As local authorities and surface dressing contractors prepare for one of the busiest times of the year for highway maintenance, Dawsongroup emc has a number of vehicles ready and waiting for when demand hits.
Road sweepers, tippers, grabs and hotboxes play vital roles in the surface dressing process, enabling local authorities to restore and redress damaged roads to protect them against dangerous factors such as frost and water damage.
Councils and contractors can take advantage of Dawsongroup emc’s prestigious fleet on a flexible contract hire basis, enabling them to access the very best equipment, without the need for major financial outlay, when the weather conditions are right for carrying out the job at hand.
The firm’s Smarter Asset Strategy provides bespoke solutions for customers which streamline processes, improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Customers also benefit from Dawsongroup emc’s first-class service and maintenance. From manufacturer trained engineers and 24/7 nationwide assistance to driver and operator training, Dawsongroup emc’s aftercare ensures clients stay safe and operational at all times.
Paul Beddows, sales director at Dawsongroup emc, said: ‘Surface dressing season can be a challenging time for local authorities as the weather conditions need to be just right before they can carry out the task. Having the right tools for the job is vital but knowing when to hire them is difficult as councils are at the mercy of the weather.
‘This is where our flexible contract hire options can really help. Not only do we have the very best vehicles in stock ready for use, but customers can hire them on a short-term basis when demand requires with no upfront costs. With over 20 years’ experience supporting local authorities, we are perfectly placed to support you this surface dressing season.’
These first-class machines are now all available to hire from Dawsongroup emc:
• Bucher VT652 – the ideal sweeper for collecting loose tarmac, dust and other debris during the surface dressing process. These vehicles also have the ability to convert into street cleaners, with Supawash chisel jets for cleaning roads and kerb lines.
• Bucher V80 – this heavy-duty cleaning machine can sweep away any remaining debris with ease.
• JCB 3CX Compact Highways Master – a high-performance backhoe loader that specialises in a wide variety of duties in urban and limited-space work environments.
• Thompsons 32T Tipper – with a Loadmaster body, this is the ultimate tipper for carrying materials to and from surface dressing sites. Nothing beats it for strength, durability and reliability.
• Thompson 32T Tipper Grab – with a high payload, this tipper grab is extremely strong. Designed to handle heavy-duty work, it can load, move, remove, and deliver all materials on site.
• Thompsons 18T Hotbox – this machine is ideal for transporting materials, such as bitumen binder, at the required temperature for road dressing.
All these vehicles are available with different chassis types and manual or automatic gearboxes.
To find out how Dawsongroup emc can support your local authority this surface dressing season, get in touch with the team today on 01484 400111.
