Capital Equipment News February 2021

GRADERS

The farming industry is procuring graders amid a slowdown in local construction projects

The SDLG G9220F grader from Babcock features an electronically controlled Deutz engine with variable power and three power curves to match its ZF transmission. Corresponding power modes are selected according to the load and, says Mannix, achieve “optimum performance and fuel efficiency”. The G9220F also features a no-spin limited slip differential and a heavy-duty roller chain drive balance box to enhance the overall tractive force and the flatness of surface operated by the blade. The SDLG G9290 grader offers a blade pull force of 14 850 kg and blade down force of 10 879 kg, and is powered by an SDLG SD130B Stage III diesel engine with 211 kW output, supplied by Volvo. The SDLG G9220 features a 164 kW Dalian Deutz engine, in combination with a ZF power shift transmission, while the SDLG G9138, with a basic operating weight of 12 100 kg, is designed for light- duty work. Rebuilds Haiml says the KH Plant grader rebuild centre is focused on restoring older, popular models to new. “These graders are sold at much- reduced cost,” he says. “Throughout our 35 years of experience in the grader rebuild industry, it has been evident that,

“The market for older, renewed graders is healthy in South Africa because of the simplicity of the technologies they feature.”

Klaus Haiml, director of KH Plant

“Government has been holding back on the road and infrastructure spend for some time now. When this changes and government releases funds for road and civil contracts, SDLG will be in the position to provide the G9220F grader to meet local contractors’ requirements.”

Lance Mannix, GM Sales and Equipment at Babcock Equipment

TALKING POINTS

needs for the customer at the forefront of grader development, SDLG has taken customer feedback seriously and kept simplicity and reliability in mind when designing the G9220F motor grader, says Mannix.

“The operator environment is designed with safety and productivity in mind. The cab is ROPS and FOPS certified, with large glass areas for optimal visibility, an adjustable steering column and air conditioning for operator comfort.”

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