John F Hunt add more Volvo excavators
Company acquires four new EC140D excavators for its civil hire fleet and demolition division
THE four new Volvo EC140Ds were selected thanks largely to the reliability and performance of John F Hunt’s existing EC140B machines purchased back in 2006.
‘Basically, we have trust in the Volvo brand in terms of performance and reliability,’ said Keith Scott, managing director of John F Hunt. ‘Our EC140Bs have performed well in a mixed fleet of equipment, so the reliability as well as the after-sales service we enjoy from Volvo have been deciding factors in our purchasing decision.’
The new additions will be deployed across John F Hunt’s civils hire fleet or when the need arises, on demolition projects.
The EC140D excavator is powered by a Volvo four-cylinder D4H Stage IIIB engine that develops 114hp. The machine’s ‘integrated work mode control’ provides high efficiency, rapid dig cycles and low fuel consumption. This advanced mode control system also ensures the maximum possible hydraulic horsepower is delivered at a constant engine speed under varying load conditions.
In addition, boom and arm geometry provide highly competitive digging forces and lifting capacities, which provide faster work cycles. Hose rupture valves are fitted as standard to the boom and dipper cylinders, as are quick fit hydraulics and a hammer/shear service.
The Volvo Care Cab offers a large roomy interior with plenty of leg room and foot space. The excellent all-round visibility is enhanced by pressurized and filtered cab air supplied by a 14-vent climate control system.
An adjustable easy-to-read LCD colour monitor provides real-time information of the machine functions, key diagnostic information and a wide variety of work tool settings. The monitor also doubles as a monitor for the rear view camera.
An optional heavy-duty guard has been added to the front windscreen and top of the cabin to prevent damage from branches and other site debris. The latest batch of Volvo excavators join six Volvo tandem rollers supplied to John F Hunt in spring 2013.
