Plant & Equipment | November - December 2022, Issue 255

November - December 2022

EYES ON THE PRIZE

How Masaha Equipment Co. plans to achieve sales domination in
Kuwait within the next five years.

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IN FOR THE ISSUE PLAYING A
LONG RUN KEY ROLE

Construction Machinery Center has Mercedes-Benz Actros and Arocs
made a name for itself purely on its take part in the construction of
stellar after-sales service. megacity project Neom.
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EYES ON THE PRIZE
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Mahmoud Ayoub, Sales Manager at Masaha
Equipment Co., tells Plant & Equipment how 28
he plans to lead his team to market dominance
within Kuwait’s machinery sector during the next 74
five years.
MARKET OVERVIEWS
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IN FOR THE LONG RUN 36
THE BIGGER THE BETTER
A stalwart in the construction machinery supply
industry in Dubai, UAE, and the Middle East Machinery experts from Komatsu and LiuGong
region, Construction Machinery Center has speak to Plant & Equipment about existing and
made a name for itself based purely on its after- predicted levels of demand for bulldozers in
sales service. the Middle East.

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PLAYING A KEY ROLE SMALL MACHINES,
MASSIVE POTENTIAL
Juffali Commercial Vehicles and Mercedes-Benz
Trucks play a major role in the construction of Bobcat and Sunward speak to James Morgan
Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion megacity project about growing demand for mini excavators in
Neom. African markets.

32
FIRST LIEBHERR LTM 1650-
8.1 IN SAUDI ARABIA GOES
TO ACT

ACT aims to lead the crane business in Saudi
Arabia with the new LTM 1650-8.1.

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CITIC CONSTRUCTION 52
ORDERS FIVE LINTEC
ASPHALT MIXING PLANTS

The 943.4km ‘Bright Path’ project in
southeastern Kazakhstan supports the Belt and
Road Initiative and will contribute to making the
country the preferred cross-continental transit
hub in Central Asia.

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JCB LAUNCHES FASTRAC
‘iCON’

Comes with an all-new electronics infrastructure
that delivers higher levels of performance and
convenience.

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS

RENTAL FLEET

JOHNSON ARABIA PURCHASES NEW EQUIPMENT
TO ITS FLEET

Johnson Arabia recently purchased new equipment for The equipment are in line with the current needs of having
their already large rental fleet in the UAE. The investments environmentally conscious machinery for projects that are
included a Liebherr – LTM 1450-8.1, two MAN tractors, JLG trying to get LEED accreditation.
electric scissor lifts (R1932, R2632, R3246, R4045), JLG
articulating boom lifts (450AJ, 660SJ, 860SJ, 1200SJP) and “As Dubai moved towards a more sustainable approach a
JLG electric boom lifts (EC600, EC450, EC520). lot of our clients were becoming conscious of emissions
generated and we found out electrical AWPS were being
“As market leaders we constantly evaluate what our clients sent out a lot more, so we had to ensure we improved our
are hiring on a larger scale from us and what will have long existing fleet to meet the market needs,” said Joe Keely, AWP
term benefit to our fleet and that is why we have decided to Executive Manager.
invest in so many new machines,” said Managing Director
Martin Kirby. “This is the Same with our 450 tone Liebherr which has
ECOmode so that the mobile crane’s fuel consumption
is reduced by up to 10% in addition to its massive lifting
capabilities,” added Mohammad Fareed, Crane Executive
Manager.

In addition, the two MAN tractors that were added to the
fleet of existing trucks will also allow for Johnson Arabia
to have more control over the logistics and transportation
of their equipment whereby they will have full control over
equipment delivery times and help service clients better with

no external delay..

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

RITCHIE BROS.’ HOSTS NEW NOVEMBER AUCTION

Ritchie Bros. Middle East recently hosted another online Companies with an excess of equipment assets require
Timed Auction event in November with aims to complete five regular market access and various asset disposition methods.
online auctions for the year of 2022. This choice was made Yet, timing is everything. The selling price will be affected
considering the company’s successful June auction, which by where, how, and when asset owners can sell. Thus,
saw over 1,800 products go to online purchasers all around companies do not have to wait long for results now that
the world and had the biggest turnout of buyers and sellers Ritchie Bros. has added a fifth unreserved online auction in
in the May/June auctions during the previous five years. Dubai in November.

Following the switch to purely online auctions and markets,
Ritchie Bros.’ cutting-edge digital equipment disposal
infrastructure enables the business to enhance the number
of online auctions staged yearly. The decision to increase
the number of online auctions from four to five each year
demonstrates the effectiveness of this digital transformation
approach in practice.

For 2022, Ritchie Bros. hosted online auctions in March,
June, September, and November with plans to conclude the

year with a December auction..

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS

INDUSTRY LEADERS

ASTEC INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES NEW DEALER
PARTNERSHIP IN SAUDI ARABIA

A new dealer partnership with Saudi Arabia-based Saleh this commitment that drove our decision to unify as one
Abdulaziz Al Rashed & Sons Co. (Al Rashed & Sons) has been OneASTEC and is spurring us to seek dealer partnerships
announced by Astec Industries. It will enhance and expand with industry leaders like Al Rashed & Sons who share our
the sales and service of high quality Astec crushers and other commitment to customer service and quality,” said Isaacs.
materials handling equipment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- including the Telsmith, Osborn, KPI, BTi and Telestack brands. Isaacs explained that Al Rashed & Sons’ areas of operation
– including mining and contracting, manufacturing, spare
According to Ricardo Isaacs, Regional Sales Manager at parts, asphalt works, transport and logistics – complement
Astec Middle East and Africa (AME), the timing of this Astec’s portfolio of material and infrastructure solutions.
alliance is ideal, with Saudi Arabia currently focused
on diversifying from an oil-based economy and aiming Al Rashed & Sons seized the opportunity to become Astec
to attract investments in mining and construction. It is Industries’ dealer in Saudi Arabia, where there are currently
also in line with the OneASTEC business model and the significant opportunities, especially in the sale of crushers
organisation’s growth strategy. and rock breakers needed in the major projects that are
underway. “Our partnership with Astec Industries will enable
“Our vision as OneASTEC has seen the coming together Al Rashed & Sons to enter and compete in a new market
of 16 brands. Our focus is on innovation and a passion and meet customers’ growing demand for high quality,
to help our customers around the world to succeed. It is high-capacity crushers,” said Faisal Al Rashed, Operations
Manager at Al Rashed & Sons.

“Al Rashed & Sons brings 40 years of experience and an
expansive network in the region to our partnership. This,
combined with Astec’s comprehensive equipment solutions,
backed by our training and aftermarket service and support,
will ensure that we achieve our aim of supporting new
equipment opportunities and the current population of Astec
equipment in operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,”
said Isaacs.

Headquartered in Riyadh, Al Rashed & Sons has around
1,400 employees and operates in six sectors with a focus on

mining and contracting..

LARGE ORDER

ARACO DELIVERS 27 VOLVO CE IN QATAR

Arabian Agencies Company (ARACO), the official dealer of 27 units of various ranges of Volvo machines to a valued
Volvo Construction Equipment in Qatar, recently delivered customer. The new fleet range included Volvo EC300DL
excavators, Volvo EC220DL excavators, Volvo EW60C wheel
excavators, Volvo SD115B compactors and more.

These Volvo machines will be operated in one of Qatar's
biggest current projects, which involves the construction of
new roads, drainage systems, and sewer and water drainage
infrastructure.

Founded in 2006, ARACO is the authorized dealer of Volvo
Construction Equipment, Scania Trucks, Powerscreen Crusher
and Screen, SDLG Construction Machinery, Yale Material

Handling Equipment and Teksan Generator..

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS

MAJOR FLEETS

ASHOK LEYLAND BAGS MEGA ORDER FOR 1,400
SCHOOL BUSES

Ashok Leyland announced receiving orders from major fleets Trading - Al Naboodah Group. Most of the supplies will be
for 1,400 school buses in the UAE. This is the company’s made to Emirates Transport and STS Group, a statement
largest ever supply of school buses in UAE. from the company said.

