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WELCOMEWelcome to the spring issue of Inside
Watling. As we write the sun is shining,
the skies are blue, it’s dry and it’s warm. A
great combination for productivity on site
with your Watling JCB machine. Spring is
a time of year that generally brings a lot of
hope and positivity and - even the recent
announcement of a snap General Election
in June hasn’t dampened the optimism
for the future. The UK construction
sector is in rude health. We continue to
enjoy historically low interest rates and
machinery is becoming more and more
efficient. This quarter we have excellent
deals on a range of JCB machinery and
genuine JCB parts; helping you to budget
and spread the cost of doing business.
We’re looking forward to another busy
summer and are here to help you find the
best possible solution to your plant and
machinery requirements.
Richard Telfer MC
Managing Director
WATLINGJCBSTRENGTHENING
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LEICESTERLIONSOur business continues to expand with the appointment of Chris Mullins as Area Sales Manager - Wheeled Loading Shovels. He joined us in March 2017.
Chris, who lives locally to the Watling HQ, previously spent 10 years working for ABI UK; one of the leading manufacturers of static holiday homes. Chris’s territory included the whole of Scotland; an important area for tourism but no small area to cover nonetheless. He is very excited about the new challenge at Watling JCB;
“I am really looking forward to applying my business development skills to this new opportunity. My remit is to build new and develop existing relationships within the Watling area. I have had a warm and friendly welcome to the team and I am very pleased to be part of a professional, proactive and caring company.”
Watling JCB Sales Director, Andy Raine (left) with Lions promoter, Dave Darcy.
With a great finance scheme available until 31st May 2017 now is a great time to spread the cost of a new loader. This is a 3 year hire purchase offer which allows you to choose to benefit from the following two options:
3 MONTH PAYMENT
PAUSEwhich gives you the opportunity
to have your machine working
for you before the low rate
36 monthly payments kick in.
UK business users only. Terms apply. Available on models from 411 – 457. Please check for full details with your Watling JCB sales representatives.
DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION
available towards Hire Purchase
agreements with JCB Finance Ltd.
Watling JCB has a history of putting something back into the local community and this year is no different. We are therefore delighted to be
unveiled as the new team sponsor for top Speedway team, Leicester Lions. The partnership is a massive boost for the Lions which is now owned
by Damien Bates. Under his stewardship the track has been re-shaped and upgraded and is proving to be both an excellent and competitive course.
The team now proudly carries the Watling logo on their race suits and the Watling branding can be found on hoardings around the ground. Watling
JCB Sales Director Andy Raine is a lifelong speedway fan and started supporting the lions when his career brought him to the Leicester area;
“This is good, local exposure for Watling JCB in a sport that is different to what we have traditionally sponsored and so also gives us a whole new audience. Our deal preceded that of JCB’s sponsorship of the Williams Martini F1 racing team; which continues the racing theme. We are looking forward to working in partnership with the Lions management team and my hopes for the season are that we see competitive racing and the team manage to be more successful.”
Lions Promoter David Darcy said:
“We are delighted that such a high profile local company as Watling JCB - whose products and brand name are known the world over - has shown faith and confidence in what we are doing.”
We are celebrating some long service
awards here at Watlings and I extend
my personal congratulations to the
following staff:
30 Years Service
Derek Allen March 2017
Calvin Neal July 2017
Marnie Kettle July 2017
20 Years Service
Stephen Felton March 2017
Andrew Billing June 2017
Jody Niner July 2017
Available on selected models fromthe new ranges of JCB Generators
INTEREST FREE HP50% deposit, 12 month payment pause, then 50% balance.
Offer applies to the first 40 units ordered. 100% of VAT is due upfront. Offer applies to to the QS and RS ranges and the QX range from the G275QX to G726QX. Watling JCB (670008) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a credit broker and JCB Finance Ltd (972265) is its preferred supplier of finance.
For units ordered between 1st March and 30th June 2017. UK business users only. Terms apply.
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WATLINGJCB KEEPSONGROWINGWe’ve stepped up our support team again this year thanks to exceptional growth in our power generation business. Our investment in staff and
resources continues to pay dividends in increased sales and to ensure that we can provide the very best support on the market we have been busy
recruiting specialist engineers and building up exceptional stock levels of parts.
Lee Boardman was the first dedicated Power Generation Service Engineer to join the team.
Based at our Peterborough depot he has been kept so busy with routine maintenance and
servicing since he joined that we have since appointed four specialist power generation
engineers have joined our service team recently and we look forward to more joining over
the next few weeks. Steve Paskins, James Nixon, Sean Hamson and Shaun Parkinson are
all now lead engineers along with Lee.
