The Suffolk company already has more than 40 Hyundai machines in its fleet. The latest models are one of the first HX10A Z micro excavators in the UK and a 3.8t HX35A Z.
Founded by owner operator Jerry Sugrue in 2006, the company now had more than 200 machines, and employs more than 80 people. It has seen good business from the housing sector, roads and water, and an increased workload as work on nearby Sizewell C gets underway. This continued expansion has led to the construction of extensive new purpose-built head office buildings, close to the A12 in Stratford St Andrew.
The two new Hyundais will fulfil different roles within the fleet, with the larger HX35A Z proving a popular choice with housebuilding customers in particular. “The 3.5t mini is a very good hire machine, there is a big difference in performance from the 2.5-tonne model,” said general manager Tim Sugrue. “It’s a much better machine for longer jobs.”
The HX35A Z is powered by an 18.5kW (25.2hp) Stage V diesel engine. A zero-tail swing design, the compact machine boasts a full-size ROPS/TOPS cab, with plenty of space for operators. Boom, arm and dozer blade safety valves are standard, along with two-way auxiliary hydraulics and a float function for the four-way blade.
The recently launched HX10A Z also boasts a zero-tail design, with a retractable undercarriage permitting access through a 730mm doorway. This extends to 1,110mm to provide stability when digging and lifting. Powered by a 7.6kW (10.35hp) diesel engine, the compact machine runs twin 10.4litre/min hydraulic pumps, to deliver class-leading bucket and arm breakout forces.
“It is more of a weekend machine, but we will also use the HX10A Z on our jobs, particularly where access is important,” said Tim Sugrue. “We have had to lift the machine into jobs to gain access.”
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