CablePrice sales rep Malcolm Pascoe has dealt with Havard
Logging for at least 25 of the 40 years he has been with the
company, and says Mike has been a very loyal client.
We have a good relationship built on honesty and integrity
over many years. I enjoy working with the Havard Logging team.

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Luxury
T
he first thing Doug Taylor of DWT Haulage
does when he gets up in the morning is pop
on the coffee machine. Nothing unusual about
that apart from the fact that four or five
mornings a week he wakes up in the cab of
his new Scania R730 LA8X4MSA Topline truck,
rather than his own bed.
By the time I get dressed, Ive got a freshly brewed coffee
waiting for me.There are no dozy starts to the morning in the
truck these days, he says.
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roof of the truck to regulate the temperature when Im working.
It also allows me to sleep comfortably on hot nights without
having to wind down the windows.
The night heater is fully programmable, meaning Doug never
has to get into a freezing cab at the beginning of a journey from
his base at Rolleston, on the outskirts of Christchurch.
If I have a 4am start, I can programme the night heater to
come on at 3.30am.That way Im hopping into a warm truck
with the windows defrosted and ready to go.
Both the night heater and air conditioning unit were factory
optioned, but assembled and fitted on the trucks arrival in New
Zealand last August.
Inside, the cab has been fully re-trimmed in leather, including
leather seats. It also has a mahogany steering wheel and state-
of-the-art GPS navigation, phone, and radio system.Its a bit like
driving a top-of-the-range European car, he says.
Other special features include an on-board fridge/freezer and
microwave to ensure Doug doesnt miss out on home-cooked
meals, courtesy of his partner, Karon Sanctuary, who is a chef.
The truck is also fitted with a double bunk with extending
bottom bed, providing Doug with a restful nights sleep and can
accommodate Karon when she has time to join him on the road.
The couple came to New Zealand from the UK a decade ago
and started their own general haulage company, DWT Haulage, in
Christchurch in 2009.
The firm is contracted to NZL and carries a wide range of
When Doug ordered the new truck through Craig Pepperell at
freight, such as irrigation pipes, concrete pipes, steel, timber, hay,
CablePrice,Wellington, last year, the coffee machine wasnt the
straw, and wool, right throughout New Zealand.
only special item on his wishlist.
I usually go to the North Island at least once a week, or
After almost 30 years in the industry, with many of these
sometimes twice if its only as far as Palmerston North or
spent driving trucks throughout the UK and Europe, Doug, a
Wanganui, says Doug.
Scotsman, was already very familiar with the Scania brand, and
Given the long hours spent in the truck, he says the luxuries in the
says there were quite a few features available in Europe that
highly-specd vehicle area wee bit of rewardfor his hard work.
he wanted here.
He says Transmech in Auckland did an outstanding job of
I specifically wanted a night heater, to keep the cab warm in
outfitting the truck, which included fabricating and fitting
the winter when Im sleeping, and an air conditioning unit on the
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custom chrome seven-inch smoke stacks, and putting in extra
lighting that looks great when the truck is sitting in the dark
at night.
The on-road performance of the Scania R730, with V8 engine
and Opticruise automatic gearbox, has more than matched its
good looks, he adds.
The truck has really exceeded my expectations. My previous
truck (not a Scania) went very well but the Scania surpasses its
performance without even struggling. It has loads of power
more power than you can use.
Given its grunt, Doug has been surprised at the trucks fuel
efficiency. It is achieving around 2.19 kilometres per litre, well
ahead of the 1.8 kilometres per litre of his previous truck.
He says the cost savings from the improved fuel consumption
more than pays for the AdBlue urea solution, injected into the
trucks exhaust gases before they enter the atmosphere.
Doug had his first dealings with CablePrice when he worked
for another South Island-based transport firm, and liaised closely
with Craig Pepperell and the Wellington CablePrice team
throughout the purchase of his new truck.
Craig and the rest of the CablePrice guys are spot on and
very easy to deal with.After having his own trucks a few years
ago, Craig is very knowledgeable and nothing is a problem.
Doug says as an owner-operator, CablePrices extensive
support and service network gives him peace of mind.
I only have one truck, which is my only means of income,
and I dont have a set route so I could be anywhere in the
country on any given day. Its nice to know I have that level of
backup behind me, and if there is a problem, the CablePrice
team will do everything they can to keep me on the road.
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WORKING
TO
H
e might have only established Flowright
Services Ltd last year, but Wellington owner/
operator Tarnn Cantell considers himself a
Hitachi man through and through.
The leap into business ownership has
already proved a positive move, with Tarnn
admitting to being absolutely flat out working on all manner of
urban projects, from driveway and drainage work to retaining wall
construction and landscaping.
Ive actually been driving Hitachi excavators for about 15
years now, so when I bought my Zaxis 55 it was all very familiar
to me, considering the work started coming in regularly right
from the off, that familiarity and the reliability of the Zaxis gave
me peace of mind.
Along with the ZX55U-5,Tarnn also specified a CablePrice-
sourced tilt bucket and half hitch and was quick to choose rubber
tracks for his machine, what with the nature of much of his work
leading him across freshly-laid driveway concrete, such as at the
Endeavour Drive subdivision project in the Wellington suburb of
Whitby, where hes currently working.
While the Zaxis 55 sits firmly within Hitachis comprehensive
mini excavator range, its 28.2kW (37.8hp) power unit ensures it
packs the sort of punch youd expect from a bigger machine.That
provides the ideal sweet spot for Tarnn, though, who wouldnt
have considered anything bigger.
The small tail-swing radius is perfectly suited for the sort of
work I do. Im generally in confined environments on berms at
the roadside, in against steep slopes working on retaining walls,
or around the back of houses where you need to be very careful
about your movements.
The Zaxis 55s dimensions suit this sort of work perfectly. I
have a small machine that still has plenty of grunt, and with a cabin
thats nicely thought-out and gives me enough room to work
comfortably for hours at a time. Its the complete package really.
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For this busy owner/operator,
Hitachis nimble, user-friendly, and
fuel-efficient compact excavator range
has already proven worth its weight in
subdivision soil.
The compact, nimble nature of the ZX55U-5 also means its
easy to transport, although Flowright Services entrusts machine
movements to a local transport firm, which shifts Tarnns 5470mm
long, 2000mm wide (at the undercarriage) Zaxis from project to
project via truck on his behalf.
Hiring a third party to shift the excavator works well for me,
says Tarnn.Right now Id rather buy a second digger than spend
money on a truck.
Ask Tarnn about running costs and hes certain the ZX55U-5
is giving as good as it gets, considering he admits it has been
worked hard.
Ive completed around 100 hours on the machine so far
and Ive been really impressed with its fuel efficiency.The new
Zaxis machines come with an ECO mode, which you can use to
help conserve your fuel burn depending on what tasks youre
undertaking, but even just through normal usage I can see this is
an economical wee machine, he says.
So, buying the ZX55U-5 was a no-brainer for Tarnn, who also
mentions the ease with which the purchase process occurred
local distributor CablePrice stayed in touch and landed Flowright
Services inaugural machine as swiftly as possible.With the Zaxis
55s 250-hour service due, the CablePrice tech team will be out to
check everything over again soon.
In my experience, Hitachi excavators run just as smoothly and
swiftly when theyre getting on a bit as they do when theyre new.
Ive worked for several operators over the years and have had the
chance to utilise various different brands, but Hitachi has always
achieved a
consistency to its
performance that I
really appreciate.
Id like to
think that when
I expand further,
itll be another
Zaxis excavator
joining my fleet.

Experience
COUNTS
F
irst-time Hitachi owner Duane Whiting, of Duane
Whiting Contractors Ltd, has more than 25 years
of experience operating a contracting business in
Nelson.This vast experience means he knows just
what works and what doesnt when it comes to
his business.
Duane and his crew do a range of different contracting jobs
around the Nelson region, anything from general contracting,
new commercial and residential subdivisions and site preparation,
right through to demolition work.
In some ways, Nelson is no different to so many other regions
in New Zealand.With business confidence on the up, the flow-on
effect for Duane is plenty of work.To help manage this workload,
Duane recently purchased one of the latest Hitachi compact
excavators, a Zaxis ZX55U-5.
Duane says his dad was a contractor in Nelson for 30-odd years,
owning and operating a number of different excavators, including
Hitachi.I spent many an hour driving Hitachi excavators when I
was growing up, says Duane.
Since being in business for himself, Duane has always looked
at what other machines are on the market.I recently had
the opportunity of a demonstration of one of the new Zaxis
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The first Hitachi excavator
for Duane Whiting
Contractors is proving to
be a versatile machine
for the Nelson-based
company.
excavators and this convinced me that its time to add Hitachi
to my fleet.The Hitachis a good machine with a well-designed
operator layout, easy-to-read monitor, proven reliability, and it
looks good, too, he says.
Its the small changes that can make the big differences, like
the 80mm increased door width, a lower entry footstep and
enlarged front windscreen all carefully designed with operator
comfort and productivity in mind.Also, for peace-of-mind safety,
the cab comes standard with ROPS, seatbelt, and pilot control
shut-off lever.
Daily maintenance inspections are a breeze as all external
covers open wide for direct access to service points.
Given the diverse range of contracts Duane has planned for the
Zaxis, he specd the excavator with a cabin for better year-round
use, along with a quick-hitch coupler and a good assortment of
buckets, including a narrow and tilt bucket.
Duane says,Communication with equipment sales specialist,
Todd Blackwood of CablePrice Nelson, has been great and
nothing seemed to be a problem even when the odd issue did
arise,Todd kept me in the loop throughout the entire process.As
for the machine itself, what can I say? The team likes it so its got
to be good!
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Chip off the

OLD BLOCK
Cowleys Hire has seen it all over the
past 63 years, from its early beginnings at
Springs Flat in Whangarei.

