Capital Equipment News June-July 2020

transport news 31 Ctrack launches fuel management solution for fleet operators mining news 31 XCMG signs strategic cooperation agreement with Rio Tinto COMMENT 2 Hauling in a 100 t rigid market cover story 4 Keeping mining processes flowing COMPACTION EQUIPMENT 8 The ongoing evolution of compaction technology COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 12 Maintenance tips for stationary vehicle during lockdown SMART ATTACHMENTS 18 The advent of smart attachments TOWER cranes 22 Key trends in the South African tower crane market MATERIALS handling 26 Drivers and general outlook for the telehandler market in SA TRANSPORT 30 A Scania truck service that costs less than the average bakkie service CONTENTS Capital Equipment News is published monthly by Crown Publications Editor: Munesu Shoko capnews@crown.co.za Features writer: Mark Botha markb@crown.co.za Advertising manager: Elmarie Stonell elmaries@crown.co.za Design: Ano Shumba Publisher: Karen Grant Deputy publisher: Wilhelm du Plessis Circulation: Karen Smith PO Box 140 Bedfordview 2008 Tel: (011) 622-4770 Fax: (011) 615-6108 www.crown.co.za Printed by Tandym Print The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher. FEATURES THOUGHT LEADERSHIP NEWS Total circulation Q1 2020: 4 642 29 Substantial health & safety precautions needed as alcohol ban lifted 32 Top tips to use your compact equipment to its fullest

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