[ COVER STORY ]
Doosan
[ COVER STORY ]
A leading machine in the Doosan range is the heavy duty DX225LCA hydraulic excavator series – which is one of the biggest size class of equipment in South Africa. These excavators are known for improved fuel efficiency, enhanced productivity, minimal maintenance requirements and greater operator comfort.
DOOSAN
20 YEARS IN SA
This year marks over 20 years of Doosan earthmoving equipment operating in South Africa.
“ maintains its strong position in today’ s highly competitive earthmoving sector through its reputation for reliable engines, a robust chassis structure, quality components that ensure extended service life and features for easy serviceability that reduce downtime,” states says Chris Whitehead, Managing Director, DISA Equipment( Pty) Limited, trading as Doosan, part of the Capital Equipment Group( CEG) of Invicta Holdings Limited.“ What’ s also critical to Doosan’ s success is the technical support and repair and maintenance service we offer our customer base throughout the country. Doosan equipment is also supported by extended warranties.
“ Our commitment to meeting exact market requirements, includes the launch of new machines locally, which are designed to cope efficiently and safely in Africa’ s tough conditions.”
Doosan earthmoving equipment, which is manufactured in South Korea, encompasses track, wheel and mini excavators, articulated dump trucks( ADTs), as well as wheel loaders and various attachments.
A leading machine in the range is the heavy duty Doosan DX225LCA hydraulic excavator series – which is one of the biggest size class of equipment in South Africa. These excavators are known for improved fuel efficiency, enhanced productivity, minimal maintenance requirements and greater operator comfort.
The DX225LCA series has notable design features especially for the African market, with advantages over other machines in the same size class of equipment.
These features include a reliable 6-cylinder water cooled engine that is optimised and electronically controlled to boost production, maximise fuel efficiency and ensure harmful emissions remain well below the values required for Tier II engines. This machine boasts the most efficient fuel consumption of this size class of equipment, consuming less fuel for the same production.
A heavy duty boom and arm have increased material thickness, which limits element fatigue, which increases reliability and extends component life.
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