GAP has confirmed that all new 6 and 9 tonne dumpers purchased in future will be cabbed.
The hire giant said it is making the move to improve safety and meet growing demand. The firm already has cabbed dumpers in its fleet, manufactured by Wacker Neuson and powered by Perkins engines.
Ken Stewart, GAP’s head of procurement said, “Due to the recognised superior safety standards, the construction and related industries are moving from ROPS (Roll Over Protection Systems) towards cabbed dumpers. The machines are particularly advantageous in the rain or cold (heating as standard and air conditioning as an optional extra), allowing the operator to work comfortably and safely all year round. Extra protection, good head and legroom and optimum all-round visibility are other benefits reported by users.
“Utilisation of our current 6.0t and 9.0t Wacker Neuson cabbed dumper fleet in both forward tip and swivel variants is good, which has allowed for additional dumpers to be forecasted for delivery throughout the year. As more interested parties see these higher specified machines as the way forward, GAP’s commitment to embracing innovation will ensure we are well positioned to fulfil the industry’s needs.”