W
ayne Cowleys Not everyone needs a new excavator Wayne says his customers really like
dad,Ted, was a for a particular job, nor is every operator the new Hitachi excavators.They lend
carpenter and for in a position to buy a new unit. Maybe the themselves really well to a mix of different
his convenience contractor needs something a little bigger job sites.Anything from trenching work
he would tow or smaller than the one they own, or for cables and drainage, to new building
his caravan to maybe it is an additional requirement for site work. Exactly the type of work
site when working out on farms in the that extra contract they have just picked his customers are demanding quality
district.Then one year, someone asked up. It is times like these that companies, equipment for. Combine this with
if they could hire his caravan for a while owners and contractors look to Cowleys the standard Hitachi features, like the
and before he knew it,Ted had invested in Hire for that extra excavator. compact zero tail-swing design, renowned
30-odd caravans to hire out. With the recent upturn in business in operator friendly controls layout, and
As Wayne recalls, during his childhood he the Northland region, the demand for the abundance of power results in these
was given the job of cleaning the ceilings hire excavators continues to increase, Hitachi excavators continually being in
of the caravans before the Christmas hire so much so that last year Wayne said he hot demand.
season a job that was made even harder needed to look at increasing his excavator Wayne is impressed with the
thanks to the black smoke produced from hire fleet to meet this demand. Previously relationship his company has with
the old Tilley lanterns.These lanterns having had Hitachi excavators in his CablePrice equipment sales specialist
were used instead of electricity to light the hire fleet and having had such an Phil McKenzie and the team at Whangarei
caravans. From these early beginnings his exceptional run out of them, according branch.Wayne appreciates having a
dad moved into other regions in the district to Wayne, the decision was easy to company like CablePrice backing him,
and started hiring out everything from his make Hitachi it was. Last year Wayne as it really helps especially when he
own wheelbarrows to his chippy tools. purchased four new Hitachi mini knows the product is going to be robust,
As a result of plenty of hard work and excavators two ZX60USB-3Fs and two reliable, and increase productivity for his
dedication, Cowleys Hire is now in its 63rd ZX38U-5s, followed this year by a couple customers, thus leaving Cowleys Hire
year of operation and is today owned by of larger excavators one a ZX75US-5 to successfully concentrate on the very
Teds son Wayne and wife Bev.The business and the other a ZX85USB-5. competitive hire business.
has expanded since those early years and
currently operates from five Northland
locations (Kamo, Ruakaka, Bay of Islands,
and two in Whangarei). It is very much
a family business,Waynes wife Bev and
daughter Lucretia ensure all the back office
duties are in order.Waynes son Trent runs
the party hire division and nephew George
is working in the commercial and industrial
hire division in Whangarei. Cowleys Hire
prides itself on being a local family business
with a long proud history in the Northland
region and regularly supports a number of
local events.
According to Wayne, Cowleys Hire
has possibly one of New Zealands biggest
selections of hire equipment from a simple
G clamp to the latest Hitachi excavator
it has it all.While most people think of
hiring products as short term, say a couple-of-
days type of thing, it is actually quite common
to do a medium- to long-term hire or even a
two- to three-year-plus in some cases.

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ON TO A Kyle Whiting Drainlaying

GOOD THING Ltd has taken delivery of a

new Hitachi Zaxis ZX38U-5.
Its the Nelson-based
companys third Hitachi

W
ith work taking designed console, and improved operator
him all over the comfort. Kyle says hes so at home in the excavator and theres a
Nelson,Tasman, Zaxis cab, hed never go back to a canopy
and Marlborough type now. simple reason why they stick
regions and The ZX38U-5 boasts just the right with the brand.
taking the form mix of power and economy, thanks to
of anything from drainlaying, wastewater, its 21.2kW (28.4hp) engine. Its a well- in irrigation pipes with. Changing from
water reticulation, sub-divisional work, and balanced excavator, too 1740mm wide bucket to bucket is a breeze thanks to the
even general truck and excavator hire, Kyle and 4700mm in length, with an operating adjustable JB quick-hitch.
Whiting depends on solid, reliable gear. weight of 3710kg making for an Kyle was also pleased with the
Simply put, Hitachi builds a good excellent all-round digger and one that purchase process, which he describes as
functional digger, he says.The hydraulics fits neatly on the companys seven-tonne straightforward and simple.
work really well on them, youve got all tipper. Kyle says its easy to load as well. Todd Blackwood and his team at
your movements in one time and you can We use the ZX38U-5 in a number of CablePrices Nelson branch are very good
offset the boom on it while youre tracking applications, so it was important to have to deal with and certainly know their stuff.
along, or while youre slewing the cab. an excavator thats well suited to a range So overall it seems that simplicity is
Kyle is no stranger to diggers either, of attachments. the key.And as far as Kyles assessment
having been around them most of his We use anything from a 250mm of Hitachis new ZX38U-5 goes, thats
life. He still remembers driving his Dads trenching, to 450mm digging, 600mm similarly straightforward.
Hitachi UH03.1 as a kid. digging, or 1200mm wide tilt bucket and Hitachi is a great make of diggers. I
Ive driven pretty much every make of a mole plough that I use for ploughing wouldnt own one if they werent.
excavator on the market, but I really like
the Hitachi, he says.
When I started looking for a new
excavator, I went up to THE EXPO in
Hamilton at the beginning of the year. I
looked at everything on the market and
finally narrowed it down to just two
Hitachi and another brand. But I went
back to Hitachi in the end theyre
just really good efficient diggers with
proven reliability, good lifting, and good
digging power.
Kyles previous excavator was a canopy
type, but the ZX38U-5 he opted for this
time is specd with a spacious cab offering
excellent visibility, an ergonomically-

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There are plenty of benefits
to running a uniform fleet, says
ag haulage firm owner Graeme
Reisima, who owns a fleet of Isuzus.
COMMON CAUSE
W
ith their fifth Isuzu truck purchased
last December, its fair to say Reisima
Haulages Graeme and Frances Reisima
put a lot of faith in both the brand and its
local back-up support.
Their recently purchased 8x4 GIGA
joins a fleet that includes other CXZ and CXH models, all of
which the Masterton-headquartered firm has configured as
flat-deck tippers.
Essentially our business is the ag business, Graeme tells me.
We specialise in ag-related freight, so well carry a lot of wool,
fertiliser, silage, hay, grain anything that keeps the local farmers
moving and producing.
Since acquiring its first Isuzu a second-hand CXZ 370
back in 2003, Reisima Haulage hasnt looked back, growing its
fleet when needs must, but lately making a conscious decision to
stick with one brand.
The uniformity of the fleet simplifies everything. It means we
have a more comprehensive back-up service, we have a better
benchmark for our running costs across the fleet, our drivers
are all familiar with the gear, and I suppose at the end of the day,
from a branding point-of-view, it looks good to have recognisable
trucks on the road too.
Graeme says he likes the way Isuzu trucks just get on with
the job, citing the new GIGA as a comfortable, powerful, and
spacious addition to the Reisima Haulage lineup.
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Along with redesigned cab layouts, the latest GIGA heavy
haulage series with power in the 8x4 models ranging between
294kW (400hp) and 390kw (530hp) and 29,000kg to 30,000kg
GVM depending on manual or 16-speed ATM automated manual
gearbox specification features upgraded Isuzu turbo diesel
engines with a new advanced overhead camshaft design.This
boosts power and torque in equal measure, while keeping both
carbon emissions and fuel economy in check.
Weve never had any major warranty issues on the trucks, he
says.Our first service is always through CablePrice and then we
have a mechanic continue to service them from there on. Our
feedback from the mechanic is that Isuzu trucks are generally
very simple to work on too.
But it also comes down to numbers. Isuzu is a popular
brand in New Zealand and across the model line theres a good
commonality of parts, so I cant say wed ever find ourselves
having to wait for a part in an emergency situation.
CablePrice is the authorised master truck dealer for Isuzu in
the Wellington region and part of a national service network that
covers rigs on the road right across New Zealand. For Graeme,
having the firepower of CablePrice behind the brand gives him
further peace of mind.
Its good to have a big company standing behind a big brand
in my neck of the woods.We do mainly local runs and probably
cover around 50,000km a year in the trucks. Its good to know that
wherever we are though, that back-up support isnt far away.
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ALL THE BASES

Whether the order of the day is inner-city deliveries or long-distance runs around
the lower North Island, this Wellington-based operator knows his small but versatile
fleet of Isuzu trucks has everything covered.

