Leicester-based Develon dealer Pioneer Plant Ltd showcased two new machines at this year’s Resource & Waste Management (RWM) exhibition, held at the NEC Birmingham from 17–18 September.
On Stand LR28, the company presented the DX270WMH-7 wheeled material handler and the DL280-7 waste loader, marking their first public appearance in the UK. Pioneer Plant is the authorised Develon dealer – formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment – for Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of South Lincolnshire.
The new DX270WMH-7 has been developed with an upgraded undercarriage, boom, arm, elevating cab and counterweight to deliver higher performance for demanding material handling and sorting tasks. It offers longer reach, greater lifting capacity and new smart safety features such as a virtual wall system. Cooling has also been enhanced with additional protection for the pack and a reversing fan.
Designed for the recycling sector, the machine on display at RWM included advanced cab filtration and integrated fire suppression systems.
Also debuting at the show was Develon’s DL280-7 waste loader. Based on the established DL280-7 wheel loader, the new version is designed to improve efficiency and safety in waste handling. It features a robust but lightweight loader frame that reduces front-end weight while increasing reach and dump height.
The machine’s super high lift arm enables operators to load into high-sided containers, including walking-floor and moving-floor trailers commonly used for waste transport, while still maintaining strong manoeuvrability.
As Develon’s dealer for the region, Pioneer Plant supplies the full line of crawler, wheeled and mini/midi excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks, material handlers and attachments. Customers benefit from a comprehensive service network covering routine maintenance as well as emergency repairs.