Capital Equipment News June 2017

IN BRIEF

Single or double rear wheels for Hino’s 500 series Hino South Africa now offers the choice of single or double rear wheels on its 1322 four-wheel drive model in the popular 500 Series. This follows requests from operators for this option to suit a variety of off-road applications including forestry, farming, mining and construction, as well as the telecommunications industry. The new model also gets the benefit of being fitted with a Euro 3 compliant engine instead of the previous Euro 2 power unit. The fitment of this common rail fuel injection system to the Hino J08E engine permits the installation of the obligatory speed limiter now required in South Africa. In the case of the Hino 1322 it will limit top speed to 80 km/h. Bidfreight opts for SDLG Babcock’s tailor-made aftersales service and reliable technical support, coupled with competitive pricing, were major deciding factors in Bidfreight Port Operations’ recent purchase of two additional SDLG wheeled loader machines from Babcock. Bidfreight Port Operations (BPO) is one of the largest providers of in-port logistics in South Africa with operations in every commercial cargo port in the country. The company offers integrated port operation solutions to customers importing or exporting in southern Africa. BPO previously purchased SDLG L938L wheeled loaders from Babcock and cites the first-class aftersales service received from Babcock as one of the main reasons for returning to purchase an additional two new SDLG machines.

Iveco appoints new Tanzanian dealer ​Iveco South Africa’s aim to be a major player in the commercial vehicles market has been bolstered by the recent appointment of CMC Commercial Ltd as an authorised Iveco commercial vehicle importer and dealer for Tanzania. ​ CMC Commercial Ltd has recently completed the construction of its new dealership and service centre in Changombe, Dar es Salaam, conveniently situated on the same site as the Ford and Jaguar Land Rover service centres of its sister company, CMC Automobiles Limited. Further territory development is planned in key locations around the country to ensure optimum coverage. The company will offer sales, parts and service for Iveco commercial vehicles. CMC Commercial Ltd’s Iveco dealership and service centre opened its doors to the public in March this year with an official ceremony which was attended by senior Iveco management, CMC’s management, trade representatives from the Italian embassy, dignitaries from Dar es Salaam, as well as transporters and other vehicle operators. “Today is yet another significant landmark in the life of Iveco. We are pleased to join hands with an established and highly respected group in this important market. Iveco has a proud heritage with more than 150 years of experience as a truly global organisation and we continue to expand our horizons,” says Brian Steenkamp, Network Head SSA. “We are pleased to be associated with Iveco, their product line-up is one of the best, with built-in reliability and market leading developments. Their products suit the needs of our progressive customer profile. The association of the two brands, Iveco and CMC Commercial, each with a proud heritage, provides a solid pillar of service to transport customers in Tanzania,” says Mike Raath, National Commercial Manager at CMC Commercial Ltd. “With the inclusion of Iveco in the CMC Commercial stable we have completed our goals as a company in that we now offer a portfolio of high- profile, respected brands of high quality vehicles, whether it is sales, service or parts, which in the long term will create the required awareness in the market,” adds Raath. b