Hitachi means “no worries” for Charvin Entreprises

Cost was key to the decision to rent a Hitachi ZX135US-6 medium excavator by Charvin Entreprises, based in Annecy, France. Supplied by Teramat in December 2018, it was used for several projects within the first three months of the flexible rental contract.

Try before you buy

One project in Saint-Jorioz involved earthmoving and utilities on the Cosy Lac residential development, comprising 44 new apartments.

Works Supervisor Fabrice Klemencic says, “Our company wanted to hire a 13- to 15-tonne excavator, as we had the work but did not have the financial means to purchase a machine of this size at that time.”

Fabrice contacted local Hitachi dealer Teramat with his request due to his longstanding working relationship with salesman Carlos Negrillo – and his previous experience with Hitachi machines at a different company.

In addition to helping the company to complete its projects on time and budget, renting the ZX135US-6 has given Charvin Entreprises an opportunity to test a new model. It is the first Hitachi to be used by the company, which has a fleet of six other excavators and five wheel loaders.

Reduced complexity

“Hitachi has enabled us to rent this new excavator and if we’re satisfied – and have the work – we’re likely to purchase it,” says Fabrice. “Normally, it’s quite complicated to rent a machine, and if you source one from a hire company, you don’t have the chance to buy the machine later. We selected Hitachi and Teramat because we say, ‘Hitachi – no worries’.”

Operator Cyril Bergeret is also satisfied with the new arrival on site. “This is the first time I have used a Hitachi excavator. It is comfortable, easy to use, fast and responsive, and the noise levels are low. They have really thought about the features for the operator, and this helps us to feel less tired in the evening.”