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Lighting across diverse industries
CONSTRUCTION NEWS IN BRIEF
Gehl goes bigger and better
Gehl has developed bigger and
better versions to complement its
articulated loader range. The new
models are the Gehl AL 650 and
Gehl AL 750 with rated operating
capacities of 2 800 and 3 300 kg
respectively. The latter will be
showcased at this year’s Electra
Mining Africa. “In addition to
developing cost-effective machinery
and equipment, after delivering the
required equipment, standard or
customised, we focus on providing
customers with sound aftermarket
support,” says Lindsay Shankland,
managing director of Manitou Southern
Africa. “Our aim is to ensure they
get the best value for money through
effective equipment maintenance
and support, long after the original
purchase or rental agreement.”
Deutz to power Sany
Chinese construction equipment
maker Sany has entered into an
engine supply agreement with
German engine manufacturer Deutz.
From the second half of this year,
Sany will be powering its new
SW405 wheel loaders with Deutz’s
TCD 7.8 diesel engine. Ideal for
regulated markets, the Deutz TCD
7.8 engine produces 160 to 290 kW
at 2 300 rpm. “We are delighted to
have secured Sany as a customer in
the field of construction machinery.
Together we are looking ahead to
a successful partnership,” says
Michael Wellenzohn, member of
the Board of Management at Deutz
AG, responsible for Sales/Service &
Marketing.
Chicago Pneumatic launches new
MV 504
Chicago Pneumatic has expanded its
range of light compaction equipment
with the introduction of a new mid-
sized forward and reversible plate
compactor. The MV 504 is said to be
easy to operate and maintain, and
is intended for deep and medium
deep compaction of granular soils.
“With its smooth operation, the MV
504 represents a great alternative
to rollers when compacting soil in
small areas,” says Andrzej Mrozinski,
spokesperson for Light Compaction
Equipment at Chicago Pneumatic.
“In addition, it provides efficient
performance and excellent traction,
even on wet soil, helping operators to
achieve the right compaction level.”
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CASE holds inaugural sub-Saharan Eagle Days
CASE Construction Equipment held its
Eagle Days for the first time in the sub-
Saharan region. The Eagle Days is a three-
day event aimed at providing product and
commercial training for sales professionals
throughout the region and to show some of
the company’s product range to customers.
The event, held at the Johannesburg
premises of dealer CSE, from July 19-21,
included two days of training attended by
salespeople from across South Africa, Mo-
zambique, Uganda, Zambia, Namibia and
Zimbabwe. The third day was dedicated to
customers, with a product demonstration
from expert CASE operators.
“The response to our Eagle Days event
in Johannesburg was outstanding,” says
Franco Invernizzi, senior business director
of CNH Industrial Construction Equipment
for Africa an
d Middle East. “Our CASE
dealers throughout sub-Saharan Africa ap-
preciated the work that had been put in by
our EMEA Commercial Training team and
the staff at CSE.
Several products including crawler ex-
cavators, graders, wheel loaders, backhoe
loaders and skid steers were put through
their paces in front of more than 120 custom-
ers. Among the machines on display were
the 885B grader, the 821F wheel loader and
the CX2
10B crawler excavator. The popular
CASE 570T backhoe-loader and SR175
skid steer represented the company’s light
equipment range.
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The third day was dedicated to
customers, with a product demonstration
from expert CASE operators.
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
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Atlas Copco Portable Energy has launched
its HiLight light tower range suited for
multiple applications across diverse
industries including mining, construction
and road-making.
The new Atlas Copco LED light towers
feature fully directional optic lens. The optic
design, particularly suited for construction
and mining applications, maximises practical
light coverage while minimising “dark spots”.
A single LED light tower can illuminate up to
5 000 m
2
with an average brightness of 20
lux (model dependent).
Depending on the model, the LED light
towers can operate for some 260 hours
between refuelling, while consuming less
than 0,5
ℓ
of fuel per hour. This, according
to David Stanford, Portable Energy business
line manager at Atlas Copco, translates into
a 70% reduction in carbon emissions.
The HiLight range, which comprises a full
line of LED and Metal Halide models, has
been expanded to seven models in total. Ideal
for large construction sites where workers
are constantly on the move, the premium
HiLight H5+ comes with four LED lamps, each
projecting 350 W of light. It can illuminate
an area of 5,000 m
2
. Due to their compact
design, both the H5+ and the B5+ offer easy
mass transportation and installation.
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