The 55-seater Falcon bus and 32-seater Oyster bus will be “These products are made in the UAE assembly plant. The
supplied from Ashok Leyland’s $50 million state-of-the-art product concepts originate in the UAE, the designs are done
manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, which is the by our engineers in UAE and are assembled in the factory in
only certified local bus making facility in the entire GCC. UAE, with more than 55% of parts sourced in UAE. It will be
apt to call it ‘The Emirati Bus’ - Made in UAE, for the GCC,”
The total fleet deal for the GCC made buses has been bagged said Dheeraj Hinduja, Executive Chairman at Ashok Leyland.
by Ashok Leyland’s UAE distribution partners, Swaidan
The Ras Al Khaimah plant is a joint venture between Ashok
Leyland and the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority
(RAKIA), UAE, and has an installed capacity of 4,000 buses
a year. Ever since its start in 2008, Ashok Leyland has rolled
out 25,500 buses from the plant so far. Over the years, the
plant has generated abundant economic and social value.

More than 7000 establishments in GCC own an Ashok
Leyland product, transporting 1.8m passengers every day.
Building on the patronage of its customers, the company
has expanded the portfolio and launched light commercial
vehicles ‘Partner Truck’ and ‘Gazl Buses’. The UAE plant also

exports buses to African countries..

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION

KICE, JUNJIN STRENGTHEN COOPERATION

KiCE Construction Equipment, the strategic business future strategic initiatives, which include a JV to produce
partner of Junjin concrete and stationary pumps in Saudi boom pumps locally in KSA, market projections for concrete
Arabia, paid a visit to Junjin Industrial in Korea. To promote pumps through 2023, and penetration into major new
long-term connections, extend market development, and construction projects.
strengthen international collaboration, the company was
represented by Abdul Aziz Al Afaleq, Al Kifah Group CEO, KiCE Construction is one of the largest equipment
Saleh Al Katheer, Al Kifah Group COO, and Wael Shehata, distributors in Saudi Arabia. The company provides a
CEO of KiCE. dedicated and knowledgeable team that offers brands like
Snowkey, Zenith, Mcneilus, Volucon, Junjin Truck mounted
“The concrete pump industry has evolved rapidly in recent
years, and we highly appreciate Junjin pumps products’ pumps, BOSCH Industrial, and Terex Corporation..
wide-ranging, technical solutions for having brought
significant value to KiCE,” said Shehata. “Our synergies
are going to be so dynamic going forward, and our market
efficiencies will increase dramatically.”

The cooperation was built on an already well-established
relationship, which has seen the companies working together
for a number of years.

This meeting was held to go through KiCE and Junjin’s

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS

STRONG RELATIONSHIP

DIESEL MACHINERY COMPANY LTD. HOSTS
XCMG EXECUTIVES IN SAUDI ARABIA

Diesel Machinery Company Ltd. (DMC) recently hosted a Forklift Trucks, and Faresin. As a result, DMC can provide a
high-level meeting with XCMG’s executives in Riyadh. The variety of equipment for many industries, including mobile
Vice President and General Manager of XCMG along with cranes, wheel loaders, forklifts, and more.
DMC’s chairman took part in the meeting. In 2021, DMC
celebrated its 16th anniversary with XCMG as the authorized Headquartered in Riyadh, DMC has operations and service
dealer in Saudi Arabia, evidence of the strong relationship centers throughout the Kingdom, notably in Dammam and
between both companies.
Jeddah..
Lately, DMC closed a large contract for 250 units of XCMG
equipment to their valued customers, which included AT
cranes, RT cranes, truck mounted cranes, mobile cranes,
manlifts, forklift trucks, motor graders, bulldozers, and
wheel loaders.

Since its establishment in 1992, DMC has grown to rank
among the top providers of construction machinery in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. DMC is the authorized dealer
for three manufacturers of machinery, including Xuzhou
Construction Machinery Group Co. (XCMG), Maximal

LEADERSHIP

MITSUBISHI POWER APPOINTS ADEL AL-JURAID
AS CEO FOR SAUDI ARABIA

Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi presence in the power, oil & gas and other key industrial
Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI), announced the appointment sectors, aligning the company’s strategic initiatives with the
of Adel Al-Juraid as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Saudi national goals of energy sustainability, human capital
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this new role, Al-Juraid will development and economic growth.
lead the operations of Mitsubishi Power in the Kingdom and
expand the business with a focus on localization and energy As a leading energy innovator, Mitsubishi Power is delivering
transition, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030. its pioneering breakthrough power generation and
decarbonization technologies to Saudi Arabia and the wider
Building on the company’s 50-year heritage in the Kingdom, MENA region, from advanced class hydrogen-fueled gas
Al-Juraid will focus on expanding Mitsubishi Power’s turbines to autonomous power plants, while continuing to
harness the capabilities of the wider MHI group of companies
to provide a comprehensive portfolio of energy transition
solutions, including CCUS to meet the increasing demand for
cleaner, more efficient, and affordable energy.

Saudi Arabia is home to Mitsubishi Power's first and
now largest MENA team and Mitsubishi Power currently
operates two service centers in Dammam: a repair shop
for combustor as well as blade and vane components and
a rotor repair shop that service key energy stakeholders
in KSA including Saudi Aramco, the Ministry of Energy,
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saline Water Conversion

Corporation (SWCC)..

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SUSTAINABILITY MIDDLE EAST NEWS

KIZAD TO WELCOME ELECTRIFICATION
ABU DHABI’S FIRST
ELECTRIC VEHICLES GENERAL MOTORS
ASSEMBLY FACILITY SIGNS MOU WITH
AL WEGDANIYAH
KIZAD, part of AD Ports Group’s Economic Cities & Free TRANSPORT
Zones, announced the signing of a lease agreement with SOLUTIONS
NWTN to establish an Electric Vehicle (EV) assembly facility
in Abu Dhabi to serve growing demand for sustainable General Motors Middle East announced the signing
transport options. of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al
Wegdaniya Transport to explore electric vehicle (EV)
Founded in 2016, green mobility technology company leasing opportunities. The MoU reinforces the mutual
NWTN has its headquarters in the UAE and aims to produce commitment to bring electrification to all modes of
Smart Passenger Vehicles (SPV) that deploy AI technologies transport.
and personalised passenger experiences.
Among the leading UAE based SMEs in the mobility
Under the agreement, NWTN plans to initially operate a space, Al Wegdaniyah Transport Solutions is specialized
25,000 m2 manufacturing, research and development, in providing transport solutions to corporate clients. The
vehicle testing and logistics facility constructed by KIZAD agreement serves the demand for EV leasing from across
with an annual capacity of 5,000-10,000 units for the Al Wegdaniya Transport’s clientele spanning government
assembly of semi-knocked-down (SKD) Electric Vehicles. and corporate entities and will guide how the growing
In phase two, NWTN plans to introduce several new demand for electrification is addressed, while opening
Electric Vehicle models and expand capacity to 50,000 doors for wider collaboration. Through this partnership,
units annually. Al Wegdaniya Transport, a winner of the Best
Transportation & Logistics Business at the MBR Awards
Set to be the first assembly facility for Electric Vehicles in for Young Businesses, is the latest to join a diverse cohort
Abu Dhabi, the announcement follows recent regulatory of GM partners, ultimately reaffirming the automaker’s
updates by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) commitment to driving the future of mobility and mass
that seek to accelerate the development of Electric Vehicle adoption of EVs.
infrastructure as part of Abu Dhabi’s Low Emission Vehicle
Strategy. The new production facility is also well aligned The MoU allows for GM’s highly anticipated upcoming
with UAE Net-Zero by 2050 agenda as it will strengthen EVs to be incorporated within the leasing conversation
industry expertise and increase the availability of low- as these go live, spanning the likes of the Chevrolet Bolt
emission vehicles in the UAE. EUV, Cadillac LYRIQ, GMC HUMMER EV and Chevrolet
Blazer EV, within the GM umbrella. The collaboration will
With its new facility in KIZAD, NWTN will benefit from also capitalize on General Motors pioneering connected
proximity to AD Ports Group’s expansive automobile business car solution, OnStar. Through early exploration of leasing
ecosystem, which includes existing and upcoming projects with local entities, GM will be able to identify new
tailored to the Automotive sector such as the region’s first
lithium production facility by Lepidico Ltd, the Regional Auto avenues of engagement with a wider audience..

