Coleman initially ordered a single JCB 135 skid-steer loader and was sufficiently impressed to go back for three more 135s and a 155 model.
All have been put to work on demolition projects across the country including Didcot power station, St David’s shopping centre in Swansea and Birmingham New Street railway station.
Coleman & Co contract support manager Malcolm Hurst said: “The JCB skid-steer models have a number of positive safety features that impressed us. These include far better all-round visibility and safer access to the cab which in turn allows a demolition guard to be fitted at the front of the cab. This is something unique to JCB’s design; it is very different to any other skid-steer on the market.
“We are also very impressed with the build quality along with the flexibility of the JCB skid steers.”
Coleman’s loaders have been further adapted to the demolition environment with additional features including: an alarm that is triggered if the door opens while the engine is running, solid puncture resistant rubber tyres and a grapple bucket that clamps material.
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