Capital Equipment News April 2022

CONSTRUCTION NEWS

Finance now available for all John Deere construction and mining machinery John Deere Financial has announced that it has extended its portfolio to include

John Deere Construction and Mining equipment. The John Deere Financial objective is to support customers and their businesses to benefit from tailor-made asset finance. John Deere Financial is built on four key pillars, namely convenience, commitment, competitiveness and insightfulness. John Deere Financial has a team that is ready and waiting to visit its clients, assess and understand their unique needs, and recommend the most fitting financial solu tion. With the necessary permission, it is even possible for the John Deere Financial representative to assist in gathering the documents from the accountant or auditor. In terms of commitment, clients invest in John Deere with the purchase of new John Deere equipment. In return, John Deere Financial wants to contribute to the success of the client and their business. During unpredictable circumstances, John Deere Financial can provide the necessary support by presenting flexible solutions to its clients. John Deere Financial also recognises that business cycles may differ from year to year, which is why the payment date can be extended by a month or two, working with the client’s cash flow cycle. The financial package structure, along with considerations of the term and deposit, means that clients can expect rates as low as prime minus 9%. This low interest rate

businesses. Through this, the company ensures that its service and solutions remain relevant and sufficient to meet the growing needs of its clients. In the construction en vironment, John Deere provides custom-de signed financial solutions and support with fast approvals. John Deere Financial invites customers based in the construction, mining and quarrying business, as well as farmers interested in purchasing new equipment, to contact their nearest John Deere dealer ship.

means smaller instalments. Competitiveness does not end with interest rates. However, the speed of these services, the type of financial solutions available to clients, and their convenience all add weight. By positioning John Deere Financial as the market leader in the financing of John Deere equipment, the company challenges compet itors to continuously improve their service and price, all to the benefit of the clients. In terms of insightfulness, John Deere Financial continues to grow with clients’

Hyundai adds to growing A-series excavator range Hyundai Construction Equipment is introducing a further two EU Stage V compliant A-Series crawler excavators, with the launch of the HX160A L and the HX180A L. These mid-weight machines are powered by the latest Cummins diesel

engines, achieving Stage V emissions standards without the need for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). Offering improved fuel consumption, the 16 and 18-tonne models deliver improved operating speed and performance, with increased visibility and safety. Features include: • Cummins EU Stage V B4.5diesel engine delivers 13% increase in power and 27% more torque than previous models • Up to a 5% improvement in fuel consumption in levelling and truck loading operations in P mode • Particulate matter (PM) reduction of 60% with no requirement for EGR

• New lifting mode improves fine hydraulic control, using engine rpm reduction, power boost action and pump flow control

• Upgraded electric pump independent control (EPIC) optimises hydraulic pump

flow rate and power to match the machine’s working conditions. b

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