LATEST NEWS...

September 2008	FAE / Prime Tech Stand at the APF Forestry Show 2008
	FAE were joined by sister company Prime Tech at the recent APF Forestry Show 2008 held in Cannock Chase Forest, exhibits included the brand new models of STC/SSL-150 hydraulic stone & rock crusher designed to fit skid steer loaders and the PMM/HY-125 heavy duty flail head designed to fit midi size excavators. Also on display for the first time here in the UK were the Prime Tech PT200 and PT400 prime movers with engines sizes of 185hp and 385hp respectivley. For more information - CLICK HERE
September 2008	Steel Tracks for Takeuchi TL Compact Track Loaders
	Steel tracks are now available for the Takeuchi TL150 compact track loader and can be specified in lieu of the standard rubber track at no additional cost when purchasing a new machine. For more information - CLICK HERE
September 2008	New Airman PDS75S Box Type Screw Compressor
	Taken from a mixture of the best designs of static and portability the new Airman box type compressors can be mounted on to a trailer, lorry bed or placed on the ground, or even stacked on top of one another, thus giving a whole new dimension to the phrase - portable air power. For more information - CLICK HERE
September 2008	Kyoeisha Hat Trick for KJ Thulborn Ltd
	We are very pleased to announce that KJ Thulborn Ltd a specialist landscaping contractor from Paington in Devon have just bought their 3rd unit of Kyoeisha HMB1560 Hammer-Knife Mower for the expansion of their brushcutting contracts. We would like to thank Kevin and his team for their continued custom. For more information - CLICK HERE
August 2008	APF International Forestry Machinery Exhibition 2008
	As FAE dealers for the south of England and south Wales we will be attending the up coming APF International Forestry Machinery Exhibition being held at Cannock Chase in Staffordshire on the 18th, 19th and 20th of September, staff from our company will be present on all three days. They will be based on the FAE static stand and demonstration area, we would welcome all present and prospective FAE customers to come along and discuss any aspect of their business, or just pop in for a coffee and a chat. For more information - CLICK HERE
August 2008	Government Grants for Woodland and Forestry
	With the fall in farming income, more and more farms and estates are looking at the income the woodland and forestry can provide. The government has recognised the large contribution that British woodland and forestry makes towards the countryside. Woodlands provide the following:- recreational benefits, a major part of our landscape, essential habitats for wildlife, an important part of the economy in providing employment and attractive long term use of land whether for diversifying an existing business or as an environmentally friendly investment.
	Previously there were two woodland grants available through DEFRA offices to compensate landowners for agricultural revenues:- The Woodland Grant Scheme (WGS) - gives grants to create new woodlands and manage existing woodlands. The Farm Woodland Premium Scheme (FWPS) - is designed to encourage the creation of new woodlands on farms. Its objectives are to enhance the environment, to improve landscape and to provide new habitats as well as increasing biodiversity. These have now been replaced by:- The English Woodlands Grant Scheme For more information - CLICK HERE Other grants are available for farms and estates for environmental stewardship schemes, these are available through Natural England. They are available for agri-environment schemes which provide funding to farmers and other land managers in England who deliver effective environmental management on their land. For more information - CLICK HERE
August 2008	TSS Clearance Ltd Buy Their First New Machinery
	Roy Francis Plant are pleased to announce their first order from TSS Clearance Ltd for a new Takeuchi TL150 compact tracked loader that was fitted with a new FAE UML/SSL-175 forestry mulching head. The Takeuchi TL150 was fitted with a 12mm Lexan-Margard front safety screen to protect the operator from flying debris and a 3rd auxiliary control circuit was fitted to control the opening/closing of the hydraulic front door on the mulching head. The FAE UML/SSL-175 forestry mulching head is fitted with a large variable displacement hydraulic motor that greatly increases productivity and gives a better mulching finish, it is also fitted with a large operator facing hyd pressure guage. This equipment can be viewed on the Takeuchi stand at IOG SALTEX 2008 For more information - CLICK HERE
July 2008	Emery's of Bath Buy Wacker-Neuson Roller
	Emery's of Bath have purchased a new Wacker-Neuson RD16-90 tandem ride-on vibrating roller, the RD16-90 model is hydrostatic drive, 1500kg in weight and has a working width of 900mm. The roller comes complete with folding ROPS safety frame, flashing beacon, reversing alarm, working lights and pressurised water spraying system front / rear with an adjustable timer. For more information - CLICK HERE
