A LEADING Irish groundworks and civil engineering specialist has bought a brand new JCB 245XR tracked excavator to work on a major €65 million rail project in Limerick.
County Clare-based Mushroom Civil Ltd has purchased the new reduced tailswing model which initially worked on the Dunkettle Interchange roadbuilding scheme near Cork.
Now, the JCB 245XR – supplied by dealer ECI JCB – has switched to rail infrastructure and is excelling on the reinstatement of the 42km Limerick to Foynes track for freight services.
Mushroom Civil Ltd’s Managing Director, Mike O’Connor said: “We have a great relationship with ECI JCB in Cork, so they are always our first port of call when we need new machines. The JCB 245XR is one of the only reduced tailswing tracked excavators with the full-size cab – so it ticks all the boxes for us.”
“We also have a JCB 220X model which is very smooth and comfortable and does a very good job in a tight space too. Our drivers consistently praise the ease of operations of the JCB X Series machines so whenever we’re purchasing new kit, they want us to choose JCB so they get to work in that big and comfy cab.” O’Connor added.
Established in 2016, Mushroom Civil Ltd has built a comprehensive fleet of plant and equipment for the civil engineering sector and is able to project manage and implement complex earthworks projects. The company has developed an outstanding reputation for dependability and efficiency with its experienced team delivering projects across Ireland.
JCB 245XR KEY FACTS:
•The 245XR JCB tracked excavator has a tailswing radius of 1.72m, 40% less than the 220X, allowing it to work safely against buildings and road barriers.
•The short front swing and reduced tailswing give a working radius reduction of 1.6m, compared to the 220X.
•It can work in a smaller area than the 220X, providing great comfort and power in a compact footprint.
•Customer-led control layout, with operator feedback contributing to the design.
•Double cushion viscous mounts reduce vibration and cab noise to 69dB(A).
•Seat-mounted joystick and switch controls move with the operator.
•Bluetooth radio is fully integrated into the control screen.
•JCB DIESELMAX engines are proven in 70 different machines globally.
•Machine shaker rig testing replicated 15,000 hours of tracking and vibration.
•30,000 window and door operation tests prove component quality.
•Hot and cold climate testing (55°C to -30°C) in locations around the world.
HVO offers the potential for reduced carbon emissions in the short term
Hydro treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is available as a drop-in fuel for a wide range of JCB engines and can lower carbon emissions as long as an environmentally sustainable supply can be assured.
