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Learn moreCablePrice’s Wellington branch entered 4 technicians in this year’s Isuzu Trucks I1-GP national technical skills competition taking out 4 of the 5 top spots
Luke Heesterman coming first place!
Luke Heesterman this year’s Isuzu Trucks I1-GP national technical skills
On September 10, CablePrice’s Wellington branch entered 4 technicians in this year’s Isuzu Trucks I1-GP national technical skills competition taking out 4 of the 5 top spots including Luke Heesterman coming first place!
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s competition was held in a new format. All competition tasks had to be completed remotely at dealerships and the contestants were supervised by their Service Managers. This year saw 11 contestants from two dealerships. CablePrice Wellington had 4 participants while CAL Isuzu Hamilton had 7 participants.
The competition consisted of two parts – Theory Exam and Practical Scenarios. During the Theory Exam each contestant had to answer 25 general mechanical knowledge questions in no longer than 75 minutes. Exam questions were borrowed from past years worldwide I1-GP Tournaments. This gave the Contestants a taste of language used by Japan and the level of knowledge expected to be seen by Isuzu Motors Limited.
For the practical part, contestants had to troubleshoot two real breakdown situations seen in New Zealand earlier this year. For the first scenario, it was necessary to troubleshoot a DPD (Diesel Particulate Diffuser) fault, and for the second they had to identify a faulty component in an electrical system. Contestants had not only to identify the malfunctioning component, but also explain the mechanism of the failure and describe how the faulty part affects the operation of other systems in the truck. Luke scored top points from the practical section, while Paul Everson from CAL Isuzu Hamilton, was the best in the theory exam.
Isuzu Trucks I1-GP national technical skills
Isuzu Trucks I1-GP national technical skills competition
“CablePrice Wellington has a strong record with 3 technicians attending the world finals over the past 5 years, including Luke attending the 2017 world finals. Now he’s back again to give the 2020 Isuzu I1-GP e-Competition a shot” Says Matthew Dittmer, CablePrice Wellington Branch Manager
Luke and Paul will make a strong team, which will be representing New Zealand in the international final of the I1-GP e-Competition against 86 participants from 43 countries.
The New Zealand team will travel to the Isuzu NZ Auckland Training Centre in November and will be completing tasks online while they are live streamed to Japan.
Isuzu Trucks I1-GP national technical skills
Luke and Paul will make a strong team
About CablePrice (NZ) Ltd.: CablePrice (NZ) Limited dates back to 1951 when two companies, A & G Price and William Cable Ltd merged their merchandising interests. Now CablePrice is a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co,. Ltd. (one of the world’s pre-eminent heavy machinery manufacturers) with a nationwide sales, parts and service network spanning New Zealand. With leading worldwide brands CablePrice actively support the construction, forestry, transport, agriculture, quarry & aggregate, mining and demolition industries of New Zealand.
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Congratulations to Nelson Branch apprentice Liam Jennens on achieving his Trade Qualification in Automotive Engineering – Plant & Equipment Level 4!
Liam joined the Nelson Branch in 2023, transferring his apprenticeship from the marine industry into heavy road transport. In October last year, he made the move across to the EQ side of the business, where his true passion lies.
This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Liam’s hard work, commitment, and dedication to developing his skills in the industry.
Well done Liam — the team are proud of your achievement and look forward to seeing your future growth with CablePrice!
Congratulations to Nelson Branch apprentice Liam Jennens on achieving his Trade Qualification in Automotive Engineering – Plant & Equipment Level 4!
Liam joined the Nelson Branch in 2023, transferring his apprenticeship from the marine industry into heavy road transport. In October last year, he made the move across to the EQ side of the business, where his true passion lies.
This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Liam’s hard work, commitment, and dedication to developing his skills in the industry.
Well done Liam — the team are proud of your achievement and look forward to seeing your future growth with CablePrice!
