Capital Equipment News February 2021

designed to keep our rebuilt graders performing as well as they do when they leave our facility.” Efficiency “SDLG graders are based on proven and reliable technologies, making for well- balanced machines with excellent blade down force,” says Mannix. “Every G9220F grader is now fitted with wet-type inboard brakes for added safety and reliability, and they are equipped with tandems, ready for the job.” The SDLG G9220F features a 15% oscillation to keep the blade level for the best grading result. It is also equipped with no-spin differential, heavy-duty bearings and chain drive and, according to Mannix, the SDLG tandem provides exceptional traction and reliability. He describes the G9220F’s maintenance access as “excellent”, with large side doors and easy-to-reach greasing points for fast and efficient daily maintenance. Rebuilt Caterpillar graders from KH Plant are also easily serviceable, but Haiml notes the importance of improving on regular replaced parts and components. “Additional protective components are also manufactured and fitted to ensure durability,” he says. b

SDLG has taken customer feedback seriously and kept simplicity and reliability in mind.

Inside the KH Plant remanufacturing facility.

on the African continent, older models are preferred over newer, electronically-enabled graders. The company specialises in restoring Cat 140G, 140H and 140K motor graders, which are sold with extensive warranties and after-sales support. “We focus on restoring the graders to original factory specification, without the addition of ‘comfort’ upgrades. Our motor graders are rebui lt to OEM specifications, which ensures that they match the performance and rel iabi l ity of new machines.” He says KH Plant has rebuilt over 950 Caterpillar graders using precision engineering to meet the highest technical standards. In South Africa, these machines are priced at up to 60% less than their new counterparts. “Our after-sales service and product support are

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