Volvo’s fleet supports Melbourne’s aggregate company in enhancing productivity and achieving growth, Including the L260H Wheel Loader.

The Burdett Group says using Volvo Construction Equipment became a good habit as the company dramatically expanded its operations.

Over the past four decades, Burdett Group, a landscaping aggregates supply business, has expanded from a small family outlet in Melbourne, Australia, to one that includes a 7-acre site containing a garden supply outlet — all with the help of a fleet of high-performing machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and CJD Equipment.

“In 2008, we purchased our first Volvo — a L180F wheel loader,” said Andrew Burdett, director of the Burdett Group. “With the lack of wear and breakdowns, we found it to be a good machine, so we purchased more Volvo equipment and then it just became a good habit.”

From one L180F wheel loader, the Burdett Group’s fleet of Volvo CE machines has since expanded to 16. Burdett says there’s no going back.

“The Volvo machines have lower fuel consumption compared to other similar machines. With that first machine, we were able to increase our productivity and fuel economy,” Burdett said.

Burdett says the company’s favourite among their Volvo fleet is the L260H wheel loader, which works 16 hours a day at a sand quarry in Lang Lang, helping to produce and load landscaping supplies.

“We are most excited about the L260H because we are able to pick up about 12 tons in one pass, and load a truck-and-trailer combo in four passes, while previously it took six passes to load the vehicle,” Burdett said.

The L260H wheel loader is fitted with the V-ACT Stage IIIA, a 13-litre diesel engine, and a 7.3 m3 Volvo rehandling bucket to deliver powerful and efficient performance. It is also available with a 6.4 m3 general-purpose bucket. All L260H models deliver a high breakout force of 283.7 kN, a dump height of 3.1 m, and a 50 mm longer wheelbase, along with the proven Z-bar linkage for strong, powerful digging in hard materials.

The 16 machines are the second round of Volvo CE machinery the Burdett Group purchased. They include articulated haulers, crawler excavators, and wheel loaders. The fleet works at four different sites in the suburbs of Melbourne: a sand quarry at Lang Lang, a gravel quarry at Hallston, a production site at Cranbourne West, and a production and retail site at Langwarrin.

From carting raw materials for production to loading finished products for retail, the fleet of Volvo equipment works an average of 12 hours a day to help the Burdett Group produce 3.5 million tons of aggregates annually. The company has supplied soil and sand for the construction of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and pebbles for the Australian Grand Prix motor race.

“We like Volvo equipment for its fuel economy,” Burdett said. “Operators absolutely love the Volvo machines because they are quiet and easy to operate.”

 

The Burdett Group purchased Volvo CE machines from CJD Equipment, Volvo CE’s Australian distribution partner. Over the past decade, Burdett has appreciated CJD’s fast response to parts enquiries and service requests.

“The speed of service is important for us because if one loader breaks down, it could hold up 20 trucks that are waiting to get loaded,” Burdett said. “We really like our fleet of Volvo equipment because they are high performing and reliable. Even though we have Volvo warranties, the best form of warranty is one you don’t need to use.”

Volvo L260H Wheel Loader: A Powerful and Efficient Wheel Loader Boosting Productivity

This heading directly addresses the key features and benefits of the L260H model, highlighting its productivity advantages. Here’s why this heading is appropriate:

• The L260H wheel loader is designed to increase productivity by up to 15% compared to its predecessor, thanks to its increased wheelbase and optimized weight distribution.
• It has a powerful Tier 4 final engine that delivers 6% more power and 5% more torque than the previous L250H model.
• The loader incorporates innovative technologies, such as Load Assist and the new generation OptiShift, which enhance efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
• It’s part of Volvo’s commitment to developing high-performance construction equipment, building on its legacy of introducing advanced wheel loaders to the industry.
• The L260H wheel loader is engineered for efficient and smart work, combining power with intelligent systems to optimize operations.

This heading encapsulates the L260H’s key selling points – its power, efficiency, and ability to boost productivity – the primary factors construction and aggregate companies consider when selecting heavy equipment.

To learn more, contact your local CJD Equipment Branch.