Volvo machines back in the fold at A.W. Jenkinson
Materials supplier rekindles long-standing association with Volvo CE by placing order for 10 new wheel loaders
A.W. Jenkinson have placed an order for a new fleet of Volvo loading shovels. The seven Volvo L120Hs, two L90Hs and a larger L150H unit are part of a machine replacement programme and represent an increment to the company’s equipment fleet to be able to handle a significant increase in output and production.
The new machines will be equipped with 9.5 cubic metre, 7.0 cubic metre and 11.0 metre hi-tip buckets, respectively, for loading shredded wood, fines and dust into high sided bulkers. The loading shovels will also benefit from additional optional equipment, such as reversible fans, fire suppression and autolube systems. There is also upgraded brake cooling on the L120 and L150 H models, while heavy-duty L5 tyres have been specified to reduce the likelihood of tyre punctures on site.
‘We have operated Volvo loading shovels at most of our facilities for many years, with the machines clocking up impressive hours of service so we know they are reliable and productive,’ commented Robert Jenkinson, director of A.W. Jenkinson. ‘We are particularly pleased to welcome the new Tier IV loading shovels back into the fleet with the latest engine emission technology and energy-saving features.’
One of the new Volvo wheel loaders, the first of the seven L120Hs on order, has already gone to work for the company at its Woodwaste site, in Hespin Wood, north of Carlisle. Replacing a Volvo L120 loading shovel, the machine is ideally sized for the site and carries out duties such as loading hi-sided bulkers with shredded wood for biomass and handling incoming material – waste wood for shredding and green waste for composting, shredding and processing.
According to A.W. Jenkinson, the L120H wheel loader is providing a significant increase in output with faster cycle times and reduced fuel consumption of up to 30 litres daily.
The saving on fuel consumption can be attributed to the latest Tier IV engine technology coupled with other energy-efficient devices that can be found on the L120H. The machine is equipped with an eight-litre, 276hp engine (Stage IV-compliant) and benefits from Volvo designed and manufactured driveline components designed to offer considerable fuel savings.
Fuel cost-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.
