Construction World August 2019

COVER STORY

VOLVO’S GZ-SERIES LOADED WITH PRODUCTIVITY

P art of the Volvo CE line-up available in this region is the Volvo Gz-Series wheel loaders which have already been favourably received by the Southern African construction equipment market, standing out as reliable, cost-effective machines that maintain the Volvo brand’s hallmarks of superior quality and innovation. The practical and competitively priced Gz-Series wheel loaders feature genuine Volvo parts and accessories and all the baseline comforts associated with the brand, giving customers the same advanced technology and solutions as Volvo’s premier F-Series wheel loaders, minus a few bells and whistles that are standard on the F-Series. “The L60Gz, L90Gz and L120Gz wheel loaders are productive and fuel-efficient, so our customers can do more for less – a trademark of the Volvo brand,” says Lance Mannix, General Manager Sales for Babcock’s equipment business. Designed to deliver superior lifting and breakout forces in even the toughest of conditions, the versatile and robust Gz-Series wheel loaders are ideally suited to general purpose construction applications such as small quarrying, civil, industrial, and materials handling. Babcock believes that the economical cost of the Volvo Gz-Series places them advantageously in this price-competitive market. “We already have a number of these units in the market and have also seen repeat business from many of our customers who quickly realise the quality, reliability and low lifecycle costs that the Gz-Series delivers,” continues Mannix. “The L120Gz in particular has As the exclusive distributor of Volvo Construction Equipment in Southern Africa, Babcock is building on Volvo’s legendary technology and reputation of offering customers lower equipment lifecycle costs while maintaining the highest standards and quality.

proven highly popular in the South African market, which is suitable for general purpose construction as well as lighter duty mining.” More equipment purchasing options The introduction of the Gz-Series also gives the general construction market more equipment purchasing options as Babcock stocks both the premier Volvo F-Series of wheel loaders and the cost-competitive Gz-Series. “Babcock customers can select Volvo machinery based on their personal preferences and budget,” says David Vaughan, Managing Director of Babcock’s equipment business, adding that the technology, parts, performance and reliability of all Volvo machines remain foremost. “It is important to create solutions that are suited to the particular needs of different customers and Babcock has a good understanding of our customer’s applications and requirements. The Gz range of wheel loaders makes Volvo’s renowned innovation and technology more widely available to our diverse range of customers, offering world-class products and services to those seeking more cost-effective options,” says Vaughan. All three of the Gz-Series wheel loaders are equipped with powerful Volvo engines delivering the ultimate combination of high performance and low fuel consumption. Volvo’s unique eco pedal applies a mechanical push-back force when engine rpm is about to exceed the economic operating range, encouraging the driver to ease off the throttle and minimise inefficient fuel consumption. Volvo’s load-sensing hydraulics supply power to the hydraulic functions only when needed, further lowering fuel consumption and delivering fast response for quick cycle times. Built for productivity Built for productivity and an efficient, smooth performance, the fully automatic power shift ensures optimal operation by adjusting the machine gears according to parameters, such as engine and travel speed, for comfortable gear changes and fast cycle times. Superior breaking performance offers smooth control and a long service life,

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD AUGUST 2019