Two of the first HX25Az mini excavators in the UK have gone to work for Stockport-based Donellon Contractors. Launched last year, the 2.5-tonne zero-tailswing machine is the largest of HD Hyundai’s new generation A-Series mini excavators that can be towed on a 3.5-tonne trailer. “We bought the HX25Az with Digadoc trailers, as we can tow them on a van or a pick-up with buckets, a breaker and a grab,” said company owner Rick Eyre.
Though only in its second year in business, Donellon is expanding rapidly. The company, which turned over £1.5m last year, has more than 20 staff working on contracts across the UK. The fleet of equipment already includes two HX25Az minis, an HX85A midi excavator and a 30- tonne HX300A, along with site dumpers and other equipment.
“We work nationwide in demolition, remediation and civils, mainly in the highways, rail and commercial sectors,” said Eyre.
“We provide a full turnkey package and we like the specialist works that some other companies don’t want to tackle. I don’t want to be a huge company, we’re trying to do everything as efficiently and as safely as possible, which is something that fits with our customers too. We’re already booked out for the next six months.”
The HD Hyundai machines have been supplied by Manchester dealer HES Enterprises and the company provides full service and back-up to the contractor. To maximise the use of the excavators, Donellon has opted for the highest possible specification, including Dramone quickhitches.
“We try to buy every machine with a breaker and a grab. We can do demolition work, or the grab can be used to lift kerbs or paving,” added Eyre.
“I think the Hyundai machines are there now in terms of performance and specification. The service that we get from Andrew at HES is mega and the back-up is excellent. We can’t complain at all.”
