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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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Ash has equipped this unit with a Wedgelock rotary tilt coupler, buckets, PowerClamp, and Leica GPS, providing the precision, versatility, and control needed to tackle a wide range of projects with ease.
Thanks, Ash, for choosing Hitachi and CablePrice — we appreciate your support.
Sold by Tyler Allen Forestry and Construction Sales Specialist Gisborne Hawke`s Bay
Big shout out to Ash Campbell from AC Earthmoving Limited on his new Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX225USLC-7 excavator. Built for performance on busy jobsites, this machine features a reduced tail swing design and a powerful yet efficient Stage V engine. With exceptional fuel efficiency, smooth hydraulics, and advanced operator comfort, the -7 series is engineered to maximise productivity on every job.
Ash has equipped this unit with a Wedgelock rotary tilt coupler, buckets, PowerClamp, and Leica GPS, providing the precision, versatility, and control needed to tackle a wide range of projects with ease.
Thanks, Ash, for choosing Hitachi and CablePrice — we appreciate your support.
Sold by Tyler Allen Forestry and Construction Sales Specialist Gisborne Hawke`s Bay
Looking sharp, Logan Patterson of Palmerston North-based LP Contracting taking delivery of his new Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX135US-7H mid-size excavator, fittingly transported on the brand-new 5-axle truck of HireWays Palmerston North.
The ZX135US-7H is the perfect tool for those confined worksites thanks to its reduced tail swing design combined with all the latest technology offering improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. With smooth, responsive hydraulics and a refined operator environment, this machine delivers both productivity and comfort on the job.
Thanks, Logan, for your continued support — we’re proud to be part of your fleet.
Sold by David Laws, Sales Specialist - Equipment
Looking sharp, Logan Patterson of Palmerston North-based LP Contracting taking delivery of his new Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX135US-7H mid-size excavator, fittingly transported on the brand-new 5-axle truck of HireWays Palmerston North.
The ZX135US-7H is the perfect tool for those confined worksites thanks to its reduced tail swing design combined with all the latest technology offering improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. With smooth, responsive hydraulics and a refined operator environment, this machine delivers both productivity and comfort on the job.
Thanks, Logan, for your continued support — we’re proud to be part of your fleet.
Sold by David Laws, Sales Specialist - Equipment
Following on from their purchase of the world’s first Hitachi ZX400L-7G, Wairarapa-based logging contractor Dawson and Havard Limited have continued to invest in the very best — adding a second ZX400L-7G to their fleet. This latest machine features a ProSteel Engineering custom full forestry build and is fitted with a @satco_nz 3 Series processing head, purpose-built to deliver performance, durability and productivity in demanding forestry operations. A big thank you to Donna and Gavin Wilson and the team at Dawson and Havard Limited for your continued trust in CablePrice and Hitachi. We’re proud to support your operation and be part of your ongoing success. Thinking about your next forestry machine? Get in touch with the CablePrice team to explore Hitachi forestry solutions built for New Zealand conditions
Following on from their purchase of the world’s first Hitachi ZX400L-7G, Wairarapa-based logging contractor Dawson and Havard Limited have continued to invest in the very best — adding a second ZX400L-7G to their fleet. This latest machine features a ProSteel Engineering custom full forestry build and is fitted with a @satco_nz 3 Series processing head, purpose-built to deliver performance, durability and productivity in demanding forestry operations. A big thank you to Donna and Gavin Wilson and the team at Dawson and Havard Limited for your continued trust in CablePrice and Hitachi. We’re proud to support your operation and be part of your ongoing success. Thinking about your next forestry machine? Get in touch with the CablePrice team to explore Hitachi forestry solutions built for New Zealand conditions
Power. Precision. Performance.
The new ZX-7G series Hitachi | LANDCROS excavator getting it done on the West Coast with Mill Creek Mining. 💪
Power. Precision. Performance.
The new ZX-7G series Hitachi | LANDCROS excavator getting it done on the West Coast with Mill Creek Mining. 💪
Big shout out to Ash Campbell from AC Earthmoving Limited on his new Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX225USLC-7 excavator. Built for performance on busy jobsites, this machine features a reduced tail swing design and a powerful yet efficient Stage V engine. With exceptional fuel efficiency, smooth hydraulics, and advanced operator comfort, the -7 series is engineered to maximise productivity on every job.
