Capital Equipment News January-February 2024

COVER STORY

With the extended warranty on the JCB JS305 Excavator, the Lapua (Pty) Ltd fleet has the assurance of the sustained technical support that Bell Equipment is known for and the maximum benefit of good production that our clients at the mine are entitled to.

QUICK TAKE

JCB JS305 Excavator impresses Lapua in zinc ore application In the demanding terrain of zinc mines in the Aggeneys area of the Northern Cape, Lapua (Pty) Ltd, a hydraulic repair and maintenance specialist, found a reliable ally in the JCB JS305 Excavator. Facing the abrasive sphalerite rock known for its toughness on equipment, Lapua is impressed with its durability despite the challenging conditions.

W illem Wium believes he is loyal to a brand that looks after his busi ness. He has found a certain yellow exca vator that seems particularly hardy for working in challenging conditions. A son of the Free State, Willem hails from the historic town of Philippolis in the west of the province. He worked in banking for 15 years before venturing into buying and selling livestock, a job he, by his own admission, really enjoyed.

We took delivery of our new JCB JS305 Excavator in October 2022, and the buying experience with Bell Equipment and Brendon Gird was pleasant. This new machine will add value to our existing fleet of two other JCB Excavators, JS305 and JS205, respectively. It will be used for at least 300 hours a month, so we bought it with an extended warranty of 6,000 hours on its wet drivetrain.

Willem Wium, owner of Lapua (Pty) Ltd

TALKING POINT

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