Construction World January 2019

EQUIPMENT

EXHIBITING AT WORLD OF CONCRETE 2019 Doosan Construction Equipment will display a variety of products at its booth – C5577 – in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the annual World of Concrete exhibition in Las Vegas in the USA from 22-25 January 2019.

Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) as well as other developing contractors have in the past and are currently still experiencing extreme challenges to acquire their own construction equipment. This is due to the old adage of limited access to finance and stringent credit affordability measures through the normal financial institution processes. R ecognising this challenge, Dynapac SA has introduced a simple, flexible and affordable financial solution namely Dyn@fin, that makes it possible for up-and-coming South African contractors to acquire and own compaction and road surfacing equipment. The Dyn@fin finance package offers ownership of the equipment at the end of the customer’s selected repayment period, irrespective of the purchase plan. Being off-balance sheet it affords the business more growth flexibility. “This unique and innovative finance package stems from our understanding of the importance of developing the SMME construction sector so it can play a more meaningful role not only in the construction industry but also in the larger South African economy,” affirms Neville Marthinussen, Business Line Manager at Dynapac South Africa. Dyn@fin has placed specialist yellow metal finance management in control of the finance process with simple, easy-to-follow steps to assist customers in obtaining finance in a faster and much more efficient way compared to conventional methods. O n display will be a Doosan® DL200TC-5 tool carrier wheel loader with a quick coupler and pallet fork. Also being shown will be a DX140LCR-5 reduced tail swing crawler excavator with a quick coupler and DXB100H hydraulic breaker. DL200TC-5 Tool Carrier The DL200TC-5 is designed for loading and carrying, and it has a parallel-lift linkage system. With increased visibility down the centre of the parallel-lift arms, operators can clearly see the ground, truck or work area in front of the machine when placing loads. The machine features a hydrostatic transmission, giving operators more power, improved fuel efficiency and better precision while working. Operators can choose between three power modes – power, standard and economy – that adjust the maximum engine rpm. Unique to the hydrostatic drive system, the engine rpm is not directly correlated to the machine’s travel speed, so the maximum travel speed remains unaffected. In addition, wheel loader operators can choose from three traction

modes – max, traction control and S-Mode – to easily adjust traction force to match jobsite conditions for more efficient operation in digging, stockpiling and loading applications. Attachment: pallet fork A variety of materials can be lifted, carried and placed with the pallet fork attachment. The attachment helps in a variety of construction applications and offers multiple carriage widths and tine lengths. DX140LCR-5 Crawler Excavator The DX140LCR-5 excavator offers a shorter tail swing, allowing operators greater flexibility where space is a premium without sacrificing performance. The DX140LCR-5 excavator is designed for long life with an extra-sturdy frame and reinforced superstructure. A standard 7-inch LCD screen allows operators to continue monitoring the excavator parameters while viewing the rear view or side view camera image. With an available side camera, a split screen allows both camera displays to be viewed at once. 

HELPING SMME CONTRACTORS

Various payment options in terms of deposits, repayment terms, direct instalments and sale purchases are available. Assistance with cash flow and contributing to the improvement of the credit ratings of these contractors are further key benefits offered by this versatile plan. “We are proud of the fact that the Dyna@fin program was developed in South Africa especially for the South African market with the support from our regional and global management teams,” says Marthinussen who reveals that they are in the process of rolling Dyn@fin out to all players in the broader construction industry. “We want to be part of the solution to development of the industry and, through the support of our solid financial assistance, we are empowering SMME contractors to create jobs, upskill people and uplift communities, ultimately making a valuable contribution to the South African economy,” concludes Marthinussen. 

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