Modern Mining September 2025

ADVERTORIAL

JMH Equipment supplies hydraulic crawler drill rigs to Waterkloof Mine in Rustenburg JMH Equipment, a supplier of quality hydraulic crawler drill rigs to the Southern African market, recently supplied two hydraulic crawler drill rigs – the SOOSAN JD-1400E and the JD-1400E II – for use at a chrome operation in Northwest Province.

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T he SOOSAN csm hydraulic crawler drill is a drilling machine used in the blasting process at quarries, mining and construction sites. Operated by diesel engine, the highly efficient rock drill is equipped with a compressor, dust collector and low noise levels. The SOOSAN csm hydraulic crawler drills are easy to maintain, robust and cost effective. With the mechanical layout and an absence of computers, these drills ensure minimum downtime for drilling operations. The JD 1400E hydraulic crawler drill is renowned for its durability and high performance. It is ideal for arduous environments. The JD-1400E-II series, which began production in 2019, is in keeping with the tradition of the JD-1400E series, utilising a simple design and industry proven components. Unlike rock drills that are too advanced and complicated to be maintained and serviced, the JD-1400E series is mechanical in nature and ideal for remote environments. Features: • Engine make, model and Horsepower (JD-1400E Cummins 6CTAA8.3, 260HP – JD-1400E II Cummins QSL9, 320HP)

• Main pumps: Kawasaki K3V Pumps • Choice between JET12 (Soosan drifter) and YH135 (Yamamoto Japanese drifter) • JD-1400E – 400CFM compressor and JD-1400E II – 500CFM compressor • Has no computers • Drills are mainly mechanical • Auto rod changer • JMH focuses on customer service and spare parts availability. JMH Equipment has been supplying quality hydraulic crawler drill rigs to the Southern Africa market since 2007. “With customer satisfaction being our number one priority, we focus on supplying top quality equipment at highly competitive prices. After sales service is of utmost importance and we pride ourselves on providing the best after sales service. With a fully equipped workshop, Parts store and Field Service units we service and assist customers with their drilling needs. We also repair and supply parts for any make and model of Drifter and Top-Hammer drill rigs. With our hydraulic test bench facility, the customer can have peace of mind as we test each drifter after repairs and before delivery to the customer,” says JMH Managing Director, Maurits Holtzhausen. n

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