More Volvos for Gorrel Equipment Solutions

Plant hire firm purchases a new fleet of L110H loading shovels for a major glass recycling contract

PART of the Walters Group, Gorrel Equipment Solutions have opted for another Volvo package of six L110H wheel loaders to meet a long-standing prestigious hire contract in the glass recycling sector.  

‘All six machines are spread over three glass recycling sites and expected to work 24 hours a day clocking up around 6,000h a year so it’s essential we can rely on their performance and uptime,’ said Nigel Chilcott, general manager for Gorrel.  

‘The L110G models the new machines are replacing are just two years old and have performed very well indeed. Furthermore, Volvo machines are popular with our customers and when it is required, our own backup and support, along with the Volvo support network, gives complete peace of mind.’ 

The new 19-tonne L110H wheel loaders have been supplied with standard boom configuration, hydraulic quick fits and bespoke 3.2 cubic metre capacity high-tip buckets, which have been strategically reinforced with welding to counter the abrasive nature of cullet (broken glass). 

In addition, the machines have been specified with Goodyear RL5K heavy-duty tyres to prevent punctures on site, reversible fans, Lincoln autolube greasing systems and Loadrite weighing devices. 

The L110H loading shovel is powered by a Tier IV Final-compliant Volvo eight-litre engine that develops 258hp and 1,250Nm at 1,450 rev/min. The machine benefits from Volvo designed and manufactured driveline components designed to deliver fuel efficiency during each shift. The fuel savings are further enhanced by the Volvo Eco pedal encouraging the operator to run the machine at its optimum rev/min in the engine’s torque curve.