Steve Edwards has added Power Generation
Manager to his area of responsibility at Watling
JCB and is overseeing the development of
the specialist power generation division to
ensure the company has the best industry
knowledge and experience at its fingertips.
Dave Phipps is our Power Generation Manager.
Exceptional knowledge of the sector, combined
with over 20 year’s sales experience, has helped
Watling JCB rapidly become a leading supplier
in the sector. New customers in wind farms,
aggregates, events and construction have been
able to benefit from his knowledge to purchase
the perfect power generation solution.
Our support doesn’t end there. Peter Wright, Peterborough Depot Manager, has also taken on
the specialist technical support for power generation along with Dan Hayre who now supports
Peter on the power generation control desk.
Fred Telfer was appointed last year Generator
Sales Specialist and is learning about the
industry ‘on the job’ from his experienced
peers. With coming up to a year under his
belt he is enjoying early sales successes with
sales to local organisations such as Leicester
County Showground and Tents and Events.
Steve Paskins
Sean Hamson
Peter Wright
Shaun Parkinson
Dan Hayre
James Nixon
TENTS&EVENTS LINROYALEPOTATOESPOWEREDBYJCB
Leading Marquee and Equipment Hire
Company, Tents & Events Ltd, was formed
over 22 years ago and is run by father and
son team, Peter and Ben Newell. With many
years of combined experience under their
belts in the marquee and event management
business, the duo annually invests in the very
best equipment to ensure the business is fully
equipped with the right products for every
event; whether for a small family gathering, a
lavish themed party or a wedding.
At the end of 2016, Managing Director, Ben,
specified a JCBG66QS generator from Watling
JCB which was delivered complete with
LiveLink telematics and a trailer to transport
the unit from venue to venue. Powered by
JCB’s four-cylinder Dieselmax Stage IIIA
engine it has an output of 58.7kVA or 47kW;
more than enough capacity for the biggest of
events managed by Tents and Events. Once
on-site the unit provides power for three
distinct areas; catering - including ovens,
hot cupboards and fryers, front of house -
lighting and signage - and entertainment – for
microphones, speakers and instruments.
The G66QS was bought to replace an ageing
competitive unit and has made a great addition
to the current machinery fleet, which also
includes the unique JCB Teletruk forwards
reach forklift and a further generator. Ben’s
initial interest was stimulated by the JCB
Broadcrown tie up, but at the time there
was no plug and play rental spec. As the JCB
range extended Ben decided to re-consider
the options and was pleasantly pleased to
find the generator he required in stock and
immediately available from Watling JCB.
“We needed to replace one of our gensets as it was becoming tired and unpredictable. Reliability is mandatory in the events sector so we opted to take delivery of the JCB. Finding out that the unit was specified as standard with the LiveLink Telematics system was a bonus. We have trackers on all our other machines, but this does so much more than just tracking. We can not only remotely monitor its location but also its performance. We can see the phasing of the loads, monitor the fuel consumption and just make sure everything is running as it should be. Watling JCB was very helpful in setting up the deal and organising a swift delivery. Nothing is too much trouble and their knowledge of the power generation sector is second to none. We are seriously considering a second, slightly lower powered unit to see us through the forthcoming busy wedding season.”
Ben was also impressed that LiveLink is not only monitored from his own computer, but also
at the LiveLink centre at JCB. Within days of taking delivery of the G66QS the team at JCB
noticed a warning light and called to make sure there was no problem. In the event no further
action was required, but the level of support offers great peace of mind;
“It’s useful to know that our machine is also being monitored at dealer and manufacturer level – just in case there is something we don’t spot. LiveLink definitely offers so much more than a tracking service.”
As with all capital investments by Tents and Events, the generator was financed by the team at
JCB Finance. Irrespective of the piece of kit in question the team at JCB Finance offers a hugely
competitive payment structure that really helps the equipment fleet current.
Passion for good, fresh food and a field to
fork philosophy drives family owned business,
Linroyale of North Lincs, to produce the
finest quality potatoes. The firm specialises
in washing, grading and packing potatoes;
selecting the best from each crop and
preparing them for retail. The company
applied the same ethos to choosing a new
generator – deciding the best of the crop
was a JCBG275QX.
The generator delivers 250kVA (200kW)
of prime operating power at 50Hz to the
modern processing facility which is located in
the prime fruit and vegetable growing region
between Lincoln and Doncaster.
Stewart Clark, MD, needed a replacement
for his existing, competitive brand generator.
The key stipulation was reliability to ensure
continuity of operation in the factory. Uptime
and efficiency are crucial to the sector and
Linroyale invests in the most modern plant
and technology to ensure the operation is at
the cutting edge of production.
