Civils specialist puts its faith in Kobelco excavators

ECL Civil Engineering Kobelco machines

ECL Civil Engineering Ltd sealed a deal for 20 new Kobelco excavators.

The move builds upon over five years of collaboration between Bedfordshire-based ECL and Molson Group, the UK distributor for Kobelco machines.

ECL MD Sean Hoare explained, “Our ongoing investment in Kobelco excavators reflects our positive experience of running these machines, along with a very high standard specification on the Kobelco product (which) aligns perfectly with our sustainability goals, our commitment to delivering high-quality services, and our drive to invest in the best products for our teams on site.”

Molson sales director Stuart Butler added, “This deal reflects the strong relationship we have built over the last five years with Sean and his team. Over this time, we have built trust by delivering on our promises. Whether that is around the lived experience of the actual running costs of the machines or delivering a reliable and reactive after-sales support, through to understanding their business and having the flexibility to structure a deal that works for them.”

The new excavators comprise of SK85MSR-7, SK130LC-11 and SK210LC-11E models fitted with a selection of Geith and Strickland quick hitches. Supplied in the traditional blue Kobelco paint scheme, the diggers will be working on sites for some of the UK’s largest developers, housebuilders and local authorities.

Sean Hoare added, “We need to ensure we can deliver our clients an industry-leading service that can be relied on to produce not only a quality finish at the right price but also one that meets our and their demands for lowering environmental impact. The purchase of these new excavators is a step forward in offering both that reliability, quality, and fuel savings we demand.”