Working on a number of
major infrastructure projects across Ireland, operator Richard Collins knows
more than most the importance of flexibility in excavation work.
It was this need to
drive even greater productivity that first led Richard, of Collins Plant Hire
and Groundworks Services, to invest in a tiltrotator.
Having initially
trialled another manufacturer’s tiltrotator on his Hyundai HW140, Richard was
looking for a unit which would deliver even greater cost and operational
efficiencies. Richard’s search led him to Engcon, the world’s leading supplier
of tiltrotators, who helped him find the right piece of kit for his Hyundai –
its innovative EC219 solution.
Richard explains: “My
work is predominantly focused on infrastructure upgrades, such as roadworks and
large-scale civil engineering projects. As such, a lot of the work I do takes
place in incredibly confined spaces, like the sidings of busy motorways for
example, so I need my excavator to be as flexible and responsive as possible.
“I’ve been aware of
the benefits of tiltrotators for some time, but Engcon is the first
manufacturer to supply me with a unit which enables me to really explore their
full potential. The productivity benefit of the EC219 was particularly brought
home to me in a job I completed in County Cork.
“I was working as part
of a team doing some major drainage operations in the region. Before the
tiltrotator arrived on site, the crew were clearing between 80 and 90 metres
per day. After we started using the excavator with the tiltrotator installed,
we more than doubled that to over 200 metres a day – dramatically reducing the
amount of time we needed to spend on site and making valuable savings on
labour.”
Richard’s EC219 came
with EC-Oil, Engcon’s innovative, but simplistic, system for the hydraulic and
electrical connection of hydraulic tools and equipment. Designed for maximum
operational safety in demanding environments, EC-Oil is perfect for an operator
like Richard, who’s work takes him everywhere from roadside to electrical
sub-stations. The tiltrotator also has DC2 controls, Engcon’s
highly-efficient proportional control system, and integrated ePS, enabling
Richard to see the exact excavation area via the machine control system’s
display in the cab.
Richard concludes: “I
know some operators are reluctant to invest in a tiltrotator, especially those
working solo. However, I can honestly say that the EC219 is worth every penny I
spent on it. The operational streamlining it has helped me achieve has enabled
to complete work faster, to an even higher standard than before. It’s a really
phenomenal kit, and I’d urge any operator reading this to make an appointment
to try one out!”
