Then, after several hours experiencing the power and work capacity of the SK380XDLC-10, it became clear the Kobelco brand had evolved yet again.
Rob Kennedy has been the Operations Manager and owner of CG Civil for the past 15 years or so. Originally a concreter, Rob has always had machines. In 2019 he steered away from concreting and pushed the machines harder.
“Today we run a number of Kobelco excavators ranging from five-tonne to 40-tonne,” said Rob, “along with a large variety of attachments, hammers and GPS.”
It’s straight away obvious Rob’s a no-nonsense, salt-of-the-Earth-type bloke who’s not afraid to make his machines stand out from the crowd.
Smooth operator
Rob’s machines all feature a very cool Australian-flag paint job across the cab and boom, with the flag looking like its tearing through the robust Kobelco steel.
Rather than running with numbers like most to identify his numerous Kobelcos, Rob has named his machines after his kids and family, a great way for fuel trucks and support staff to identify and find the right excavator.
“Seeing my machines out on site with my kids’ and family’s names and the Australian flag flying is something I’m proud of,” grinned Rob. “I’m a proud Australian, and I’m proud of my Kobelco machines, which I’ll happily stand beside and back 100 per cent, every day of the week.
I can confidently say they’ve proved themselves to me many times over, and I know I can rely on them, along with my staff, to be the backbone of a successful business. The productivity and fuel efficiency of the Kobelcos, along with the operator comfort, is second to none. I’ve compared all the specs and stats of all the other machines, and nothing comes close.
Rob Kennedy, Operations Manager and owner of CG Civil
“We specialise in civil works, earthworks, and commercial works with a talented bunch of operators to bring out the best from our Kobelco fleet.
Impressive fleet of 12
Rob continued, “Today we currently own 12 Kobelco machines and we’re growing. In fact, I’ve just purchased another one today and will be ordering another three or four in the very near future. I purchase my Kobelcos through Melbourne Tractors, and my rep at Melbourne Tractors is Simon Gillespie, a great bloke, and the dealership has always accommodated us quickly and professionally in the repair and maintenance of our machines. I see Melbourne Tractors’ role in our relationship is to keep me up to date with new technologies and machine features that can benefit my business, as well as keeping the Kobelco machinery in A1 condition.
“I can’t fault Melbourne Tractors with its efforts and ability to deliver so far. Needless to say, we are happy with our experience and quality of service.”