July 2008	The CLA Game Fair 2008 at Blenheim Palace
	Roy Francis Plant will be exhibiting at the upcoming CLA Game Fair 2008 which is being held at Blenheim Palace, north west of Oxford. We will be exhibiting the Kyoeisha HMB1560 hammer-knife mower and several models of Takeuchi compact tracked loaders fitted with FAE forestry mulching heads. All of this equipment is available for purchase or hire. For more information - CLICK HERE
June 2008	Kyoiesha hammer-knife mower at West London Shooting Club
	The Kyoeisha HMB1560 hammer-knife mower was recently put to work at the prestigious West London Shooting Club cutting 20 acres of sound suppression embankment that was covered with dense (600mm to 800mm) tall grass and thistles. For more information - CLICK HERE
June 2008	Emery's of Bath Buy Wacker-Neuson Site Dumper
	Emery's of Bath have purchased a new Wacker-Neuson 6001H (6.00 tonne) 4WD Site Dumper, the newly designed 6001H model comes with full hydrostatic drive transmission. The site dumper is completed with a folding ROPS safety frame, flashing beacon, reversing alarm and work lights. For more information - CLICK HERE
June 2008	New Simex PL45.20 Self Levelling Road Planer
	The new Simex PL45.20 self levelling road planer is specially designed for planing asphalt and concrete crusts, it also offers outstanding surface scarifying performance. It is ideal for mounting on skid steer loaders fitted with high flow systems, as well as hydrostatic drive loaders and backhoe loaders. Independent depth adjustment on right and left-hand sides (can create sloped surfaces) which, combined with the self-levelling feature and (optional) transverse tilt damped system, allows:- 1) perfect levelling of planed surfaces, as no more height differences with side-by-side planing, 2) perfect planer grip in the presence of uneven grounds, pavements, rises and bumps. To eliminate dust problems and increase tooth life Simex have designed a water tank which is built into the planer. Housed inside the planer, the water tank does not increase the machine's overall dimensions. Heavy duty, high depth models are available upon request. For more information - CLICK HERE
June 2008	New Neuson 901s/sp "Quattrostatic" Skidsteer Loader
	Neuson release the new model 901s/sp "quattrostatic" skidsteer loader with an operating weight of 3450kg and a working payload of 907kg. The "S" model comes with a naturally aspirated 68hp Yanmar diesel engine, the "SP" model comes with a more powerful turbocharged 86hp Yanmar diesel engine. The "SP" powerflow model has a 137 l/min high flow auxiliary hydraulic service that is suitable for attachmnets such as road planers, it can be fitted with the optional infinitely adjustable low-speed control kit especially designed for this purpose. For more information - CLICK HERE
May 2008	FAE Mulching Head on Salisbury Plain
	The owners of Kit Farm have just purchased a new FAE UML/S-225 forestry mulching head with PTO drive, it has been fitted to their existing McCormick tractor and will be cutting dense blackthorn bushes on Salisbury Plain later in the year. Kit Farm owners had several competitive demonstrations and found the FAE model to be a much better design and build quality and give a higher cutting output. For more information - CLICK HERE
May 2008	Another Neuson Dumper on the Graveyard Shift
	Local contractor Ken Biggs has bought another Neuson 1001 (1000kg payload) high-tip site dumper for a renovation contract in a Bristol cemetary, the dumper will be running on smooth grass type tyres. For more information - CLICK HERE
April 2008	Cormidi Beats the Competition Once Again
	After a series of competetive demonstrations with several small high lift rubber tracked dumpers J & C Bird were in no doubt about the result and quickly placed an order for a new Cormidi 10.80DHT model. Company director Chris Bird made comments about his first impressions "as soon as I saw the Cormidi I knew it would be at the top of the list, everything just looked right." Commenting futher he said "once we tried the Cormidi everything I thought about the 1st impression was born out, it is exceptionally well built and the hydrostatic transmission is superb". For demonstration video - CLICK HERE
April 2008	Neuson Dumper on the Graveyard Shift
	Roy Francis Plant Sales won the tender to supply Stevenage Borough Council with a new Neuson 1001 (1000kg payload) high-lift site dumper, the dumper will be put to work with the parks and gardens department and its initial job will be working with the cemetary division, the dumper was supplied fully road legal. For more information - CLICK HERE
April 2008	Takeuchi TL150 with FAE UML/SSL-175 Forestry Mulching Head
