• Liebherr Construction Equipment - major presence with cranes, earthmoving and technology displays across a huge stand, crucial for buyers evaluating lift- integrated or smart construction tech. • Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) - bringing next-generation articulated haul trucks like the A60 articulated hauler, which integrates telematics and productivity enhancements that South African quarry and mining firms prize. Hitachi, Kobelco and Develon - also confirmed with heavy equipment exhibits across earthmoving and foundation gear, offering South African equip buyers comparisons across global brands. For South African fleets, seeing actual machines in motion, not just catalogue specs, helps narrow capital investment decisions and assess total cost of ownership before purchase or import. Road haulage, heavy trucks and haul- ing systems The hauling segment, especially heavy trucks that move materials between mines, quarries and urban worksites, is another priority category for South African operators. At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, several leading heavy road-haulage producers and truck OEMs will be exhibiting, including: • Kenworth and Peterbilt - North American heavy truck leaders whose models are often evaluated by South African fleet buyers for rugged, long- haul capacity. • Mack Trucks - showcasing heavy-duty vocational trucks suitable for tough applications in infrastructure and mining logistics. • International Trucks - featuring robust solutions for off-road and commercial transport that complement haulage operations. Importantly, these manufacturers also link their trucks to OEM-agnostic telematics and fleet-management systems - bringing fleet data into one pane of glass for South African operators. Telematics and digital platforms: the data revolution CONEXPO now dedicates substantial space to construction technology - and this is where South African companies gain edge in productivity, uptime and maintenance efficiency. Key telematics and software vendors confirmed for the 2026 show include: • HCSS (Heavy Construction Systems Specialists) - leaders in fleet and project management software. • Hexagon - digital solutions for precision measurement and data integration, vital
• Caterpillar - showcasing new motor graders, excavators and autonomous features, plus enhanced Fleet Management and VisionLink telematics tools that improve productivity and safety on large sites.
• John Deere/Wirtgen Group - planning to launch 24 new machines, encompassing asphalt, compaction, milling and heavy duty earthmoving equipment - directly informing what specification options South African buyers will compare next cycle.
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