Plant Equipment and Hire July 2018 | Page 12

NEW EQUIPMENT NEWS
Volvo to roll out first rigid hauler mid-2018
Volvo
The Swedish equipment manufacturer will be launching its own range of Volvo CE-branded rigid haulers.
Babcock is preparing to introduce a new line-up of rigid haulers into the mining and quarrying sector in southern Africa, following Volvo Construction Equipment’ s announcement that the Swedish equipment manufacturer will be
launching its own range of Volvo CE-branded rigid haulers.
The Volvo R100E is an entirely new Volvo CE product with a design focused on cost-effective production, durability, comfort, and safety. The fully electronic
Cummins QST30 engine provides superior power and fuel efficiency via an improved‘ connected’ drivetrain.
The R100E delivers high levels of productivity and performance via a large 60.4m 3 carrying
capacity in the newly designed‘ double v-type’ body.
Designed to meet customer demands for a rigid hauler that delivers comfort, performance, and productivity, the R100E simultaneously provides a low
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