A
busy mix of long distance and urban
running means Lawrence Hailwood looks to
his three Isuzu trucks to cover a multitude
of bases every day of the week.
Lawrences Wellington-based company
contracts to both Roadstar and CourierPost,
handling metro deliveries for the former and nightly mail
runs to Palmerston North for the latter.Additionally, his
newly-purchased FSD650 also makes weekly runs to Napier,
delivering the Sunday paper to Hawkes Bay.
A combination of freight requires a combination of
firepower the FSD650 is the companys third Isuzu
purchase since 2009 and joins a two-axle FTR750L and a
bigger FSD1400 six-wheeler already on the fleet.
Among other creature comforts the FSD650 features
such as air suspension and a spacious, well-appointed cab
layout Lawrence says the six-speed automated manual
transmission (AMT) is a revelation.
This is the first truck weve bought with an auto box and might imagine, some of the hillier Wellington suburbs require
I have to say Im a convert. Its a smooth gearbox and is as
nice to use around town as it is on the open road.
I wondered about the fuel efficiency of an automatic
before I bought one, but Ive been very impressed.After
the FSD650 returned from a recent trip to Napier which
is a roundtrip of about 640km from here it still had a
quarter of a tank of diesel left.Thats pretty good going in
my books.
The reason weve bought a third Isuzu is that theyre just so
reliable. Isuzu makes straightforward trucks, but they always
boast plenty of power and comfort for the driver.
I think the support from CablePrice is equally reliable too
though, which is really important for a smaller company like
mine.They service all three trucks and provide good back-up
for us.We cant afford to have any of our vehicles off the road,
but its good to know that if something were to happen, theres
a team at the other end of the phone that has the ability to sort
out the problem in a hurry without any headaches.
To cope with some of the unique environments associated
with inner-city running, Lawrence chose the FSD650 to deal
with high kerbs and tight city access ways, so if you think
Lawrences next move might be to opt for an even larger
Isuzu for his busy fleet, think again.Turns out hes after
something smaller.
Were looking at adding a fourth Isuzu to the fleet, which
will be a smaller model than the 12-tonne FSD650.As you
a vehicle with a good mix of excellent manoeuvrability and
plenty of power.
Were contracted to deliver Ready Lawn instant turf
around Wellington, so we need something that can get into
residential streets easily, but still has the necessary grunt
to shift a heavy product into some pretty steep areas. Im
looking to Isuzu to provide something thatll fit the bill and
Im pretty confident the brand will deliver.

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olds

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TRACK & WHEEL TRACK & WHEEL

RECENT TRUCK
Customer: Douglas Logging Ltd Model: Scania G440
Douglas Logging continues to invest in the Scania multi-drive range
and has now taken delivery of its fourth new Scania.The latest being
a G440CB8x8HHZ eight-wheel drive, complete with a CG16 rest cab,
Scania GA867 Allison HD4500P six-speed auto gearbox, complete
GTD901 transfer case, RP736 hub reduction to the front drive axles, and
Customer: Marsden Transport Solutions Model: Scania R620
This is Scania V8 number eleven for Glen and Suzie Curran of
Marsden Transport Solutions Ltd, based in Whangarei.This one is an
R620CB8x4MSZ with CR19N sleeper cab.The latest Scania also has all
the usual extras that Glen and Suzie specify for their team of drivers,
including luxury drivers seat, refrigerator, Bluetooth communications,

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RBP835 and RP736 hub reduction to the rear bogie, all incorporating and polished alloys. It will be fitted out with Patchells Logging gear
inter-axle and cross-axle diff-locks.This is Peter and Brad Douglass and coupled to a four-axle trailer.As are all of their Scanias, this one
third 8x8, will be on
which will a 72-month
accompany Scanplan Max
the 6x6 contract and will
Scania they be maintained
initially by the very
purchased. successful Scania
This new Top Team at
vehicle will CablePrice in
be operating Whangarei.
in the forests
throughout
Northland.

Customer: Spreading Northland Model: Scania P360 Customer: Safe Scaffolding Model: Isuzu FRR600
This is the first new Scania spreader for Spreading Northland, which Safe Scaffolding has recently taken delivery of an Isuzu FRR600
is owned and operated by Jason and Helena Williamson in Dargaville, truck.Tony Lincoln of the Kapiti-based company will find it
Northland.The new Scania is a P360CB4x4HHZ complete with CP14 easier moving large quantities of scaffolding around the greater
day cab and a 14-speed manual GRS905 gearbox.The truck also has Wellington area with his new truck.
a transfer case and front and rear hub reduction, plus a bin built by
Spreading
Northland
in its own
engineering
workshop,
which has
been fitted
out with the
associated
spreading
equipment.

Customer: GC Stokes Transport Model: Scania R560

GC Stokes Transport has taken delivery of its
first new Scania R560CB8x4MSZ logging unit
complete with Patchells logging gear, including
a five-axle trailer to take advantage of the HP
tonnage increases as they come into play.The
truck comes with a CR16 rest cab, DC16-18
V8 560hp engine offering 2700Nm of torque,
GRSO905R overdrive 14-speed transmission,
retarder, RBP735 and RP735 hub reduction and
a selection of cab upgrades. Craig Stokes has also
opted to take the vehicle with a six-year Scanplan
Max contract, providing him with fixed-cost R&M
for the first six years of the trucks life.

Tokoroas Gordon Dahm has put this smart Scania R620 logger to work. The unit is
fitted with Evans Logging gear, has Legend Series leather, and Opticruise with steel
suspension and hub reductions.
Customer: Gordon Dahm Model: Scania R620

