The new ADT is the first from Develon at the company and was supplied by Castle Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), the new Authorised Dealer for the whole of Scotland for Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment. 

Kevin Cross, the owner of Cross Civils & Construction Services, said: “David Moir at Gordons, who I’ve known for a long time invited me over to try out the Develon DA30-7 ADT as a possible replacement for one of the machines in our fleet. David and Gordons showed impressive attention to detail and understanding of our business needs, to ensure a very quick turnaround from placing the order to delivery of the new machine. 

“I was convinced about the DA30-7 right from the start. It has a shorter turning circle and is very stable, with a lower centre of gravity compared to other machines of its size on the market. The permanent 6-wheel contact and drive offers excellent performance on all the surfaces we have to work on, such as soft ground, uneven surfaces, steep slopes, tight turns or a combination of all of these difficult conditions.
 
“Due to work demands, the Develon DA30-7 became an addition rather than a replacement and brings the number of different brands in our fleet to four. We utilise the DA30-7 in every part of our business, from our civils and housing development projects to working in our own quarry, where we produce sand and gravel.”      

“Without doubt, the DA30-7 has proved itself to be the best machine we have and this is strongly supported by the two drivers who normally operate the machine between them.”

The DA30-7 is one of three models in the ADT range from Develon, comprising the DA30-7 and DA45-7 6x6 models, complemented by a new 4x4 version of the DA45-7. The DA30-7 6x6 model has a payload of 28 tonne and is powered by the Scania Stage V compliant DC09 9 litre diesel engine providing 276 kW (375 HP) of power. 

Cross Civils & Construction Services is a specialist in a wide range of markets, including civil engineering, construction, pipe supplies, aggregates and forestry equipment. The company facilitates large construction projects and sells a range of pipe supplies, aggregate supplies and forestry equipment on behalf of companies and individuals. 

Formed only 6 years ago, Cross Civils & Construction Services has achieved tremendous growth based on its industry expertise and dedication, combined with a workforce of over 60 staff, including a core team of experienced and professional engineers with proven qualifications and training.