“Lots of people that we know have praised Dennis Barnfield for their aftersales service,” he said. “Barnfield will service the machine for us and they are only an hour away.
One special feature that ticked a box for him, was the CX85E’s standard ability to control the tracks using one of the servo levers, rather than having to operate foot pedals or track levers.
“The joystick tracking was a big feature for us, as this is a big site to move around,” said Mr Attwood. “I went to Scotplant earlier in the year to look at some other machinery, but when I sat in the Case machine, I thought how well it was laid out and how nice it was to sit in.”
All Case compact excavators have a zero or reduced tailswing design and the standard CX85E can turn within the width of its tracks. However, to allow the excavator to operate with the tilt-rotator and the standard long dipper arm, Dennis Barnfield has supplied the machine with the heavier of two optional additional counterweight sections. While this does extend slightly beyond the rubber tracks, the benefits in stability and lifting capability more than make up for the additional swing radius.
The machine has also been equipped with a full range of auxiliary piping, to power the tilt-rotator and a number of other attachments. It has been person alised with that striking darker privacy glazing, which has become an increasingly popular option among Dennis Barnfield’s customers.
The CX85E tips the scales at around 8.8-tonnes and is part of a new range of E-Series midi models. It comes as standard with a centre-mounted monoboom and a dozer blade. For those that prefer an offset boom, similar to a mini excavator, Case also offers the 7.6-tonne CX75E, which boasts a two-piece articulating TAB boom. Those looking for a heavier compact model can also choose the CX90E,
which has the offset boom, but with a monoboom design.
The CX85E is powered by a Stage V diesel engine developing 53.7kW (73hp). This drives an eHPQ Rexroth electronic pump hydraulic system, providing the machine with plenty of power and speed. Thanks to the electronic control system, the operator can personalise every hydraulic circuit, through the monitor in the cab, providing the control levers with their preferred speed of operation, sensitivity and power delivery.
As the Harbour Lights Campsite continues to expand to meet customer demand, offering visitors a wide range of activities along the golden sandy beaches of the western Lake District, the site’s new CX85E looks set to be increasingly busy. With 100 holiday home bases to build, the machine is certainly a welcome addition to the fleet.
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