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First 6t Thwaites Hydrostatic Dumpers sale

< Back to news stories 31/10/2023

Cornish contractor Steve Hoskin Construction Ltd (SHC) have taken delivery of the first hydrostatic drive, 6-tonne, Power Swivel Dumpers to be manufactured by Thwaites.

This first machine sale of its type represents further continual improvement in product development from Thwaites as the hydrostatic drive versus manual drive delivers improved proportional control, making the dumper even easier and safer to operate.

SHC MD Neil Hoskin said, ‘We have a have a long and successful trading relationship with Thwaites and our fleet of dumpers is exclusively Thwaites. We are pleased to have taken these first machines which will further improve safety on site and the safety of our operators, who will no doubt appreciate the benefits of a yet smoother and consistent drive’.

John Elliott, CBL Regional Director, adds, ‘SHC are a loyal customer for CBL over many years and their Cornish heritage is well recognised, as is their reputation. We are delighted to have made this landmark sale’.

Pictured L-R John Elliott, Regional Director CBL; Neil Hoskin, MD Steve Hoskin Construction Ltd & Paul Rodwell, Distributor Manager (South) Thwaites Ltd.

 

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