Kettering-based Hawkes Demolition has recently added two Hyundai HX220AL crawler excavators to its growing fleet of equipment.
“Hawkes Demolition purchased its first Hyundai excavator in 2018 and the brand has been a consistent part of our fleet ever since,” says managing director Reece Hawkes.
“We operate 34 Hyundai excavators across the business, currently ranging from 13 tonnes to 30 tonnes. That number continues to grow as we expand our operations and invest in reliable, well-supported equipment.”
The company’s fleet also includes mobile crushing and screening equipment, along with smaller non-operated machinery, like rollers, site dumpers and attachments. All of the firm’s Hyundai machines have been provided by local dealer Willowbrook Plant.
Hawkes Demolition was formed in 2015 and the business boasts an experienced team of operators, supervisors and management, capable of handling a wide range of demolition projects, including the removal of hazardous waste, such as asbestos and old fuel tanks. The group also has a bulk earthworks business.
“Most recently, we’ve added two new HX220ALs to our fleet of excavators. Hyundai has always delivered a strong balance of performance and value, which has been a key factor in our continued investment,” says Reece Hawkes.
The HX220AL is a 22-tonne conventional tailswing crawler excavator, powered by a 129kW (173hp) Cummins B6.7 Stage V diesel engine. Equally at home in construction, earthmoving and demolition work, the A-Series machine benefits from electronic pump flow control (EPFC) hydraulics, providing the operator with maximum controllability.
All Hyundai A-Series crawler excavators have Hyundai’s Hi-Mate telematic system, which helps customers to see, in real-time, how their equipment is performing. The system also provides remote diagnosis and positioning information.
Hawkes is now expanding into other machine categories. “We’ve placed an order for the first Hyundai dozer to enter the UK through our dealer Willowbrook Plant. It will be joining our contracting division,” he says.
