A Develon DX62R mini-excavator is helping to prepare a small beach on the coast of Castelldefels, Barcelona, ahead of the peak summer season.
On the beach of a marina in Port Ginesta, a restaurant has been built. Its all-wooden structure is assembled and disassembled each season. Under legal regulations, the restaurant remains operational only from Easter until approximately October, and is then dismantled to be reinstalled the following year.
To carry out the project, the DX62R has been key in several tasks, from preparing the site to transporting materials, including floors, walls, ceilings and wooden beams, all within the framework of a rustic-chic and functional design. The machine also assisted in the excavation to bury the water tanks that supply the restaurant’s kitchen and bathrooms.
In total, five beach bars have been set up in the area, all with the help of the ‘compact yet powerful’ machine.
Develon said that what sets the six-tonne DX62R apart in this project is its ability to perform multiple functions with a single machine. In the past, in the harbour cove, the installation of beach bars required the use of a forklift due to difficult access. The Develon mini offers more versatility, facilitating transport, excavation work and material handling.
Its compact size allows for access to narrow areas without damaging the marina walkways or access points to the protected dune beach.
Thanks to a quick-hitch system, the operator does not need to leave the cab to change attachments. Speed is another strength – a key factor in projects with tight deadlines like the one carried out in Castelldefels.
