"NEW FOR OLD = VALUE FOR MONEY"

Having built over 70 new BH-1830 Combination Rollers in almost 20 years, international crushing and compaction specialists, Broons Hire, have established a formidable reputation remanufacturing pre-owned Rollers. With individual components stripped back to bare metal for detailed inspection, the experienced team at Broons set about remanufacturing the Combination Rollers returning them to "as new" condition for around half new price.

"All bearings and seals are replaced, all hydraulic cylinders and hoses are upgraded to current specification and structural modifications are made to bring the units up to the very latest design", said Stuart Bowes, Broons' Manager Market Development.

The unique modular design of the Broons BH-1830 Combination Roller allows for ease maintenance and renewal of worn components.

"With Council plant replacement funds stretched to the limit these days, the purchase of costly items can be minimised by using a quality remanufacturing process for existing Council owned equipment. Returning machinery to the original Manufacturer is the only sure way of ensuring the best possible job", claimed Mr. Bowes.

Hume Shire Council in the NSW Riverina recently joined others taking up the option by remanufacturing their 12 year old BH-1830 Combination Roller.

5/10/98

"PRODUCTION BACK IN FULL SWING"

Since mid 1997, Broons have experienced unprecedented demand for their proven BH-1830 Combination Roller. With deliveries of new and remanufactured machines equalling that of the booming early 1980's, their towed steel drum / multi-tyre configured rollers are high on the shopping list of many Councils.

"Local Government tends to be heading toward stream lining their equipment fleets with quality machines providing them improved returns on their limited road funding budgets", says Broons' Manager for Market Development, Stuart Bowes,

"Although we sell our BH-1830 Combination Roller at the premium end of the price range, we offer a far better designed and manufactured Roller than those of our competitors. Our after sales service is second to none and our extended 12 month warranty is a big attraction to many Council's when considering the long term value of their investment".

Broons have sold over 65 of their Combination Rollers throughout Australia including recent deliveries to the District Council of Grant at Mt. Gambier S.A, Murrumbidgee Shire Council at Darlington Point and two units to Narrandera Shire Council in the N.S.W. Riverina

The Carrathool Shire Council at Goolgowi in outback New South Wales has just added a 3rd Broons Combination Roller to their fleet, joining several other multiple Owners, while the District Council of Robe in S.A, famous for its crayfish, has taken delivery of a fully remanufactured unit.

Entirely designed and built in Australia with locally sourced components, the Broons BH-1830 towed Combination Roller offers significant benefits over self-propelled or grader mounted alternatives.

"For rural road maintenance, self-propelled Combination Rollers are not an option, requiring an additional Plant Operator and incurring the running expense of an engine whilst at the same time having restricted portability between jobs. In most cases, they offer lesser operating weight than our Towed Combination Roller unit," commented Mr. Bowes.

"Ripper mounted multi-tyre grader attachments go some of the way toward providing a portable roller but they still fall short of the mark, being offered only in rubber tyre configuration with a lower compaction pressure and present operating difficulties for the grader driver".

The Broons BH-1830 Combination Roller is readily shifted between sites behind either grader or tractor without the need for a low loader. Fully optioned, it can be ballasted to over 15.0 tonnes. Using hydraulics from the towing unit, it's rapidly able to change between rubber tyres and steel roll drum modes.

"Like all good concepts, demand for quality practical machines tend to run in cycles as new Engineers come on board and 'new' ideas are perhaps reinvented", Mr. Bowes summarised. "We always knew the market would turn a full circle, the civil engineering world happens to be renown for doing this!"

Broons is ideally situated to ride the crest of this rebirth with their BH-1830 Combination Roller and other innovative crushing and compaction machines in their stable.

11/11/96

"A GREAT COMBINATION FOR THE AUSSIE OUTBACK"

Illustrating the very essence of Australian ingenuity and refined over nearly 16 years of operation across the harsh Outback, the BH-1830 Combination Roller has become an essential item of plant with Councils and State Road Authorities across the nation.

Ballasted up to 15.7 tonnes, the BH-1830 Combination Roller provides two rollers in one with a 1.83m wide steel roll drum and 11 wheel multi-tyre configuration. Easy to operate hydraulics connected to the towing unit, quickly raise or lower the drum/wheels. The optional "in-seat" hydraulic clamping device, unique to Broons, enables the Operator to change modes on-the-run, without the need to leave the comfort of the cabin, improving productivity.

Using standard proprietary line components and a heavy duty reinforced all steel fabricated frame, Broons set about designing and manufacturing a machine that could out perform even the toughest opposition, the environment!

"Operating in some of the worst conditions imaginable, and with resources for repairs often several hundred kilometres away, it was important we perfected the design to provide long term reliability and ease of maintenance in the advent of a breakdown", said Broons Joint Managing Director, Angus Bowes. "The simplistic yet functional layout ensures maximum efficiency with minimal fuss".

"Many features, of our BH-1830 Combination Roller, both as standard and as options, have been developed after requests by Councils to customise units to suit their needs eg. 36mm roll drum thickness, extra high lift roll drum, oil bath lubrication of roll drum bearings, oscillating rear wheel bogie assembly, water ballast tank in lieu of roll drum, and the braking system".

Recent deliveries to the Shire of Carrathool in New South Wales (2 units) and the Shire of Wyalkatchem in Western Australia stand testament to the wide acceptance of the design, manufacture, warranty and after sales service, provided by Broons, and with over 60 units in operation around the country, it's a reputation many a firm would be proud of.