Rokla D10 Rockwheel delivers precision trimming

Melbourne contractor SLE Excavation says it latest purchase, a Rokla D10 Rockwheel, is allowing it to carry out its specialist work with reduced noise and vibration levels.

"There are times when it's not desirable or practical to use a rock hammer for the removal of hard material," said SLE Excavation's Shane Lindsay.

"Apart from excessive noise, transmitted vibration can be an issue for adjoining residents and in meeting noise and vibration limits imposed by local councils.

"These issues were solved when we purchased a Rokla model D10 Rockwheel. We have found this extremely powerful cutting unit to be robust, reliable and versatile. It enables us to significantly reduce noise when excavating rock in sensitive urban areas, where even the operational hours of noise-suppressed hammers may be restricted.

"The D10 Rockwheel is lighter in weight than most other twin-headers on the market. We find it can deliver powerful performance, even when attached to smaller excavators. We have noticed it has a high-torque hydraulic engine and picks are mounted on the drums at an angle that gives maximum power to penetrate tough material.

"We have also found the design enables picks to grip strongly and hardly ever bounce, enabling the cutting heads to rotate at a speed that achieves outstanding excavation that ensures a clean profile."

SLE Excavations specialises in large footprint and large-scale commercial/civil contracting, applying its prowess to projects spanning large-scale multi-level tight-access basements, carparks, sporting facilities, commercial landscaping and both commercial and residential swimming pools, among others.

For more information on Rokla attachments call Semco on 1800 685 525.