Hire Industry Acclaim for Hanix 5.5 Tonne Mini Excavator

As the first volume shipments of the new mid-range H55DR mini excavator arrive in the UK, Hanix report enthusiastic reception from hire industry bosses. The new generation D series machine from Japan is engineered to deliver outstanding reliability for maximum availability and trouble free performance in tough conditions. It promises low service and maintenance cost, a long working life and good residual value for low overall lifetime costs of ownership.

For users it delivers high levels of operator comfort, convenience, functionality and low environmental impact. The zero tail H55 has compact overall dimensions for use in tight spaces and greater safety. The machine is compact enough to be used in confined working areas such as courtyards and narrow roads.

Chris Moore of hire specialist SGB in the Channel Islands, who has around 20 Hanix machines in his fleet and took delivery of his first H55DR in April, commented, “We like the ease of access to key service areas like the engine bay and hydraulics. The fact that these are metal panelled machines, with plain glazing also simplifies ownership for us, because knocks and breakages are inexpensively repaired. The first machine went out on long term hire to a local builder, who is pleased with the performance, and I am eagerly awaiting delivery of a second machine.”

The H55DR mini excavators are designed as highly adaptable workhorses for confined spaces. Providing a digging radius of over six metres and a digging depth of over four metres, the machines can still turn in under three metres. The weight is well distributed and the low centre of gravity ensures stability and greater safety. This multi-role capability gives the machines great hire potential.

For operator comfort and safety, the generously sized cab provides good all-round visibility with mounts to dampen noise and vibration. In addition to powerful heating and demisting, air-conditioning is also available as an option. All controls are logically grouped and fall easily to hand with clear instrumentation.

The hydraulic system is load sensing to deliver more power when needed. Buckets are not a captive component and standard pins allow operators to use their existing equipment without difficulty. Power take-off valves permit the installation of bucket rotation devices and other equipment such as breakers for concrete and augers for post holes.

H55DR excavators feature powerful Kubota engines that conform to EU stage three regulations for emissions. An optional engine shut-off system will stop the engine if the machine is left idling for longer than five minutes. Fuel savings of around five percent are projected.

All Hanix excavators sold in the UK and Ireland are Datatag protected as standard and registered under the construction industry equipment security registration scheme – CESAR. Sales and service is provided in the UK by a nationwide network of trained dealers who in turn are fully supported by the Manchester HQ, where extensive parts stocks are maintained to give 24 hour response on the rare occasions when replacement parts are needed.

The Hanix H55DR is one of a complete family of machines from 800Kg to 7.5 tonnes designed to remove ownership hassles and help hire contractors build solid profitable business.

Hanix Europe is the UK arm of Nagano, the Japanese company that invented the hydraulic 360 degree slewing mini excavator over 38 years ago. The range of Japanese built excavation equipment extends from 900Kg to 7.5 tonnes, giving flexibility to meet every need. Designed for hard work in tough environments, Hanix excavators give great reliability and productivity with minimal on-going cost of ownership.

Peter Rosevere, Tel. +44 (0) 161 335 2330 Fax. +44 (0)161 335 2349
E-mail: sales@hanixeurope.com Web: www.hanixeurope.com
Hanix Europe Ltd, Unit B Alliance Industrial Est., Windmill Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 3SP, UK