Modern Quarrying Q2 2021

A key competitive edge of the LiuGong offering is that it is better priced than premium brands, yet it boasts a range of tried and tested components.

Tough equipment The 35-t and 50-t excavator ranges, as well as the CLG856H wheel loader, have generated a lot of interest in the quarrying industry. The CLG856H LiuGong wheel loader is a 17 t machine with a 5 t lifting capacity and comes standard with a 3 m 3 bucket. The machine is equipped with a ROPS & FOPS cab, Cummins engine, Rexroth hydrau- lics, ZF transmission and ZF limited slip differentials. With a 35-t operating weight, the 936E is powered by a Cummins 6C-8.3 engine with a rated net power of 174 kW (236 hp) @ 1 900 rpm and complies with EU Stage II emission standards.

Burger says a key competitive edge of the LiuGong offering is that it is better priced than premium brands, yet it boasts a range of tried and tested components that make it a competitive offering in arduous operating conditions like those found in the local mining and quarrying industries. “The powertrain of the machines, for example, comprises Cummins engines, Kawasaki pumps and a ZF drivetrain. These are tried and tested components in the global equipment industry and are not for- eign to many local customers. They are components they understand and trust, and are well equipped to service,” concludes Burger. l

In today’s economic climate, adds Burger, several capital equipment owners are looking for ways to cut costs. The popularity of equipment rentals has shot up, he says, and not far behind is the growth of reman- ufacturing or refurbishment. With that in mind, Burgers Equipment & Spares has just introduced an equipment repair and rebuild facility at its Kempton Park headquarters. This will help customers prolong the lifecycles of their LiuGong equipment. “Our equipment rebuild service gives LiuGong machines a second or even third life, which helps customers maxi- mise their investments. It also boosts the residual value of the brand in the local market,” says Burger.

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