Civil engineers Cooney Construction has boosted its fleet with the addition of two Hyundai CE HW65A wheeled excavators. The 6.5-tonne machines deliver the combination of power and compact dimensions for Cooney’s highway construction and repair contracts.
Traditionally, the company had used backhoe loaders for much of its highway work. However, they have been replaced by the versatility and manoeuvrability of the compact wheeled excavators.
“Working in confined spaces and under temporary traffic lights, trying to manoeuvre a machine like a backhoe was a nightmare,” explained founder James Cooney. “With the wheeled excavators, we can stay within the works to service the job. We can use the machine to service the site with stone, tarmac and other materials, not just for digging. We’re still one of the very few that operates like this, but the wheeled machines are absolutely key to our business.”
The two wheeled excavators are the latest models to have been supplied by Hyundai dealer HES Enterprises. The two companies have a built a strong relationship over more than 25 years of Hyundai supply and service and Cooney now operates Hyundai excavators from 1.5-8 tonnes operating weight.
“We like the personal approach that we get from HES. Like us, they are a family business and they are very easy to deal with,” said Cooney. “We also get an excellent level of service and aftercare.”
Formed in 1984, Cooney Construction was initially a sub-contractor to larger civil engineering businesses in the West Yorkshire area. As the company expanded, it moved to its Rochdale base and took on an increasing volume of work as a main contractor, to local authorities throughout the area.
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