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and support representatives will be able to assess and advise of the available options,” says Kardolus.
Luckily wherever the case does not suit electric machines we have a full range of LiuGong diesel loaders. These are well proven in the market with tried-and-tested engine, driveline and hydraulic systems designed for our hard-working local conditions and in every application our sales and support representatives will be able to assess and advise of the available options.
He added that LiuGong is one of the largest earthmoving equipment
manufacturers globally with world-leading research and development facilities that are pioneering new ways of powering earthmoving operations into the future. Its partnership with ELB Equipment has created one of Southern Africa’s fastest growing and most successful earthmoving equipment operations with branches in 14 locations across South Africa as well as dealerships in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and subsidiary operations in Kenya. “Events like these bring us closer to our customers and give them the opportunity to view and even operate machines that have the potential to move their own operations forward. They have relied on us to bring them the best earthmoving and mining solutions from across the globe for more than 100 years and with the addition of world-beating electric machines from LiuGong we believe we are showing them the way forward for the next 100 years,” Kardolus said in closing. b
noticed was that the electric drive systems provide high torque from standstill and have much lower noise levels. There are no emissions and the operators have an easier and safer working experience with fewer vibrations, effortless controls and technologically advanced safety features built-in to the cab environment. “But the main factors driving the move to electric equipment are the potential savings which, are particularly significant
for machines operating for long hours in fixed locations wherever suitable electrical infrastructure and the machine's duty cycle allows. “Luckily, wherever the case does not suit electric machines we have a full range of LiuGong diesel loaders. These are well proven in the market with tried-and-tested engine, driveline and hydraulic systems designed for our hard-working local conditions and in every application our sales
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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS OCTOBER 2026
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