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THE<br />
NOVEMBER <strong>2018</strong><br />
SMASHING<br />
THROUGH<br />
BARRIERS<br />
P.3<br />
A look at why the rise of the compact machine<br />
continues to be a dominating story in the<br />
construction and demolition industries.
PARTS<br />
You’re worn out. Your<br />
equipment doesn’t have to<br />
be.<br />
PARTS<br />
HOT-LINE<br />
ABBOTSFORD<br />
1-888-283-3276<br />
KELOWNA<br />
1-800-680-0233<br />
VERNON<br />
1-800-551-6411<br />
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS<br />
IS MY TWO FRONT<br />
TEETH<br />
Since 1947<br />
For 71 years the people of BC have<br />
trusted Avenue Machinery to supply<br />
them with the parts they need to<br />
keep their machines moving. We have<br />
knowledgeable parts people who can<br />
source any brand, any part, anytime.<br />
That’s the Avenue <strong>Advantage</strong><br />
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Potato Variety<br />
Avenue Machinery sponsored the <strong>2018</strong> BC Vegetable and Potato<br />
Growers potato trial. <strong>The</strong> event took place at Rod Swenson’s farm on<br />
Westham Island. This important event brings together growers, food<br />
vendors, and government to look at over 50 varieties of potatoes that<br />
have been planted in sample batches. This hands on experience<br />
had us observe the colour, feel, and yield size of row after row of<br />
potato field samples. <strong>The</strong> opportunity lets growers receive feedback<br />
on the available varieties; such feedback is important as they plan<br />
for the future. During the event the BC Minister of Agriculture Lana<br />
Popham said, “People’s eyes are on local farmers, they want local,<br />
and they want choice.”. Avenue Machinery knows this is an exciting<br />
time for BC agriculture. Bill Zylmans did a great job MC’ing the event<br />
and MLA Ian Paton was on hand as well. Good to see Ian and Lana<br />
working together for the good of our farmers.<br />
Fendt Oktoberfest<br />
Avenue Machinery held their first ever Fendt<br />
Oktoberfest at Cedar Grove Farms in Delta<br />
on October 3. <strong>The</strong> day gave farmers a chance<br />
to hop into the German green machines and<br />
experience what sets them apart. It wasn’t all<br />
business though; bratwurst and beers were<br />
served to keep the atmosphere casual. Special<br />
thanks to Trevor Harris for letting us use his farm.<br />
Avenue Machinery greatly appreciated spending<br />
the day with local farmers talking about the type<br />
of work they are doing and their equipment<br />
needs. We know it’s more than just providing<br />
machines, it’s following up with high quality<br />
service and building long lasting relationships.<br />
We’re committed to farmers across B.C and this<br />
was a great day with our customers.<br />
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BIG PUNCH<br />
WHY THE DEMAND FOR LITTLE KEEPS GETTING BIGGER<br />
Small minded thinking leads some to wrongly believe<br />
bigger is always better. Tough stuff comes in all sizes<br />
and the right tool for the job should be picked for its<br />
capabilities, not the size of its package.<br />
Compact equipment is a Japanese concept that has<br />
radically changed the way work is done. Operators<br />
have been won over by compact equipment’s ability<br />
to perform tasks that were previously undertaken<br />
by heavy machinery. Starting with the first Kubota<br />
excavators in the 1970’s, compact equipment has<br />
been proving itself as low cost, light weight, and easy<br />
to transport and operate. Though adoption in North<br />
America was slow, a tipping point has been reached<br />
with many now preferring the advantages afforded by<br />
the smaller machines.<br />
Rakowksi Cartage is a sought after demolitions<br />
company. <strong>The</strong>y work on large scale projects like the<br />
decommissioning of the Atomic Energy of Canada<br />
Nucular power facility and the Winnipeg Arena.<br />
Currently they are in charge of the demolition work<br />
required to prepare the Canada Post heritage<br />
