Modern Quarrying Q3 2019

At a time when the local quarrying industry is seeking sustainable and cost-effective operation, Scania South Africa’s newly-launched New Truck Generation (NTG) range drives high standards of efficiency. It also has a wide application range in quarrying and downstream operations, all the way from in-pit applications and outbound hauling, to service vehicles and concrete mixers, writes Munesu Shoko . INCREASED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WITH SCANIA’S NTG S cania South Africa recently introduced its New Truck Generation (NTG) range to the local market. Following an extensive analysis of the multi-faceted trucking industry, the leading transport solutions provider has developed a comprehensive range that meets the highly diverse transport assignments, including those in quarrying and mining. Raimo Lehtiö, MD of Scania Southern Africa, says with the new range, which represents the largest ever investment in Scania’s 125-year history, the truck maker’s major focus is to give its customers the tools they need to achieve profitability in their businesses. “The introduction of the New Generation range marks the start of a targeted offensive with tailor-made solutions focused on meeting the demands of our customers in the local environment. We are putting a higher emphasis on the customer’s business – the only business that matters,” says Lehtiö. In an environment where fuel prices continue to soar, and the quarrying sector continues to grapple with low demand for its construction materials, the NTG has been designed to offer better fuel efficiency through improved powertrains and better aerodynamics. This has resulted in up to 5% better fuel efficiency compared with the previous range. XT range The quarrying sector and its recipient construction market face increasing demands for sustainable and cost-effective production. With a powerful line up ready for tough construction tasks, Scania is prepared to meet the high- ly-diverse transport assignments within the two related sectors. Lehtiö says each component in the complex quarrying and construction logistics processes must adapt to higher standards for efficiency and the new XT is Scania’s contribution to this shift. Scania XT is offered for the entire range of cab and engine specifications, from the smallest P-series cab to the spacious S-series cab. Customers can select engines with power outputs ranging from 280 to 730 hp.

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The one-piece sturdy steel bumper provides great protection for the front components of the vehicle, reducing unwanted downtime and costly repairs to cab and chassis. In addition, the large approach angle improves mobility and flexibility at the quarrying or construction site. The

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MODERN QUARRYING QUARTER 3 - 2019