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Learn moreCablePrice fitted Bowers’ ZW180 machines with L3 tyres as they were the best suited to the company’s working environment
 
Getting the right machine for the job can pay big dividends when it comes to productivity, efficiency and cost savings. So when Bowers Brothers Concrete’s first Hitachi ZW180-5B wheel loader ticked all the boxes at the Matamata branch of their busy concrete and masonry manufacturing operation, it was a no brainer for them to invest in a second identical machine, says Steve Bowers.
The loader is equipped with inboard mounted, fully hydraulic 4-wheel wet disc brakes
"It is a really well balanced loader "
Operators have noticed the machine’s fuel efficiency, and enjoy the spacious, air-conditioned cab, with its comfortable heated air-suspension seat, sound insulation, and excellent visibility making long hours behind the wheel a breeze.
“We bought our first ZW180 wheel loader off CablePrice two years ago and our operators love it. It has plenty of power, and excellent productivity. We operate a loader fed concrete plant, so the big 2.8 m3 bucket on the ZW180 is ideal, as it allows us to load our weigh hopper in just four scoops with four different types of aggregate. This is much more efficient than loaders with smaller buckets, which might take up to six scoops to do the same job.”
Steve is impressed with the ZW180’s ability to handle the larger bucket size with ease. “It is a really well balanced loader, and its cutting edge is ideal for scooping concrete aggregates off a concrete pad.”
Bowers Brothers Concrete is a long-standing family business which has Waikato well-covered with concrete and masonry plants in Morrinsville, Hamilton, Matamata, Putaruru and Paeroa. The firm is building a new ready-mix concrete plant at Riverhead, in Auckland, where the new ZW180 will be based.
The 15.4 tonne machine’s 6.7 litre six-cylinder (126 kW) water cooled turbo engine provides plenty of grunt (800Nm), ensuring a powerful digging performance and impressive travel speeds. The operator can boost the power of the ZW-5B loader using the Quick Power switch, which changes the mode from Standard to P. This is ideal when travelling uphill with a full load or when greater breakout force is required.
CablePrice (NZ) Ltd Product Manager, Anton Snyman is not surprised the company is having such a good run with its Hitachi machines. “Hitachi’s ZW-5B wheel loader series, from the compact ZW140-5B, to the larger ZW220-5B, have almost perfect specs for the concrete, quarrying and general construction industries. Some of the clever features of the range include ride control, which reduces vibration while the wheel loader is travelling on rough ground; and an auto leveller with an automatic return-to-load, or return-to-dig control. The height and range of motion of the bucket can be programmed into the loader’s memory, so the operators don’t have to worry about what the bucket is doing while they are moving. The loaders also have the option to be fitted with a quick coupler, which enables the bucket to be switched to forks or other attachments in a few easy steps.”
Anton says CablePrice fitted Bowers’ ZW180 machines with L3 tyres as they were the best suited to the company’s working environment. “It is important to get the tyres and air pressure right, as this gives the operator a comfortable ride with lots of grip and can help the tyres last up to double the time. The loader is also equipped with inboard mounted, fully hydraulic 4-wheel wet disc brakes.”
Steve Bowers says CablePrice Equipment Sales Specialist, Angelo Capon, has played a significant role in his company’s growing relationship with CablePrice. “We bought a small bucket loader from CablePrice first, and found Angelo really good to deal with. He answers his phone, delivers on his promises, is conscientious and keeps in touch. The great experience buying the small loader has led to the purchase of the two bigger machines.”
After a couple of year’s great service, Steve says he would “absolutely” recommend the Hitachi ZW180 wheel loader to others in the concrete manufacturing industry. “It is a good, reliable, well-balanced machine that is very well suited to our industry. Hitachi is one of the top of the range brands out there, but I believe it is also competitive price-wise, especially when you consider the cost across the lifetime of a machine. Hitachi is a excellent Japanese brand that offers great value, and I’m sure we will get plenty of hours out of our machines.”
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        We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our parent company’s journey. For over 75 years, Hitachi Construction Machinery have proudly served the construction, forestry and mining sectors, delivering reliable machinery, engineering excellence, and building lasting partnerships around the globe. 
The construction, forestry and mining industries are entering a new era. The world demands faster, smarter, and more sustainable approaches to developing critical infrastructure, forestry and mining operation at an unprecedented scale, with fewer skilled operators, lower costs, and tighter deadlines. In this context, Hitachi Construction Machinery has chosen to reinvent itself, standing side by side with its customers and distribution partners to lead this transformation together.
As part of their ongoing evolution, Hitachi Construction Machinery will transition to a new company name – LANDCROS Corporation, effective April 2027.
This global rebrand signals the next phase of the company’s growth and commitment to its customers. 
Evolving with purpose. Built on trust.
LANDCROS will continue as a Japanese company, with the heart of their R&D and manufacturing based in Japan. They will retain all our existing capabilities and are set to strengthen them further by accelerating innovation, developing new technologies, and expanding their collaboration with key partners worldwide. 
LANDCROS embodies their commitment to go beyond machinery, empowering customers with intelligent, connected, and reliable solutions. 
The name change marks the next chapter, but focus remains where it’s always been — with you, the customer.
CablePrice (NZ) Ltd name does not change
    
