Tracked vs Wheeled Excavators
Develon SA helps African contractors choose the right excavator, tracked or wheeled for site demands, boosting efficiency, safety, and cost control.
Tough Wheel Loaders
HPE Africa’s Hyundai HL775-9 wheel loader is gaining traction in mining and construction for its power, precision, and reliable local parts support.
Telehandler Tyre Portfolio Expanded
Continental has announced the expansion of its TeleMaster portfolio for the construction industry with the TeleMaster V.ply pneumatic tyre and the TeleMaster Solid Clean version. With this expansion, the TeleMaster portfolio grows to a total of eight tyre specifications for telehandler applications. These tailor-made solutions provide customers with the ability to work on a wider […]
Sole Distributor Agreement
Major earthmoving, mining and construction equipment supplier, ELB Equipment, has announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with LiuGong to act as its sole distributor in southern Africa. The move represents a significant shift for both companies, combining LiuGong’s innovative machinery and global reputation with ELB Equipment’s decades-long expertise, after-sales support and far-reaching market […]
New Features for Cold Planers
Caterpillar has introduced some updates to their cold planer range. Today’s Cat PM310, PM312 and PM313 cold planers feature multiple design enhancements that help to improve machine performance, operating comfort and milling power. The PM300 Series excels in small to medium applications where a compact, highly maneuverable machine with high production capabilities is required. Also […]
Plastic Bearings for Earthmoving
Injection-moulded plain bearings have been developed for earthmoving machines for lubrication-free operation even while working at maximum load capacity performance. Produced by global polymer specialist, igus, the new bearings are a stronger and more cost-effective alternative to steel bearings for the agricultural and construction machinery industry. Using its patented iglidur materials, the Q3E plain bearing, […]
Why are all Excavators Yellow?
Over three-quarters of all excavators worldwide wear this colour. But why? The reasons range from safety concerns to historical developments, all the way to deeply ingrained cultural and psychological associations. Reason 1: Safety through visibility A construction site poses inherent risks, and unfortunately, accidents there are all too common. Yellow is one of the most […]
High Efficiency Mobile Trommels
Crushing and screening giant, ELB Equipment, has completed the minerals processing equipment cycle with the addition of a complete range of high efficiency trommels. The company’s Powerscreen scalpers and screens already dominate the local market and the addition of the world’s leading trommel manufacturer, MDS, is bound to close the circuit for miners who are […]
New Continuous Miner
A locally-manufactured continuous miner, Wildcub, is a radio remote-controlled, highly productive continuous mining machine, launched by JA Engineering in Boksburg. Alongside this machine, two shuttle cars are on the market. The JAE38 Wildcub is designed to be used in typical hard cutting ‘room and pillar’ coal mining where a high cutting force is required. All […]
Top Performing Excavators
Says Ross Collard, Managing Director, HPE Africa, “When it comes to the new Hyundai HX220HD crawler excavator series, our customers note favourable features that include high performance, comfortable operation and easy serviceability and maintenance. Fuel efficiency, operator safety and after-sales support, are also important. “Customers are impressed with the performance of the 5.68m heavy-duty boom […]
