As mines, quarries and construction contractors place more value on increased productivity and efficiency in their operations, Ever Star Industries, the distributor of the Powerstar range of trucks in southern Africa, reports a growing shift from 6×4 to 8×4 trucks, particularly in tipper configurations. By Munesu Shoko.
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Judging by the feedback from exhibitors and interactions with delegates at this year’s Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa (IQSA) conference, there is a generally positive sentiment among the quarrying community, with the construction industry showing signs of recovery amid improved project activity in some major provinces. By Munesu Shoko.
As part of its continued rollout of production class equipment, John Deere Africa Middle East (AME) has introduced the new 460P articulated dump truck (ADT). The 42-tonne 460P is one of the first ADT models to come to market under the John Deere Performance Tiering strategy. The machine raises the stakes with increased fuel efficiency and a particular focus on operator comfort and safety. By Munesu Shoko.