Capital Equipment News November 2016

WORK AT HEIGHT

“Times are tough. Our business is solutions- based and our products save customers money and improve productivity in difficult times. From that point we have seen a lot more interest, specifically in the mining sector.”

Out of all the JLG scissors, the 530LRT is the highest with a platform height of 18 m.

Key to the JLG 530LRT is its superior terrainability and comfortable navigation on almost any job site due to its four-wheel drive and standard oscillating axle.

but durability as well,” says Fleming. It is outfitted with steel hoods for added durability and impact resistance. “The machine scissor pack is also built with a thicker steel material, giving the actual platform a lot more stability, making it a great rental or end user machine,” says Fleming. The machine also comes with a steel control box, which moves away from the plastic one on the older generations. This provides better durability, especially for rental fleets where machines are subject- ed to different operators from time to time. With uptime in mind, service times and the need for maintenance are reduced due to the improved durability and better ac- cess to all key components. Preventative maintenance and downtime are facts of life for any piece of equipment. The JLG 530LRT is designed to reduce these costs and optimise machine uptime. For exam- ple, the machine’s engine hood is designed to open wide, which, in combination with an engine swing out tray for ease of access to key components, makes it quicker to troubleshoot issues while reducing service time. This is complemented by an on-board

applications such as maintenance jobs on processing plants; mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work; and working on large equipment such as draglines, face shovels and dump trucks. We see a large uptake in these applications and that’s positive for us.” While construction has always been the prime target market, Fleming says the com- pany has embarked on a drive to explore new markets. This has seen more footprint into mining, entertainment, as well as light and heavy industrial sectors. The company also recently embarked on a massive fleet replacement and growing programme. “We recently placed a large order with JLG in the region of R90 mil- lion, mostly for our rental division, but there is also a portion for the sales busi- ness,” says Fleming. He also tells Capital Equipment News that the order is mostly for larger machines, though the company sees demand for a combination of sizes, right through the range. “We embarked on a fleet replacement programme to keep the rental fleet up to date and we have disposed of some of the older units,” says Fleming. b

self-diagnostic testing function which re- duces troubleshooting time and identifies potential problems. Meanwhile, set-up time is quick with the optional one-touch levelling jacks. Solutions for struggling industries There is general consensus that mining and construction are not enjoying the best of times in South Africa at present. But, Fleming reasons that it is in difficult times when these industries seek innovative and cost saving solutions to help them execute jobs faster, improve productivity and reduce operating costs. He believes that the Eazi Group, with its range of JLG access platforms, the Maeda mini cranes, Power Towers together with the Magni range of telehandlers, is a one-stop shop for all work at height and material handling solutions. “Times are tough. Our business is solu- tions-based and our products save cus- tomers money and improve productivity in difficult times. From that point we have seen a lot more interest, specifically in the mining sector,” says Fleming. “In mining we have machines working on a range of

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