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Customer: Beckers Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620
Beckers Transport has once again added another new Scania to
their fleet. Specd with all the extras CR19N sleeper cab, electric
sunroof, luxury seats with leather to name but a few. Driven by Todd
Dundass, the R620 LB8X4MSA makes the day most enjoyable with
620hp to play with.This has been specified with a 14-speed manual
gearbox with air suspension on the rear.The truck is seen here
getting a load
of stock in the
Ida Valley to
take through
to Pukeuri
freezing
works.
Customer: Fulton Hogan Dunedin Model: Scania R560
Fulton Hogan Dunedin has put a new Scania R560 CB6X4MSZ to
work on its Mount Allan run.When not on this run, it can be seen
doing general work in and around the Otago district. Operated by
John Martin (Scone).This unit was specd with the very popular V8
engine 560hp platform, two-pedal Opticruise, R4100 retarder and
735 hub reductions on six rod spring suspension.
Customer: Retko Specialist Transportation Ltd Model: 10 x Scania R560
Retko Specialist Transportation Ltd has put 10 new Scania R560s
on the road, made up of six tractors and four 8x4 rigid units.These
smart looking rigs are all operating throughout the North Island.
Sales representatives, Damon Smith (Auckland) and Craig Pepperell
(Wellington), together with Ray Lindsay of TR Group, spent a lot of
time with all the drivers during the handover, ensuring they were all
familiar with their new rigs.
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Customer: The Produce Connection Model: Scania R560
This is the third new Scania for The Produce Connection and is
an R560LB8x4MSA with CR19N sleeper cab and this one comes
complete with an 8.2-metre Domett curtainsider body and
Thermoking T1000 refrigeration unit and is coupled to a new
Domett five-axle, 10.7-metre curtainsider trailer.The truck will
be looked after by the Top Team at CablePrice Whangarei on an
84-month Scanplan Max24 contract.
Customer: Pukekohe Hiab Transport Ltd Model: Scania R500
Craig & Janine Morris recently added another Scania tractor to their
Chilled division of Pukekohe Hiab Transport Ltd.The latest Scania
is the first V8 for Pukekohe Hiab Transport (chilled division). The
beautifully-presented Scania R500LA6X4MNA is driven by Bruce and
contracted to Route & Retail Waikato/Bay of Plenty area.
Customer: Rotorua Forest Haulage Model: Scania R480
Rotorua Forest Haulage has sent this smart-looking R480 to work in
Rotorua.The unit is fitted with Patchell gear and is set up to cart logs.
Customer: Woodleys Transport Ltd Model: Scania P360
Woodleys Transport has recently added a new Scania P360
CB4X4HHZ to its fleet. Driven by Michael Davis, he has said the
overall comfort and ease of the 14-speed gearbox makes for a most
enjoyable day.
Customer: McKeown Group Ltd Model: Scania P440
The McKeown Group has recently added a new P440 LB8X4MSA
to its fleet, driven by Paul Hurley. Specd with the typical Scania
comforts, along with the Scania Opticruise and retarder allows an
easy day for Paul, delivering fuel throughout Southland.
Customer: Milnes Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620
A new direction for Milnes Transport with this sharp-looking new
Scania R620LB8X4MSA.The 620hp engine with Opticruise will
help operator Rex Brown with the day-to-day workload travelling
throughout the South Island.
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Customer: Nightcaps Contracting Ltd Model: Scania R560
Campbell Carr has recently received this new Scania R560
CB6X4MHZ to make his working day more enjoyable. Under the
CR16 cab is 560hp with a 14-speed gearbox and 735 hub reduction
diffs. Deck built and fitted by Edwards Engineering, Balclutha.
Customer: DAR Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620
Dave and Rhonda of DAR Transport put another V8 Scania on the
road back in December. The sharp-looking R620 is contracted to
New Zealand Couriers, covering Auckland to Northland.The driver,
Abenzar, is enjoying the normal Scania features and the extra grunt
of his new 620 over his old Scania R500.
Customer: NIWA Model: Isuzu FVZ1400
NIWA now has a new Isuzu FVZ1400. The galvanised deck and
the wax sealing of cab and chassis should aid its longevity, as it
copes with living its life by the sea in Wellington.
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Customer: Graham Buchanan Model: Two Scania G480s
Graham Buchanan, contracting to Toll (NZ) Ltd, has put two identical
units on the road, running opposite each other on a Masterton/
Palmerston Auckland run return.These units are HPMV at 23
metres long carting general freight.The trucks are Streamline G cabs
and are G480 LB8X4MSA SCR units that are factory painted, have
Opticruise transmission, Bluetooth and many other extras.
Customer: Workzone Scaffolds Model: Isuzu NPR450 AMT
Workzone Scaffolds has recently taken delivery of a new Isuzu
NPR450 AMT.The new Isuzu provides the Wellington-based
company with additional capacity as it replaces a smaller
Isuzu truck.
Customer: Town and Country Piling Model: Isuzu NQR500
Carting loads of house piles to site is now made easier for Mike and
Josh Berg of Town and Country Piling, with the recent purchase of
an Isuzu NQR500 truck.This replaces an older Isuzu truck that has
given many years of faithful service.
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Customer: Vowles Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620
Vowles Transport has put another Scania R620 tractor to work.
The unit is based in Morrinsville and carts between Auckland and
Christchurch. It is fitted with a manual transmission, microwave,
fridge/freezer, Legend Series leather and loads of extras.
Customer: EnviroWaste Services Ltd Model: Scania R500
EnviroWaste Services Ltd,Auckland, has put three new Scania R500
trucks on the road.Two vehicles are R500LA8X4MSA tractor units
that pull four-axle trailers, moving rubbish from refuse stations in
the Greater Auckland area to landfills, such as Hampton Downs and
Redvale.The new Streamlines look very sharp and are performing
well.There is also an R500LB8X4MSA hook unit operating in the
Auckland area as well.
Customer: Mt. Grand Holdings Ltd Model: Scania
Warren has added another new Scania to his fleet, the latest truck
is now the third 730hp unit for Warren.This new Scania is a bit
different to the others, as it is the all-new Streamline model.The
Streamline has new features, such as new cab corners, new external
sun visor, and many new interior features. Once again proving to be
a winner in its day-to-day operation thanks to the very successful
Scania V8
16.4-litre
engine
through a
14-speed
overdrive
gearbox,
with the
proven 662
and 660
diff set.
TRACK & WHEEL
Customer: Hylton Tabb Model: Scania R620
This is the latest edition to the Hawkes Bay-based Toll fleet.The
owner, Hylton Tabb, has been driving trucks since 1954 and started
out by driving an ex-army Chevrolet. He is very pleased to be 77 years
old now and driving such a modern truck.The new Scania is doing
1100 kilometers per day, which means it is working for a total of 21
hours each day. Hylton previously owned a Scania 143 480 on the
same run Hawkes Bay to Gisborne daily, and every night Hawkes
Bay to Wellington. Even though the unit had clocked up over a million
kilometers, Hylton commented that after the run he had with his
previous truck regarding reliability and driver comfort, it made his
decision very easy when considering the brand of his new truck.
The new Scania is permitted for 50 tonnes and is regularly loaded
to the maximum weight. Hylton says the more weight the truck has,
the better it performs. Hyltons main driver is Catherine Purcell, who
also loves the truck and has commented it is the best truck she has
ever driven and quite often does not want to get out of it.The driver
comfort and performance is very impressive and Catherine looks
after the truck like it is her own. Overall, both Catherine and Hylton
are very happy with their new Scania R620.
Customer: Clinton Waipahi Holdings Ltd Model: Scania P360
Customer: Central Transport Ltd Model: Scania R620
Recently added to the Clinton Waipahi fleet is this new Scania P360
Central Transport has put this Scania R620 Streamline to work in
4X4.The new truck is powered by the very popular DC13 360hp
Hastings with a monster 37ft trailer from Jacksons with
engine running through the even-more-popular 14-speed manual
Nationwide crates.The unit has Legend Series leather and is
gearbox. Colin, who has the pleasure of driving the new 4x4, said he
Opticruise with air suspension.
loves the power and comfort of the Scania.
Customer: Heikell Transport Model: Scania R620
Customer: Middle Hills Contracts Ltd Model: Scania R560
Whakatanes Heikell Transport has put this big Scania R620 to work
Rod and Margot Parsons from Middle Hills Contracts have put this
with Jackson gear and Nationwide crate.The truck has Legend Series
smart R560 to work in Central Hawkes Bay.The unit is complete
leather and is the companys first Opticruise transmission.
with Domett dropsider and can cart stock also.The unit is fitted with
air suspension, hub reduction, and has Legend Series leather and a
manual transmission.
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Customer: Duane Whiting Contractors Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX55U-5 Customer: Aaron Baigent Model: Hitachi ZX200LC-5

RECENT EQUIPMENT
Duane Whiting Contractors Ltd, Nelson, with its new Hitachi Pictured here is Aaron Baigent with his new Hitachi ZX200LC-5
ZX55U-5. Duane (middle) said he has been with Kobelco for 20 excavator,
years but was purchased
very impressed for his
with the new gravel plant

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Hitachi when in Nelson.
he had a demo He was very
on one in impressed
Christchurch with the
but decided that whole
CablePrice and CablePrice
the ZX55U-5 package, the
was the way machine
to go. and service
is top notch.

Customer: March Cato Model: Hitachi ZX330LC-5 Customer: Arnold Contracting Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX160LC-5
March Cato has taken delivery of another Hitachi.The new Arnold Contracting Ltd has taken delivery of a new Hitachi
machine is a ZX330LC-5 excavator, which will be put to work in ZX160LC-5 excavator.The new machine will be put to work on
the Auckland area. the West Coast.

Customer: Fulton Hogan Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX200LC-5 Customer: C & A Cox Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX180LC-5
Fulton Hogan Ltd in Ashburton has taken delivery of a new Hitachi C & A Cox, Christchurch, has taken delivery of a new Hitachi
ZX200LC-5 excavator. ZX180LC-5 excavator, which will replace its current ZX180LC-3.
The new
machine
will be put
to work
installing
waste
water pipes
on a new
subdivision.

Customer: Havard Logging Limited Model: John Deere 909KH

With many John Deere and Hitachi machines already gracing Sams worksite, the decision to
purchase a John Deere grader was easy. The 670GP fitted the bill, with grade control ready
technology, excellent vision, and common sense controls, and now that it is fitted with the full
Leica 3D grade control system, it hums through the work.
Customer: Sam Pemberton Model: John Deere 670GP
Havard Logging Limited has taken delivery of the first
John Deere 909KH levelling harvester in the lower North
Island. It is currently operating in JNLs forest in Masterton.
The 909KH is equipped with a Satco 630 felling head.The
machine is currently splitting its tasks between felling and
shovel logging.The operator Joe Tozer has taken no time
in getting the machine up to pace. In fact, Gavin Wilson,
Masterton operations manager for Havard Logging Ltd, has
commented that the machine is exceeding expectations.
The commissioning of this machine has been a positive step
by Havard Logging Ltd in getting men out of the bush, and a
positive for the Health and Safety policy. Pictured at the hand
over, from left to right, is Joe Tozer, operator; Malcolm Pascoe,
CablePrice; and Mike Havard, owner.

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Customer: Form It Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX10U-2 Customer: Brand Logging Ltd Model: John Deere 1910E Customer: Peacocke Logging Limited Model: John Deere 909KH Customer: Evan Brown Model: Hitachi ZX130L-3
This is the first ZX10U-2 Brand Logging recently took delivery of another new John Deere Alister Peacocke has taken delivery of the first John Deere 909KH Evan Brown is an owner-operator for Don Brown Excavators Ltd.
to be delivered into the 1910E forwarder.This new machine takes the total number of John level swing harvester for the central North Island.The 909KH is Evan has normally run Hitachi ZX120 class machines, but this
Auckland region.The Deere forwarders in the companys operation to five machines. equipped with the best levelling in the industry and a massive time decided to go for the new ZX130L-3 model. From slew ring
owner-operator,Yusuku Brand logging now have two 1710D forwarders and three 1910E 330hp 9.0-litre engine all John Deere. Alister has teamed the up, this machine is the standard ZX120-3, but below the slew ring
SkinnyYamamoto, forwarders, 909KH with a Woodsman felling head plus some extra engineering it is made up of
has a company called with the work from EMS, ready for a winch assist system. Leroy Pratt ZX160 and ZX200
Form It Ltd, which is a oldest (pictured) components.This
landscaping and design 1710D has been will make the
company. Skinny works having given the track gear more
in conjunction with completed task of durable, which
another larger landscaper, over 16,000 putting the should extend
and pool designer and hours. new machine the standard life
installer.The machine is to work and by approximately
ideal for placing larger trees etc., and getting into confined spaces. is looking 100%.This also
Pictured here, Skinny loads his wheelbarrow with one pass. forward to helps the balance
putting it of the machine by
through its lowering the centre
Customer: KFT Logging Model: John Deere 2154D Customer: Rosco Contractors Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX870LCH-3 paces. of gravity. Evan is
Hoot Knowles, of KFT Logging, has put a new John Deere 2154D Rosco Contractors from Reefton has recently taken delivery of very pleased with
to work in his crew working on the East Coast up from Gisborne. a new Hitachi his machine.
The machine ZX870LCH-3
has been excavator.The
specd with machine has
a high-rise been put to
rear-entry cab Customer: Ireland Earthmovers Model: Hitachi ZX130L-3 Customer: Lew Prince Logging Ltd Model: John Deere 909KH
work in Waikaia,
that offers Ricky Ireland is an owner-operator to Don Brown Excavators Ltd. Lew and Richard Prince have taken delivery of new John Deere
at Waikaia Gold
excellent Ricky has normally run Hitachi ZX120 class machines, but this 909KH level swing harvester to work in Richards ground-base
on a stripping
visibility time decided to go for the new ZX130L-3 model. From slew ring crew near Te Pohue.
contract.
and easy, up, this machine is the standard ZX120-3, but below the slew ring
Pictured here,
convenient it is made up of ZX160 and ZX200 components.This will make
the new machine
access for the the track gear more durable which should extend the standard
is working
operator. life by approximately 100%.This also helps the balance of the
alongside Roscos
machine by lowering the centre of gravity. Ricky is very pleased
Bell B50D ADT.
with his machine.

