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.
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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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.
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