{"id":5376,"date":"2026-03-02T12:09:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brokk.com\/uk\/?post_type=news&#038;p=5376"},"modified":"2026-03-02T12:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:26:37","slug":"the-many-faces-of-brokk-operators-jim","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.brokk.com\/uk\/news\/news-articles\/the-many-faces-of-brokk-operators-jim\/","title":{"rendered":"The Many Faces of Brokk Operators: Jim"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Hi fellow Brokk Ops, my name is Jim Coleman and I have been asked to be one of the many faces of Brokk which is an honour.<\/h4>\n<p>My current location is South Wales and surrounding areas, but I spent many years in London. I have been in the diamond drilling\/sawing and demo industry for about 37 years-ish and Brokking for about 25 of them. I have a full NVQ in robotic demolition but also operate other plant. 360 excavators, bob cats, telehandlers etc&#8230; but Brokking has always been my passion in our chosen industry. Even after all these years I still get a kick out of how such a versatile and compact machine can show the big boys (big excavators) how its done and get into spaces where no other machines can get.<\/p>\n<p>When you turn up on a job, back the Brokk off the van\/trailer and track it up the several flights of stairs, it often attracts attention from other contractors on site and they are amazed at what a compact machine can get done in a short time. Until you start breaking out then its run for the hills!<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5382 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brokk.com\/uk\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/jim-3-420x280.jpg\" alt=\"Jim Coleman\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" \/><br \/>\nI have used most models of brokk through the years from the 80s brokk 250 and 90s brokk 150 up to current ones.<\/h4>\n<p>Like the 110 and our mighty Brokk 500. But my firm favourite over the years is the ultimate stair climber the mighty Brokk 90. It&#8217;s not without its limitations (limited slew and plastic covers) but I&#8217;ve taken them up so many staircases with such ease, and got the job done!<\/p>\n<p>But fast forward to current and the 70. 110. 200. And our mighty 500 has come a long way with more<br \/>\npower at your finger tips and a much more robust build quality. Add smart power and a quicker response to the controls into the mix, and they make my day job just that bit easier.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5392 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brokk.com\/uk\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/jim-5-420x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>I have used other robots from other manufactureRs but this old dog just prefers using a proven product.<\/h4>\n<p>Advice for any newbies in the game would be<em> take your time<\/em>. Get to know your surroundings, make sure you know the slabs can hold the weight. Don&#8217;t stand too close to the Brokk, they have a habit of moving around when you get the jaws on. And if traveling up staircases get to know your pivot points, and have a couple of lengths of 4&#215;2 timbers with you (trust me they will help). Even after 25 years I still get nervous on staircases which is a good thing as it keeps you focused. No 2 Brokks are the same, each one has their own little personality. So with that said, enjoy it and go home safe!<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5388 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brokk.com\/uk\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/jim-4-420x280.jpg\" alt=\"Jim Coleman\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" \/><br \/>\nThank you Brokk for all the years of fun I have had and the people i&#8217;ve met along the way. cheers, Jim<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi fellow Brokk Ops, my name is Jim Coleman and I have been asked to be one of the many faces of Brokk which is an honour. 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