Customer: Fletcher Construction South Pacific Model: Hitachi ZX75US-5
Fletcher Construction, South Pacific, has taken delivery of a new
Hitachi ZX75US-5 excavator complete with a Montabert SC36 rock
breaker.The machine is being shipped to Pago-Pago in American
Samoa, where
it will go to
work. Fletchers
currently
operates
several Hitachi
machines on
the island.
Customer: Graeme Bagrie Contracts Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX200-5
Graeme Bagrie Contracts Limited has taken delivery of a
new Hitachi ZX200-5.The new machine arrived, ready to go
to work in the Foxton area.The machine is a new one for
Graeme and was ordered by Ryan and Chris Bagrie while
Graeme was following the Tour De France around Europe.
Customer: Dash Civil Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX160LC-5
This ZX160LC-5 has been delivered to Dash Civil Ltd. It
subcontracts to Dempsey Wood, which is developing this
subdivision
at Beachlands
in Auckland.
Richard
Manukau is
the director
of Dash Civil
Ltd and runs
a drainage
crew.This is
his first new Customer: DG Glenn Logging Limited Model: John Deere 850J Customer: West Construction 2011 Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX135US-3
machine. DG Glenn Logging of Napier has added a new John Deere 850J to Aaron West, of West Construction 2011, has added another Hitachi
the fleet.The machine comes complete from the factory with the ZX135US-3 to his existing fleet of Hitachi machines, now totalling
forestry package, including sweeps and screen guards, plus tank seven units.Aarons company specialises in land development and
and cylinder guards. CablePrice has also matched the 850 up with residential sections, capable of all the drainage requirements and
a PTO drive W6F winch. de-watering if needed.The company operates in the Waikato area.

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Customer: DG Glenn Logging Limited Model: John Deere 909KH Customer: International Panel & Lumber (West Coast) Ltd Customer: Sika Logging Model: Hitachi ZX290L-5 Customer: Sam Pemberton Model: Hitachi ZX135US-3
DG Glenn Logging has put a new John Deere 909KH level swing Model: John Deere 744K Roger and Toni, from Sika Logging in Taupo, have added a new In February, Dave Neilson delivered a new ZX135US-3 excavator
harvester to work on the East Coast. Shane Max has been given the International Panel & Lumber (West Coast) Ltd has recently Hitachi ZX290L-5 to their stems crew working in Kaingaroa forest. to Sam Pemberton, to add to the Hitachi Fleet. Great for tight
job of operating the new machine and he is well impressed with taken delivery of this new John Deere 744K log loader.The new The new machine will be bunching stems for the John Deere spaces and very well balanced, the Hitachi ZX135us-3 has been all
the ease of operation. DG Glenn has teamed the 909KH with a machine will replace its previous loader, a Hitachi LX150-3 that has skidder and making over Hamilton.
Woodsman felling head completed over 13,500 hours. stacks for load out.
and the combination Roger had Damon
looks more than Collins Engineering
capable of handling complete the
the East Coast trees Hitachi Log spec
with plenty of slew and with additional
lift power.The 909KH cab and body
has the best-in-class protection and
levelling system and an ENSIGN 1730
upgraded 330hp John grapple finished off
Deere engine. the build.

Customer: Jams Developments Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 Customer: Kerry Green Model: Hitachi ZX120-3 Customer: GM & JA Field Model: Hitachi ZX120-3
Customer: Lee Logging Model: John Deere 1910E
Stuart Presling, a local Wellington builder and developer, recently With 15,000 hours up on old faithful, Kerry Green of KihiKihi decided Graeme and Julie Field have taken delivery of a new Hitachi
Lee Logging recently took delivery of this new John Deere 1910E
took delivery of to trade in his ZX95 on a new ZX120-3.The old machine just kept ZX120-3 to do drainage on their farm near Greytown in the
forwarder, which will replace its previous John Deere forwarder
a new Hitachi going and Wairarapa.The new machine is fitted with Wedgelock I-Lock
a 1710D
ZX17U-2. The going, so it was hydraulic multi-
that had
decision was a no brainer hitch and tilt
completed
not an easy one really to stick bucket. Graeme is
11,500 hours.
as it was a new with Hitachi. looking forward
Pictured here
ute or a new Kerry opted to testing out the
with the new
digger. Stuart for the JB proportional hand
machine is
was keen to get power tilt, NSP control auxiliary
Ryan Lee.
his hands on his wide bucket, setup and reckons
new machine and ProClamp it will make track
and put it to to complement cleaning and other
work. He says the new digger. multi-function
the new ute will tasks much easier.
be next year.

Customer: Daniel Renshaw Drainage Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2 Customer: Kerry Dines Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX240LC-5 Customer: P & N Siteworks Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX17U-2
Customer: MBD Contracting Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX250LCH-5 & ZX350LCH-5 Kerry Dines has taken delivery of another ZX240LC-5, this being P & N Siteworks in Wellington has recently taken delivery of a new
Daniel Renshaw Drainage must feel a certain sense of dj vu as it
MBD Contracting Ltd in Greymouth has taken delivery of two new an additional unit adding to their existing extensive fleet of Hitachi Hitachi ZX17U-2 package. James Hosie, owner of P & N Siteworks,
was only October
excavators a Hitachi ZX250LCH-5 and a Hitachi ZX350LCH-5. Both excavators.The unit is currently working at the new milk powder reckons the new
last year he took
machines will be working in Canterbury doing river stop-bank work. factory being built machine will fit in
delivery of his last
Hitachi ZX17U-2. at Pokeno. Kerry perfectly with their
The new machine Dines has established operation, undertaking
will be digging this commercial and drainage work with
trenches for residential subdivision Wellington City
installation of high in Pokeno at the Council. James also
speed broadband southern end of the State got a new Montabert
around Wellington. Highway One motorway. breaker to swing off
Operator Scotty has the end of the arm to
previously been make getting through
operating a ZX230LC, Wellington footpaths
which has clocked over and roads easier.
12,000 hours.

Customer: Ray Sircombe Model: Hitachi ZX130L-3 Customer: R & L Drainage Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX120-3
Ray Sircombe, from Otorohanga, has been discussing Ross and Leigh Pevreal, from Otorohanga, have a new pair of
different options with Dave from CPL for a few years Hitachi ZX120-3s to work alongside a ZX120-3 and a ZX160LC.
now.When the chance to own a ZX130L-3 came up, Both fitted with JB power tilts and Chubb thumbs, the new
he jumped at it.With the 20-tonne undercarriage machines are clocking up the hours quickly.They have also
components holding up a 12-tonne top, what could be been equipped with a large array of LED lights so the guys can
better? Especially when it is still the same width as the start early, work late or both, Ross says with a sly smile.
ZX120-3.After fitting 800mm double bar grousers, base Global-e is watching.
tilt-hitch and chubb thumb, the machine is unstoppable
on the hills and has great stability.