	Roy Francis Plant take delivery of a new Takeuchi TL150 (4900kg) rubber tracked skid steer loader fitted with a new FAE UML/SSL-175 forestry mulching head. This combination is suitable for many land clearing / forestry jobs and can cut material of between 6-9 inches in diameter depending on the hardness, due to the overall machine balance and grouser type rubber tracks it is also suitable for working on slopes and uneven ground - even in wet conditions. We can offer this machine combination for hire or sale. For more information - CLICK HERE For related products - CLICK HERE
March 2008	UPM Tilhill take delivery of Kyoeisha HMB1560 Hammer-Knife Mower
	UPM Tilhill take delivery of their 1st Kyoeisha HMB1560 hammer-knife mower for the expansion of their brushcutting contracts on motorway embankments, the company established more than 50 years ago, is a national company operating from a network of offices throughout the country with a turnover in excess of £80 million. For more information - CLICK HERE For related products - CLICK HERE
February 2008	Restoration Company Buy Neuson 803 Micro Excavator
	Melksham based company - Heritage Restoration Ltd have recently purchased a new Neuson 803 (985kg) micro excavator, this purchase came after a series of competetive demonstrations including similar models from Kubota, JCB and Hanix. Company owner Rob Cavill stated "I feel we have the best of all worlds in buying this Neuson machine, we made this descission based on specification, operator feed back and value for money". Heritage also commented on the unique design of the simple lift-off ROPS frame making it easier when working inside. For more information - CLICK HERE For related products - CLICK HERE
January 2008	Roy Francis Plant Announces the Simex Range of Attachments
	Simex s.r.l. are an industry leading manufacturer of specialist attachments who are based in San Giovanni in Persiceto, in Northern Italy. Their unique range of attachments are suitable for:- excavators, backhoe loaders, wheeled loaders, skid steer loaders and telehandlers and cover such diverse operations as:- trenching, crushing, road planing, compacting, overhead and underground cutting. For more information - CLICK HERE For related products - CLICK HERE
December 2007	The Grist Group Buys Their 1st Neuson Skidster Loader
	Wiltshire Waste (Recycling) Ltd - part of The Grist Group, has taken delivery of their first new Neuson 701s skidsteer loader to add to the existing fleet used in their poultry cleaning contracts. The purchase took place after extensive trials against several competitive brands in real work scenarios, owner Nigel Grist was very pleased with the industry leading low rear pivot point of the lift arms, the fully hydrostatic drive system proved it's worth giving very high machine speed and pushing power whilst being extremely controlable. Nigel commented "with that amount of power and speed we can probably do at least two more runs along the length of the sheds thereby greatly increasing our productivity and overall shed turn around which is of great benefit to our customers" . For more information - CLICK HERE For related products - CLICK HERE
December 2007	Kramer Announces New Manufacturing Plant Progress
	Kramer announce they are making good progress with the building of their new modern purpose built manufacturing plant and head office in Pfullendorf Germany. Pfullendorf is a small historic city in the district of Sigmaringen in Baden-Württemberg in South West Germany. For more information - CLICK HERE
November 2007	Cormidi UK Announce New Tracked Dumper Model
	Cormidi UK anounce new tracked dumper model with 2000 kg capacity, hydraulic forward tipping skip, full ROPS safety frame, 7.5 kph travel speed, fully hydrostatic transmission with electro-hydraulic joystick control. Powered by the latest Yanmar 3TNV82 (29.4 hp) 3-Cylinder water-cooled diesel engine. STOP PRESS New 180 Degree swivel tip model available from February 2008 and Self Loading version available in September 2008. For more information - CLICK HERE
November 2007	Another Neuson Machine for NJK Foster
	Bath based specialist playground construction contractor NJK Foster Ltd has recently taken delivery of a new Neuson 1404 (1450kg) mini excavator to complete a project in Pentland Bill, Dorset. Company owner Nigel Foster stated "we were so impresssed with the previous purchase, a Neuson 2503, that it was no issue in placing an order for this new 1.5 ton model" he also commented "our initial reactions were what we expected "a nice smooth powerful machine with the added benefit of a very large cabin". For more information - CLICK HERE
October 2007	Second Time Around for Emery's of Bath
	In 1999 Roy Francis Plant Sales became the official regional dealer for Hokuetsu Industries Limited to promote it's range of Airman mini excavators, compressors and generators. The very first order for an Airman product was placed by Emery's of Bath for an Airman AX22CGL-2 (2.5 ton) mini excavator, which was also their first machine purchase, now after 4,400 hours of "hard graft" it has just been traded-in for an Airman AX25CGL-3 (2.6 ton) mini excavator, the newly updated model. We are very pleased to have been chosen by Emery's of Bath Ltd to supply them with other Aiman mini excavators and compressors, site dumpers from Lifton/Neuson and other general items of construction equipment. Emery's of Bath website:- www.emery.co.uk
