“We are one of the few independent plant hirers left in the area and have dedicated ourselves to maintaining and enhancing the level of service that our customers have come to expect from a family run business.”
Westgate has taken delivery of a new Bobcat E10 1.1 tonne micro-excavator, a new Bobcat E16 1.6 tonne compact excavator and a new Model 10 auger attachment for use on the E16 excavator.
Welsh added: “Bobcat of London provided us with a couple of machines to try out and I was immediately impressed with the quality of build and well thought out design of the Bobcat excavators.
“From the thickness of the back door which provides good protection for the engine and other components to the standard track expansion on both models for extra stability, the Bobcat excavators offer an excellent design for the hire industry.”
Spec guide
The Bobcat E10 model is a zero tail swing micro-excavator with a maximum digging depth of 1.82 m and a machine weight of 1066 kg.
The machine has a retractable undercarriage that takes the width down to only 710 mm, allowing easy access through a standard pedestrian doorway for work inside buildings or entry into back yards and gardens through narrow gates.
In addition, passage through low headroom openings is aided by the integrated foldable TOPS. Once the excavator is positioned and ready for work, the undercarriage can be expanded to 1100 mm, for maximum stability in all working conditions.
Also featuring a retractable undercarriage as standard, the E16 equipped with canopy, bucket and long dipperstick has an operating weight of 1555 kg and offers a maximum digging depth of 2602 mm. Like the E10 model, the E16 excavator offers simple installation for the hoses for a wide choice of attachments such as the new Model 10 auger.