HELP!!

[argie]

I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of any company operating rigid trucks in the UK with a capacity of 50 to 80 tonnes.
I already have a Komatsu HD605, Terex TR70, Cat 775F and Terex TR60. Are there any others still operational in the UK Aveling Barford, Hitachi, Euclid?
Many thanks
Paul

[Joes1989]

Halls have 7 old 773B's working hear! Ex Coal contractors judging by the sign writing on the cabs! That any help?

[Ian Fletcher1970]

Hi Paul,
Merrimans at Ripley,Derbyshire have at least 1 775 in their yard. I believe the likes of Corus and Hansons (formerley ARC) may use Aveling Barfords.
Hope this helps.

Ian

[Joes1989]

Where is merrimans yard mate? i heard they had a 385CL ME in there too........wouldnt mind going for a butchers

[Ian Fletcher1970]

Hi Joe,
Merrimans yard is on Whiteley Road, Peasehill, Ripley near to what was Waingroves Brickworks, Theres a footpath runs right next to the yard so you can get a good look!

Ian

[argie]

Joe and Ian thanks for the info. I'll look into that this week.
Paul

[Joes1989]

Halls fleet will be there for at least another 6-8 months apparently......i want to get on that site for some better pics but im not sure who to ask......haha I think lafarge runs a decent sized fleet of trucks at Whitwell quarry near worksop too mate thinking about it. Not sure what they got there though!

[argie]

I'm doing a piece on the ten largest working trucks in the UK so I have the:-

CAT 789B 175t
CAT 785D 137t
CAT 777F/D/B 91t
TEREX TR100 91t
KOMATSU HD785 91t
TEREX TR70 65t
HITACHI EH1100-3 65t do Blackwells still run these?
CAT 775F 64t
KOMATSU HD605 63t
TEREX TR60 55t
CAT 773F 54t

Paul

[Ian Fletcher1970]

Halls fleet will be there for at least another 6-8 months apparently......i want to get on that site for some better pics but im not sure who to ask......haha I think lafarge runs a decent sized fleet of trucks at Whitwell quarry near worksop too mate thinking about it. Not sure what they got there though!

Hi Joe,
I think that Lafarge Whitwell run 777's - there was an article in Earthmovers about one being rebuilt not so long ago.

Ian

[Joes1989]

ah....i thought they were 775's or 773's not too sure though! I know it was originaly painted a horrible shitty green! haha