In the small town of Randle, Washington, Len and Quedessa King, co-owners of Q. King Trucking & Construction, are building something big. Their operation focuses on turning recycled material from various job sites into high-quality, sellable products. What arrives as heaps of unsorted debris gets transformed into valuable screened topsoil, with a little help from a Kobelco blade runner excavator and EvoQuip screener purchased from Powerscreen of Washington.
The Dynamic Duo
The Kings recently expanded their fleet with two innovative machines from Powerscreen of Washington, the Kobelco ED160-7 Blade Runner and the Evoquip Colt 800 compact scalping screener. This dynamic duo is the backbone of their production process. Using the Kobelco ED160 Blade Runner, they efficiently move and load the raw material into the Evoquip Colt 800. The compact screener then works its magic, sorting and separating the sellable topsoil, a product in high demand for landscaping and construction projects in the area.
According to Len King, their investment in these two pieces of equipment has paid off in more ways than one. “We have experienced basically no downtime since purchasing these machines. This is a very turn-key operation. It is super easy to start the machines up and run them all day sorting and screening our dirt,” he shared.
Compact Yet Mighty
The Evoquip Colt 800, designed for versatility and efficiency, has been a game-changer for the Kings. Its compact size and powerful screening capabilities allow it to handle a wide range of materials without the need to change the setup. Paired with the multi-functional Kobelco ED160 Blade Runner, which combines the capabilities of an excavator and a 6-way blade like that seen on a bulldozer, the two machines make a seamless team for handling and processing material.
“These are top-of-the-line machines,” Len continued. “I don’t know how you could get better machines than these ones in their size.” Since utilizing the Colt 800, Q King continues to achieve an hourly throughput of nearly 200 tph. With the compact screen they can turn the unsought-after dirt into profitable ½ inch screened topsoil, suitable for local landscaping and gardening companies. The double deck screen on the Colt 800 is essential in the process to remove rocks, debris, and other unwanted materials, to produce fine sellable products that meet their customer demands and production goals.
The Kobelco ED160 Blade Runner has revolutionized their production process. Quedessa shared, “With the 160’s 6-way dozer blade you can achieve a lot more than just your average excavator, you can tackle projects at almost double the speed if you use all the features the blade runner has to offer”. Featuring a drawbar pulling force of 43,800 lbf and a digging force of 24,800 lbf, the ED160 is more than capable of boosting Len and Quedessa’s operations, helping them achieve their targets at quicker rates with ease.
Passion For Success
For Q. King Trucking & Construction, this is more than just a business operation, it is a passion project. Their commitment to hard work, quality, and sustainability shines through their work. The support they have received from Powerscreen of Washington has been pivotal in helping them achieve their goals.
As Len and Quedessa continue to grow their operation, their focus remains on maximizing the value of every load that arrives on site. With reliable top-performing equipment by their side, the Kings are not just cleaning up debris, they are raising the bar for what small businesses can achieve in the organic recycling industry.
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