17 Jun 26
Another tidy install completed for Flannery Plant Hire, with Xwatch engineer Tom Dacosta fitting an Xwatch XW5 system to this Komatsu UK Ltd PW98MR rubber duck. McHale Komatsu
The XW5 is Xwatch’s full safety system, designed to help operators manage height, slew and rated capacity. It allows safe working limits to be set around the machine, helping to reduce the risk of contact with overhead services, nearby structures, people and other site hazards. It can also be integrated with 3D machine control and avoidance technology, making it a strong choice for machines working in tighter, busier and more controlled environments.
Flannery and Xwatch share a long-standing relationship built over many years of close collaboration. With hundreds of systems installed across Flannery’s fleet, this partnership is firmly rooted in experience, trust, and a shared commitment to improving site safety.
Flannery is not only a valued user of Xwatch technology but has consistently led the way in its support and adoption, championing the latest innovations in the market. Flannery was among the first to adopt the new Xwatch Mk2 system, with Patrick Flannery sealing the deal with Xwatch at bauma 2025.
Dan Leaney Global Sales Director at Xwatch Safety Solutions, said: “Flannery has been with Xwatch for a long time and has always taken a very forward-thinking approach to safety technology. Seeing another machine leave the yard with Xwatch fitted is always a proud moment, especially when the relationship goes back years and covers hundreds of systems. Tom has done a great job on this install, and the Komatsu PW98MR is a brilliant example of where the XW5 really comes into its own.”
