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operator safety and greater comfort. Easy access to all components, including the engine oil filter, radiators and grease inlets, ensures quick maintenance procedures and prevents contamination to the surrounding environment. Develon Connect Telematics enable users to monitor equipment to manage maintenance requirements and reduce operating costs. Develon excavators can be adapted for special applications by adding attachments for unusually long digging reaches; orange grapples and clamshell buckets for material handlers; rotating crushers and multi processors for high-reach demolition tasks and straight or V-shape shovel buckets for front shovels tasks. The company is the official distributor of Develon excavators, articulated dump trucks (ADTs) and wheel loaders in Southern Africa. The company also supplies and supports a wide range of Tonly and Everdigm mining and construction equipment and attachments. Develon SA’s extensive branch network offers technical support, easy access to quality branded spare parts, a reliable repair and maintenance, as well as operator training services. l

extreme heat, dust and humidity are challenging. Notable features of Develon tracked excavators include higher traction force, greater bucket digging forces and increased swing torque, to ensure improved performance and faster cycle times. A Develon wheeled excavator offers superior agility, with the ability to move faster from one position to another over longer distances. The machine’s outriggers and dozer blade provide enhanced stability when operating the work tool, ensuring safe and efficient performance. These durable machines are built with eco-friendly, high-powered, fuel efficient engines, a robust chassis structure and advanced hydraulic systems, to maximise performance and reliability in arduous environments. In addition, these excavators boast important features for precision control, enhanced

Re define d. Re imagine d. Rein force d. Flygt 2450 The Flygt 2450 is the industry’s first - and only - fully submersible dewatering pump to reach 300m of shutoff head. Built on the Flygt 2400 series’ more than 40-year legacy of reliability, the 2450 is ideal for heavy infrastructure construction and underground mining applications, this single powerhouse pump reduces the need for additional equipment, reducing lifecycle costs.

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