Capital Equipment News June 2018

The new Volvo 100-t R100E rigid hauler has already undergone extensive product testing in South Africa.

D-Series – R45D, R60D and R70D – is based on Terex’s Truck’s TR-Series, but follows an in-depth engineering review, ensuring that the machines meet the standards expected from Volvo products in their target markets and segments. Improvements include greater visibility and safety systems, along with Volvo technical support and branding. The E-Series R100E is a completely new Volvo CE 105 (ton)-t (95-tonne) rigid hauler that combines a wealth of market and customer knowledge with proven components, new technologies and a striking new design – all providing a cost- effective and productive solution to fulfil the needs of today’s mining and quarrying customers. It is a totally new product, designed to meet the needs of today’s mining customer. The heavyweight is the largest hauler in the Volvo CE portfolio and comes with an industry proven, powertrain and drivetrain for the toughest of job sites. The V-shaped body lets you move more materials for less while the high strength, flexible chassis structure and hydraulics system deliver optimum machine availability. The ergonomically designed cab and superior suspension ensures operator comfort is as good as it gets. A key talking point is the new Cummins QST30 CAC electronic motor delivering

“Volvo Dynamic Shift is a fully automatic adaptive transmission gearshift system that ensures the optimal gear is always selected for whatever type of gradient the truck finds itself on. The transmission selects the right gear for the task at hand and this translates into greater fuel efficiency, while increasing the life of the driveline.”

David Vaughan, MD – Equipment at Babcock

“Because it’s a completely new product in our stable, we have brought in Volvo rigid hauler expert trainers for a two-week period to train our branch personnel, initially around areas where the new RDTs will operate, such as the Northern Cape, Gauteng and Middelburg.”

Ben Buys, technical director – Equipment at Babcock

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