Top performance from JCB

JCB excavators have proven indispensable for Sydney contractor Top Civil Group, helping to provide power, comfort and stability.

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Top Civil Group owner Shaun Liu says it's the versatility and power to size ratio that makes his JCB excavators stand out.

With a third JZ140 16-tonne excavator and one of the new X Series - the 27t 245XR - recently joining the company's fleet, JCB is obviously hitting the mark for his operations.

"We cover demolition and asbestos removal, subdivision work, installing water and sewer pipes, building roads, large-scale excavation, piling and concrete," he said.

"Our reputation is built on commitment to the builders we work with and the subbies we hire. We always start a project on time and do everything we can to finish when we say we will.

"We never walk away from a problem and, because of that, we have built very strong relationships in the industry."

Liu has built up a 20-strong fleet of new machinery, which he keeps regularly updated.

"All of the machinery is new, under 4000 hours," he said.

"I borrowed a JZ140 from a friend a couple of years ago and it did such a good job that I've since bought my third, along with my first 245XR. They're very powerful for the size of machine - even at higher loads they just keep on going."

JCB CEA territory manager heavy line Samuel Coombe said that the 14t JZ140 has been very popular with Australian customers due to the level of engineering expertise well as the heavy build.

Having worked with Top Civil Group for many years, he says the addition of the new X Series 245XR excavator to the fleet will allow the business to see even greater productivity gains.

"They've got larger cabin spaces, they've got better fuel savings, and they've got really good stability over the side," Samuel said.