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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
NOVEMBER 2015
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ASSISTANCE AND
analysis in your hand
“
The most impressive aspect, from an
operational perspective, is the fuel
consumption,” explains Pretorius, who
owns a fleet of both long-haul and site vehi-
cles. “We generally see figures in the region
of 1,8 km/l on our other 8 x 4 rigid, but ex-
amination of the figures we’re receiving from
our Scania Fleet Management System (FMS),
and my own, indicates that the Scania P410
is currently averaging around 2,3 km/l.
“This is on the combined cycle of loading
(idling), transporting to site, and unloading
(idling) and is a massive saving for our busi-
ness. Over a 12 month period I can safely say
we will save in the region of R18 000 in fuel
costs for this specific vehicle,” he continues.
Secondly, the weekly SMS report Pretorius
receives from Scania has proven to be an in-
valuable tool for his business. “Data includes
figures such as fuel consumption, distances
travelled, idling times and mean distances.
For me, one of the most important aspects is
the driver rating. This is calculated using this
data in conjunction with data linked to speed
control, braking habits and engine speed.
“My driver initially returned figures significantly
lower than what are recommended but I am
pleased to say that his mean average has
improved week on week to the point where he
is just short of the recommended percentage.
In addition the data from the FMS can be
viewed on any mobile device which allows for
easy reference.”
Pretorius says the third aspect he has been
impressed with is Scania’s after sales service.
“I recently experienced an incident near Piet
Retief where the vehicle was inoperable –
and the truck was back on the road within
three hours. The detailed SMS notification
kept me informed of the technician’s prog-
ress from when he arrived at the vehicle to
when it was running again”.
Theuns Naude, key account manager:
construction, public and special vehicles
at Scania South Africa explains that when
Scania conducted its needs analysis for LCP
Andri Pretorius from LCP Roofing and LCP Trucking is a happy
businessman. Since purchasing a Scania P410 CB 8 x 4 MHz Brick
Carrier Chassis a few months back he has enjoyed the benefits of his
purchase in several ways.
By Richard Jansen van Vuuren
The Scania P410 CB 8 x 4 MHz Brick Carrier.