Capital Equipment News February 2025

MATERIALS HANDLING

Goscor Lift Trucks’ lithium-ion battery revolution in underground mining

Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar spoke with Dipak Madhav, General Manager Pre-Owned and Batteries at Goscor Lift Trucks, about the company’s innovative lithium-ion battery solution for underground mining locomotives.

Revolutionising underground mining with lithium-ion technology Underground mining is an industry where efficiency, safety, and cost management are paramount. Traditionally, lead-acid batteries have powered underground locomotives, but Goscor Lift Trucks is leading a transformative shift with its cutting edge lithium-ion battery solution. Designed and manufactured locally for the mining industry, this battery technology is set to redefine operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in underground mining. Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT), part of the Goscor Group, has been a leading provider of forklifts and materials handling solutions since 1984. As the sole distributor for Bendi, Bobcat,

“Our lithium-ion locomotive battery is a game changer for underground mining operations.”

Dipak Madhav, General Manager Pre Owned and Batteries at Goscor Lift Trucks.

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