Capital Equipment News February 2025

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A new era in articulated hauling Volvo CE has once again raised the bar in the articulated hauler market with the introduction of its latest generation models. The newly unveiled A50 hauler is a standout addition, designed to bridge a gap in the market while delivering increased productivity, Lance Mannix of Babcock International Group, Volvo CE’s distribution partner in southern Africa, confirms that the company will introduce the A35, A40, A45, and the new A50 in the near future (estimated arrival May/June 2025) (mid-2025) and the introduction of the A30 and A60 following later (dates unconfirmed at this stage). “These models were specifically chosen as direct replacements for our existing proven range, with the A50 offering a new level of capability at 50 tonnes,” he explains. A50: Designed for performance The A50 is the first of its size class to improved fuel efficiency, and unparalleled operator comfort.

Volvo A50: pushing the boundaries of articulated hauling Capital Equipment News spoke with Lance Mannix, Head of Sales - Equipment at Babcock International Group, to discuss Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) latest range of articulated haulers. By Juanita Pienaar.

The newly unveiled A50 hauler is a standout addition, designed to bridge a gap in the market while delivering increased productivity, improved fuel efficiency, and unparalleled operator comfort.

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