Modern Mining March 2018

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customers,” says Page. The 789D has several key safety features:  Integrated object detection system using both radar and cameras to give the operator audible and visual alerts of detected objects;  Walkway toe guards;  Diagonal machine access stairways (available in reverse direction);  An optional powered ground-level stairway;  Improved operator visibility and work area lighting;  Optional truck body tail lights;  Improved secondary egress via a hinged gate on the platform;

Executives of Foskor and Barloworld Equipment cel- ebrate the handover of the new fleet of Cat 789D off- highway trucks, which will be supported by Barloworld Equipment’s field service team in Phalaborwa. ment’s Product and Applica- tion Group is undertaking a site survey to assist Foskor in achieving lowest cost per tonne. As a follow-up to the delivery of the new Cat 789D fleet, Barloworld Equip-

and suitable payload on multiple sites, coupled with lowest in class cost per tonne. “Safety is the top priority for our mining

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