News - June 2009

We have now finished the Devon county and The Royal Cornwall shows. They have been very successful shows this year with huge positivity towards the machinery and also a confidence to purchase.

We had on show 5 machines from the German manufacturer Shaffer who specialise in handlers and have done for 50 years. They make a range of 40 handlers, 7 of which are telescopic. We had on display the 6390 which on performance is equal to the likes of a JCB TR200 and Matbro TM200 being a little smaller in size. Also on display a 9330 which is similar in size ( 2.1m wide, 2.5m high) but with 130HP deutz engine, 5.2m reach, and 3200kg lift.

It was quite an eye opener to see 10 people who came onto the stand already had Schaffer machines and were over the moon to see someone local supporting the brand.

We had 3 Hanix machines on display. People were impressed with the build quality and value for money. Selling a machine whilst the show was on made it even more the worthwhile.

From Digga we had the Ram Drill which fits on the 3 point linkage of a tractor and the tractor weight can be used to push the auger into the ground also on display was an auger mounted on a loader and excavator.

Also on the fencing line we had a breaker with a post driving cup. Arrowhead Breakers to fit 3/4t, 1.5T, back hoe (Sold to Parsons Plant Hire) and 13T.