Capital Equipment News August 2022

HPE Africa offers a wide range of Hyundai wheel loaders ranging from the 10 t HL630L model to the high strength 29,5 t HL780-9S model.

A W480 wheel loader from Komatsu.

small turning radius; low running resistance because the front and rear wheels follow the same track, and ease of escaping muddy areas as the loader is able to meander. The wheel loader, says Helm, excavates soil and other materials with the bucket in front, and loads it into a dump truck, for example. “If the front wheels are steered, suffi cient traction will not be transmitted during excavation,” he says. Gebremeskel says Volvo wheel loaders can be used for a wide variety of applica tions. He says the two largest Volvo wheel loaders, the L260H and L350H, are suited to rock handling. “These wheel loaders have been built to achieve optimum results in the vast, dusty and often hot environments these machines need to work in. Meeting the strictest safety standards, the L260H and L350H provide the stability, strength, traction and tyre dura bility needed for maximum productivity and efficiency when loading from the pile.” For block handling, he recommends the L150H, L180H, L220H, and L350H. “These models have been configured for optimum results in the quarry, whether these be the rigors of lifting and carrying heavyweight blocks all day, or navigating wet, steep and rocky ground,” he says. He says that, in terms of rehandling, Volvo CE offers several options to achieve outstanding productivity in truck loading, hopper charging, stockpiling or load and carry tasks. “The L110F; L120F; L150H; L180H; L220H; L260H and L350H wheel loaders are designed to move more material per loading cycle, which means tasks can be completed in few cycles at a lower cost per tonne.” He says a large selection of wheel load ers is also suitable for waste handling. “The L70F; L90F; L110F; L120F; L150H; L180H and L220H are all tough enough to take on the many challenges of waste and recycling applications, including dust, dirt, and the risk of damage from debris.”

The majority of Volvo wheel loaders feature TP-linkage, which combines high breakout torque and excellent parallel movement throughout the entire lifting range

The Hyundai 9S wheel loader range from HPE Africa has a four-wheel drive system with a rigid front axle and oscillating rear axle

The features of articulated steering include a small turning radius; low running resistance because the front and rear wheels follow the same track, and ease of escaping muddy areas as the loader is able to meander

In terms of rehandling, Volvo CE offers several options to achieve outstanding productivity in truck loading, hopper charging, stockpiling or load and carry tasks

Skid steer loaders and compact track loaders feature compactness and maneuverability for when loading in tight spaces, as well as an attachment power unit with a wide selection of options

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“Features on the Hyundai HL770-9S wheel loader include a fully automatic transmission designed for maximum durability, minimum power loss and improved travel speed.”

Ross Collard, managing director of HPE Africa.

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