September 2007	Kramer 580T Telescopic Wheeld Loader
	The Kramer 580T Telescopic Wheeled Loader shown here loading a mobile batching plant is a compact rigid chassis wheeled loader with a 4540mm max load over height, and is therefore very suitable for material handling work in confined spaces where high reach and load over is a primary requirement, the turning radius is only 2780mm and bucket capacity is from 0.95m3 to 1.50m3. For more information - CLICK HERE
August 2007	Kyoeisha HMA1560 Hammer-Knife Mower at Devizes School
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July 2007	New Neuson 28z3 Zero Tail Swing Mini Excavator
	The new Neuson 28z3 zero tail swing mini excavator is now available. With a laterally installed diesel engine to reduce the transmission of heat, noise and vibration into the cabin, iIt also has a removable cabin/canopy, optional long dipper arm with extra counterweight, protective hose routing, 2 way auxiliary hydraulics and large return line as standard, 2 speed travel, hydraulically operated pilot controls on all functions including travel which allows fully simultaneous movements for easy driving, comfort seat with arm rests. Operating weight: 2700kg with cabin For more information - CLICK HERE
June 2007	New Tracked Skidsteer Loader from Nesuon
	Neuson launched two new models of their skidsteer loader range at the recent Bauma exhibition in Munich, the largest being this 1101cp tracked version. This new tracked skidsteer is available with optional "powerflow" high-flow auxilairy hydraulic system giving a maximum oil flow of 135 L/min, thereby enabling the use of high-flow attachments such as our superb range of FAE forestry mulching heads, in particular model UML/ SSL-150. Operating weight: 4400kg - Payload: 1150kg - Ground pressure: 0.32kg/cm2 For more Neuson 1101cp information - CLICK HERE
MAY 2007	Rentool Ltd stay with Neuson 6 ton midi excavator
	Rentool Ltd of Chandlers Ford, Hamshire have replaced one of their Neuson 6002 with a new Neuson 6003 short tail midi excavator, director Mike Jackson commented "the Neuson 6 ton machines have been some of the best all round hire machines we have ever bought". Neuson:- For users where a small superstructure overhang is acceptable, the 6003 "short tail" has been launched in the 6t class and the 8003 "short tail" in the 8t class, both offering very limited tail swing. The 6003 succeeds the proven 6002 and the 8003 succeeds the widely acclaimed 8002. They both share many design features of the 50z3 and 75Z3, but the engines are more powerful, the boom longer and the cab even larger. For full specifications - CLICK HERE
MAY 2007	Wacker and Neuson-Kramer announce plans to merger
	Wacker Construction Equipment AG, Munich, and Neuson Kramer Baumaschinen AG, Linz (Austria) plan to merge during the course of 2007. The shareholders of both companies and management of Wacker Construction Equipment AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to this effect, the new company is to be called Wacker Neuson AG For the full article - CLICK HERE
APRIL 2007	Kramer 4107 Telehandler working in waste recycling
	Kramer 4107 :- 4100kg max payload and 7.0 metres max reach Kramer machines come with full hydrostatic transmission, single joystick control, 4WD and all wheel steering as standard
April 2007	Kramer 880 Wheeled Loader working in waste recycling
	Kramer 880 :- 4500kg max payload and 3530mm max load over height Kramer machines come with full hydrostatic transmission, single joystick control, 4WD and all wheel steering as standard
April 2007	Cormidi UK luanch new model of high-tip tracked dumper
	Cormidi UK is a rapidly expanding company distributing a range of compact dumpers. The machines are proving very popular primarily because Italian manufacturer Cormidi SRL - led by Armando Cormidi - is totally focussed on producing a range of highly innovative compact machines and is happy to draw on the experience and input of its UK distributor. This help and guidance from the vastly experienced UK management team, working with the Italian designers over the past two years, has resulted in a global range of class-leading compact dumpers, developed to the demanding requirements of the UK and Ireland markets. Said Keith Bradbury. "Cormidi UK is totally focussed on tracked compact dumpers and it not selling a mish-mash of unrelated products and services." Cormidi now has a range of high quality, purpose-built machines with capacities from 500-1800kg, with standard, high-tip, or self-loader configuration. All Cormidi machines use an undercarriage specifically designed for the load-carrying dumper and do not ‘make do' with a readily available but unsuitable excavator undercarriage.