Hub – Abu Dhabi and the Khalifa Port Auto Terminal..

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS

LOYALTY

AAHV DELIVERS 35 MAN TRUCK UNITS IN KUWAIT

Al Ahlia Heavy Vehicles Selling & Import Co. (AAHV) has
announced the delivery of 35 New MAN Truck Generation
TGS 4x2 units to its newest customer, Al Dali International
Company in Kuwait. The MAN Truck units are part of a bigger
purchase of 250 units that Al Dali has requested. Al Dali is
a subcontractor that specializes in soil remediation projects
around Kuwait.

AAHV, one of Kuwait's largest dealers in the heavy equipment
and commercial vehicle industries, was created in 2005 and is
part of the Ali Alghanim & Sons Group. Hyundai, MAN Trucks
& Bus, Putzmeister, Fassi, Kalmar, and Baoli are among the

well-known manufacturers represented by AAHV..

GROWING MARKET

ZOOMLION TRUCK PUMP
ON ITS WAY TO IRAQ

Zoomlion recently delivered a 56X-6RZ truck mounted pump
to a client in Iraq. The 56X-6RZ truck pump is mounted on a
Mercedes Arocs 4148 - an 8x8 chassis cabin truck.

The Zoomlion truck pump is a 56m truck pump that has
a max pumping output of 180m³/h. Buyers can request to

mount the truck pump on 4 axles or 5 axles chassis..

LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP

AL MUTAWA ORDERS KOMATSU D 155A
BULLDOZER FROM GALADARI

Al Mutawa Transport has recently procured a Komatsu equipment rental company has been serving the UAE’s
D155A-6R bulldozer from Galadari Trucks & Heavy construction industry for over 30 years.
Equipment. Founded in 1989, the Dubai-based heavy
“We are grateful for our long-term partnership with Galadari
Trucks & Heavy Equipment,” said Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan,
Managing Principal at Al Mutawa Transport. “With this
purchase, we have added six new machines to our fleet year
to date.”

Al Mutawa will utilize the bulldozer on various projects
throughout the UAE including the 1,200-kilometre Etihad
Railway Infrastructure project. “Our aim is to always be a
reliable partner for our customers, and continuously adding
new machines to our fleet ensures we can provide safe and

reliable service,” said Khan..

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS

POSITIVE FEEDBACK

GENIE S-80 J TELESCOPIC BOOM LIFT ON
DISPLAY DURING MIDDLE EAST DEMO TOUR

In May 2022, eight Middle East access hire companies had “The reduced TCO is definitely a game changer, especially
a chance to see the S-80 J first-hand, and in-person during in the mid-sized booms that are challenged on rental rates. I
Genie’s UAE S-80 J Demo Tour. During the event, Genie will be able to improve my ROI and also differentiate the XC
team members provided demos that highlighted the quality range with a better rental rate,” said Mark Pilford, Regional
and capabilities of the S-80 J boom lift, shared information Operations Manager at Access Rental Gulf.
about how the boom could help rental companies
maximize their profitability, and answered questions about The Genie S-80 J boom lift features a leading unrestricted
the boom’s features. platform capacity of 300kb, 16.8m of horizontal reach for
access at the top of the envelope, and a 1.8m jib, making
“There’s nothing like getting a chance to see and operate it well suited for nearly all work-at-height tasks in the
a piece of machinery up close and in-person, which is why 80ft range, including general construction, maintenance,
the Genie team was so excited to get a chance to meet inspection and painting. A single-envelope, optimized
with our customers in this type of format,” said Sharbel design reduces overall inspection points and wearable
Kordahi, Genie Managing Director & Sales Director for the components, speeding up inspections and reducing the time
Middle East region. “We received such positive feedback and expense of maintenance and repairs, resulting in a
from participants that we are looking into the possibility of
expanding it to other markets in the Middle East region.” lower total cost of ownership..

Following the event participants shared their appreciation
for both the demo tour format, and excitement about the
benefits the S-80 J boom could deliver for their fleets.

“The demo was well organized and well balanced between
an in-class presentation of the machine and a hands-on
demo and technical explanation of the S-80 J,” said Robert
Cavaleri, Regional Training, Safety and Compliance Manager
at Manlift Middle East LLC. “Our team enjoyed the possibility
of giving feedback to the Genie team on the machine, and
that they took it seriously.”

NEW WEBSITE

ENERGY SOLUTIONS HAVE A NEW HOME

Galadari Energy Solutions recently announced the launch which includes the ability for users to search by both product
of their new website - www.galadarienergy.com. It has been name and model number. The website also has a new eco
designed to offer a more efficient user experience. One of the system which enables users to easily inquire about several
key factors behind the design was an improved search facility products online. The website is mobile friendly and works on
smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.

Galadari Energy Solutions built the website to create a base
for customers to refer to whenever they want to inquire
about a product or it's parts and related services, in addition
to the unique user experience and ease of communication
with GES team.

Galadari Energy Solutions provides a wide range of energy
products including power generators, air compressors, light
towers, handheld breaking tools and marine engines and
generators from the leading brands including Atlas Copco,

Baudouin, and their own brand GES..

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS

COMPLETE RANGE

CLARK EXPANDS DEALER NETWORK IN THE
MIDDLE EAST

Alghanim Equipment Company will be offering customers the leading sales companies for construction and industrial
in Kuwait the complete Clark range of services. Alghanim machinery and the spare parts business in Kuwait. Due to its
Equipment Company will take over all sales activities profound know-how in this segment and a broad customer
for Clark Europe in Kuwait. In addition to the sale of all base, the company stands for high-quality products and
forklift classes and warehouse equipment vehicles, this also excellent customer service.
includes all Clark accessories and spare parts. An extensive
range of services including rental and financing as well as “We have found an excellent partner with extensive know-
a comprehensive service in accordance with recognised how for the sale and service of Clark materials handling
international standards for Clark new and used materials vehicles in Kuwait, who will provide competent and reliable
handling vehicles rounds off the range of services. support to our customers on site,” said Rolf Eiten, President
and CEO at Clark Europe.
Founded in 2005, Alghanim Equipment Company is one of
“It is our common goal to provide customers in Kuwait
with high-quality products and excellent service in order
to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction,” said
Khalifah S. Alghanim, Deputy General Manager of Alghanim
Equipment Company.

Alghanim Equipment Company has its headquarters in the
Qibla district of Kuwait City and employs a total of 35 people
in administration, sales and service. A 5000m² workshop is
located in nearby Mina Abdullah. This is equipped with all
special tools, precision measuring instruments and facilities
to carry out maintenance, repair, rebuilding and overhaul

work on all types of heavy equipment and machinery..

COMEBACK

THUNDER CRANES LAUNCHES IN MIDDLE EAST
AND AFRICA

Thunder Cranes announced it has launched operations in now reopened - and in addition has just launched a new base
the Middle East and Africa. The offshore crane company had of operations in Luanda to serve Angola and western Africa.
previously operated with a base in Dubai from 2009 to 2019 -
Since 1995, Thunder Cranes has been supplying its
proprietary brand of API-compliant, portable-modular cranes
which were developed in the USA. Today, Thunder Cranes is
headquartered in Malaysia and operates globally, with bases
in the UAE, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, and Angola.