building in downtown Vancouver for updating, as it<br />
becomes a futuristic Amazon office. <strong>The</strong> plans call<br />
for a remarkable overhaul to the existing building.<br />
It’s a heavy workload that includes a lot of concrete<br />
crushing. Rakowski’s fleet of Kubota compact<br />
excavators are more than up to the task.<br />
All the attachments excavator operators have come<br />
to expect are available for compact excavators. Claws<br />
crush and balls wreck as owner Tristan Rakowski<br />
orchestrates his crew through a grand performance of<br />
controlled and measured destruction. <strong>The</strong> size of the<br />
machines let them maneuver about the sometimes<br />
tight insides of the building. <strong>The</strong> machines easily<br />
open the old and squeezed space up, to modernize<br />
it for Amazon.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Skid Steer is a mainstay on nearly every job<br />
site. It is the poster child for compact equipment,<br />
having spent the last 30 years proving its power and<br />
versatility. Skid Steers fit into small areas, turn on<br />
a dime, and have the capacity to do hard work. In<br />
2010 Kubota introduced their SVL Track Loaders, a<br />
powerful skid steer with tracks. <strong>The</strong> SVL was quickly<br />
recognized as best in its class. It has proved itself<br />
invaluable to contractors, builders and landscapers;<br />
none are surprised by the bucket breakout force and<br />
lift capacity of this compact machine. It’s become<br />
second nature to expect big things from the smaller<br />
machines.<br />
As building booms, the demand for compact<br />
equipment keeps increasing. It’s become clear that<br />
unless you’re building a highway or high-rise, any<br />
machine over 8 tons becomes more burdensome<br />
than helpful. Contractors and operators have to<br />
<strong>The</strong> tight and cramped insides of the downtown<br />
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Canada Post Building<br />
Re-imagined and opened up the historic building will<br />
take on new life
KX40 digging the bowl for a skate park<br />
“<br />
realistically look at what they want to accomplish. It<br />
costs more to run a big machine and the time savings<br />
more often than not doesn’t negate the higher costs<br />
of operation. Getting a lumbering beast to maneuver<br />
through tight urban settings is a nightmare - if space<br />
even allows it!<br />
We took it four meters down - all with small<br />
iron. This stuff packs enough power to do it all.<br />
Bill Hargrave<br />
Owner of Cedar Crest Lands<br />
Cedar Crest Lands is a landscape designer that<br />
works with municipalities to create functional spaces.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y have a large fleet of equipment that includes<br />
machinery that is both big and small. <strong>The</strong>y were<br />
chosen to design and construct a skate park on the<br />
old Arenex site in New Westminster. Company owner<br />
and superintendent Bill Hargrave didn’t see a purpose<br />
to bringing in one of his larger machines, feeling the<br />
maneuverability of compact equipment would be an<br />
advantage during the job. His confidence in his KX<br />
excavators paid off.<br />
“We took it four meters down - all with small iron. This<br />
stuff packs enough power to do it all.”, said Bill when<br />
asked about how the machines performed.<br />
“<br />
Compact excavators preparing the foundation<br />
package from Avenue Machinery is an inexpensive<br />
way to get the most out of your equipment. Making<br />
sure service intervals are performed on time while<br />
taking full advantage of all warranty work, as parts<br />
wear, will stretch the life of your purchase and limit<br />
downtime.<br />
It’s taken time for compact equipment to smash the<br />
perceptions of the past, but you can’t ignore the big<br />
impact it makes on a day to day basis; on job sites<br />
around British Columbia.<br />
<strong>The</strong> easy up keep of compact equipment has also<br />
lead to its popularity. Kubota has designed all of their<br />
equipment to be easily maintained. Adding a service<br />
