Handling capacity doubled – lower consumption
14.11.2025Double the Performance – Lower Consumption: With the SENNEBOGEN 865 E Hybrid, the Port of Sutton Bridge has nearly doubled its annual material handling volumes – with 27 % less fuel consumption. The outstanding service provided by SENNEBOGEN’s local sales and service partner Molson prompted the port to order a second, identical material handler.
The SENNEBOGEN 865 E handling cargo at the port of Sutton Bridge
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Located on the east coast of the UK, the dry cargo terminal is part of the Goldstar Metal Traders Group and specializes in the handling of scrap metal, packaged sand, cement, fertilizers, and bricks. Thanks to the robust quay construction, heavy-duty goods are also increasingly becoming a focus. Ships up to 3000 DWT can be reliably handled at the 350-m-long quay, and at high tide, even ships up to 5000 DWT are possible.
Designed for ease of use and all-round visibility – the Maxcab driver‘s cab
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Powerful technology
The SENNEBOGEN 865 E impresses at the port of Sutton Bridge with a 24-m reach and a 1.8 m3 orange peel grab with integrated weighing system – for fast and precise handling between ship and truck. The mobile undercarriage with solid rubber tires ensures optimum flexibility on site. The 865 E combines a powerful but efficient 261 kW diesel engine with the SENNEBOGEN Green Hybrid recuperation system, which additionally saves up to 30 % in operating costs.
Operator John Baggaley values the spacious Maxcab for its all-round visibility and ergonomic design
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27 % lower fuel consumption
“This year, we will handle around 200 000 tons of material, which would not have been possible without the new SENNEBOGEN 865 E. At the same time, we are consuming less fuel. A 27 % reduction in fuel consumption saves us approximately 19 000 pounds per year,” emphasizes Port Director Gavin Patrick.
The SENNEBOGEN 865 E increases annual handling capacity while consuming around 27 % less fuel
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Operator comfort
The two machine operators at the Sutton Bridge site work in efficient day shifts. “It’s a very comfortable cab for long hours,” adds operator John Baggaley, who values the spacious Maxcab for its all-round visibility and ergonomic design. Features such as the DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and heated seat contribute to operator comfort. The Skylift elevating cab also enables optimal working height for unrestricted visibility into ships hull and truck beds.
The SENNEBOGEN 865 E has a 24-m reach and a 1.8 m3 orange peel grab with integrated weighing system
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Second 865 E ordered
Port Manager Gavin Patrick particularly praises the reliable support from service partner Molson: “When a hydraulic hose came loose late in the evening, the machine was fully operational again by 7 a.m. the next morning. That gave us so much confidence that we’ve already ordered a second, identical machine.”
The mobile undercarriage with solid rubber tires ensures optimum flexibility on site
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With significantly increased handling capacity and reduced fuel consumption, the SENNEBOGEN 865 E Hybrid has positioned the Port of Sutton Bridge for continued growth. The order of a second unit underscores the port’s expansion plans and its confidence in the powerful and efficient technology.