In line with its vision to become a global leader in offshore
lifting solutions, Thunder Cranes has focused on customer
satisfaction through reliable, safe performance – a strategy
that has resulted in consistently winning long-term service
contracts with oil and gas companies in Malaysia, Thailand,
Brunei and Dubai, as well as securing projects in China,

Vietnam, Indonesia, and Angola..

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS

PERFORMANCE-READY

FORD’S TOUGHEST TESTED FOR THE MIDDLE
EAST

The all-new Ford Bronco Raptor and next-gen Ranger Raptor no exception,” said Ziyad Dallalah, Product Development
have been put through their paces, enduring tortuous testing General Manager at Ford International Markets Group. “Ford
conditions in the Middle East ahead of their imminent Performance has engineered both the Bronco Raptor and
arrival. Despite the region’s soaring summer temperatures, Ranger Raptor for peak off-roading performance. However,
these off-roading beasts will remain a comfortable to ride off-roading in the Middle East means exposing engines to
in and performance-ready for all conditions, thanks to the dust and sand, which can play havoc on engine internals
rigorous scrutiny both vehicles have been put under before and suspension components by accelerating wear on moving
arriving to market. parts that haven’t been made to match these conditions.”

“Testing in extreme climates is a prerequisite for bringing Ford has a comprehensive lineup of testing facilities
any Ford to a particular market, and the Raptor line-up is around the world, which put vehicles through conditions
from the extreme to the mundane. In Thailand and India,
Australia, and China, Ford’s vehicles are put through their
paces to ensure they’re built to the Blue Oval’s exacting
world-class standards.

To overcome the challenges specific to the Middle East’s
often grueling heat, the engineering team at Ford’s Product
Development base in Dubai can test the all-new Bronco
Raptor and next-gen Ranger Raptor under real-world
conditions quite unlike anywhere else on the planet, with
ambient temperatures in the purpose-built facility reaching

up to 50 degrees Celsius..

EXPANSION

AL RAS AUTO AC SPARE PARTS OPENS OUTLETS
IN OMAN AND QATAR

Al Ras, a spare parts dealer in the Middle East, recently same day. Al Ras’s Muscat branch is situated in Gala Street,
launched branches in Qatar and Oman. This is the first time while the Qatar branch, Syam Al Ras Trading, has been
in the Middle East two subsidiaries of a spare parts company unveiled at Salva Road.
have opened their doors to clients in two nations on the
Al Ras began its operations in 1996 with a base in Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates. The organization expanded within a
short period of time, establishing affiliate wings in Deira, Al
Quos, Raz Al Khor, Qusais, and Jafza in Dubai, as well as in
other Emirates like Ajman and Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Al Ras has
15 showrooms in the United Arab Emirates alone. The Al
Ras showrooms house high-quality Auto AC spare parts of 55
well-known international brands.

Over the past 25 years, Al Ras has maintained a loyal
customer base, comprising of 1000 plus retailers. Al Ras
branches provide compressors, condensers, evaporator valves

and fittings of all brands..

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EYES ON
THE PRIZE

Mahmoud Ayoub, Sales Manager at Masaha Equipment
Co., tells James Morgan how he plans to lead his team
to market dominance within Kuwait’s machinery
sector during the next five years.

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T he post-pandemic recovery of Kuwait’s heavy
machinery market appears to be in full swing.
According to a 2022 report from Arizton Advisory
and Intelligence, the country’s construction equipment
sector is expected to achieve a compound annual growth
rate (CAGR) of more than 5.5% during the period 2022-
28, reaching a market value of $450 million by the end of
the period.

Such figures indicate this could be a propitious juncture
for dealers looking to grow their market share. Mahmoud
Ayoub certainly thinks so. With more than two decades
of industry experience, having worked for a variety of
international construction machinery brands, he joined
Masaha Equipment Co. as Sales Manager in March 2022
and has already witnessed an uptick in orders.

“When I joined Masaha earlier this year, the market was
still down following the pandemic,” Ayoub tells Plant &
Equipment. “Traditionally, Masaha has specialised in the
rental space and this segment never dies. However, this is
not true of heavy equipment sales, which almost halted in
Kuwait during the global pandemic.”

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As an authorized dealer for China-headquartered But what elements of Masaha’s operations have facilitated this
manufacturing giant, SANY, Masaha’s status as Kuwait’s leading improvement? According to Ayoub, a combination of strong
supplier of rental equipment has enabled it to weather the post- infrastructure, a high-quality manufacturing partner and
pandemic storm better than most. Encouragingly, Ayoub is now visionary leadership has enabled the company to grow its sales
seeing the company’s sales head in the same direction. business faster than the competition.
“We are now performing well, especially within segments
such as heavy-lift cranes, excavators and wheel loaders,” he “Masaha has all the foundations necessary to succeed,”
says. “We have also witnessed solid demand from the oil and Ayoub says. “But it’s not only about succeeding; our team’s
gas sector for SANY motor graders, thanks to the ongoing soil goal is to lead the market, and the company’s owners are
remediation efforts in Kuwait. Since June, sales have been fully supportive of this ambition. Our product offering and
much better than they were previously.” facilities are second to none. We have superior equipment
in the form of SANY, we are establishing a talented team of
Mahmoud Ayoub joined Masaha Equipment Co. as Sales experienced sales and service engineers, and we are building
Manager earlier this year. a brand-new workshop.

SANY has developed an enviable reputation for quality and
value during the past decade, competing on an equal footing
with the most established global names in the industry. Given
Ayoub’s experience with other industry-leading brands,
does he think the manufacturer has achieved parity with its
international rivals?

Some manufacturers sell their equipment on price only,” he
explains. “They offer lower-quality products to keep costs
low. SANY, on the other hand, already possessed extensive
production capabilities and experience in China, having built a
reputation for extremely high-quality products at competitive
prices. In other words, genuine value. When it comes to
quality, we are competing on the global stage.”

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Indeed, as Ayoub highlights, the manufacturer is already spot within the coming two years before growing their market
outperforming international brands within certain segments, share over the subsequent three-year period. So, what are the
both in terms of quality and sales. “SANY is number one in the cornerstones of this strategy?
world when it comes to excavators,” he says. “In this space,
the quality of its models has surpassed that of other brands by “Firstly, we need to identify the equipment that will be needed
some distance. At Masaha, we can see that all SANY models in Kuwait based on our customers’ project requirements,” he
are following the same trajectory. That’s why we know we explains. “It’s vital that we fully understand the specifications
have the right products to become Kuwait’s market leader for of the machinery that will be in demand. Secondly, we will
equipment sales, just as we are for rental.” focus on maximizing our market coverage. This is important
Ayoub and his team have developed a five-year strategy to as we need to be in a position to reach all prospective
achieve this ambitious goal. They plan to take the number-one customers operating in Kuwait. Finally, we will continue to
develop an experienced sales force. If we achieve all three,
Masaha Equipment Co. is the authorised dealer for China- I am confident that we will establish Masaha as Kuwait’s
headquartered machinery giant, SANY, in Kuwait. leading equipment seller.”

Ayoub is understandably pleased with Masaha’s sales
performance in H2 2022, but what about next year? Does he
expect this upwards sales trajectory to continue?

“Yes, because we are visiting our customers on a daily basis
and our prospects are looking promising,” he concludes. “Sales
is about information; the more information you have, the more
units you will sell. We expect new projects to be announced in
Q1 2023, with mobilization commencing during the following
quarter. So, from Q2 2023 through to the end of the year, I
think there is significant potential. We are preparing now by
placing orders for stock and strengthening our sales team.
In collaboration with SANY, we are getting ready to meet

increased demand.”.

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IN FOR THE
LONG RUN

A stalwart in the construction machinery supply industry in Dubai,
UAE, and the Middle East region, Construction Machinery
Center has made a name for itself based purely on its after-sales
service. When customers stay on for decades, it’s only due to the
quality of products and service.

