The new machines are six Cat 730C2 articulated dump trucks, 16 Cat CS74B vibratory soil compactors and a dozen Cat 313FL GC excavators.
Hawk now runs 164 Cat machines in its fleet, in total.
General manager Paul Allman said: “We are continually reviewing how we can provide our clients with equipment which can improve site safety, but also reduce costs through productivity increases. With the Cat 730C2 ejector models, the safety benefits are massive, as you completely remove the risk of the ADT skip tipping over and because the units can eject at high speed, without stopping, you also increase cycle times.
“We also dramatically reduce the workload of bulldozers and graders, as we are able to spread material out as we eject, rather than leaving it in a large pile. This in-turn increases the efficiency and productivity of other equipment. Another advantage, often overlooked, is the ability to eject material whilst the truck is on a slope, a task that cannot be done using standard dump trucks.
“The Cat 730C2 and Cat 313FL units also come with Product Link technology, which enables us to monitor the performance of each unit. We monitor data using VisionLink software, which allows us to see fuel efficiency and alerts us immediately if there is a fault, increasing the uptime of the machines.
“From initial experience and data we receive using the Product Link system, we have seen a dramatic increase in productivity, with less fuel burn. Feedback from the operators has also been great, as they feel a lot more comfortable performing the tasks required, using the ejector system. Equally and most importantly, our customer feedback, particularly on safety has been very positive.”
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