Born from a need for quality tree and ground services in the area, the company was established in 2016 and has blossomed into a leading provider of forestry services and biomass solutions for private, roadside and complex facilities.
Central to the company’s success is an ongoing relationship with JCB, local dealer Holt JCB and the JCB Finance team, who together have kitted The Cotswold Group Ltd out with an impressive fleet of the latest JCB excavators, mini excavators, Loadall telescopic handlers to help deliver their extensive range of services.
The Cotswold Group Ltd’s Founder & Managing Director, Rupert Arneil said: “As the business grew, we initially hired other machinery to meet the demand from customers, but we soon reached a point where it made financial sense to invest in our own kit. So, I decided to buy our first JCB…and that decision was a turning point for us."
Tree-mendous control
Given the nature of its business, The Cotswold Group Ltd requires specialist machinery which can stand up to the challenges of a rugged working environment and operate in the tightest spaces.
This is why investment in the latest machinery, which is durable, powerful and reliable is a necessity. Given the complex nature of the work the team are tasked with, it is vital that their machines makes navigating these jobs and handling the attachments as simple and seamless as possible. That’s where The Cotswold Group Ltd’s three JCB 150X excavators from the popular JCB X Series range come in.
The Cotswold Group Ltd’s Operator, Dale Street said: “When you are doing work like this, it is very specialist, and you need the right tools for the job. I have to manoeuvre the attachment precisely into some very tight spots. So, the control I have over the tiltrotator is very important. It's very user-friendly, which is what you need when you're dealing with jobs like this, and you tend to get muscle memory, so it comes more naturally."
Superior comfort & safety
Forestry work can be dangerous when poor quality or old equipment is used, safety procedures are not followed, or over-tired operators make mistakes.
It is therefore paramount that the leading contractors invest in the latest up-to-date machinery which is not only productive but also boasts state-of-the-art safety and comfort features.
This is certainly true of the world-class JCB 150X tracked excavator with spacious JCB CommandPlus cab featuring an industry-leading Grammer seat as standard.