Skid Steers have proven themselves<br />
versatile material handlers<br />
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ICE, ICE thriving<br />
BABY<br />
in<br />
winter<br />
conditions<br />
As winter becomes more imminent there’s no reason<br />
for your machines to hibernate. Cold and snowy<br />
weather gives your equipment another opportunity<br />
to earn its keep.<br />
While the rest of Canada tends to think of British<br />
Columbia as a near tropical oasis, the people who live<br />
here know this isn’t reality. During the last decade,<br />
even balmy Vancouver has seen a 30% increase<br />
in snow accumulation. This year early snowfall has<br />
been recorded across the province and the Farmers<br />
Almanac is predicting snow for the Southern Region<br />
throughout <strong>November</strong> and December. As the white<br />
stuff falls from the sky and the ice begins to form<br />
you’ll need to stratagize for its removal.<br />
Adapting to the winter isn’t a big challenge. Many<br />
companies simply add a blade to an existing skid<br />
steer or track loader. An RTV can be set up with a<br />
quick connect blade and a spreader for salting and<br />
sanding icy surfaces.<br />
<strong>The</strong> right options and attachments let you maximize<br />
your machinery investment. As winter approaches<br />
take the steps necessary to prepare so you don’t get<br />
left out in the cold.<br />
It’s become normal for municipalities to try and<br />
institute Snow and Ice Control Policies that shift<br />
liability onto homeowners and businesses with<br />
sidewalks adjacent to their property. Slip and fall<br />
lawsuits based on these policies are mostly an<br />
inconvenience as they are often defeated in court.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is however, no question about where liability<br />
lies concerning clearing walkways and parking areas<br />
on your property. This is your legal responsibility,<br />
one that must be taken seriously. While clearing the<br />
snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots<br />
you need to be careful where you pile the removed<br />
snow. Keep it out of travel lanes, storm drains, bus<br />
pickup/drop-offs and most importantly don’t block<br />
fire lanes and fire hydrants.<br />
Most snow that falls across B.C is heavy and wet<br />
and is best cleared using a blade. It can be a<br />
challenge to understand each blade type and their<br />
ideal application. Hydraulically angled blades are an<br />
ideal fit for parking lots while a split blade allows for<br />
variable widths and is ideal for walkways.<br />
Over the past few years the threat of snow has helped<br />
landscaping companies round out their traditionally<br />
seasonal services with new winter offerings. Snow<br />
and ice removal contracts help keep business brisk.<br />
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USED EQUIPMENT<br />
2016 Kubota KX91-3<br />
Stock # C014260<br />
Hyd Thumb, 420 hrs<br />
$47,500<br />
2011 Merlo 75.9<br />
Stock # C07757<br />
54’10” Reach, 3427 hrs<br />
$183,700<br />
2012 Kubota KC70<br />
Stock # C011728<br />
700kg capacity,618 hrs<br />
$7,750<br />
2012 Kubota M8540NPK<br />
Stock # C017992<br />
85HP, 3310 hrs<br />
$39,900<br />
2014 Kubota SVL 90-2<br />
Stock # C013586<br />
New tracks, 2477 hrs<br />
$57,900<br />
2017 Kubota RTV-X1100<br />
Stock # C018917<br />
Cab with heat, 602 hrs<br />
$20,750<br />
2011 New Holland Boomer<br />
Stock # C019241<br />
Bucket/Mower, 927 hrs<br />
$16,500<br />
2008 Kubota KX161-3<br />
Stock # C018825<br />
Hyd Thumb, 3857 hrs<br />
$48,500<br />
2011 Kubota SVL75<br />
Stock # C017428<br />
Heat/AC, 2536 hrs<br />
$39,500<br />
2014 Bobcat S450<br />
Stock # C017955<br />
1,300lbs lift, 614 hrs<br />
$30,900<br />
1986 Kubota B7200DT<br />
Stock # C017149<br />
TLB, 1301 hrs<br />
$13,950<br />
2011 Kubota KX41-3<br />
Stock # C017406<br />
New tracks, 2491 hrs<br />
$21,900<br />
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1521 Sumas Way<br />
1-888-283-3276<br />
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1-800-551-6411<br />
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