Having acquired its first John Deere machine in 2021, South African-based construction and mining contractor, PGN Civils, has quickly grown its John Deere fleet to double-digit numbers. Central to the fleet expansion, explains director Keith Mnisi, is a product that has proven its mettle in taxing operating conditions, complemented by a good backup support structure. By Munesu Shoko.
Having bought its first John Deere machine in 2023, a 460E-II articulated dump truck (ADT), Lewcor Mining, Namibia’s largest mining contractor operating some 550 pieces of equipment, has in just two years bolstered its John Deere ADT fleet to 25. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, CEO Helmuth Lewis explains the various factors that influence the company’s buying decisions. By Munesu Shoko.
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A fleet of John Deere 410P articulated dump trucks (ADTs) has given NVJ Legacy, an upcoming mining contractor, a firm base for growth in such a cutthroat trading environment. Delivered on a John Deere rental facility in September this year, the two ADTS are deployed in a 24/7 coal stockpiling application, delivering high levels of performance, availability, productivity and fuel efficiency. Munesu Shoko was recently on site and filed this report for Quarrying Africa.