Capital Equipment News September 2025

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Volvo EC300 redefines excavator performance in Southern Africa Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar spoke with Olle Watz, excavator product manager at Volvo CE Region International, to unpack how the new-generation EC300 is setting new benchmarks for productivity, efficiency, and operator comfort across Africa.

A memorable unveiling in Middleburg The EC300’s arrival in Southern Africa was first marked at a high-profile event in Middleburg earlier this year, where Babcock and Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) unveiled their latest generation of articulated haulers and excavators. The launch was attended by senior leaders, including David Vaughan, Managing Director of Babcock’s equipment business, and Joakim Arndorw, Head of Region International at Volvo CE. Speaking at the event, Vaughan

“We bring in excavators and haulers in heavy duty configurations as standard, which is rare. Our machines are designed to operate across a variety of African terrains, from chrome and iron ore to hot slag and coastal diamond mines.”

David Vaughan, Managing Director of Babcock’s equipment business.

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