Great to see Kieran from T & K Ryan Limited putting their first Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX75US-7 to work on kerb and channel construction in central Wellington. Equipped with city pads, this machine is perfectly suited for tight urban environments while still delivering the power and precision needed on site.
This unit was sold by David Laws, CablePrice Equipment Sales Specialist, and it’s fantastic to see it already making an impact in the heart of the capital.
Great to see Kieran from T & K Ryan Limited putting their first Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX75US-7 to work on kerb and channel construction in central Wellington. Equipped with city pads, this machine is perfectly suited for tight urban environments while still delivering the power and precision needed on site.
This unit was sold by David Laws, CablePrice Equipment Sales Specialist, and it’s fantastic to see it already making an impact in the heart of the capital.
Rob and Fae Clarke of Pukeamaru Contractors have added a new Hitachi LANDCROS ZX225USLC 7 to their forestry roading operation in Moonlight Forest, Whatatutu, Gisborne.
The reduced tail swing radius ZX225USLC 7 is ideal for tight environments, offering excellent stability, smooth hydraulics, strong lift capacity, improved fuel efficiency, and outstanding all round visibility for the operator.
Fitted with a @wedgelock tilt coupler, Powerclamp, and a full bucket set, and finished with a Towler Engineering custom forestry guarding package, this machine is built to be the ultimate tool for the bush.
Sold by Tyler Allen, Forestry & Construction Sales Specialist – Hawke’s Bay / Gisborne.
Rob and Fae Clarke of Pukeamaru Contractors have added a new Hitachi LANDCROS ZX225USLC 7 to their forestry roading operation in Moonlight Forest, Whatatutu, Gisborne.
The reduced tail swing radius ZX225USLC 7 is ideal for tight environments, offering excellent stability, smooth hydraulics, strong lift capacity, improved fuel efficiency, and outstanding all round visibility for the operator.
Fitted with a @wedgelock tilt coupler, Powerclamp, and a full bucket set, and finished with a Towler Engineering custom forestry guarding package, this machine is built to be the ultimate tool for the bush.
Sold by Tyler Allen, Forestry & Construction Sales Specialist – Hawke’s Bay / Gisborne.
Gisborne’s Apex Contractors Limited have taken delivery of the first Hitachi |LANDCROS ZX135‑7H to go into the region.
Owner Chase Sheridan was looking for a well‑spec’d zero swing excavator to suit his civil drainage and excavation work, operating remotely on the East Coast. This medium sized 13-15 tonne class excavator fits the bill perfectly, fitted with handrails along with a few other smart extras including the latest design Doherty rotary tilt coupler, wide bucket enabling Chase to put this ZX135-7H straight to work.
Sold and delivered by Tyler Allen, Forestry and Construction Sales Specialist – Hawke’s Bay & Gisborne
Gisborne’s Apex Contractors Limited have taken delivery of the first Hitachi |LANDCROS ZX135‑7H to go into the region.
Owner Chase Sheridan was looking for a well‑spec’d zero swing excavator to suit his civil drainage and excavation work, operating remotely on the East Coast. This medium sized 13-15 tonne class excavator fits the bill perfectly, fitted with handrails along with a few other smart extras including the latest design Doherty rotary tilt coupler, wide bucket enabling Chase to put this ZX135-7H straight to work.
Sold and delivered by Tyler Allen, Forestry and Construction Sales Specialist – Hawke’s Bay & Gisborne
Congratulations to Nelson Branch apprentice Liam Jennens on achieving his Trade Qualification in Automotive Engineering – Plant & Equipment Level 4!
Liam joined the Nelson Branch in 2023, transferring his apprenticeship from the marine industry into heavy road transport. In October last year, he made the move across to the EQ side of the business, where his true passion lies.
This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Liam’s hard work, commitment, and dedication to developing his skills in the industry.
Well done Liam — the team are proud of your achievement and look forward to seeing your future growth with CablePrice!
