John Deere

Following the July 2022 introduction of its articulated dump truck (ADT) range in Africa, John Deere has recorded remarkable growth in three years, with a large population of units hard at work across applications. Central to the multi-faceted growth – which balances sales performance, market penetration, brand recognition and a growing installed base – is not only a product that has proven its mettle in tough operating conditions, but more importantly, the aftermarket support behind it. By Munesu Shoko.

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.