Capital Equipment News June 2016

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS

JUNE 2016

abcock, the sole importer and dis-

tributor of DAF Trucks in Southern

Africa, recently concluded a deal with

Wozani Berg Gasoline (trading as Sizanani

Bulk) that saw the leading fuel transporta-

tion company purchase 10 DAF XF 105.460

truck tractors from Babcock to include in

its fleet of trucks and trailer tankers. Two

more of these trucks, which are specifically

built for the long haul, are currently on or-

der with a further requisition for 15 units

pending. Sizanani Bulk operates a fleet of

highly specialised gas and fuel tankers that

service a targeted client base, transporting

liquid petroleum products throughout South

Africa and SADC countries.

Last year Babcock entered the DAF

XF105.460 FTT interlink into the Truck

Test 2015 to demonstrate the brand’s per-

formance in the 30 to 35 tonne payload

segment. The results revealed that DAF

is the most cost-effective vehicle in the

country in the 6x4 truck tractor catego-

ry after it was put through its paces in a

gruelling 860 km round trip route against

eight other leading truck brands.

Dave Black, MD of Babcock’s Transport

Solutions business comments, “The outcome

of the performance test proves that DAF is an

industry leading vehicle that effectively deliv-

ers a productive operation across all the key

factors transporters take into account when

buying new vehicles. Transporters no longer

have to take our word for it – the Truck Test

2015 results prove the DAF XF is the most

profitable truck in its category on South Afri-

can roads,” says Black.

Alec Jackson, DAF Sales Executive for

Babcock’s Westmead branch in Durban,

says a number of contributing factors

clinched the sale of the DAF XF 105

trucks to Sizanani Bulk, along with the

top cost-effective rating. “The DAF fuel

consumption has already proved to be

the best in the Sizanani Bulk fleet, with

a saving of up to 4 litres/100 km per ve-

hicle,” says Jackson. “With that comes a

complete package from Babcock compris-

ing correct pricing, a finance package to

suit the client’s needs, a comprehensive

service and maintenance package with a

24-hour breakdown service, the Executrax

onboard monitoring system, as well as ex-

tensive after sales support,” he adds.

Low operating costs

There are several technical advances on

this vehicle that reduce fuel consumption

and allow for higher revenue per kilometre

to the operator such as the PACCAR MX

engine, developed and manufactured

by DAF, which combines excellent high

performance with economical fuel

consumption and the driveline that is

carefully balanced to optimise performance

under all operating conditions and to

make the most of the engine’s low fuel

consumption. The XF105 also uses many

low-maintenance components, which

extend service intervals to further reduce

operating costs. Maintenance is therefore

simpler, faster and less expensive and

there are fewer parts that wear and need

periodic replacement. Smart features

such as the speed limiter and engine idle

shutdown prevent wastage of fuel and

reduce emissions.

Best driver satisfaction

The XF105 has the most spacious cab in its

class, allowing the driver to stay fit and alert

for longer. Aerodynamic refinements such

as the four large electronically adjustable

and heated mirrors allow for a wider field

of vision while the spacious cab has a

roof with an integrated aerodynamic sun

visor. Additional features such as Adaptive

Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning

and a DAF Camera System make driving

safe and comfortable. Babcock recently

held a mini-workshop for Sizanani Bulk’s

driver trainers to familiarise themselves

with operating the vehicle and making the

most of the aerodynamic design.

High reliability

The DAF XF105 includes extensive func-

tion integration to achieve excellent reli-

ability and durability while the engine com-

promises 25% fewer parts than previous

models, increasing reliability and prolong-

ing lifetime. Long maintenance intervals

and professional service from DAF dealers

such as Babcock minimise downtime to

further reduce operating costs. In addition,

DAF MultiSupport offers a fixed rate per

kilometre for repair and maintenance and

gives customers the benefit of increased

vehicle availability and reduced adminis-

tration, while the DAF International Truck

Service (ITS) is on stand-by day and night,

365 days a year to ensure a stranded truck

is back on the road with minimum delay.

Sizanani Bulk

CHOOSES DAF TRUCKS FOR THE LONG HAUL

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