Ash has equipped this unit with a Wedgelock rotary tilt coupler, buckets, PowerClamp, and Leica GPS, providing the precision, versatility, and control needed to tackle a wide range of projects with ease.
Thanks, Ash, for choosing Hitachi and CablePrice — we appreciate your support.
Sold by Tyler Allen Forestry and Construction Sales Specialist Gisborne Hawke`s Bay
Big shout out to Ash Campbell from AC Earthmoving Limited on his new Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX225USLC-7 excavator. Built for performance on busy jobsites, this machine features a reduced tail swing design and a powerful yet efficient Stage V engine. With exceptional fuel efficiency, smooth hydraulics, and advanced operator comfort, the -7 series is engineered to maximise productivity on every job.
Ash has equipped this unit with a Wedgelock rotary tilt coupler, buckets, PowerClamp, and Leica GPS, providing the precision, versatility, and control needed to tackle a wide range of projects with ease.
Thanks, Ash, for choosing Hitachi and CablePrice — we appreciate your support.
Sold by Tyler Allen Forestry and Construction Sales Specialist Gisborne Hawke`s Bay
Looking sharp, Logan Patterson of Palmerston North-based LP Contracting taking delivery of his new Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX135US-7H mid-size excavator, fittingly transported on the brand-new 5-axle truck of HireWays Palmerston North.
The ZX135US-7H is the perfect tool for those confined worksites thanks to its reduced tail swing design combined with all the latest technology offering improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. With smooth, responsive hydraulics and a refined operator environment, this machine delivers both productivity and comfort on the job.
Thanks, Logan, for your continued support — we’re proud to be part of your fleet.
Sold by David Laws, Sales Specialist - Equipment
Looking sharp, Logan Patterson of Palmerston North-based LP Contracting taking delivery of his new Hitachi | LANDCROS ZX135US-7H mid-size excavator, fittingly transported on the brand-new 5-axle truck of HireWays Palmerston North.
The ZX135US-7H is the perfect tool for those confined worksites thanks to its reduced tail swing design combined with all the latest technology offering improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. With smooth, responsive hydraulics and a refined operator environment, this machine delivers both productivity and comfort on the job.
Thanks, Logan, for your continued support — we’re proud to be part of your fleet.
Sold by David Laws, Sales Specialist - Equipment
Following on from their purchase of the world’s first Hitachi ZX400L-7G, Wairarapa-based logging contractor Dawson and Havard Limited have continued to invest in the very best — adding a second ZX400L-7G to their fleet. This latest machine features a ProSteel Engineering custom full forestry build and is fitted with a @satco_nz 3 Series processing head, purpose-built to deliver performance, durability and productivity in demanding forestry operations. A big thank you to Donna and Gavin Wilson and the team at Dawson and Havard Limited for your continued trust in CablePrice and Hitachi. We’re proud to support your operation and be part of your ongoing success. Thinking about your next forestry machine? Get in touch with the CablePrice team to explore Hitachi forestry solutions built for New Zealand conditions
Following on from their purchase of the world’s first Hitachi ZX400L-7G, Wairarapa-based logging contractor Dawson and Havard Limited have continued to invest in the very best — adding a second ZX400L-7G to their fleet. This latest machine features a ProSteel Engineering custom full forestry build and is fitted with a @satco_nz 3 Series processing head, purpose-built to deliver performance, durability and productivity in demanding forestry operations. A big thank you to Donna and Gavin Wilson and the team at Dawson and Havard Limited for your continued trust in CablePrice and Hitachi. We’re proud to support your operation and be part of your ongoing success. Thinking about your next forestry machine? Get in touch with the CablePrice team to explore Hitachi forestry solutions built for New Zealand conditions
Power. Precision. Performance.
The new ZX-7G series Hitachi | LANDCROS excavator getting it done on the West Coast with Mill Creek Mining. 💪
Power. Precision. Performance.
The new ZX-7G series Hitachi | LANDCROS excavator getting it done on the West Coast with Mill Creek Mining. 💪
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