Capital Equipment News July 2025

“This is the most significant update to our articulated hauler range in over 20 years.”

David Vaughan, MD of Babcock Equipment’s business division.

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“Our A30 and A40 electric haulers are in pilot stages in Europe. It’s clear that different markets will move at different paces.”

Joakim Arndorw, Head of Region International at Volvo CE.

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Among the machines launched were the A40, A45, and the all-new A50 - Volvo’s first foray into the 50-ton articulated hauler segment.

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Safety and operator comfort remain central to Volvo CE’s product philosophy.

One standout innovation on the A50 is its full suspension system, making it the only machine in its class to offer this.

significantly compared to third-party retrofits.” Among the machines launched were the A40, A45, and the all-new A50 - Volvo’s first foray into the 50-ton articulated hauler segment. “We believe this model fills a sweet spot between the 45 and 60 ton machines,” said Vaughan. “It’s already demonstrated extremely competitive cost per-ton figures in overseas testing.”

Volvo and Babcock’s decades-long partnership is built on more than just machinery, it’s rooted in exceptional aftermarket service.

A strategic launch in a strategic location

Middleburg was not chosen by chance. “This branch is one of our most important, given its proximity to coalfields and high concentration of active customers,” Vaughan explained. “In fact, the first A50

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was delivered to a local customer who immediately ordered 10 units.” With South Africa being one of

Volvo CE’s top three global markets for articulated haulers, the local launch carried global significance. “The success

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