“A couple of our previous generators have not been as reliable as we needed them to be and the fuel economy was also disappointing. I did my homework and the JCB generator range promised – on paper - to offer the right level of power with improved fuel economy. We worked with Watling JCB to finalise the exact specification and did a deal for the G275QX. After-care was an important factor in our decision and a service contract was included in the package. In the event of any problems Watling JCB’s back up team comes out immediately to rectify the issue and the unit is now running beautifully and we are benefiting from considerable fuel savings.”
LiveLink telematics are fitted as standard to the G275QX; a feature that the customer is
using not only to monitor load phasing, fuel economy and faults but also to indicate factory
performance including critical performance of equipment connected to the generator. LiveLink
allows the customer to monitor the site remotely via his computer or phone to ensure the site
is working efficiently and effectively from anywhere in the world.
Indeed Stewart has a perfect example of just how beneficial the LiveLink telematics has proved
to be. A routine check on the system from home one weekend showed that the generator
was working much harder than normal. This was causing the coolers in the potato warehouse
to work abnormally hard; particularly strange for a weekend when the load on the generator
is generally lighter. Upon physical inspection of the storage area a batch of bad potatoes was
discovered and soon disposed of. Rotting vegetables produce heat which was forcing the
coolers to work harder. The discovery – thanks to LiveLink remote monitoring – managed to
avert potential customer deliveries, which would have resulted in call backs and enabled normal
working loads to resume immediately. A saving in both cost and effort.
“Our JCB generator not only provides a reliable power source but the telematics are proving very useful in assessing our work schedules. The saving in fuel each year comfortably pays for the maintenance agreement and with Watling JCB monitoring the generator, as well as us, the peace of mind the LiveLink system gives is invaluable. The generator has run already for 2000 hours and has not missed a beat. I am delighted with the outcome.”
SHARP PRICING ON GENUINE JCB
WEARPARTS
Whilst saving bucket-loads
20% OFF toeplates and selected replacement
parts
plus FREE fittings
Offers are available until 30 June 2017The offers are valid from 01/04/17 to 30/06/17 (or while stocks last) from participating JCB dealers. JCB and/or the JCB dealer reserves the right to withdraw, alter or decline any product from sale or any offer without prior notice. These terms do not affect your statutory rights. All prices are based on RRP and are subject to VAT.
NEW540-180HIVIZLOADALLBIGONPRODUCTIVITYSMALLERONFOOTPRINTA new 18-metre JCB Loadall model has extended what is already the world’s biggest range of telescopic handlers. It boasts greater performance
and lifting capability than its 17-metre stablemate - despite being 20% smaller in overall dimensions.
The 540-180 HiViz has been specifically built to meet the needs of rental companies and contractors, offering reduced cost of ownership, faster
cycle times and best in class visibility, with improved lift height and increased forward reach. At just 2.35m wide and 6.26m long it is possible to
move two machines on a single curtain sided truck or low loader, reducing transport costs.
• 5% improvement in lift height
• 10% greater forward reach
• 50% lower SAE serviceability rating
• 50% service cost saving over 1,000 hours
• 20% faster cycle times
Increased capacity
With a lift height of 17.5m, the new machine can lift a load of 2500kgs to full height and has
a maximum forward reach of 13.5m. However, at just 11,330kg it is 7% lighter than its 17m
counterpart thanks to a strengthened four-stage, chain-driven boom and improved chassis
construction. It is powered by JCB’s Tier 4 Final Ecomax diesel engine delivering 55kW (74hp)
with no requirement for Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) additive,
reducing operating costs.
For more information please contact your local Watling JCB representative
WATLINGJCBUSEDEQUIPMENTPOWERPACKEDEX-TRAININGSCHOOLMACHINESFORSALE
GENERALUSEDEQUIPMENTSTOCK
It has been a great start to the year with many ex demo and ex training school machines coming into stock ensuring customers can enjoy good
savings compared to new machines. Each machine is thoroughly checked over after every demo to ensure it is in ‘tip top’ condition for sale, with
most of our demo machines having as few as 200 hours on the clock. Ex-training school machines have done minimal work; often digging or lifting
loads in very light site conditions. Even though these machines have just been bedded in, each is still put through the workshop to double check its
operation prior to sale. The majority of the machines will still have their warranty in place for peace of mind.
*This offer is only available from now until the end of July 2017. For full terms and conditions please visit the Watling JCB website.Offer is available on other powerpack combinations please ask for prices and details. Free gifts available while stocks last!!