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Customer: DG Glenn Logging Limited Model: John Deere 909KH Customer: Noel McIntyre Drainage Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX200LC-5 Customer: BBL Contracting Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX520LCH-3 Customer: Mike Hurring Logging Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX330LC-5
DG Glenn Logging of Napier has put another new John Deere This is the first new Hitachi ZX200LC-5 Noel McIntyre has Recently,Tony Shanahan, from BBL Contracting Ltd, took delivery of Mike has recently taken delivery of a new Hitachi ZX330LC-5
909KH level swing harvester to work this time with a Woodsman purchased.The machine is fitted with a JB Attachments tilting head, a new Hitachi ZX520LCH-3 excavator.The machine has class-leading excavator, replacing the old Hitachi ZX330LC.The operator, Dave
700 processing head.The new head has been chosen to help operated entirely by its own hydraulic circuit, leaving the auxiliary hydraulic performance, coupled with a sturdy ISUZU 6WG1 engine. McKee, is more than happy with the performance of the new
delimb while felling to reduce the amount of slash taken to the piping to operate the plate compactor or the rock breaker. Glen Fitted with a heavy-duty 2.1m3 Wedgelock bucket, the machine machine, which is fitted up with a new Waratah HTH625 processing
skid and can also help with processing. McIntyre, shown here standing by the machine, is in the process will earn its keep near Tolaga on the East Coast. Pictured here (left head and bulldozer
of ripping out tree stumps to clear the land for a new industrial to right) is grousers.The side
development. Glen is more than happy with the performance and Paul Laird intrusion and
power of the machine.With the machine having ROPS cab, operator (CablePrice), guarding was done
protection bars in the front window and the FOPS head guard as Tony by Duffy Engineering
standard, Shanahan (BBL in Balclutha.
there was no Contracting), The machine is
need to fit and Joe Gradwell predominately
a cab frame. (CablePrice). working in the
Noel McIntyre Southland Otago
Drainage Ltd region.
undertakes
work
throughout Customer: Alpine Logging Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX210H-5 Customer: Waipahi Earthmovers Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX200-5
the Southland Alpine Logging recently purchased a Hitachi ZX210H-5 for loading Doug Jelley, owner-operator of Waipahi Earthmovers, recently
region. out logs on the skid site.This machine replaces a ZX210K which took delivery of his new Hitachi ZX200-5. Having operated his old
had just clocked over 14,000 hours of hard work. James and Kieran, machine, a ZX200-3 for over 12,000 hours, Doug thought it was
owners of Alpine Logging, decided to stick with the standard track time to step up into a brand new machine, so the decision was
frame machine for its agility made to purchase a
and speed for working ZX200-5 and have the
Customer: Blackmore Tree Contractors Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX210K-5 Customer: McLellan Freight Ltd Model: Hitachi ZW180 around the skid site.The guarding done by HER
Graeme Blackmore, shown McLellan Freight has a new Hitachi ZW180 wheel loader, which machine is fitted with an of Tapanui.The majority
here in his new Hitachi is operated by Colin Hansen.The machine was recently delivered, Ensign grapple and the of Dougs work is
ZX210K-5 excavator, although this might be hard to believe with the build-up of guarding was done by Duffy drainage, cow lanes, and
demonstrates just how high palm kernel dust you can see in the photo.The machine will be Engineering in Balclutha. maintenance work for
the saw blade can go on the permanently working at the port of Bluff, loading in and out palm Alpine Logging operates sheep, beef, and dairy
new machine.With a six-metre kernel.The machine is fitted with a high-lift boom, enabling it to lift mainly throughout the farmers in the South
extension fitted onto the over the highest sides of any of the trucks that are carting out of the Southland and South Otago Otago area.
quick-hitch for easy install and shed. Colin is more than happy with the extra height the machine region.
removal, Graeme is able to can lift with the high-lift boom, positive hydraulics, and general
top trees up to 21 metres in layout of the machine.
height and then drop off the
extension and fit a set of rakes Customer: LGR Enterprises Model: Hitachi ZX120-3 Customer: Davaar Logging Model: Hitachi ZX250L-5
for the clean-up operation.This Barely six months since taking delivery of their last new machine, Davaar Logging recently took delivery of this new Hitachi
machine was ordered standard Michelle and Jason of LGR Enterprises have taken delivery of another ZX250L-5.The
from the factory and fitted new machine to cope with their increased workload.The Hitachi machine has been
with two sets of auxiliary lines ZX120-3 will handle the extra workload perfectly, according to equipped with a
and a drain line. One set of Jason, who log build by Pro
auxiliary lines is operated by buttons on the right-hand lever and the is impressed Steel Engineering,
other set operated with the foot pedal.All the guarding was done by with the Hamilton.
Duffy Engineering in Balclutha. Graeme generally works throughout speed and The ZX250L-5
the Otago region. productivity replaces a Hitachi
of the new ZX230LC that had
machine. clocked up over
17,000 hours.The
Customer: Waikato Bobcat & Digger Services Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX120-3 Customer: Havard Logging Ltd Model: Hitachi ZX350LCH-5 sale was made by
With the success of their current ZX120-3 and ZX85USB-3, Shane Working in the Portola Block, a JELL Forest in the Wiretap, and Andrew McCoy.
and Denise from WBDS in Te Awamutu decided on a new ZX120-3 to following on from its recent delivery of a new John Deere 909KH
replace their existing machine. It is fitted out with a 2.52m arm, JB leveller, Havard Logging has a new Hitachi ZX350LCH-5 with a
power tilt and Prosteel powerclamp.The machine was put straight to Warpath HTH626 big wood processor.The company is processing
work on a maize stack and the stability proved invaluable. up to 400 tonnes a day for the JELL mill and for export. Pictured
here is the operator Brent or Bro, Raymond OShanassy from Customer: Subritzky Clark Logging
CablePrice, Justice Nape quality control and Matt Edmondson Model: Hitachi ZX250L-5 & John Deere 1510E
Forman. Sale was made by Malcolm Pascoe from Auckland. When Willie Clark and Bronwyn Subritzky-Clark had the opportunity to
expand their operation, they went to the market to source exactly the
right equipment combination to match the piece size and productivity
requirement, while still leaving room for a further increase in production
if required.The Hitachi ZX250L-5 with processor and the John Deere
1510E forwarder meet that need perfectly.Willie and Bronwyns twin
sons, Dane and Kale, were the perfect choice for operators of the new
machinery and are seen here in the photo, either side of Willie.

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SCANIA DRIVELINE
TRUCK More choices for more applications
ENGINES
SPECS 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.
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
are all 100% designed and built in-house. All components are
carefully matched and tested together.Thats the reason why you
can depend on the performance, driveability, fuel economy and
reliability that you and other discerning customers all over the
from Euro 3, 4, 5, EEV and now also Euro 6. Depending on your world have come to expect.
individual needs and ambitions, there is always a perfect Scania With the introduction of Scania Euro 6, this tradition, and the
powertrain combination for you. freedom of choice philosophy, takes another leap forward.This
Continuing a proud Swedish tradition of engineering, gives you as a customer the opportunity to meet the toughest
craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation, Scanias powertrains emission levels in the world with pleasure.

9 LITRE 13 LITRE 16 LITRE

EMISSION
CYLINDERS SWEPT VOLUME POWER TORQUE EMISSION LEVEL TECHNOLOGY

EURO 5, EEV AND EURO 6*

9 litre 230hp (169kW) 1050Nm Euro 5, EEV EGR

9 litre** 250hp (184kW) 1150Nm Euro 5 SCR

CABS 9 litre 280hp (206kW) 1400Nm Euro 5, EEV EGR
SHORT CABS DAY CABS SLEEPER CABS 5 INLINE
9 litre** 310hp (228kW) 1550Nm Euro 5 SCR

9 litre 320hp (235kW) 1600Nm Euro 5, EEV EGR

P LOW NORMAL HIGHLINE

9 litre

13 litre**

13 litre

13 litre**
360hp (265kW)

360hp (265kW)

400hp (294kW)

400hp (294kW)
1600Nm

1850Nm

2100Nm

2100Nm
EEV

Euro 5

Euro 5

Euro 5, EEV
EGR

EGR, SCR

EGR

SCR

G
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

LOW NORMAL HIGHLINE
13 litre** 480hp (353kW) 2400Nm Euro 5 SCR

16 litre** 500hp (368kW) 2500Nm Euro 5, EEV SCR

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V8
16 litre**

16 litre**

16 litre
560hp (412kW)

620hp (456kW)

730hp (537kW)
2700Nm

3000Nm

3500Nm
Euro 5

Euro 5

Euro 5, EEV
SCR

SCR

SCR

* 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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8 gears light-duty gearbox.

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.
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.
Options: Scania Opticruise, Scania Retarder
12+2 gears premium overdrive gearbox with two crawlers.
Options: Scania Opticruise, Scania Retarder
6 gears automatic transmission with torque converter
Options: Retarder

PTO gearbox-driven (clutch dependent)

Connection Ratio Torque Max output* Clock position Rotates
Pump/Flange 0.82/1.00/1.03/1.24 1200Nm 74/110kW 5
Pump/Flange 1.03/1.28/1.29/1.58 700Nm 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 1000Nm 120/170kW 12
PTO flywheel-driven (clutch independent)
Connection Ratio Torque Max output* Clock position
Pump/Flange 1.0 2000Nm 120/170/200/250kW 12
PTO engine-driven
Connection Ratio Torque Max output* Clock position
Pump 1.19 600Nm 75/142kW 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 single-
reduction 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.
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.

