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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
FEBRUARY 2016
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hub reduction and offering higher ground
clearance. An inter-axle differential lock plus
a stabilizer on the rear axle ensures superior
traction in soft underfoot conditions.
Braking on the CLA is by means of S-Cam,
dual circuit compressed air actuated drum
brakes. With a drum diameter of 410 mm,
assisted by the anti-lock braking system
(ABS), the CLA is able to come to a stand-
still safely under most braking situations.
As an added precaution, all CLA’s have a
MAN patented Exhaust Valve Brake (EVB)
for auxiliary braking assistance.
The chassis of the CLA mixer and tipper
has design parameters that are specific to
heavy duty on/ off-road applications. Ex-
tra strong ladder construction and special
high-strength steel provide high torsional
and bending strength capabilities. Further
the chassis is specially treated for corro-
sion, complemented by cast iron brackets
for cross members.
The MAN CLA 4X2 Freight Carrier, although of
lesser horsepower, is built with the same de-
sign construction as the mixer and tipper but by
virtue of its distribution and occasionally long
haul applications, is equipped with the Meritor
MS-14 single reduction hypoid rear axle. Other
changes to the specification are the mechan-
ical fuel injection pump
in lieu of the common
rail system used in
280 hp derivatives.
The cabs, common
to all vehicles in the
range, afford major
benefits to the driv-
er when it comes to
interior comfort and
styling. Cabs are se-
cured to a heavy duty
coil suspension and
have an air-sprung
high-comfort driver’s
seat included as stan-
dard equipment.
The combination of, manufactured in India
and assembled at the MAN Plant in Pin-
etown, gives customers the advantage of
European technology, reliability, quality and
performance with a lower cost of ownership.
MAN Truck and Bus (SA) (Pty) Ltd, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Man Truck and Bus AG
Germany, is a leading manufacturer of me-
dium, heavy and extra-heavy trucks as well
as commuter buses and luxury coaches.
The product has been represented in South
Africa since the early 1960’s - initially
through agents Meyer and Hillier. The South
African operation has its headquarters in
Isando as well as an assembly plant (Pin-
etown), a bus and coach manufacturing fa-
cility (Olifantsfontein), a central parts depot
(Isando), a used commercial vehicle opera-
tion in Centurion and widespread national
sales, service and parts dealer network. A
network of 14 full dealerships and 13 ser-
vice and parts dealerships is strategically
situated throughout Southern Africa, in or-
der to provide complete support to MAN’s
widespread customer base.
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