The market leading JCB Beaver Powerpack from Watling JCB is the perfect solution to your mobile power needs this spring.
With a HM25 hand held breaker included in the package PLUS a range of Watling JCB treats as a thank you from us, you’ll be well prepared for a hard day’s work.
Every customer purchasing this deal will be entered into a free prize draw to win a set of JCB luggage.
For more information on this super spring offer please contact Ben Walker at Watling JCB on 07860 494539 [email protected]
2 x steels 1 x JCB Holdall 1 x Watling JCB Ltd Hi-Vis
1 x Hard Hat
Petrol only
All of these machines can be financed with as little as a 10% deposit + VAT, over a maximum of 5 years.
£99,000 £85,000 £59,950
2015 JCB 437HT Wastemaster• 12 months warranty• 150 hours• Highlift arms with full wastemaster package
2016 JCB JS220• 250 hours• Hydraulic hitch, Hammer Pipework, A/C
2016 JCB JS131• 500 Hours• Hydraulic Hitch, Hammer Pipework, A/C
£36,000 £31,000 £25,000
2013 JCB JS130• 4910 hours• New undercarriage
2012 JCB JS130• 5980 hours
2010 JCB JS145• 6910 hours
£42,500 £37,000 £14,750
2015 JCB 85Z-1• 450 hours
2014 JCB 85Z-1• 1790 hours
2015 JCB 8018 Cab• 835 hours
OFFERTHISSPRING£2,150plusVAT
+ ALL THESE FOR FREE FROM WATLING JCB
Offers are available until 31 December 2017Offer Terms and Conditions - Prices quoted exclude VAT. Prices quoted in the fixed fitted price include travel and mileage charges. Offer is based on JCB Trackmaster tracks (332/H9909 & 332/H9889) ordered between 1st April 2017 and 31st December 2017. Machines included in the promotion are the JCB 8008 and JCB 8014. *18 month warranty and free machine health check when fitted by Watling JCB engineers.
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Watling JCB has two great offers to keep you tracking this year. From 1st April to 31st December 2017, we have parts only or fitted price offers on tracks for your 8008 JCB micro excavator or JCB 8014 mini excavator.
3 MORE REASONS TO BUY YOUR TRACKS FROM US
Ask your local branch for rubber track offers on our full range of JCB Mini and Midi excavators
18 MONTHS WARRANTY*2 FREE MACHINE
HEALTH CHECK*3FREE DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD TRACKS1
RIGHT TRACKWITH WATLING JCB
OFFER 1 Track only price
8014 £135
8008 £95
OFFER 2 2 tracks fitted on site
8014 £370
8008 £290
COVELLCONSTRUCTIONSWITCHESONTOJCBKings Lynn based Covell Construction is a
groundworks and construction contractor
owned by Kevin Covell and run by son,
James. AWA and street works approved, the
company has experienced huge growth since
establishing the business in 2008.
Kevin originally started out in 1987 as an
owner operator with his first used JCB
3CX doing groundworks for the local water
board and council. He owned a number of
JCB backhoe loaders over the years and
then bought his first mini excavator in 2003,
which was a competitive brand. In 2008 he
established family firm, Covell Construction,
buying a JCB 3CX Contractor in 2009 (which
is still in use today) to extend his fleet, as well
as a used JCB JS130 and two competitive
tracked excavators. Son, James, had been
working with him prior to the start of the
business and remains to this day. Despite the
business being launched at the height of the
recession the father and son team has been
simply flat out and continues to get busier.
In 2016 the company switched to JCB for
its next mini excavator and a new tracked
excavator – the popular JS145 and the JCB
67C-1. They haven’t looked back since
and the machines have helped to increase
productivity just at the right time.
James now runs the business and can be found at the controls of the various machines most
days of the week;
“Our whole fleet is now JCB and that is down to the first class service we get from Watling JCB. You just don’t find that elsewhere. We’ve also now added two more minis; the JCB 51C and 8026 to the fleet which have the smoothest controls I’ve come across. All our machines are brilliant; they are the best on the market for the work we do at the moment. Nothing is ever too much trouble for our local sales guy, Lee, either. He is so helpful and nothing is ever too much trouble.”
You can read more about Covell Construction on their Twitter and Facebook pages; where
regular machinery updates are posted.
SMITHCONSTRUCTIONSmith Construction has taken delivery of
the UK’s first new JCB JS370 with Tier
4 Final MTU engine. It was delivered this
month directly to the company’s workshop
in Milton Keynes for final checks before being
put on a local groundworks job along with
an older model. The driver, Colin Evans,
who has always previously insisted on having
a competitive machine, has subsequently
become a big fan of the JS excavators
and is very happily operating the new 37
tonne machine. With 10% fuel saving over
its predecessor, it’s not only less costly to
operate, but works for longer periods before
re-fuelling; saving time as well as money.
