Lowmac expands Liebherr fleet with UK’s first A914 material handler

Lowmac waste and recycling has become the first UK operator to bring the new Liebherr A 914 material handler into service at its materials recycling facility in Ayr, Scotland.

The A 914 will join a fleet of dedicated material handlers from Liebherr and will be used to sort and load the large volumes of mixed waste and recyclable materials that are managed on the site.

The 19-tonne material handler carries a 9m boom and dipper combination and is powered by a D924-FPT Tier IV compliant 4-cylinder diesel engine designed for Liebherr which delivers 143hp at 1800rpm. The machine’s compact overhang minimises the risk of damage to either the counterweight or objects around the machine.

The purpose made chassis carries a pair of stabiliser legs to the rear with a heavy-duty blade to the front. A set of 8 solid tyres with intermediate rings and a comprehensive package of sturdy galvanised steps complete the chassis specification.

As standard the machine comes with a hydraulically elevating cab which offers almost 3m of elevation, ideal for loading bulk tippers and walking floor trailers. The ergonomically designed cabin means all the controls are laid out to hand and an integrated colour touchscreen provides information within easy reach of the operator. A sturdy front protection screen and FOPS guard also protect the operator from any errant material whilst working.

Fitted with a Liebherr SG20B sorting grab with perforated shells and a nominal capacity of 0.4m3, the Lowmac machine is ideal for the pick and sort operations it undertakes on a daily basis in the yard. 

Commenting on the new machine, Kenny Smith, Managing Director of Lowmac’s said: “The A 914 has already proven itself capable of combining high levels of productivity with excellent levels of economy. We have always found our Liebherr machines offer far better fuel consumption that competitors’ equivalent models and the A 914 is no exception.  Its considered design and build quality was also an important factor as it enables us to provide a safe and pleasant working environment for our operatives in what are often challenging conditions.”

Founded in 1973 Lowmac has grown from a general skip hire company to now managing a wide range of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes for customers which include local authorities, large PLCs and blue-chip clients from across the west of Scotland.

 

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  • Liebherr-Great Britain Limited and Liebherr-Ireland are subsidiaries of Liebherr-International AG, providing national sales and after-sales product support for the Group's complete range of construction equipment throughout the UK and ...