JCB excavators for demolition contractors
One of Northern Ireland’s leading demolition contractors has taken delivery of the UK’s first JCB JS330 HRD excavator.
The excavator, which has been developed in conjunction with demolition industry experts, weighs nearly 40 tonnes and has a 21m reach. The first machine to be sold in the UK has gone to Belfast-based McCormack Demolition who used it to demolish part of the Ross’s Mills site off the Falls Road. The former three-storey linen mill is more than 100 years old and while part of the building has been retained and converted into loft-style apartments, other sections have been demolished as part of the development.
Una McCormack, the company’s general manager, commented: ‘We were searching the market for a high-reach demolition excavator and were aware that JCB had added one to their range. We needed the machine almost immediately and availability was excellent.
‘The machine has performed well and our operator is very pleased with it, particularly with the stability and the visibility from the cab. Our experience of buying our first ever JCB machine has been very positive.’
Elsewhere in the UK, Wolverhampton-based McAuliffe Group have chosen a JS220XD tracked excavator for a series of high-profile projects across the region.
John McAuliffe, group director, said: ‘We needed a new 20-tonne excavator to spearhead our demolition and recycling business and felt the time was right to try a new manufacturer. The key benefit of the JCB model was the existence of the XD specification — this gave us a high-performance model already geared up for the harsh demolition and reclamation environment.’
The primary function of the JS220XD is the dismantling of structures and subsequent recycling of C&D waste. Material is crushed on site and either used by the developer or transported to McAuliffe Group’s own recycling facility.
The excavator, which has been developed in conjunction with demolition industry experts, weighs nearly 40 tonnes and has a 21m reach. The first machine to be sold in the UK has gone to Belfast-based McCormack Demolition who used it to demolish part of the Ross’s Mills site off the Falls Road. The former three-storey linen mill is more than 100 years old and while part of the building has been retained and converted into loft-style apartments, other sections have been demolished as part of the development.
Una McCormack, the company’s general manager, commented: ‘We were searching the market for a high-reach demolition excavator and were aware that JCB had added one to their range. We needed the machine almost immediately and availability was excellent.
‘The machine has performed well and our operator is very pleased with it, particularly with the stability and the visibility from the cab. Our experience of buying our first ever JCB machine has been very positive.’
Elsewhere in the UK, Wolverhampton-based McAuliffe Group have chosen a JS220XD tracked excavator for a series of high-profile projects across the region.
John McAuliffe, group director, said: ‘We needed a new 20-tonne excavator to spearhead our demolition and recycling business and felt the time was right to try a new manufacturer. The key benefit of the JCB model was the existence of the XD specification — this gave us a high-performance model already geared up for the harsh demolition and reclamation environment.’
The primary function of the JS220XD is the dismantling of structures and subsequent recycling of C&D waste. Material is crushed on site and either used by the developer or transported to McAuliffe Group’s own recycling facility.