 
    
                        We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our parent company’s journey. For over 75 years, Hitachi Construction Machinery have proudly served the construction, forestry and mining sectors, delivering reliable machinery, engineering excellence, and building lasting partnerships around the globe. 
The construction, forestry and mining industries are entering a new era. The world demands faster, smarter, and more sustainable approaches to developing critical infrastructure, forestry and mining operation at an unprecedented scale, with fewer skilled operators, lower costs, and tighter deadlines. In this context, Hitachi Construction Machinery has chosen to reinvent itself, standing side by side with its customers and distribution partners to lead this transformation together.
As part of their ongoing evolution, Hitachi Construction Machinery will transition to a new company name – LANDCROS Corporation, effective April 2027.
This global rebrand signals the next phase of the company’s growth and commitment to its customers. 
Evolving with purpose. Built on trust.
LANDCROS will continue as a Japanese company, with the heart of their R&D and manufacturing based in Japan. They will retain all our existing capabilities and are set to strengthen them further by accelerating innovation, developing new technologies, and expanding their collaboration with key partners worldwide. 
LANDCROS embodies their commitment to go beyond machinery, empowering customers with intelligent, connected, and reliable solutions. 
The name change marks the next chapter, but focus remains where it’s always been — with you, the customer.
CablePrice (NZ) Ltd name does not change
						
                    
        Big congratulations to the awesome team at King Civil & Contracting on the latest addition to their fleet — the powerful and versatile Hitachi ZX130LCN-7H
This sleek excavator is ready to tackle roading and civil projects across the Bay of Plenty, featuring:
- A well-appointed cabin with added window tints for operator comfort
- 270° Aerial Angle® camera system and 10 LED light package for enhanced safety and visibility
- A @dohertyattachments Tilt Coupler paired with an 1800mm wide bucket for maximum versatility on site
Thanks to Sam, Aliegsha, and the entire King Civil team for choosing CablePrice and Hitachi — we’re proud to support your continued success.
Sold and delivered by Brendon Billett, Equipment Sales – BOP & Central
    
 
    
                        Big congratulations to the awesome team at King Civil & Contracting on the latest addition to their fleet — the powerful and versatile Hitachi ZX130LCN-7H
This sleek excavator is ready to tackle roading and civil projects across the Bay of Plenty, featuring:
- A well-appointed cabin with added window tints for operator comfort
- 270° Aerial Angle® camera system and 10 LED light package for enhanced safety and visibility
- A @dohertyattachments Tilt Coupler paired with an 1800mm wide bucket for maximum versatility on site
Thanks to Sam, Aliegsha, and the entire King Civil team for choosing CablePrice and Hitachi — we’re proud to support your continued success.
Sold and delivered by Brendon Billett, Equipment Sales – BOP & Central
						
                    
        This weekend, the CCNZ CablePrice Excavator Competition heads to the Gisborne A&P Show for the Hawke’s Bay East Coast round! Come see the region’s best operators battle it out for top honours. 
https://okt.to/uc2fEb
    
 
    
                        This weekend, the CCNZ CablePrice Excavator Competition heads to the Gisborne A&P Show for the Hawke’s Bay East Coast round! Come see the region’s best operators battle it out for top honours. 
https://okt.to/uc2fEb
						
                    
        You may have seen a message from Mercedes-Benz Vans stating that CablePrice will no longer represent them in the South Island. This has understandably caused some confusion — but we want to set the record straight.
CablePrice is NOT closing
Our branches in Christchurch, Invercargill, Greymouth, and Nelson (excluding our Christchurch Light Commercial Centre) are fully open for business
We continue to provide the same trusted service and support you rely on
Thanks for your continued support. If you have any questions, reach out to your local CablePrice branch — we’re here to help.
    
 
    
                        You may have seen a message from Mercedes-Benz Vans stating that CablePrice will no longer represent them in the South Island. This has understandably caused some confusion — but we want to set the record straight.
CablePrice is NOT closing
Our branches in Christchurch, Invercargill, Greymouth, and Nelson (excluding our Christchurch Light Commercial Centre) are fully open for business
We continue to provide the same trusted service and support you rely on
Thanks for your continued support. If you have any questions, reach out to your local CablePrice branch — we’re here to help.
						
