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Eqstra Heavy Equipment Delivers Terex Trucks To Contract Miner Mcc

26th March 2015

  

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Company Announcement - In a major contract award, Eqstra Industrial Equipment has delivered 13 Terex Trucks TR100 rigid dump trucks to MCC, Eqstra’s Contract Mining & Plant Rental Division, to be deployed for the project awarded at Karowe Diamond Mine, located in the diamond-rich Letlhakane region of Botswana. MCC was appointed the contract miner for Karowe, the flagship diamond mine of the Canadian-based Lucara Diamond Corp, in 2014.

The trucks were supplied to MCC by EIE’s Heavy Equipment Division, an industry leading supplier of best-in-class brands of industrial heavy lifting and port equipment and distributor of the Terex range of rigid and articulated dump trucks. In line with its total commitment to delivering optimal product life-time value to its clients, EIE will also provide MCC with comprehensive aftermarket support for the TR100 trucks, covering parts, service, general maintenance and repairs.
“We are proud to be the supplier of MCC’s haulage trucks for this important state-of-the-art diamond mine,” says Eqstra Heavy Equipment Managing Director, Ronald Erasmus. ”This order builds on our established track record as one of MCC’s leading fleet suppliers. MCC is a market leader in Southern Africa in surface contract mining and plant hire for the civil engineering, construction and earthmoving industries.”

“While Karowe has exceeded all expectations since it was commissioned in 2012, the mine is looking to unlock even greater potential in 2015,” adds MCC CEO, Justin Colling. “Our past experience with Terex Trucks gives us full confidence in the trucks’ capability to play a critical role in the superior levels of efficiency and productivity that we are committed to delivering at Karowe,,,,,

The Terex TR100 rigid dump trucks are backed by 60 years of hauling experience and are deployed across the globe in mines and quarries, providing robust performance in the most demanding environmental and climatic conditions. As the largest rigid dump truck in the Terex line-up, the 100 ton payload truck features a heaped capacity of 57 m3 and is powered by a 783 kW Cummins KTA38-C engine. This exceptionally fuel efficient, heavy-duty engine, has been calibrated specifically for hauler applications for a powerful performance, proven long lifecycles and reduced maintenance and operational costs.  The engine drives through an efficient, six-speed, automatic, electronically-controlled transmission, with automatic lock-up in all speed ranges, improving fuel efficiency and aiding productivity on site.

The TR100 truck’s rugged construction and durable components are designed for excellent service life, while the high capacity body with exhaust heating ensures excellent retention and cleaner dumping for increased productivity.
Other features include transmission and rear brake retardation systems that guarantee the optimum retardation for various applications and conditions for safer control and shorter cycle times. Class-leading rim pull provides for exceptional hauling capability in all operating conditions. The spacious and ergonomic cab maximises operator comfort and productivity, while the on-board diagnostics facilitate quick and easy maintenance checks.

Note to Editors
Eqstra Industrial Equipment provides distribution, leasing, rental and value-added services for industrial, materials handling and agricultural equipment in South Africa, various other African countries, the UK and Ireland. EIE has exclusive distribution agreements with best-in-class brands and operates from 9 branches, 4 depots and many dealerships in Southern Africa, with representation in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Madagascar, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The UK industrial equipment business, Impact Fork Trucks Handling (Impact) is the exclusive distributor for Cat Lift Trucks and Konecranes in the UK and Ireland. EIE and MCC forms part of the EQSTRA Holdings Limited Group, which is listed on the Johannesburg stock exchange.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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