FRONT AXLES: Front axles have a capacity of up to 10 tonnes. Rear: Air-suspended bogie for high chassis
Scanias driven front axle with hub-reduction has a capacity of nine (19-, 21-, 26-tonne).
tonnes and can be specified in several configurations, matching Progressive parabolic rear springs
even the sturdiest of the rear axle set-ups.Transfer boxes can be (19-, 21-, 26-tonne).
specified in two strengths. Front-wheel drive is either permanent or, 30/32-tonne bogie for high chassis with high-placed brake
as an option, engageable. 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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EXCAVATORS
EQUIPMENT The Hitachi ZAXIS-3 and new ZAXIS-5 range Hitachi customers come back time and

SPECS
of excavators offers versatile machinery to suit again because they know there is no substitute
almost any application, with an extensive range of for quality workmanship and precision
models and variants in every weight class. From engineering. For higher productivity and lower
the zero tail-swing mini excavators through to the operating costs, as well as higher retained
H&K heavy-duty models, every machine is built values, CablePrice can help you select the right
with the same attention to quality and dedication machine and attachments to keep your business
to producing the worlds finest excavator. productive and profitable. It can also assist with
Hitachi excavators redefine qualities of extended warranty, scheduled maintenance plans
For the full range of Hitachi construction, production, efficiency and comfort. Now or application-specific advice and support.Your
available from 1.1 to 80 tonnes, the range is local product support consultant can connect
forestry, quarry and mining equipment, making its mark throughout the country, in you to a global knowledge base, compiled from
and Bell articulated dump trucks. mining, construction, demolition, recycling, waste
handling and forestry applications throughout
customers, just like you, around the world. Its
just another way CablePrice aims to ensure
New Zealand. youre 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 144

MID-SIZED EXCAVATORS

MODEL WEIGHT BUCKET* DIG DEPTH BREAKOUT POWER FLOW

(kg) (m3) (mm) (kgf) (kW@rpm) (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

ZX160LC-5 16,800 0.6 5980 11,400 90.2@2200 2x191

ZX180LC-5 18,500 0.7 6120 12,500 90.2@2200 2x191

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

ZX280-5/ZX280LC-5 27,400/28,400 1.1 7220 20,600 132@2150 2x236

ZX330-5/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

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

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WHEELED EXCAVATORS

MODEL WEIGHT
(kg)
BUCKET*
(m)
DIG DEPTH
(mm)
BREAKOUT
(kgf)
POWER
(kW@rpm)
FLOW
(L/min)
RUBBER CRAWLER CARRIERS
Hitachis rubber crawler carriers are powerful vehicles that are ideal for muddy, uneven construction sites. Even with heavy loads,
ZX140W-3 14,700 0.45 5030 10,100 90.2@2200 135+180 these carriers can run smoothly on soft-ground conditions.
ZX170W-3 16,600 0.55 5330 10,400 107@2000 2x200
MODEL OPERATING WEIGHT ENGINE RATED POWER MAXIMUM PAYLOAD MAXIMUM TRAVEL
ZX190W-3 18,200 0.6 5830 11,800 122@2000 2x189 (kg) (kW) (kg) SPEED (kph)
ZX210W-3 20,800 0.80 6290 13,200 122@2000 189+195
EG40R 6200 73.6 4000 11
ZX250W-3 28,900 N/A 4440 N/A 122@2000 189+195
EG70R 10,800 132.6 6500 10
ZX360W-3 36,800 N/A 8380 N/A 140@2100 2x236
EG110R 16,100 183.9 11,000 -
FORESTRY EXCAVATORS

MODEL WEIGHT BUCKET* DIG DEPTH BREAKOUT POWER FLOW

(kg) (m) (mm) (kgf) (kW@rpm) (L/min)
ZX250L-5
ZX290L-5
ZX400L-5
27,400
30,600
36,700
1.0
1.1
1.4
4350
4140
3990
16,600
17,900
21,800
132@2150
184@2000
184@2000
2x223
2x279
2x279
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 ENGINE RATED POWER LOAD CAPACITY PAYLOAD GMW GROSS MA

(kW) SAE J1349, net (m3) SAE heap 2:1 (tonnes) WEIGHT (kg)
EH1100-3 520 38.7 64.9 110,677
EH1700-3 710 60.4 95.2 163,300
EH3500AC II 1491 111 168 309,000
EH4000AC II 1864 153 222.0 384,000
EH5000 ACII 2014 206 290 500,000

MINING EXCAVATORS
Hitachi is one of the worlds market leaders in large hydraulic working-time records of over 90,000 hours.This kind of
excavators. Combining engineering excellence with a dedication performance is not surprising when you consider that Hitachis
to quality, Hitachi makes tough, long-lasting machines that meet corporate policy is to never release equipment that is not ready
the challenges of mining.
Hitachis large excavators range in size, from 80 to 800
for the field.
In mining, cost-efficiency is all important, and Hitachis ARTICULATED
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
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!
DUMP TRUCKS
Stamping their authority all over the globe in poor underfoot conditions, Bell articulated
dump trucks are setting a new standard in earthmoving.
MODEL WEIGHT BUCKET* DIG DEPTH BREAKOUT POWER FLOW The trucks boast incredibly fuel-efficient engines that deliver outstanding productivity for
(kg) (m3) (mm) (kgf) (kW@rpm) (L/min)
their owners, and the reliability that Bell is renowned for.
ZX850-3/ZX850LC-3 81,200/83,000 4.5 7140 40,700 397@1800 2x528 With the B50D, Bell became the first manufacturer in the world to develop a 50-tonne
ZX870H-3/ZX870LCH-3 82,100/84,000 4.5 7140 48,200 397@1800 2x528
artic. From 25 to 50 tonnes, Bell has the ADT to suit your specific job requirements.

EX1200-6 111,000 5.9 8050 58,000 567@1800 3x520

MODEL PAYLOAD CAPACITY ENGINE DRY WEIGHT (kg) POWER
EX1900-6 192,000 12 8180 68,400 775@1800 6x335 (kg) (m3) (kW@rpm)
EX2600-6 254,000 17 8250 84,600 1119@1800 4x375/2x425 B25E 24,000 15 OM906LA 18,760 205@2200
EX3600-6 359,000 22 8580 107,000 1450@1800 8x500 B30E 28,000 17.5 OM926LA 19,210 240@2200
EX5600-6 537,000 34 8800 150,000 2x1119@1800 8x375/4x425 B35D 32,500 20.5 OM501LA 28,230 291@1800
EX8000-6 811,000 40** 4100 227,000 2x1450@1800 16x500 B40D 37,000 23 OM501LA 29,850 310@1800
*Bucket capacity: CECE heaped **Bucket: loading shovel, PCSA helped B45D 41,000 25.5 OM502LA 32,980 364@1800
B50D 45,400 28 OM502LA 34,520 364@1800

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WHEEL LOADERS
Hitachis comprehensive range of wheel loaders, packed with features and
attention to detail, are lifting the standard in wheel loader comfort, control and EQUIPMENT A comprehensive guide to

SPECS
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 the full range of John Deere
higher levels of production.Whats more, numerous advances in design provide
power and speed for loading and travel.The ZW series will set a new standard of construction, forestry, quarry
productive, easy-to-operate wheel loaders.
and mining equipment.
MODEL WEIGHT* BUCKET DUMP HEIGHT BREAKOUT POWER STATIC TIP LOAD
(kg) (m3) (mm) (kgf) (kW@rpm) (full turn kg)
ZW20 1945 0.3 1850 2100 15.8@2500 1100
ZW30 2785 0.4 2155 2990 22.2@2200 1400
ZW40 3295 0.5 2445 3650 30.4@2200 1720
ZW50 3605 0.6 2500 3400 30.4@2200 1960
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 9870
ZW220 17,370 3.4 2880 15,350 164@2000 11,850
ZW250 19,690 3.7 2950 16,570 179@2000 12,950
ZW310 22,410 4.2 3100 19,550 220@1800 14,900
ZW330 25,895 5 3255 23,040 242 16,840
ZW370 30560 5 3220 25000 268 19,260
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

SCX300
MAX LIFTING CAPACITY
(tonne x m)
30 x 3.0
MAX BOOM LENGTH
(m)
34
ENGINE RATED PO
(kW/min-1)
110/2000
LOG SKIDDERS GRAPPLE

MODEL ENGINE POWER (kW/hp) ARCH TYPE

GRAPPLE
BUNCHING (m)
LOG SKIDDERS
In the forest, things rarely come easy. Thats
SCX400 40 x 3.7 46 147/2100 why John Deere offers the amazingly easy-to-
548G-III 6068T 96/129 Single 2.159
SCX500 50 x 3.8 52 147/2100 operate Autoshift (available on H-series models),
648H 6068H 138/185 Dual 2.921
and the industrys widest selection of skidder
SCX550 55 x 3.7 52 147/2100
748H 6068H 144/193 Dual 3.225 models and options.
SCX700 70 x 3.7 54 147/2100 No matter your size and power needs, we have
848H 6068H 149/200 Dual 3.302
SCX800-2 / SCX800HD-2 80 x 3.3 54.5 212/2000 a fuel-efficient skidder that will help you work
harder, while still leaving something in your own
SCX900-2 / SCX900HD-2 90 x 4.0 60 212/2000 LOG SKIDDERS CABLE tank when the day is done.You can even narrow it
SCX1200-2 120 x 4.5 72 212/2000 MODEL ENGINE POWER (kW/hp) WINCH MODEL LINEPULL (kN) down to a skidder thats virtually custom fit to your
SCX1500-2 150 x 4.1 75 212/2000 operation; one that is hard to match for operating
540G-III 6068T 96/129 4000 171.3
ease and comfort, for reliability and for the greatest
SCX2800-2 275 x 4.3 91.45 272/2000 640H 6068H 128/172 4000 242.6 productivity in your prevailing conditions.
SCX6000SLX 500 x 6.0 96 397/1800

