Barloworld Equipment launched three SEM
products specifically designed for rigorous African
conditions at bauma CONEXPO Africa in March.
The 3-tonne SEM636D and 6-tonne SEM660D
wheel loaders come with a 93 desert-type air
cleanser; simplified countershaft transmission
structure to reduce maintenance costs; and a
relocated hydraulic oil tank to extend the hydraulic
pump life. The SEM816/822 track-type tractor
boasts a hydrostatic drive system, multifunctional
joystick, and ergonomically designed operator
cabin equipped with advanced monitoring systems.
According to Barloworld Equipment CEO Emmy
Leeka, the machine reduces maintenance costs by
60% compared to competing models with torque
converter and transmission, and is supported by CAT
Product Link. The semi-universal blade combines an
S-blade’s excellent penetration with a U-blade’s high
production capacity.
South African OEM Bell Equipment
officially launched the first right-hand
drive Kamaz trucks at bauma CONEXPO
Africa in March, following the company’s
success with left-hand drive trucks in
field over the past few years. At the
time of the launch, marketing director
of Bell Equipment Sales South Africa,
Mark Hughes, stated that it is cautiously
optimistic that 2018 will see resurgence
in infrastructure work, such as roads
and civils developments, by central and
regional governments. In line with this
confidence, Bell also plans to augment
the initial range of medium-sized Kobelco
excavators (21t to 35t) with the larger 38t,
50t, and 85t models as well as the mini
excavator range, which comprises 5.5t,
7.5t, and 13.5t short rear-swing machines.
NEW EQUIPMENT NEWS
The Bell Equipment stand at bauma.
Africa gets first Terex WJ1175 electric-wheeled jaw crushing plant
Africa’s first Terex WJ1175 hydraulics, it is a simpler — and
electric-wheeled jaw crushing less expensive — machine than
plant has been commissioned its competitors, as well as being
by Johannesburg-based Lion considerably quieter and offering
Park Quarries. As a fully electric enhanced operator safety.
Johann Meintjes, who co-
the new Terex is a significant owns the quarry alongside his
departure from diesel-guzzling father, Johann Snr, says the
predecessors, having a new machine is a revelation
smaller price tag and requiring in terms of both outputs and
significantly less on-site support efficiency. “Diesel bills for its
and maintenance. Its powerful predecessor, the Pegson XF Jaw
electric-driven jaws and materials Crusher, were mounting up and
handling components have so added a considerable margin
far also slashed running costs to the cost of our sand and
by nearly half compared to its stone products,” says Meintjies.
predecessor’s energy costs. “The new machine’s electricity
Supplied locally by ELB
bills are about 40% less by
drive-operated crushing plant,
The Terex WJ1175 is a game-changer for mines and quarries.
Equipment, the Terex WJ1175 comparison, and with its bigger, which required a five-hour service and taken to where it is needed.
is a game-changer for mines more efficient crushing chamber, costing upwards of R20 000 Once in place, the wheels also
and quarries with access to it adds considerably to our sand every 200 hours, the new Terex serve to anchor and dampen the
the national electricity grid or and stone production.” requires only a daily brush-off and vibration of the plant, giving it a
check-up. The mobile plant can stable and smooth platform to
be hitched to a truck or loader operate from.
another similarly reliable source.
With fewer moving parts and no
In contrast with the
mechanically operated plant,
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