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success remain constant. “Rokbak trucks are operating around the world. Regardless of location, the same principles for success apply: correct specification, validated design, and proper support ensure consistent performance in demanding environments worldwide.” Lowering total cost of ownership From a customer perspective, uptime and durability ultimately translate into total cost of ownership (TCO). Rokbak’s strategy is explicitly focused on keeping this figure as low and predictable as possible. “The customer is always at the centre of our requirements,” Pollock says. “Total cost of ownership is reduced through reliability, extended service intervals, fuel efficiency, and predictable maintenance planning.” By reducing unplanned downtime, operators can move more material with fewer interruptions. “By keeping trucks productive for longer periods and reducing unplanned downtime, customers can move more material at a lower operational cost, which directly improves their margins,” he explains. Extended service intervals again play a crucial role. “Using modern fluids and filtration systems allows longer service periods for transmissions and hydraulics, reducing both downtime and maintenance costs,” Pollock says. “The longer a truck can operate without scheduled stops, the more productive it becomes and the lower its lifecycle cost to the customer.” Support that starts before the sale For Rokbak, support is not an aftermarket add-on but an integral part of the uptime equation. Pollock emphasises that engagement begins well before a truck is delivered. “Support starts before the truck is sold,” he says. “Pre-sales teams work with customers to understand job site conditions and ensure the correct specification is supplied.” Once the truck is operational, that support continues through trained service partners, verified spare parts, and proactive maintenance planning. “Once the truck is in operation, trained service partners, correct tools, verified spare parts, and proactive maintenance planning ensure the truck remains productive,” Pollock explains. “It’s a continuous process that supports uptime throughout the truck’s life.” Digital visibility and predictive maintenance Digital tools are increasingly central
Consistent performance in extreme conditions Rokbak haulers are deployed across a wide range of climates and applications, from freezing northern environments to hot, abrasive quarry operations. Designing for this diversity requires a clear understanding of how trucks are used in reality. “Rokbak trucks are designed with the understanding that they will operate in extreme environments, moving heavy payloads and on challenging ground conditions,” Pollock says. “That means robust structures, proven driveline components, effective cooling systems, and traction control designed specifically for articulated hauler applications.” While conditions vary globally, Pollock notes that the principles of
“Operational lifespan is supported through robust design, proven components, and disciplined maintenance strategies,” Pollock explains. “We’ve extended maintenance intervals by using modern fluids and advanced filtration systems, which helps protect critical systems while reducing scheduled downtime.” The figures are significant. “Transmission service intervals have been extended from 2 000 to 4 000 hours on the RA30 and up to 6,000 hours on the RA40, with 4 000-hour hydraulic service intervals,” he says. For operators, this means fewer interruptions, improved productivity, and lower lifecycle costs. “These measures allow customers to keep their trucks working longer between stops, improving productivity and lowering lifecycle costs,” Pollock adds.
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