Capital Equipment News December 2021

The trucks have been deployed in a side- tipper application, transporting chrome concentrate from Mpumalanga to Maputo, Mozambique.

OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and hopefully we can get the benefit of it as a customer,” he says. Asked why the company opted for DAF, Van Rooyen says the total value offering was right. “The product was right for our application, the price of the asset was just right, the maintenance cost was correct, the financing terms were in line with our expectations and most importantly, the commitment from Babcock was encouraging. I believe DAF is an upcoming brand in the local transport industry, and we want to be part of their growth. I am also sure that Babcock’s and VR Cargo’s values align, and this is the beginning of a long, mutually-beneficial relationship,” adds Van Rooyen. Total solution A key competitive edge for Babcock was the ability to offer a total solution to the customer. Financed by Babcock Financial Services, the VR Cargo deal also includes a maintenance contract, on-site servicing, driver training and Babcock’s telematics system, Executrax, as standard. Marius Barnard, MD of Babcock’s Transport Solutions business, says it was important for Babcock to provide a total cost of ownership-focused business solution tailored to VR Cargo’s specific needs. “Together, Babcock and DAF were able to offer a total transport solution to the customer through a range of professional services that enabled VR Cargo to select the

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As part of an 80-truck deal, Babcock on 26 October delivered 35 DAF XF 480 trucks to leading Mpumalanga-based mining logistics specialist, VR Cargo, adding to the 10 units handed over in September this year

The trucks have been deployed in a side-tipper application, transporting chrome concentrate from Mpumalanga to Maputo, Mozambique

A key competitive edge for Babcock was the ability to offer a total solution to the customer

The 80-truck VR Cargo deal comes on the back of yet another landmark sale of 100 XF trucks to another big mining logistics company in South Africa

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