April 2007	Kramer 750T proves ideal for Wiltshire Coal & Building Supplies Merchant
	A Kramer 750T telescopic wheeled loader has been delivered to a family owned coal and building supplies merchant based at Holt in Wiltshire by local dealer Roy Francis Plant Sales. L.H. Arlett & Sons currently supplies up to 50 tonne of materials per day to the local community, including pre-packed coal to some 200 canal boat dwellers. Until the arrival of the new Kramer loader Artlett had been using an aging agricultural tractor with a 400 kg capacity bucket attachment but besides becoming increasingly unreliable it did not have enough reach to load high sided wagons. With output increasing and a philosophy of providing a same day service, company owner Peter Otterwell realised the purchase of a new handling machine was a necessity, not a luxury. Following a visit to the nearby dealer and a trip to see a Kramer 750T in action an order was placed for a machine complete with a Loadmaster 9000 weighing system and ticket printer. Commenting on his decision Mr. Otterwell said: “With some 40 years experience in this business I knew straight away that the 750T was the right machine for the job. Not only is it extremely stable and easy to drive but also has superb all-round visibility for maximum safety when working around our busy yard. Specifically equipped with a 0.68 cu m rehandling bucket, the Kramer unit now spends around four hours per day loading a variety of coal, sand, gravel and decorative stone products into Artlett's fleet of 1.5 tonne payload tipper trucks which have proved perfect for accessing small sites. Powered by an oil-cooled Deutz diesel engine developing 44 kW (60 hp), the 750T drives through an hydrostatic transmission and features a maximum load-over height of 4510mm with its arm in the fully extended position. Like all Kramer machines the unit also features a rugged 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steer system for outstanding on-site traction and manoeuvrability.
March 2007	Kyoeisha HMA 1560 Hammer-Knife Mower Working on SSi Site
	This site of scientific interest had a mixture of trees, uneven ground, peat bog, running water from an underground spring, bracken, brambles, fern and reed grass. Our task was to use the Kyoeisha HMA1560 hammer-knife mower to reduce the bracken and brambles with minimum ground disturbance and therefore encouraging the future growth of more fern and reed grass. Click HERE to see details of the Kyoeisha HMA1560 Hammer-Knife Mower
March 2007	NEW KramerAllrad 250 and 350 Miniloader Model Preview
	KramerAllrad's new 250 and 350 miniloaders: lightweight machines that offer more stability than competitor machines. KramerAllrad have extended its 50 series and will be presenting their 250 and 350 miniloaders for the first time at the Bauma show. Stable, manoeuvrable and user-friendly – these are the most important features of the two smallest loaders produced by this wheel loader specialist. The machines will target agricultural, landscaping and gardening operations, but value-for-money will also make them of interest to rental fleet operators. Both models will be available with a cab or a foldable ROPS bar and with a standard hydraulic quickhitch. Powerful auxiliary hydraulics and stronger engine versions will be optional (31 hp for the Kramer 250 and 37 hp for the Kramer 350) . Depending on legal regulations, the new miniloaders can be equipped with an optional lights package for driving on public roads.
