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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
JUNE
2015
EQUIPMENT
Van Zyl explains that many dumpers suffer from gearbox
failure, resulting in unwanted downtime and frustration
for customers. “However, by opting for hydrostatic drive
units this problem area will be eliminated. Feedback from
customers, combined with extensive research and testing, forms the
basis of all our equipment choices. We need to know that themachines
we send to site will perform according to spec and remain operational
for as long as possible. While adequate maintenance plays a large role
in the uptime of our equipment, it is even more important to make the
right selection upfront.”
The heavy duty mid-size dumper range provides greater utility for
building processes and logistics. The swivel-tipping skip, available on
both the 1,6 and 3 tonner, comes with a 180° tilt facilitating precision
dumping of material and is perfect for applications where exact place-
ment of concrete is a prerequisite.
The range features hydrostatic permanent two wheel drive on the
1,6 ton and twin-lock four wheel drive on the 3 ton as standard. This
makes on site travel, at continuously variable speeds of up to 16 km/h
on the 1,6 ton version and 25 km/h on the 3 ton version, effortless
even on the roughest and most uneven surfaces.
Operator friendly hydrostatic controls are provided by the hydro-
static drive system, eliminating the need for gear changes whilst
driving. The operator is thus able to concentrate on negotiating
around and over any site obstacles, making these dumpers extremely
easy and safe to use. The dumpers feature a clearly laid out instru-
ment panel and have wide, robust leg protection, further adding to
operator ease of use.
The absence of a clutch and gears means that maintenance is
reduced to a minimum, resulting in maximised operational time on
site and minimised overall operating costs.
The dumpers are ideal for surface construction work, civil
engineering, road building, quarrying, industry, demolition and
rubble handling, waste disposal, forestry, farming, landscaping and
public works.
“The success of our fleet is based on understanding exactly which
equipment works in specific environments. Our team is able to consult
with customers and provide them with the right item of plant for their
particular application. The selection is based on a number of factors
including intended use of the equipment, site conditions, hours of
service required and whether other complementary equipment is
being used. Through the extensive experience our skilled personnel
have garnered over the years, they are able to take the tedium out of
plant selection for our customers,” Van Zyl points out.
Ideal for
TOUGH
operating conditions
Hydrostatic drive unit concrete dumpers are
ideally suited to the arduous operating conditions
found on South African construction and building
sites. This is according to Devin van Zyl, CEO of
Lambson’s Hire. Lambson’s Hire has stocked its
countrywide fleet with Wacker Neuson 1,6 ton
and 3 ton dumpers to meet customer demand for
reliable and hardworking equipment.
Lambson’s Hire has stocked its countrywide fleet with Wacker
Neuson 1,6 ton and 3 ton dumpers to meet customer demand
for reliable and hardworking equipment.
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Hydrostatic drive unit concrete dumpers, available from Lambson's Hire,
are ideally suited to the arduous operating conditions found on South
African construction and building sites.