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C onstruction Machinery Center (CMC) was founded CMC provides essential equipment for the construction
in 1973 and today it is a part of the RTS Investments industry in the UAE (their biggest market in the region) and
Group. At the time, the construction machinery market the Middle East. They have construction machinery, concrete
in the UAE did not have any real supply, service and aftermarket equipment, crushing plants, concrete batching plants, material
support solutions. CMC started off with a few branded machines handling equipment, oil field equipment, industrial air
but with a dedicated team for its after-sales and parts division. compressors, agriculture equipment, airport equipment and
From the start, the intention was to provide solutions and as power generators. The company works on long term growth
their stellar service programme became evident, the machinery agreements with their partners/suppliers and not on short
brands started coming in along with the customers. term/high profit goals. Most of the companies they are working
with have been with CMC for 40 years or more.
Ziad Hamade, General Manager at Construction Machinery
Center, says: “The company started with a total headcount Currently the construction market has gained ground after
of 30 employees working in the Sales, Marketing, After Sales a rather discouraging two years. “There was a lot of static in
and Parts departments. There was a lot to learn in those days, the market during the pandemic. It proved to be a good thing
the market was also small and hence the focus was more on for demand, though. Because even though fuel prices were
training and teaching the staff.” At the time, CMC was the first higher, in the local market there were many announcements
to introduce the mobile stationery equipment machines for and initiation of new projects,” says Hamade. Prices from
pumping concrete. This gave the company an edge over others suppliers within Europe, USA, and China were higher which
in the market and proved to be a boost for its future from there. meant a more expensive product for the end user. “The demand
prevailed eventually. It was higher than the previous years
Today, CMC has all the established construction machinery although the cost for the consumers had increased.”
brands in its portfolio - Ammann, Lissmac, Sunward, Silla,
Rockwheel, Terex trucks, Chicago Pneumatic, Pramac, Doosan The pandemic wasn’t good for business, but CMC saw an
and Komptech to name a few. “For us at CMC, it’s always opportunity to diversify and acquired the marketing and
about supporting the customer after the purchase. After-sales sales distribution rights for a leading material handling
is our niche,” shares Hamade. Once the deal is done by the manufacturer. This new partnership covered up for the
sales team, CMC’s after-sales (both the parts and the service low sales from the construction market. “Since then,
team) is what essentially brings in the repeat orders. “A good we are diversifying our offering to target more sectors
brand is identified only after the sale is conducted. The brand’s connected with construction,” continues Hamade.
professional approach, troubleshooting, and parts availability
are the main factors for a success story,” he adds.

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Machines in demand maintenance. Plus on many models the operator’s station
extends beyond the frame for improved views of the drum,
The last three months have seen even better demand surface and spray system. All models utilise a rotating seat
for all of CMC’s solutions, however the most in demand that helps the operator see out the front and back. Tandem
equipment are: rollers are designed and engineered for easy operation.
That includes the location of controls, an easy-to-see
Concrete Pumps by Schwing operator display, drive levers, visibility and easy adjustment
of amplitude and frequency.
• S43 mounted on MB Chassis - The 5-section boom
of the S 43 SX III is extremely robust with incredible • LISSMAC: Floor Saws, Masonry Saws and Band Saws.
flexibility for different concrete placing jobs thanks to The Lissmac Floor Saw is useful in robust and compact
the Z-folding tip section with its 270 degrees opening construction. Comes in a closed, solid frame. The smooth
angle. The combination of proven Schwing technology raising and lowering of the saw blade with a closed
with continuous innovation has resulted in reliability, threaded spindle prevent damaging the saw blade. It
performance, and ease of use without compromise. High comes with an adjustable cutting depth indicator for
pump power at low engine speed combined with the all saw blade diameters. It has a large 33 litre capacity
legendary durability of the rock valve enables the lowest water tank which reduces work interruptions. The water-
operating and maintenance costs in this class. cooling system provides optimum saw blade cooling,
this guarantees a longer saw blade life. It has an easily
Road Construction Machines by detachable saw blade cover.

• AMMANN: PTR, Tandem Rollers Light & Heavy, Walk Material Handling Solutions by DOOSAN
Behind Rollers/Rammers/Compactor. Ammann’s
Tandem Roller options include the proprietary Ammann • Diesel from 3 up to 16 tons - LPG G20-G35 N series
Compaction Expert (ACE), an automated compaction are designed for a broad spectrum of heavy applications
measurement and control system. ACE systems with in manufacturing, warehousing, outdoor storage, and
various capacities are available. All provide cost-saving distribution. The series offer outstanding performance
efficiencies. Service and maintenance points are easy
to reach, as are fluid ports. The service team will be
able to make quicker, more efficient work of preventive

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levels including durability and reliability. The robust Having the number of machines CMC has in store and with its
build has been retained, and operator comfort levels customers requires a large in-house service and maintenance
have been maintained as high design priorities. team. Their large inventory is stored in a 200,000 sq. foot,
These hard-working engine powered forklifts will covered, temperature controlled, state-of-the-art warehouse. The
meet the toughest challenges that customers throw at service division is equipped with all the latest maintenance and
them including ramps, grades and rough underfoot care technology. “The extreme weather and high temperatures
conditions. Whether loading stacks, packing racks or are the worst enemies of our inventory,” adds Hamade.
stuffing trucks, they are guaranteed to impress both
operators and operation’s personnel with its power, CMC doesn’t have a seller/buyer mentality. “Our clients are our
performance and productivity. long-term partners; our duty is to give the correct advice and
provide the right solutions. It makes us happy when our partners
Power & Air Solutions: have a fleet of operational machines supplied by us for years and
they come back to try the new modified versions,” adds Hamade.
• Chicago Pneumatic: Compressors 175 – 850 CFM.
These units are an excellent partner for pneumatic CMC has several service plans which are all tailored as per
tools such as rock drills, breakers, air guns, the client’s needs. “Large organisations usually have their
wrenches, dewatering pumps, and abrasive blasting own service teams and hence do not require our maintenance
equipment. They can also provide backup power programs. Smaller organisations usually like our support, so we
on the jobsite during power cuts and electrical
failures. Canopy doors open and out of the way for make it a part of the total package,” concludes Hamade..
convenient routine maintenance. Asymmetric rotors
allow for increased efficiency. In addition, a low Ziad Hamade, General Manager at Construction Machinery
rotor speed and few moving parts minimise wear Center.
and tear for reliable performance and long service
life. A high performance two-stage air intake filter
prevents dust and dirt particles from entering the
compressor and engine. A service indicator on the
filter tells you when it needs replacement.

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PLAYING A
KEY ROLE

Juffali Commercial Vehicles and Mercedes-Benz Trucks play
a major role in the construction of Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion
megacity project Neom.

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J uffali Commercial Vehicles is playing a vital role in the Top-of-the-range trucks
construction and development of one of the world’s most
ambitious new mega-developments. NEOM is described “The Mercedes-Benz Trucks brand is synonymous with
as a vision of what a new future may look like; the estimated reliability, top-of-the-range Heavy-Duty Trucks, and our
$500 billion regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia customers receive a Truck with components that are designed
on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living to work together to deliver higher production levels and
laboratory, and a place where entrepreneurship will chart the versatility,” says Schulze.
course for this new future.
The new generation of Mercedes-Benz, Actros, and Arocs
“The scale and ambitions of NEOM are second to none and it is heavy-duty trucks, which are assembled at the National
incredibly rewarding to see our Mercedes-Benz Trucks Actros Automobile Industry (NAI) Factory (subsidiary of Juffali
and Arocs are working so hard for this world-class project,” Commercial Vehicles) in Saudi Arabia, has added a new
says Heiko Schulze, CEO of Juffali Commercial Vehicles. dimension of efficiency and strength, as they were developed
specifically for extreme weather conditions in Saudi Arabia
NEOM will be the home and workplace of more than a million and with specifications that make them bear the most difficult
residents from around the world. It will include towns and operating requirements.
cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and
entertainment venues, and tourist destinations.