                    
        We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our parent company’s journey. For over 75 years, Hitachi Construction Machinery have proudly served the construction, forestry and mining sectors, delivering reliable machinery, engineering excellence, and building lasting partnerships around the globe. 
The construction, forestry and mining industries are entering a new era. The world demands faster, smarter, and more sustainable approaches to developing critical infrastructure, forestry and mining operation at an unprecedented scale, with fewer skilled operators, lower costs, and tighter deadlines. In this context, Hitachi Construction Machinery has chosen to reinvent itself, standing side by side with its customers and distribution partners to lead this transformation together.
As part of their ongoing evolution, Hitachi Construction Machinery will transition to a new company name – LANDCROS Corporation, effective April 2027.
This global rebrand signals the next phase of the company’s growth and commitment to its customers. 
Evolving with purpose. Built on trust.
LANDCROS will continue as a Japanese company, with the heart of their R&D and manufacturing based in Japan. They will retain all our existing capabilities and are set to strengthen them further by accelerating innovation, developing new technologies, and expanding their collaboration with key partners worldwide. 
LANDCROS embodies their commitment to go beyond machinery, empowering customers with intelligent, connected, and reliable solutions. 
The name change marks the next chapter, but focus remains where it’s always been — with you, the customer.
CablePrice (NZ) Ltd name does not change
    
 
    
                        We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our parent company’s journey. For over 75 years, Hitachi Construction Machinery have proudly served the construction, forestry and mining sectors, delivering reliable machinery, engineering excellence, and building lasting partnerships around the globe. 
The construction, forestry and mining industries are entering a new era. The world demands faster, smarter, and more sustainable approaches to developing critical infrastructure, forestry and mining operation at an unprecedented scale, with fewer skilled operators, lower costs, and tighter deadlines. In this context, Hitachi Construction Machinery has chosen to reinvent itself, standing side by side with its customers and distribution partners to lead this transformation together.
As part of their ongoing evolution, Hitachi Construction Machinery will transition to a new company name – LANDCROS Corporation, effective April 2027.
This global rebrand signals the next phase of the company’s growth and commitment to its customers. 
Evolving with purpose. Built on trust.
LANDCROS will continue as a Japanese company, with the heart of their R&D and manufacturing based in Japan. They will retain all our existing capabilities and are set to strengthen them further by accelerating innovation, developing new technologies, and expanding their collaboration with key partners worldwide. 
LANDCROS embodies their commitment to go beyond machinery, empowering customers with intelligent, connected, and reliable solutions. 
The name change marks the next chapter, but focus remains where it’s always been — with you, the customer.
CablePrice (NZ) Ltd name does not change
						
                    
        Big congratulations to the awesome team at King Civil & Contracting on the latest addition to their fleet — the powerful and versatile Hitachi ZX130LCN-7H
This sleek excavator is ready to tackle roading and civil projects across the Bay of Plenty, featuring:
- A well-appointed cabin with added window tints for operator comfort
- 270° Aerial Angle® camera system and 10 LED light package for enhanced safety and visibility
- A @dohertyattachments Tilt Coupler paired with an 1800mm wide bucket for maximum versatility on site
Thanks to Sam, Aliegsha, and the entire King Civil team for choosing CablePrice and Hitachi — we’re proud to support your continued success.
Sold and delivered by Brendon Billett, Equipment Sales – BOP & Central
    
 
    
                        Big congratulations to the awesome team at King Civil & Contracting on the latest addition to their fleet — the powerful and versatile Hitachi ZX130LCN-7H
This sleek excavator is ready to tackle roading and civil projects across the Bay of Plenty, featuring:
- A well-appointed cabin with added window tints for operator comfort
- 270° Aerial Angle® camera system and 10 LED light package for enhanced safety and visibility
- A @dohertyattachments Tilt Coupler paired with an 1800mm wide bucket for maximum versatility on site
Thanks to Sam, Aliegsha, and the entire King Civil team for choosing CablePrice and Hitachi — we’re proud to support your continued success.
Sold and delivered by Brendon Billett, Equipment Sales – BOP & Central
						
                    
        This weekend, the CCNZ CablePrice Excavator Competition heads to the Gisborne A&P Show for the Hawke’s Bay East Coast round! Come see the region’s best operators battle it out for top honours. 
https://okt.to/uc2fEb
    
 
    
                        This weekend, the CCNZ CablePrice Excavator Competition heads to the Gisborne A&P Show for the Hawke’s Bay East Coast round! Come see the region’s best operators battle it out for top honours. 
https://okt.to/uc2fEb
						
                    
        You may have seen a message from Mercedes-Benz Vans stating that CablePrice will no longer represent them in the South Island. This has understandably caused some confusion — but we want to set the record straight.
CablePrice is NOT closing
Our branches in Christchurch, Invercargill, Greymouth, and Nelson (excluding our Christchurch Light Commercial Centre) are fully open for business
We continue to provide the same trusted service and support you rely on
Thanks for your continued support. If you have any questions, reach out to your local CablePrice branch — we’re here to help.
    
 
    
                        You may have seen a message from Mercedes-Benz Vans stating that CablePrice will no longer represent them in the South Island. This has understandably caused some confusion — but we want to set the record straight.
CablePrice is NOT closing
Our branches in Christchurch, Invercargill, Greymouth, and Nelson (excluding our Christchurch Light Commercial Centre) are fully open for business
We continue to provide the same trusted service and support you rely on
Thanks for your continued support. If you have any questions, reach out to your local CablePrice branch — we’re here to help.
						
                    
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