Capital Equipment News March 2015

TRANSPORT

transmission. The 6X4 tractor is powered by Cummins ISLe engine with maximum power of 370 hp. The Prima 4938 .S tractor-trail- er combination is ideal for applications like container transport, refrigerated bodies, tautliner bodies, furniture removal, Steel, cement etc. and is specially designed to facilitate long-distance travel. Designed specifically for off-road applica- tions like Mining and construction, the Tata PRIMA tipper range is built on a robust Met- alsa chassis frame, with heavy-duty sus- pension systems from Hendrickson. These vehicles boast next-generation advances – ABS, pneumatically suspended cabins and hub reduction axles. The non-sleeper cabin of Tata PRIMA tip- per range is air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable and includes reclining seats, an adjustable steering wheel and arm rests, providing operator comfort even during long hours of operation. PRIMA 2528.K 6X4 10 cum box-tipper - a 3 axle, 25-tonne GVW tipper, with a 9-speed ZF transmission, powered by a Cummins ISBe engine with maximum power of 266 hp. The tipper comes with a lighter frame, lighter axles and a 10 cum body for better payload and faster on-road operations. The Prima 2528 .K tipper is ideal for road construction, transporting gravel, sand, and other applica- tions specific to the construction industry. PRIMA 2538.K 6X4 14 cum box-tipper - a 3 axle, 25-tonne GVW tipper, with a 9-speed Eaton transmission, powered by a Cummins ISLe engine with maximum power of 370 hp. The tipper comes with a lighter frame, lighter axles and a 14 cum body. The Prima 2538 .K tipper is ideal for high speeds, faster turn- around time for carrying gravel, sand, and other applications specific to the construc- tion industry. PRIMA 3338.K 8X4 19 cum scoop-tipper - a 4 axle, 31-tonne GVW tipper with a 9-speed Eaton transmission. The 8X4 tipper is pow- ered by a Cummins ISLe engine with max- imum power of 370 hp. The tipper comes with a robust frame, dual reduction axles and a 19 cum rock body for better payload and faster tipping time. The Prima 3338 .K tipper is ideal to short distance transport of coal, iron ore, limestone within mines and other applications involved in heavy mining as well as similar off road applications. b

Tata PRIMA boasts a world renowned drive- line with a choice of three Cummins engine models with horsepower ratings from 230 to 400 hp and combined with Eaton/ZF gearboxes they deliver the best in class fuel economy and higher aggregate life. Mod- ern engine technology features like Load Based Speed Control (LBSC), Gear Down Protection (GDP) and Vehicle Acceleration Management (VAM) ensure substantial fuel economy improvements for the operator. Features like Idle shutdown and Cruise Control further enhance the fuel economy and convenience for the driver. The range comprises six models for South Africa, backed by a service network of 48 commercial vehicle dealers (sales and ser- vice touch points) across the length and breadth of the country, 24 hours roadside assistance and a roaming warranty in 14 countries of Southern Africa. Coupled with the backup from the dealer network and ensuring additional peace of mind for the customers, the PRIMA tractor range has a drivetrain warranty of 4 years or 450 000 km

(whichever occurs soonest) and the PRIMA tipper range has a drivetrain warranty of 4 years or 5000 hours. PRIMA 4028 .S 4X2 tractor - a 2-axle, 40-tonne GVW tractor, fitted with a 9-speed ZF transmission, powered by a Cummins – ISBe engine, with maximum power of 266 hp. The PRIMA 4028.S tractor- tráiler combination is ideal for carrying freight both within and outside the city and is specially designed to facilitate short distance travel. PRIMA 4038 .S 4X2 tractor - a 2 axle, 40-tonne GVW tractor, fitted with a 9-speed Eaton transmission, powered by a Cummins ISLe engine, with maximum power of 370 hp. A PRIMA 4038 .S tractor-trailer combination is ideal for carrying freight at high speeds, both within and outside the urban environment and is specially designed to facilitate both short and long-distance loads. An ideal unit for car carrier application.

PRIMA 4938 .S 6X4 tractor - a 3 axle, 49-tonne GVW tractor with a 9-speed Eaton

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS MARCH 2015