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“The Mercedes-Benz, Actros, and Arocs trucks have proven Heiko Schulze, CEO of Juffali Commercial Vehicles.
to be highly efficient and durable, making them a favorite for
many customers around the world,” adds Schulze. support solutions. Their services cover all various complex
requirements, from sales of new and used vehicles, spare parts,
Assembled locally repair, and maintenance, to body work and vehicle assembly.

A joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles
and E.A. Juffali & Brothers established the NAI factory in
Jeddah in 1974 to assemble Mercedes-Benz commercial
vehicles locally in Saudi Arabia.

The NAI factory is continuing to develop and grow to become
one of the top Mercedes-Benz plants outside of Germany
and has earned the ISO-9001/2000 international quality
certificates. Aligned with Vision 2030, the NAI factory is
assembled locally by the hands of Saudis.

Juffali Commercial Vehicles’ parent company, JIPCO, offers
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, FUSO Trucks & Buses, MCV Buses,
EvoBus, and Mercedes-Benz Vans, as well as service and

Great ambitions

With the first phase of the development expected to be complete by 2025, NEOM will be a destination and a home for
people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses,
and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and companies will come to research, incubate, and
commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways. Residents of NEOM will embody an
international ethos and embrace a culture of exploration, risk-taking, and diversity – all supported by a progressive law
compatible with international norms and conducive to economic growth.

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FIRST LIEBHERR LTM
1650-8.1 IN SAUDI
ARABIA GOES TO ACT

ACT aims to lead the crane business in Saudi Arabia with the
new LTM 1650-8.1.

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C rane and heavy lifting company, Arabian Mohammed Rashid Al-Naimi, Founder and President of
Consolidated Trading Est. (ACT), has become the ACT. The new LTM 1650-8.1 outperforms its predecessor
first company in Saudi Arabia to take delivery by 15 to 50 percent in terms of load capacity – depending
of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane. The company on the equipment. “We wanted to have Saudi Arabia’s first
previously reported positive experiences with its predecessor LTM 1650-8.1. ACT has always been a pioneer and has set
model, the Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1. standards in the crane business in Saudi Arabia. And we have
now done this once again with the new 700-tonne crane,”
The LTM 1650-8.1 is expected to set new standards in explains Al-Naimi.
the Saudi Arabian crane market. ACT opted for the full
equipment package including both telescopic boom lengths, Full package with two boom variants
54 and 80 metres, at the time of purchase. Having enjoyed
a good business relationship with Liebherr since 1987, ACT At ACT it is standard practice to buy fully equipped cranes
has full confidence in Liebherr’s service organisation and – the Saudi Arabian company therefore did likewise when
crane technology. purchasing the LTM 1650-8.1, acquiring both telescopic boom
lengths in the process. The new crane can be equipped with
“The LTM 1500-8.1 is a proven crane within the ACT a 54 or 80-metre boom. To switch between them, only the
Group that has also impressed our customers,” says Hassan

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corresponding telescopic sections must be changed, rather Close business relations
than the entire boom. This option allows the advantages of
both boom variants to be exploited. The 80-metre boom offers ACT purchased its first Liebherr crane in 1987. “Willi
large hoist heights and radii, making ACT’s new 700-tonne Liebherr’s visit to our site in 1992 strengthened our business
crane suitable for jobs that fall between the capabilities of the relationship even further,” says Al-Naimi. “Apart from our
LTM 1500-8.1 and the LTM 11200-9.1. partnership, we are very satisfied with Liebherr’s service and
local presence in Saudi Arabia. This is also the reason why our
The 54-metre telescopic boom offers advantages in terms of customers prefer Liebherr for these types of large orders.”
mobility, allowing the crane to travel on the road with the
front supports and a twelve-tonne axle load. To minimise The crane and heavy-duty company Arabian Consolidated
the set-up time, however, the rear supports are installed as Trading Est was founded in Saudi Arabia in 1986 and has
complete support boxes in a single hoist and connected using grown steadily ever since. Besides its many years of experience
quick couplings. “We need a fast crane, a so-called taxi crane. in the area of crane and heavy-duty equipment rental, the
The LTM 1650-8.1 is easy to mobilise. This is important for company also focuses on modernisation measures. In total,
emergency maintenance work in the refineries, where we Arabian Consolidated Trading Est operates 238 cranes, 180 of
only have four hours to set up for shutdown work. The new which were manufactured by Liebherr.
700-tonne crane is the best choice here,” explains Al-Naimi.
Headquartered in Jubail, the company has offices in Dubai,
High level of satisfaction Riyadh, Dammam and Yanbu and employs a total of 1,000
people. The company’s focus is on crane rental and operations
The technical aspects of Liebherr cranes are highly valued by
ACT. “Generally speaking, everyone here at ACT is convinced in refinery maintenance and decommissioning..
by the standards Liebherr sets each time they launch a new
product,” says Al-Naimi. This satisfaction with Liebherr cranes
also extends to ACT’s customers. “Our customer Aramco is
very satisfied with Liebherr in the field of refinery maintenance
and shutdown work in particular,” explains Al-Naimi. This
is also where the main application areas for ACT’s new LTM
1650-8.1 lie. Liebherr’s fast and reliable service is crucial for
ACT, since it keeps crane downtime to a minimum.

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Authorized Dealer in Saudi Arabia
‫الوكيل المعتمد في المملكة العربية السعودية‬

RIYADH - JEDDAH - DAMMAM [email protected]
Toll free: 920002395 www.dieselmachinery.com.sa

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THE BIGGER
THE BETTER

Machinery experts from Komatsu and
LiuGong speak to Plant & Equipment
about existing and predicted levels of
demand for bulldozers in the Middle East.

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T he global bulldozer market reached $4.4 billion in be known for their high-tech construction methodologies,
2021, according to research published by IMARC the megastructures that populate the cities of today simply
Group, and is expected to hit $6.5 billion by 2027. If wouldn’t have been possible without assistance from the
achieved, this trajectory will entail an impressive compound humble bulldozer.
annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% during the period.
But while the bulldozers of old may have been seen as blunt
As a region renowned for its ambitious, large-scale instruments, to tar today’s models with the same brush would
developments, there has always been a need for be both inaccurate and unfair. As Yuki Sugiya, Manager
effective and dependable bulldozers in the of Product Marketing at Komatsu Middle East, tells James
Middle East. Indeed, GCC-based construction Morgan, there has been significant innovation within this
professionals have been known to remark that segment since people began building futuristic cityscapes in
Dubai was built with a Caterpillar D9 and a Toyota the desert.

Land Cruiser. While such comments are obviously “Komatsu has been doing business in the Middle East since
intended to be tongue-in-cheek, they contain at least a the 1960s, and we believe that our customers appreciate
kernel of truth. While the Gulf’s modern metropolises may

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our accumulated experience and continuous quality within the segment of earthmoving machinery, noting that the
improvements,” Sugiya explains. “Demand for Komatsu Japan-headquartered manufacturer’s competitiveness stems
bulldozers has continued to grow over the past few years, from continuous innovation. “In the coming year, LiuGong
and we expect this trend to persist into the future. Large-scale will launch new bulldozer models in the Middle East, as well
dozers such as the Komatsu D155, D275, D375 and D475 are as loaders and excavators, further enhancing its customer
very popular across the region, and high levels of demand experience, helping users to complete their work more
have helped our team to steadily increase its sales volume.” efficiently, and creating more value together,” he says.
Li Yi, General Manager of LiuGong Africa Middle East, is also
keen to emphasise the importance of iterative improvements “LiuGong also plans to further strengthen its service
capabilities in the region, expanding the parts warehouse
Li Yi, General Manager of LiuGong Africa Middle East.
networks of its subsidiaries and improving
component reserves,” Yi adds. “As part of this
strategy, our company will also establish its own
parts warehouses and service teams in certain
markets, bringing us closer to our customers and
enabling us to deliver the support they require.”

The Middle East’s bulldozer segment certainly
seems to be in rude health, but which markets and
industries feature most commonly in manufacturers’
order books at present?

