“We have found them to be very good shovel; first- class in fact and very well balanced. The first one gave us over 5000 hours of good reliable and trouble-free service, as such we had no hesitation in ordering a second unit. In fact, on the strength of our experience with the 457s, we have just put in an order with our local dealer, Holt JCB, for five smaller 427s, which will be used to load clay at our operations in Dorset and South Devon. Our operators really love operating them because of the comfortable cabs, which is always a bonus.”

Andrews Plant, Dorset