Congratulations to Nelson Branch apprentice Liam Jennens on achieving his Trade Qualification in Automotive Engineering – Plant & Equipment Level 4!
Liam joined the Nelson Branch in 2023, transferring his apprenticeship from the marine industry into heavy road transport. In October last year, he made the move across to the EQ side of the business, where his true passion lies.
This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Liam’s hard work, commitment, and dedication to developing his skills in the industry.
Well done Liam — the team are proud of your achievement and look forward to seeing your future growth with CablePrice!
Great to see Kieran from T & K Ryan Limited putting their first Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX75US-7 to work on kerb and channel construction in central Wellington. Equipped with city pads, this machine is perfectly suited for tight urban environments while still delivering the power and precision needed on site.
This unit was sold by David Laws, CablePrice Equipment Sales Specialist, and it’s fantastic to see it already making an impact in the heart of the capital.
Great to see Kieran from T & K Ryan Limited putting their first Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX75US-7 to work on kerb and channel construction in central Wellington. Equipped with city pads, this machine is perfectly suited for tight urban environments while still delivering the power and precision needed on site.
This unit was sold by David Laws, CablePrice Equipment Sales Specialist, and it’s fantastic to see it already making an impact in the heart of the capital.
Rob and Fae Clarke of Pukeamaru Contractors have added a new Hitachi LANDCROS ZX225USLC 7 to their forestry roading operation in Moonlight Forest, Whatatutu, Gisborne.
The reduced tail swing radius ZX225USLC 7 is ideal for tight environments, offering excellent stability, smooth hydraulics, strong lift capacity, improved fuel efficiency, and outstanding all round visibility for the operator.
Fitted with a @wedgelock tilt coupler, Powerclamp, and a full bucket set, and finished with a Towler Engineering custom forestry guarding package, this machine is built to be the ultimate tool for the bush.
Sold by Tyler Allen, Forestry & Construction Sales Specialist – Hawke’s Bay / Gisborne.
Rob and Fae Clarke of Pukeamaru Contractors have added a new Hitachi LANDCROS ZX225USLC 7 to their forestry roading operation in Moonlight Forest, Whatatutu, Gisborne.
The reduced tail swing radius ZX225USLC 7 is ideal for tight environments, offering excellent stability, smooth hydraulics, strong lift capacity, improved fuel efficiency, and outstanding all round visibility for the operator.
Fitted with a @wedgelock tilt coupler, Powerclamp, and a full bucket set, and finished with a Towler Engineering custom forestry guarding package, this machine is built to be the ultimate tool for the bush.
Sold by Tyler Allen, Forestry & Construction Sales Specialist – Hawke’s Bay / Gisborne.
Gisborne’s Apex Contractors Limited have taken delivery of the first Hitachi |LANDCROS ZX135‑7H to go into the region.
Owner Chase Sheridan was looking for a well‑spec’d zero swing excavator to suit his civil drainage and excavation work, operating remotely on the East Coast. This medium sized 13-15 tonne class excavator fits the bill perfectly, fitted with handrails along with a few other smart extras including the latest design Doherty rotary tilt coupler, wide bucket enabling Chase to put this ZX135-7H straight to work.
Sold and delivered by Tyler Allen, Forestry and Construction Sales Specialist – Hawke’s Bay & Gisborne
Gisborne’s Apex Contractors Limited have taken delivery of the first Hitachi |LANDCROS ZX135‑7H to go into the region.
Owner Chase Sheridan was looking for a well‑spec’d zero swing excavator to suit his civil drainage and excavation work, operating remotely on the East Coast. This medium sized 13-15 tonne class excavator fits the bill perfectly, fitted with handrails along with a few other smart extras including the latest design Doherty rotary tilt coupler, wide bucket enabling Chase to put this ZX135-7H straight to work.
Sold and delivered by Tyler Allen, Forestry and Construction Sales Specialist – Hawke’s Bay & Gisborne
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