“We believe the market is being driven by growing
demand in the UAE and Saudi Arabia,” Sugiya
says. “The Komatsu D155, for instance, is used by
many customers in the Emirates as a ‘standard’ for
earthmoving machinery, regardless of the worksite –
from rocky terrain to desert landscaping.”

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Commenting on the sectors that are currently driving Will Gulf-based customers continue to fill the order books of
demand, Yi says: “Infrastructure, construction and oilfield earthmover manufacturers over the longer term?
service projects in the Middle East represent the main
customers for LiuGong bulldozers. Our machines are ideally “In the future, with the rise of large-scale infrastructure in the
suited to these types of projects. We have seen a solid Middle East market, LiuGong expects demand for earthmoving
increase in sales in the Middle East market over the past year, machinery – including bulldozers – to increase significantly,”
especially in Saudi Arabia. Yi concludes. “However, competition within this segment will
also become more intense. Only brands capable of delivering
“With 330 HP, the LiuGong CLGB320 is our most popular performance, efficiency, high-quality aftersales support and
bulldozer in the Middle East at present,” he continues. “We
launched this model more than a decade ago and, value will stand out in the market.”.
thanks to continuous improvement and adaptability, it
is well placed to meet the needs of end users working
in the region’s harsh operating environment. More than
200 of these bulldozers are currently in the hands of
our customers across the Middle East.”

Sugiya reports a similarly positive trajectory for
Komatsu. “Our past results have been very good,” he
explains. “Like others, we are benefiting from increased
demand in various GCC countries thanks to the
prevalence of large-scale projects. The Middle East has
among the highest levels of bulldozer demand in the
world, which is why Komatsu is continuing to receive
enquiries from customers across the region.”

So, what should bulldozer manufacturers and dealers Yuki Sugiya, Manager of Product Marketing at Komatsu Middle East.
expect from the region during the coming years?

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MUPiCdOdMlIeNGEast Mega Projects

by Plant & Equipment

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , OMAN

Project: Develop Railway Network Client: Oman-Etihad Rail
Value: USD 3,000,000,000 Website: www.uaeoman.etihadrail.ae

Oman Rail, the Sultanate’s national developer, has signed an network, which connects Sohar and Abu Dhabi, in line with
agreement with UAE rail network developer, Etihad Rail, to the standards of the two countries.
set up a joint venture company, Oman-Etihad Rail Company, The 303km railway will primarily link Sohar to Abu Dhabi
at a total investment of $3bn. Oman-Etihad Rail Company will and will feature the best international safety, security,
design, develop, and operate a railway network connecting and environmental standards, to provide faster and safer
Sohar Port to the UAE national rail network. passenger and freight services. The passenger trains are
Under this agreement, Oman-Etihad Rail will lay the designed to reduce travel time from Sohar to Abu Dhabi to
groundwork and workplan for the project, including its 1 hour 40 minutes, and from Sohar to Al Ain to 47 minutes,
financial mechanisms and schedule. The company will also travelling at a maximum speed of 200km/h. Meanwhile, the
handle the design, development, and operation of the rail freight trains will run up to 120km/h.

QATAR IRAQ, JORDAN

Project: Hamad International Airport Terminal Project: Construct Electric Power Connection
Line
Expansion Value: USD 130,000,000
Client: Government of Iraq
Value: USD 3,000,000,000

Client: Civil Aviation Authority

Website: www.caa.gov.qa

The project aims to expand the existing passenger terminal Iraq and Jordan will contribute a total of $130m to build the
complex with more e-gates, new duty-free and passenger electric power connection line in the joint power connection
amenity areas, and remote transfer baggage facility. The project. Iraq will incur $100m, while Jordan’s share stands
terminal expansion will increase the annual passenger at $30m. Jordan is completely ready for the connection
capacity of the airport from 24 million to 53 million. The which will start very soon while the Iraqi side of the project
Hamad International Airport terminal expansion project will be ready by next summer. As for the pipeline, Iraq has
will add a 10,000m² indoor tropical garden in a new central completed some 80 percent of the procedures necessary to
concourse and a 268m² water feature, which will be the reach a framework agreement. The first phase of the electric
primary component of the project. The Hamad International power connection project aims to provide Iraq with up to
Airport will break ground on the next development phase in 150 megawatts of electricity. The second phase is projected
January 2023. to provide 500 megawatts, and 900 megawatts are expected
in the third phase.

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MIDDLE EAST NEWS - PROJECTS

SAUDI ARABIA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Project: Mineral Exploration Project: Advanced Recycling Facility
Value: USD 534,000,000 Value: USD 150,000,000
Client: Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Client: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD)
Website: www.mim.gov.sa Website: www.kezadgroup.com

The new mining tender is aimed to complete the current Under the agreement, Renov8 Polymer Industries Ltd will
licensing process based on the new Saudi Mining Investment invest $150m, to develop a 30,000sqm plot in KEZAD’s
Law and achieve the Vision 2030 objectives, with regard to Polymers Park, as well as an expansion plot of 38,000sqm
attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs) from the private adjacent to the primary facility, for the recycling of mixed
sector and increasing exploration initiatives. The ministry plastic waste. In addition to supporting the broader UAE
expected that the SAR 2 billion Khunayqiyah project to Net-Zero by 2050 strategy, the agreement seeks to advance
provide 2,000-3,000 direct and indirect job opportunities the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy for which the transition
and contribute to the development of the zinc and copper towards a circular economy forms a cornerstone. The facility
industries in the country. The Saudi Geological Survey will also benefit from Abu Dhabi’s upcoming carbon trading
(SGS) stressed the great geological potential of the deposits exchange platform, set to be the world’s first fully regulated
amounting to 26 million tons of zinc and copper, respectively, carbon trading exchange and carbon clearing house. The
and that they are key minerals for the transformation of new facility will be a pioneering showcase of innovation and
energy sources in the world. The consortium of Moxico sustainability in plastic production and the remanufacturing
Resources and Ajlan & Bros. won the license for the of plastic waste.
exploration of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Khunayqiyah mining.

SAUDI ARABIA BAHRAIN

Project: Solar Park Project: Housing Villa Complex
Value: USD 330,000,000 Value: USD 100,000,000
Client: Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) Client: Ministry of Housing (MOH)
Website: www.swcc.gov.sa Website: www.housing.gov.bh

Saudi Arabia’s Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) The design works have commenced on the Housing
has picked local construction company Alfanar to set up a Villa Complex project and is expected to be completed
110-MW solar park that will power the Al Jubail 2 water in December 2022. A joint venture of PACE Architecture
desalination plant on the east coast of the Kingdom. The Engineering & Planning and Ansari Engineering Service is
deployment of solar energy at the site is aimed at cutting the design and supervision consultant for the project.
carbon dioxide emissions by 155 megatonnes annually and Bidders for the contract included Dar SSH International
reducing electricity consumption. The clean electricity from Engineering Consultants; Almatouck Consultants and Gulf
the solar park will also displace the consumption of 410,000 House Engineering JV; Dar Gulf Consult and Mohamed
barrels of crude oil annually at the water desalination plant Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau (MSCEB)
which has a production capacity of up to 1 million cubic JV, Narco Engineering Consultants and Khatib & Alami
metres per day. - Consolidated Engineering Company JV, according to
officials from three companies. The scope of work involves
the construction of 314 Villas, a park, parking spaces,
landscaping work and utility works. The project is slated for
completion in fourth quarter 2025.