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BULLDOZERS
The J-Series crawler dozers from John Deere combine operator comfort and fingertip controls with a
FELLER BUNCHERS
Designed and forestry-built for sustained hard work in high volume, day and night,
barrage of power, ensuring that any job is finished to the highest level in optimal time.The full-featured John Deere feller bunchers have more of everything it takes to raise your production
hydrostatic drive train and state-of-the-art controls deliver unsurpassed operating ease and versatility. numbers. See one in action and youll appreciate the increased boom lift and swing
John Deere dozers offer a variety of production-boosting advantages and allow the operator to torque, plus superb tractive effort and ground clearance to travel smartly to the next
customise machine operation, with references for unbeatable flexibility and control. harvesting position.
If you are looking for a dozer with the finesse for finishing work, while being equally capable of MODEL POWER (kW/hp) FELLING HEAD CUT DIAMETER (mm) CUT RADIUS (m) WEIGHT (kg)
handling big blade loads, then you cant go past the John Deere J-Series crawler dozers.
753J 180/241 FS20/FS22B 559 8.4 23,610
MODEL WEIGHT (kg) ENGINE TRANSMISSION DBAR PULL (kg) POWER (kW@rpm) BLADE WIDTH (mm) 759J 180/241 FS20/FS22B 559 8.3 27,240
450 JLT 7386 4045H Hydrostatic 12,000 57@2200 2921 909K 267/199 FS22B/FR24B/FR22B 559 8.4 35,540
550 JLT 7718 4045H Hydrostatic 12,500 63@2200 2921 959K 286/214 FS22B/FR24B/FR22B 622 8.5 36,780
650 JLT 8419 4045H Hydrostatic 13,000 74@2200 2667
700 JLT 11,840 6068H Hydrostatic 16,000 86@2100 3048
John Deeres JH and KH-Series of purpose-built, cut-to-length harvesters
750 J 14,778 6068H Hydrostatic 22,000 108@2100 3296 help operators to manage their forest with every cut. Built on a long history
850 J 18,220 6090H Hydrostatic 24,000 137@1800 3251 of harvester evolution, John Deeres 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-

MOTOR GRADERS
Not an alternative but a better grader! The G-Series graders from John Deere offer a range of models, all
efficiency systems that make the operators job easier, adding to the margin
of difference that can help businesses grow.
John Deere leads the world in on-board management systems, designed
with variable horsepower and the option of 6WD. More glass and more space make the G-Series cabins to help the operator better manage their time and the forest, as well as
providing higher levels of return.
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 youre away again. Experience the John Deere G-Series today and move up to a new level of productivity.
HARVESTERS
TRACKED HARVESTERS
MODEL WEIGHT (max kg) BLADE SIZE (ft) ENGINE VARIABLE TORQUE RISE SPEEDS (F/R)
HORSEPOWER MODEL POWER REACH PROCESSOR CUT DIAMETER WEIGHT CLEARANCE
(kW/hp) (m) (inches) (kg) (mm)
670G/GP 21,228 12/14 6090H 195 (145kW) 72% 45.2/45.2
703JH 135/181 8.5 HTH616/HTH622 30 23,120 730
672G/GP 21,228 12/14 6090H 195 (145kW) 72% 45.2/45.2
753JH 180/241 8.5 HTH616/HTH622 30 23,256 730
770G/GP 21,772 12/14 6090H 230 (172kW) 63% 45.2/45.2
759JH 180/241 8.5 HTH616/HTH622 25.6 26,760 759
772G/GP 21,772 12/14 6090H 245 (183kW) 55% 45.2/45.2
903KH 246/330 8.9 HTH624/HTH625 32 31,810 749
870G/GP 22,054 12/16 6090H 255 (190kW) 60% 44.6/44.6
909KH 246/330 8.9 HTH624/HTH625 32 35,300 770
872G/GP 22,054 12/16 6090H 265 (198kW) 53% 44.6/44.6

WHEELED HARVESTERS

WHEEL LOADERS
The John Deere K-Series wheel loaders take the three tenets of John Deere machine design
MODEL
1070E
POWER (kW/hp)
136/182
REACH (m)
8.6 / 10 / 10.8
PROCESSOR
H752HD, H754, H412, H414
WEIGHT (kg)*
15,500
CLEARANCE (mm)
555
productivity, uptime, and low daily operating costs to new levels.This is a machine designed to work, 1170E 145/194 10 / 11.3 H752, H754, H412, H414 17,900 600
day in and day out.All of the models in the K-Series range are Loadrite ready and feature advantages 1270E 170/228 8.6 / 10 / 11.7 H752, H754, H414, H270, H480C 19,250 640
such as solid-state electronics, highly-efficient Quad-Cool cooling and advanced diagnostic monitors. 1470E 190/255 8.6 / 10 / 11 H270, H480C, H290 28,700 750
Traditional John Deere durability is inherent in the K-Series design, with booms and mainframes so tough
* Fitted with head
that theyre warranted for three years or 10,000 hours.
MODEL WEIGHT (kg) BUCKET (m) BREAKOUT (kgf) STATIC TIP FULL TURN (kg) POWER (kW@rpm) DUMP HEIGHT (mm)
444K Z-Bar
444K Powerllel
524K Z-Bar
11,055
12,074
12,282
1.9
1.9
2.1
8212
6056
9193
8072
6226
8935
95@2100
95@2100
110@2000
2670
2580
2770
SWING MACHINES
The D-Series swing machines combine plenty of new features to give you productivity
544K Z-Bar 12,820 1.9-4.5 10,188 9434 125@1900 2760 like never before. Swing torque, tractive effort, horsepower, hydraulic flow, and the
seamless integration of the attachment and carrier are all worth bragging about.
544K Powerllel 13,840 1.9-4.5 8604 7554 125@1900 2680
Factory-built solutions with the right size components for forestry, providing
624K Z-Bar 15,185 2.5-5 12,920 12,031 147@1800 2860 unsurpassed machine performance and durability. It is all these powerful features that
624K Powerllel 16,454 2.5-5 10,759 9257 147@1800 2700 make each machine as responsive as the company that makes them.
644K Z-Bar 18,333 2.8-5.0 15,378 12,879 173@1700 2910
MODEL ENGINE RATED POWER (kW) OPERATING WEIGHT (kg) MAXIMUM REACH (m) TAIL SWING RADIUS (m)
644K Powerllel 19,966 2.8-5.0 12,029 11,051 173@1700 2790 2154D 119 30,250* 10.98* 3.10
724K Z-Bar 19,264 3.3-5.0 14,398 14,132 197@1800 2840 2454D 145 35,300* 11.67* 3.30
744K Z-Bar 24,346 3.8-5 19,146 16,946 227@1500 3040 2954D 145 41,050* 12.60* 3.369
824K Z-Bar 26,210 4.2-6.1 18,905 17,588 248@1600 3190 3754D 220 46,108* 13.12* 3.66
844K Z-II 34,152 5.5 21,674 22,094 283@1600 3320
* Fitted with live/fixed heel
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FORWARDERS
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, theres 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 Deeres
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 REACH GROSS LIFTING DECK LENGTH POWER LOAD RATING

(m) TORQUE (kNm) (m) (kW@rpm) (kg)
810E 7.2 / 8.7 / 9.8 76 3.8 95@1900 9000
1010E 7.2 / 8.5 / 10 102 4.5 115.5@1900 11,000
1110E 7.2 / 8.5 / 10 102 4.5 136@1900 12,000
1210E 7.2 / 8.5 / 10 125 4.5 136@1900 13,000
1510E 7.2 / 8.5 / 10 125 4.5 145@1900 15,000
1910E 8.5 151 4.8 186@1900 19,000

SKID STEERS
The new E-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 318E,
weighing in at just 3178kg yet with a strong 1771kg
tipping load, right through to the heavy-weight 332E
that tips the scales at just over 4363kg, with its strong
2906kg tipping load.
To learn how the E-Series skid steers can help you
get more done, more reliably, for less, then talk to a
CablePrice rep today.

MODEL 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
318E 3178 1771 2724 47.1@2500 2430
320E 3246 1989 2724 51.7@2500 2460
326E 3723 2443 3519 54.8@2800 2540
328E 3982 2542 4676 64@2500 2570
332E 4363 2906 6299 74.6@2400 2590

COMPACT TRACK LOADERS

MODEL WEIGHT (kg) TIPPING LOAD (kg) BUCKET BREAKOUT FORCE (kg) POWER (kW@rpm) DUMP HEIGHT (mm)
319E 4286 2789 2724 51.7@2500 2500
323E 4286 3360 3178 54.8@2500 2500
329E 5221 3768 4688 64@2500 2590
333E 5357 4279 75 71.1@2500 2590

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PRODUCTIVITY | UPTIME | LOW DAILY OPERATING COST

WELCOME TO THE TOP OF

THE FOOD CHAIN
2154D I 2454D I 2954D I 3754D

The next generation of John Deere D-Series Swing Machines
has arrived. Proven in the forest around the world, the D-Series
has evolved some seriously tough traits and is now hungry for
action in New Zealand. From the smaller but muscular 2154D
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Available as log loaders or shovel loggers, road builders,
processor/harvesters, or stroke delimber carriers and with the
comfort of secure and roomy rear-entry or raised cab options.

to the larger 3754D beast, these machines feature beefy new
structures and next-size-up components all purpose-built to
perform.
Their powerful swing systems, improved horsepower, and
new hydraulic systems deliver increased productivity.
Let one loose in your forest and a D-Series Swing Machine
will prove that anything less is really just prey.
For more information, including specifications and options visit
www.cableprice.co.nz or contact your local CablePrice sales
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