Molson adds Kobelco mini excavators to Scottish portfolio

MOLSON Young Plant Sales has started the New Year by announcing the addition of Kobelco mini excavators to its portfolio.

The company described the move as a ‘natural fit’ for the business, which already offers Kobelco heavy line excavators throughout Scotland.

The new range is already in stock, with parts and service available from the group’s depots in Doune and Inverness.

The Kobelco mini excavator range comprises ten models. These range from the SK08SR-1E micro excavator – measuring just 680mm wide when the tracks are in the retracted position – through to the recently released SK75SR-7 and SK85MSR-7 8-tonne class machines.

Other models include the SK10SR-2E, featuring a three-pump system and servo controls on the arms. The 3-tonne range features the SK28, SK30 and SK35SR-6E models, boasting features such as air conditioning as standard. The 6-tonne range includes the SK45 and SK55SRX-6 excavators.

Mark Proudfoot, director at Molson Scotland, said, “The Kobelco mini excavator range completes our ‘Single Source Supply’ option available throughout Scotland. As a business, we already have the knowledge, stock and infrastructure in place to hit the ground running with the Kobelco mini excavator range and provide the highest levels of service to our customers from day one.

“Now in our 43rd year, the Young Plant Sales name has been synonymous for providing the Scottish building and construction industry with a range of market leading machinery, backed up by an after sales service that pulls out all the stops when our customers need us. We feel that the Kobelco range will enhance of offering thanks to their Japanese build quality, smooth controls and high standard specification sure to be a big hit with both new and existing customers.”