March 2007	Earthmoving Services buy 2nd Cormidi tracked dumper
	New company Earthmoving Services bought their 1st Cormidi 10.65 high-tip rubber tracked dumper in late 2006 and have been very impressed with it's performance and ease of operation, so when the need came along to add another small high-tip rubber tracked dumper to their growing fleet it was an automatic choice to go for another Cormidi, this time they purchased the Cormidi 6.50 high-tip diesel electric start model.
February 2007l	NEW Neuson 9503 Mobile Excavator Model Preview
	The presentation of the world's fastest 9-ton mobile excavator, the neuson 9503, means that Neuson Kramer Baumaschinen AG is introducing its largest mobile excavator to date onto the market and completely revolutionising building site logistics. With the most efficient drive of its class (75 kW, 102 HP) the new, roadworthy model offers the most efficient “high-speed” mobility and enables maximum cross country movement, which puts an end to transport problems arising from “self-propelled drive“. The Deutz turbo diesel engine fitted to the 9503 already complies with forthcoming emission and noise protection standards. The unique, exceptional driving performance is made possible by the use of a sealed hydraulic circuit with maximum efficiency and therefore minimum fuel consumption. Another advantage of the hydraulic system is the automotive control of driving by means of pedals (similar to a car). Specification Operating weight: 9 –10 tons (according to configuration) Engine/output: 75kW (102 HP) Driving speed: 20 km/h or 40 km/h: Maximum digging depth: 3.63 m to 4.23 m Dumping height: 4.26 m – 6.2 m
January 2007	Supply of New Neuson 1404 Mini Excavator
	Local specialist building contractors - Gregory Thain Ltd of Box have just purchased a new Neuson 1404 (1325kg) mini excavator to add to their growing fleet, MD John Gregory added "we were extremely pleased with the overall performance and specification of the Neuson 1404 and the whole package was very cost effective" reported our plant manager Martin Goddard.
January 2007	Supply of Ryetec C1800CH H/D Flail Mower/Collector
	Roy Francis Plant Sales are pleased to win the order to supply the London Borough of Redbridge with an ex demonstration Ryetec C1800CH H/D Flail Mower & Collector unit complete with PTO drive and tractor rear mount.
January 2007
	The Ricoh Arena, Coventry
	Two of our equipment sales suppliers will be attending this show and exhibiting products from their ranges:- CORMIDI - stand E50 NEUSON - stand C94 For more show information log-on to the website www.executivehireshow.com
December 2006	Keep Bath Rugby at the REC - If you feel passionate about keeping Bath Rugby at the REC log-on to the website www.allez-bath.co.uk to confirm your support To see the latest ground development plans log-on to www.bathrugby.co.uk
December 2006	Kyoeisha HMA1560 Hammer-Knife Mower cutting undergrowth at Spye Park Estate - Farm, Wiltshire Working for the new owners of Spye Park Estate - Farm clearing dense brambles and bracken in overgrown field hedgerows.
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November 2006	Birmingham Metal Recycler Maintains Tidy Site Using Kramer 880
	Redditch based company Craddock Metal Recycling has taken delivery of a new Kramer 880 all-wheel steering loading shovel to replace both an old loader and a conventional forklift. The new machine will be used to push a variety of ferrous scrap metal into heaps, ready for handling by a pair of wheeled excavators equiped with rotating grabs. In order to eliminate the problem of regular punctures the Kramer has been fitted with Watts Tyrefill and the customer has modified the bucket to ensure it pushes a wider path than the overall width of the machine.
	According to Adrian Craddock the Kramer 880 is suprisingly powerful for its size and copes exceptionally well with pretty much anything, he added, I much prefer the 4-wheel steering system found on all Kramers to the more usual articulated chassis layout because it provides greater manoeuvrability and visiabilty - critical factors when working around the confines of this compct and busy site.
	The Kramer 880 is the largest wheeled loader in the extensive Kramer range and is power by a Deutz turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine developing an impressive 90 kW (122 hp), the machine weighs in at 8500 kg and offers a maximum payload and loadover height of 4200 kg and 3530 mm respectively.
November 2006	Restoration Specialist Buys The First Kramer Telehandler In The UK
	The very first Kramer telehandler to be sold in the UK has recently been delivered to Heritage Restoration Ltd of Melksham in Wiltshire to help on a major 3 year contract to restore a variety of buildings on Spye Park Estate in nearby Lacock. Once the decision had been taken to buy rather than hire a machine company MD Rob Cavill arranged for three different telehandlers to be tested on the 1000 acre estate over a two month period by three operators.