Ian Smith is owner and MD and has been
working with Watling JCB’s Mark Luff for
22 years; he’s also a fan of the machines;
“We’re particularly impressed with the new 37 tonner. It’s very powerful. Our operator loves it – and that’s a good enough endorsement. It’s as much to do with the back-up from the dealer as well though and Watling JCB really takes good care of us. The team is always very responsive, so it’s a good working partnership.”
In addition to their new excavator, Smiths
purchased one of the new JCB HM160T
Contractor Breakers to use with their existing
JS220. The breaker has 3 years warranty
as standard and proved to be a very cost-
effective option for the company. As a valued
customer Watling JCB left the demonstration
unit on site for a few days extra so that it
could work alongside the new unit to get the
job done that bit quicker.
Did you know we have attachment demo
units here at Watling JCB so you can try
before you buy? If you would like more
information please contact Ben Walker,
Attachment Sales Manager on 07860 494539
TWOCOMPLETEMINIPACKAGES
A JCB 8018 CTS CAB COMPLETE WITH:
5 YEARS WARRANTY
PREMIERCOVER UPTO 2500 HRS
FIRST 3 SERVICES
1500 HRS SERVICE PACK
MANUAL QUICK-HITCH
GENUINE JCB ATTACHMENTS
3 BUCKETSGENUINE JCB ATTACHMENTS
A JCB 8010 MICRO COMPLETE WITH:
5 YEARS WARRANTY
PREMIERCOVER UPTO 2500 HRS
FIRST 3 SERVICES
1500 HRS SERVICE PACK
3 BUCKETSGENUINE JCB ATTACHMENTS
FOR JUST £93 PER WEEK*
FOR JUST £118 PER WEEK**
JCB Premier Cover offers the same component protection as standard manufacturer’s warranty up to the hours or max of 5 years, machines on this plan must be serviced by a JCB dealer.
*Weekly rate based on 3 year HP finance with a 10% and VAT deposit. Cash price £14995 +VAT. **Weekly rate based on 3 year HP finance with a 10% and VAT deposit. Cash price £18935 +VAT.
LAST CHANCE TO SECURE THIS GREAT DEAL. OFFER ENDS 31ST MAY 2017.
Watling JCB, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a credit broker and JCB Finance Ltd (972265) is its preferred supplier of finance. Finance is restricted to business users in the United Kingdom, subject to acceptance by JCB Finance Ltd.
As the most powerful machine of its size on the market the JCB 8010 CTS micro excavator can dramatically reduce the time it takes to carry out labour-intensive digging jobs. It is small enough to be trailered between sites and has a whole host of attachments for even more versatility.
• Undercarriage extends from 700mm to 1000mm
• Auxiliary pipework for use of attachments
• 11.5 litre fuel tank for a full day’s running time
• Powerful 13.8 kW engine
The JCB 8018 CTS ticks all the boxes for a mini excavator. As well as best-in-class performance and great build quality, this efficient machine provides excellent all-round visibility thanks to the large glass area and low bonnet profile provide excellent all-round visibility.
• Class-leading excavation, lift capacity and tearout
• New hydraulic valve block for smooth, precise operation
• High strength box section dozer blade
• Extending undercarriage for increased stability
• Short pitched tracks for a smooth ride
• Auxiliary pipework for use of attachments
Head Office
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Find the very latest information on the JCB product range at www.watling.co.uk
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NEWSERVICEVANSEXTENDFLEETWe are committed to providing the best after-care on the market and thanks to recent growth
in the business, we have invested £500,000 extending our fleet of service vans in the first
quarter of 2017. We’ve also been recruiting more engineers to cope with demand for servicing,
maintenance and repairs and we are delighted to report that we now have over 90, more than
at any other time in our history.
Two of our new vans are now out on the road with Watling JCB field service engineers.
NEWRECRUITSRyan Searle Key Client Services Team
Rhys Newson Key Client Services Team
Millie Goodwin Administrator, Head Office
Brian Reford Engineer (Kidlington)
Angus Bell Engineer (Leicester)
Anthony Evans Engineer (Leicester)
Derrick Gooch Engineer (Wymondham)
Zoe Needham Parts (Leicester)
Samuel Kettle Sales Construction (Leicester)
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR FIELD AND
WORKSHOP ENGINEERS ACROSS THE GROUP.
PLEASE CONTACT MICHELLE GOODWIN
ON 0116 286 3621