Having become the first truck manufacturer to bring a 100% electric truck to South Africa with the 2020 introduction of the FUSO eCanter, Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has commercially launched its eActros range of heavy-duty trucks. The initial range is targeted at distribution applications, with a construction variant only expected in a few years’ time. By Munesu Shoko.
Since its southern African debut in late 2022, the new generation Liebherr 5.1 wheel loader range – comprising the L 550, L 566 and L 580 – has seen a huge uptake in mining, quarrying, general earthmoving and port rehandling applications. Liebherr-Africa reports that nearly 100 units are now operational across applications, with some customers running double-digit fleets. By Munesu Shoko.
Pilot Crushtec International is introducing the Jonsson range of crushers and screens in southern Africa. In an environment where the preference for larger mobile crushing equipment continues to take root, the Jonsson range offers unprecedented crushing capacities and changes the game with the double crusher concept. By Munesu Shoko.
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.