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Recycling News
PR Bates Services is all about making sure good materials
don’t go to waste. At their yard in Towerfield Business Park in
Benfleet, they take over 200 loads from tippers, grab lorries,
and skip trucks from loads between 1-20 tonnes every day and
turn it all into reusable aggregates and materials. Everything
gets recycled and comes back as quality products like sharp
sand, ballast, pea shingle, granite, Type 1, and topsoil. It’s
simple, nothing gets thrown away, making them be able to
offer high quality materials to their customers.
A multi-handler like the Sennebogen 340G isn’t something
you’d normally see in an aggregate yard, it’s usually found in
industries like waste handling or agriculture because of its
versatility. That’s why Paul Bates was surprised by how well it’s
performed. With a lift capacity of around 4 tonnes and a reach
of up to 9 meters, it can load trucks quickly and keep pace
with the demands of a busy yard. The telescopic boom and
bottom-dump bucket make unloading fast and efficient
without constant repositioning, which saves time and keeps
operations moving smoothly. The machine has also been fitted
with an RDS Alpha, Loadmaster Alpha 100 onboard weighing
system, giving operators precise control over what they’re
loading, an important factor for accuracy and compliance. In
short, its combination of strength, reach, and precision has
turned out to be a real advantage where speed and
productivity matter most.
In practice, the 340G has plenty of real‑world muscle. Lifting
up to 4 tonnes, and it still feels strong when you stretch it out,
roughly 2.6 t at full lift (7.7 m) and about 1.7 t at full forward
reach. In the yard, that translates to fewer second attempts
and fewer trips back to re‑weigh. Add the elevating cab for a
clear view into truck bodies and the Loadmaster α100
onboard weighing for spot‑on loads, and operators can hit
targets first time and keep trucks moving.
Paul Bates summed it up: “We didn’t expect a multi-handler to
perform this well in an aggregate yard, but it’s kept up with
everything we’ve thrown at it.” That’s down to working closely
with Molson Salesman Brian Bell to make sure they got the
right machine for the job. By understanding the yard’s
challenges and matching them with the right setup, the 340G
has delivered the strength, reach, and precision needed to
keep operations running smoothly.
What really makes the Sennebogen 340G stand out is its
hydraulic system. It’s built to deliver serious lifting power
while keeping everything smooth and controlled, even when
the boom is fully extended. That means operators can move
heavy loads confidently and place them exactly where they
need to without wasting time. The hydraulics work hand in
hand with the Cummins F3.8 Stage V engine, which provides
the power behind the scenes, but it’s the precision and
efficiency of the hydraulics that make the biggest difference
when the yard is flat out.
Build quality was another key factor, and it’s something
Sennebogen is known for across its entire range. These
machines are built to last, and PR Bates saw that first-hand.
From day one, the 340G has handled constant loading and
moving without issues. It’s strong, reliable, and simple to
operate, which is exactly what’s needed in a busy yard. The
team described it as hassle-free, a machine they can put to
work without worrying about downtime.
The buying experience with Molson Green was built on that
same approach. Rather than offering an off-the-shelf solution,
the team spent time understanding how the yard operates, the
materials coming in, and the pressures of a busy schedule. That
meant the 340G arrived ready for work and set up for the job
from day one. Paul Bates explained, “Brian knew exactly what
we needed. he asked the right questions and made sure the
machine was configured for the way we work.” That attention
to detail made a big difference, and it’s one of the reasons PR
Bates had no hesitation in ordering a second 340G for the
expansion.
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