Willmar buys first Bobcat

2 December 2009

Willmar Hire, based in Kidderminster, has taken delivery of the first Bobcat E32 mini excavator sold in the UK. MD Mark Godsall says “The machine offers a lot of power for its size and, as we’ve purchased the longer digging arm version, it gives users extra digging depth for work on structures such as septic tanks.” 

The 3.2 tonne conventional tail swing mini gives a maximum digging depth of 3417mm with the longer arm, the reach at ground level being 5270mm and the dump height is 3618 mm. A thumb-operated boom offset control on the left joystick facilitates control of the boom swing function and provides more floor space for the operator.

Originally an agricultural engineering company, Willmar Hire has been hiring out plant for more than 18 years. Today, the company splits its activities between plant hire and groundworks, with a hire fleet that includes minis, dumpers and skid steer loaders.

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