	Commenting on the trials Mr Cavill said "as it turned out there was no contest - all three operators much prefered the Kramer as it easily outstripped the competition for its overall driveability as well as providing by far the best digging performance with the front loader bucket".
	The Kramer 4009 telehandler featured here has full hydrostatic drive with one multifunctional servo lever for all moving and lifting operations, it has the ability to lift payloads of 4 tonne to a height of 9 metres without deploying outriggers, the impressive lifting capacity has been made possible by the choice of Kramer's optional chassis levelling system which ensures total safety, even when working on uneaven ground.
November 2006	Kyoeisha HMA1560 Hammer-Knife Mower cutting undergrowth at Spye Park Estate - House, Wiltshire Working for the new owners of Spye Park Estate - House clearing dense brambles and bracken.
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October 2006	RG Shylan Ltd a specialist landscaping contractor from Shepton Mallet in Somerset buy their 1st unit of Kyoeisha HMA1560 Hammer-Knife Mower for the expansion of their brushcutting contract on the M5 motorway
	Available - ex stocks, RFPH&S Melksham Wiltshire
October 2006	Kyoeisha HMA1560 Hammer-Knife Mower brushcutting on the M5 motorway, Gloucestershire Working for R. G. Shyland Ltd on the M5 motorway near to the Michael Wood Services cutting dense bramble and small shrub
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October 2006	Cormidi UK set to expand and dominate compact dumper market       The launch of the purpose-built 6.50 High-Tip tracked compact dumper at this year's SED clearly signalled to customers and competitors alike, that Cormidi UK has its sights set on dominating the UK compact dumper market. Almost 40 of these machines have been sold in the last three months and is one of the major reasons why UK sales have doubled since last year. The 6.50 High-Tip has also been chosen by Hire Centre and is being introduced into the hirer's vast depot network. But perhaps the most important reason is that Italian manufacturer - Cormidi SRL - led by Armando Cormidi, is totally focussed on producing a range of highly innovative compact machines and is happy to draw on the experience and input of its UK importer. This help and guidance from the vastly experienced Cormidi UK management team, working in tandem with the Italian designers over the past two years, has resulted in a global range of dumpers, but developed to exact UK specifications and requirements.
October 2006	KJ Thulborn Ltd a specialist landscaping contractor from Paington in Devon buy their 2nd unit of Kyoeisha HMA1560 Hammer-Knife Mower for the expansion of their brushcutting contract on the M5 motorway
	Available - ex stocks, RFPH&S Melksham Wiltshire
August 2006	The CAT287B fitted with a FAE UML/SSL-175 forestry mulching head working at The Beacon, Somerset. Seen here cutting everything from brambles and shrub up to 6" plus diameter trees --- and on a very steep slope.
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August 2006	Roy Francis website update with new ranges Neuson Hydraulic Breakers, CAT Skid Steers, Cormidi Tracked Dumpers, Low Loader Haulage, For Sale section, and This new News Page, so we can keep you up to date with all our latest machines and updates.
August 2006	CAT287B fitted with FAE UML/SSL-175 forestry mulching head working at Perrymead, Bath. Seen here with the Kyoeisha HMA1560 Hammer-Knife Mower cutting anything and everything from brambles and shrub and up to 8" plus diameter trees --- and working on very steep slopes.
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August 2006	Please see below a testimonial we received with pictures from one of our ground clearance customers.
	To whom it may concern, During August 2006 I ask Roy Francis Plant Hire Ltd (Melksham) to clear a very overgrown walled garden (pictured above) that had not been cleared for 30 years. The area is exactly one acre and included different levels and slopes The growth consisted of saplings and brambles that had grown to about 12 feet. Plus grass and nettles in excess of 5 Feet. The machine Roy Francis Ltd used was a KYOEISHA HAMMER KNIFE MOWER This machine made very short work of the job and reduced everything down to a fine mulch. Roy Francis did not ask me to write this letter but I was so impressed with the machine (and his staff) that I want to recommend it to anyone who needs ground clearance work done. Tim Crowden, The Old Rectory, Claverton, Bath.