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MINI REMOTE CONTROL TRANSPORTERS – The Solo range has been developed by Shannon Plant (South West) Ltd who have a vision to make construction, maintenance and engineering sites safer places to work by developing vehicles which do not need an operator nearby, and so can access hazardous areas safely. All members of the Solo family of mini remote control transporters start with the same remote control chassis, are operable from up to 100m away and are powered by the powerful Vanguard 16hp engine. The Solo Dumper, Mower, Sprayer and Firehose are all available now. To be followed soon by the Rammer and Doser.

SOLO - Dumper

SOLO - Dumper

The SOLO dumper is particularly suited to transporting materials in hazardous areas, such as alongside rivers or canals, in quarries or demolition sites where there is a risk of falling debris, or on gradients where there is a risk that a normal mini dumper could topple and injure the operator. With a 500kg lift capacity and a hi-tip mechanism it does all you could expect from a mini dumper, but with the safety advantages afforded by the remote control mechanism – which is also incredibly easy to use. Call now to place order

SOLO - Sprayer

SOLO - Sprayer

The SOLO Sprayer has been designed to make spraying of chemicals safer and easier. With a range of 100m from the remote control, the operator can control the sprayer from a safe distance avoiding any issues of potential contact with the chemicals, particularly when it is windy. Height adjustable and with a 5 meter spray reach, the SOLO sprayer will be particularly suited to market gardening and golf clubs/cricket wickets as well as to hazardous areas such as motor way sidings and in airports.

SOLO - Lawnmower

SOLO - Lawnmower

The SOLO Lawnmower has been designed to mow where there are dangers to an operator or risk of coventional ride on mowers tipping over. Incredibly easy to operate remote control system and a range of 100m, the SOLO mower reduces many of the dangers faced by companies when mowing next to busy roads, airports, power stations, motorways and inclines. The operator can stand in a safe area away from danger with reduced fatigue and zero hand arm vibration.

Capable of cutting short grass, long grass and weeds the SOLO mower with its twin rotary blades and 1 metre cut can easily handle many different conditions and with permanent 4 wheel drive and skid steer turning will get into difficult areas quickly.

Using the SOLO mower in the grass cutting season where it can replace conventional machines and is less dangerous to the operator gives you great grass cutting but the SOLO mower has one big advantage because the mower attachment can be removed making the transporter and utility vehicle for the out of season months and an all year round vehicle.

Thanks to its compact size and remote control operation the Shannon SOLO Lawnmower can make a whole host of operations safer to the operator. For example:

  • Mowing motorway sliproads
  • Busy A roads and roundabouts
  • Bank and incline areas
  • Next to deep water or edges to steep falls
  • Airports or power stations
  • Golf clubs, driving ranges
SOLO - Fire Hose

SOLO - Fire Hose

The Shannon SOLO Fire Hose has been designed using the unique remote control system to tackle dangerous industrial building fires where there is high risk of exploding gas bottles or chemicals. With quick connection to a standard fire hose and with an operational range of over 100m the SOLO can approach dangers without high risk to the operator, spraying water or foam to cool or extinguish dangerous areas. The fire hose can be angled into different positions to give an accurate jet to the affected area, it can even be raised to point through windows if the doorways are blocked. The SOLO fire hose can be easily operated into position and turned on/off remotely allowing the operator to perform other fire fighting tasks.

The SOLO can be used for dust suppression in quarries, demolition sites or for aerating large ponds, lakes or rivers delivering up to 900 litres per minute at 10 bar pressure. Using the optional auxiliary oil supply the SOLO is capable of running hydraulic tools up to 20 litres per minute via quick release couplings.

With permanent 4 wheel drive and skid steer turning the SOLO fire hose is capable of getting into difficult areas quickly and with a capability to spray high volumes of water it has many other uses. For example:

  • Cooling of gas bottles / chemicals at industrial premises
  • Forest / heathland fire control
  • Quarries and demolition sites for dust suppression
  • Aerating lakes, ponds or rivers
  • Water jetting
  • Watering large open areas or sports fields
  • Hydraulic tool carrier and power pack

 

SOLO - Loader

SOLO - Loader

The Shannon SOLO Front Loader has been designed to operate in dangerous areas where there is a risk to the operator. The loader is capable of moving materials with its front bucket, easily loads skips and pick-up vans. The operator can stand in a ‘safe area’ away from danger with reduced fatigue and zero hand arm vibration. It’s incredibly easy to operate remote control system and a range of over 100m, The SOLO Loader is the ideal machine for demolition and quarry work where there is a potential risk of injury from falling debris. With permanent 4 wheel drive and skid steer turning, it will get into difficult areas quickly.

Removing the quick release bucket allows you to use the auxiliary hydraulic oil supply (20 lts/min) to fit many different attachments including Hydraulic breaker for demolition work on roofs and bridges, Lawnmower, rotary brush, snow blower, grab and many more. The adaptor plate can be used to mount your already owned attachments giving you unlimited potential use in specialist work including landscaping.

The SOLO Front Loader can be used in conjunction with the SOLO Dumper with its 500kg carrying capacity the two machines can clean, grade and remove high risk materials such as asbestos and contaminated debris with out harm to the operator, ideal for power stations, quarries, airports, railways and demolition sites.

Due to its remote operation the SOLO Loader is safe to use in hazardous areas, considerably reducing the number of times a person is exposed to danger. For example:

  • In quarries or demolition sites where there is risk of falling debris.
  • Airports, railway stations and power stations.
  • Contaminated land e.g. asbestos.
  • Front attachments available for landscaping and mowing next to motorways and busy roads.
  • Next to deep water or steep edges.
  • Areas with narrow access, gradients or unstable ground.