Thecompany offers 24/7 roadside assistance through its Service24H programme, supported by strategically positioned dealers, mobile service units, and a sophisticated Dealer National Inventory system.
Ziyad Gaba, Vice President: Customer Service, Parts and Value Chain.
The focus is firmly on durability and real-world operating efficiency.
Gert Agenbag, Product Planning & Marketing Senior Manager at Hino South Africa.
In construction, mining, and quarrying, few assets work harder than a tipper truck.
locks on both rear axles, delivering the traction and stability required on challenging terrain. According to Agenbag, the focus is firmly on durability and real-world operating efficiency. Each model is “engineered to Hino’s exacting quality standards and specifically designed to perform in the demanding and often harsh operating conditions of the South African market”. Volvo Trucks South Africa, meanwhile, positions its construction range firmly around application-specific flexibility. As Engelbrecht explains, “In an industry as tough and demanding as construction, there are no one-size-fits-all tools. Trucks are no exception. Whether it’s higher horsepower, payload, traction control, better manoeuvrability, or lower CO₂ emissions, ultimately it comes down to finding the right tool for the job.” Within Volvo’s portfolio, the FH and FMX ranges are central to tipper applications in construction, mining, and quarrying, available in both on-road and off-road configurations depending on the territory and duty cycle. Volvo also offers battery- electric trucks for the construction industry in South Africa, responding to growing demand for “vehicles with lower noise levels and zero exhaust emissions at and around urban construction sites”. Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA)
Fleet owners scrutinise total cost of ownership (TCO) more closely than ever, weighing fuel efficiency, uptime, durability, resale value, and aftersales support alongside outright performance.
South African operating conditions are unforgiving, and manufacturers are acutely aware that reliability is non-negotiable.
While diesel remains dominant, sustainability is increasingly shaping procurement decisions.
completes the picture with a comprehensive lineup that includes the Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3336K/36, 3236B/51, and 4152K/51 for heavy-duty work, complemented by FUSO FJ26 variants for medium-duty tipping. As Petersen notes, these models are “engineered for heavy- duty performance and durability in demanding environments”, ensuring coverage across a broad range of construction, mining and quarrying applications.
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