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Hyundai excavators are first choice for Hawkes Demolition

With plant hire, demolition, earthworks and transport divisions, including sweeper and tipper hire, Hawkes Group has created a one-stop-shop for customers that require reliable construction machinery on a nationwide basis. Working across commercial, industrial and residential sectors, the Kettering-based company has recently added two Hyundai Construction Equipment HX220AL crawler excavators to its rapidly 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,” said Reece Hawkes, Managing Director of Hawkes Demolition.

“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 a range of mobile crushing and screening equipment, along with smaller non-operated machinery, like rollers, site dumpers and an extensive line-up of 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. That includes the professional removal of hazardous waste, such as asbestos and old fuel tanks. The group also has a bulk earthworks business, equipped to design and deliver a variety of earthworks projects, with support from the transport division.

“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,” said Mr 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 feature a comfortable cab, with automatic climate control and an air suspended seat, that can be heated as an option. The machines benefit from 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 Group is continuing to invest to meet the needs of customers in all areas of the business. With such a strong relationship with Hyundai and Willowbrook, the company 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,” said Mr Hawkes.

Hawkes Group is a trusted partner for many contractors, delivering a reliable, professional service across the country. Part of that commitment to customers is the provision of the best equipment available, which for excavators, and now dozers, means Hyundai.

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