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GROWING DEALER NETWORK

STIHL OPENS NEW SUBSIDIARY IN KENYA

STIHL laid the foundations for further growth and clearly a one-year delay due to the pandemic and other causes.
demonstrating its commitment to the important African In June 2021, the company’s warehouse was completely
market. The company has opened its second subsidiary on the destroyed and the administrative building suffered
African continent in Kenya and celebrated the 25th anniversary significant damage during the riots and looting in the area
of its subsidiary in South Africa. around the port city of Durban. STIHL immediately put
together a crisis team and set up a temporary warehouse
“Africa is an important market for STIHL, and we look forward in Johannesburg, while a building in Pietermaritzburg was
to growing with both our business and our dealer network rented to house the offices.
on this continent,” said Norbert Pick, STIHL’s Executive Board
Member for Marketing and Sales. STIHL established an office in Pietermaritzburg in 1996 and
began expanding the company’s market presence in Africa.
An office was set up in Kenya in 2017 with the aim of
offering training and product demonstrations, especially for STIHL South Africa currently has 39 employees..
agricultural cooperatives. A roughly 1,000 square-metre office
between the airport and the centre of Nairobi was rented and
extensively renovated, and has now been officially opened.
Sebastian Groth, the German ambassador to Kenya, joined the
ceremony in person. The new subsidiary currently employs
16 people and supplies STIHL products to the dealer network
in Kenya, as well as in Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda,
South Sudan and Ethiopia. An additional warehouse in Nairobi
is operated by Fargo Courier, an external logistics provider.

The South African subsidiary ANDREAS STIHL Ltd. in
Pietermaritzburg has celebrated its 25th anniversary following

TIGHT WORKSITE

SARENS TILTS AND INSTALLS STEEL METRO
COLUMNS IN EGYPT

Since May, Sarens has been on site at the Remaya metro The two cranes have been working to lift several steel
station in Giza, Egypt, where the CC2600H and CC600 have columns for the metro station, performing 14 picks in three
been lifting and installing 70-tonne steel columns for the months at a height of two metres. The six-member crew
station. Sarens conducted the work on behalf of their client has been performing the project work steadily and with
Hassan Allam. no interruptions or breakdowns, pausing only for regular

To prepare for the lifting and installation work, Sarens maintenance work on the cranes..
considered the number of steel columns and their locations
within a relatively tight worksite. Exact planning was
paramount to safely assembling the equipment as well as for
tilting, crawling, and slewing operations during execution.

To lift the columns, Sarens used the CC2600H crawler crane
with 54-metre main boom, as well as the CC600 crawler
crane with 36-metre main boom. The CC2600 was brought
in from another completed project, while the CC600 arrived
directly from the Sarens yard. It then took two days to set up
the equipment.

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AFRICA NEWS

STRATEGIC STEP

ISUZU MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA POSITIONS
ITSELF FOR GROWTH INTO AFRICA

ISUZU Motors South Africa confirmed Gauteng as the province Operations. “Our customers are at the heart of our business
of choice to house its very own Parts Distribution Centre and the aim is to close the gaps between expectation and
(PDC). This strategic step will bring ISUZU’s PDC and training experience, creating a more robust and fulfilling customer
centre closer to its biggest regional market and the Rest of experience all round.”
Africa markets.
Construction has commenced at the Germiston site, and
“This centre will allow us to be closer to the markets we completion is envisaged to be in early 2023.
serve on the continent and be better positioned to service
our customers nationally with quick turn-around times,” “Gauteng is the ideal location to house our new PDC and
said Komane Pitso, Senior Vice President for Commercial ISUZU training centre because of the province’s proximity to
northern provinces and the rest of Africa. This allows us to
provide added value to our customers as we position ourselves
for growth,” said Pitso.

ISUZU is a key contributor to the South African economy and
has attained a B-BBEE Level 1 score for the last 3 consecutive
years. Through key strategic investments and decisions,
ISUZU has steadily grown its market share in both commercial
and light commercial vehicle segments in the South African
market. The manufacturer’s robust growth strategy is set to
drive growth in the rest of Africa's markets through innovation

and driving efficiencies in their operations..

PROMOTION

CONTINENTAL TYRE SOUTH AFRICA APPOINTS
RAMOABI MOENG AS PLANT MANAGER

Exactly one year after being appointed as Deputy Plant until being appointed Deputy Plant Manager in August 2021.
Manager for Continental Tyre South Africa, Ramoabi Moeng
has been promoted to Plant Manager of the Gqeberha facility “Leading the Continental Tyre SA manufacturing operations in
which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. It is the South Africa is a fantastic opportunity, and I look forward to
German tyre manufacturer’s only plant in Africa, producing cementing the trust placed in our company by our customers
world-class tyres for the original equipment (OE) and
replacement tyre sectors in South Africa, as well as exports and stakeholders alike,” said Moeng..
around the world. Moeng replaces Ahmed Boualam who has
left the company to pursue other opportunities.

“I am delighted to announce Ramoabi Moeng as our new Plant
Manager to lead the important manufacturing operations that
are an essential part of our local and export business,” said
Martin Buday, MD of Continental Tyre South Africa.

He joined Continental Tyre SA in 2016 as Maintenance
Manager and was selected to lead the Manufacturing
Engineering Technologies team in 2018, a position he held

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GROWING MARKET SHARE

IVECO LAUNCHES THE NEW IVECO S-WAY AND
IVECO T-WAY IN TUNISIA

IVECO launched the IVECO WAY heavy range in Tunisia: and the local dealers presented the new Heavy Range to the
the IVECO S-WAY, the on-road truck developed to deliver a Tunisian market in a series of dedicated events between 19th
complete package of features focused on the driver experience, and 21st September 2022.
on efficiency and business productivity and the IVECO T-WAY,
the off-road vehicle designed and engineered for the toughest The Tunisian market represents one of the most strategical
missions in the most extreme conditions. markets for IVECO in terms of investment, presence, and
customer value. More than 250 customers appreciated the
After the regional launch in Dubai in December 2021 and the new functionalities of the range, completely built around the
local launch in South Africa in March 2022, the IVECO brand driver, with particular attention to productivity, safety and a
completely renewed and redesigned cabin, to improve the on-
board comfort and vehicle performance.

“Every detail of the new IVECO WAY Range has been
developed in order to optimize the Total Cost of Ownership
elements: fuel consumption, price, residual value, maintenance
and uptime costs, driver satisfaction and productivity,” said
Fabio De Serafini, Africa & Middle East Business Director. “The
new IVECO WAY Range will allow to further consolidate the
IVECO leadership in the heavy segment in the Tunisia market.
The world is moving fast and the world of transport must not

only keep up but anticipate and drive the change.”.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

LAFARGE EGYPT WORKS WITH RAYA TO
CONVERT ALL FLEET TRUCKS TO OPERATE ON
NATURAL GAS

Lafarge Egypt, a member of Holcim Group, collaborated with collaboration comes with the two companies’ adoption of
Ostool for Land Transportation, a subsidiary of Raya Holding sustainable development goals, green initiatives and Egypt’s
for Financial Investments (RAYA), to convert all fleet trucks ‘Vision 2030’.
serving Lafarge to operate on natural gas, reducing carbon
footprint and promoting sustainable development. The new Furthermore, the conversion of the trucks to natural gas
aims to booster green practices and reduce the carbon
footprint of land transportation, which poses one of the main
environmental challenges globally. The land transportation
sector is responsible for 18% of the total emissions caused by
human activity. Alternatively, converting to natural gas cuts
CO2 emissions by 13%, making natural gas one of the safest
and cleanest fuels with no harmful emissions, especially in the
field of transportation and logistics.

Through previous partnerships, Ostool has been providing its
truck fleet of Silo and flatbed trucks for transporting cement to

serve Lafarge’s factory in Ain Sokhna, Egypt..

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AFRICA NEWS

AUTHORISED DEALER

WACKER NEUSON SOUTH AFRICA EXTENDS
ATTACHMENT PORTFOLIO AS NEWLY-APPOINTED
CANGINI BENNE DEALER

Wacker Neuson South Africa was appointed as the authorised range of premium quality Cangini Benne attachments within
dealer for Italy-based machine attachment specialist, Cangini the South and Sub-Saharan African territories. Wacker Neuson
Benne. As one affiliate in the Wacker Neuson Group to be customers can now benefit from faster, local access to Cangini
awarded a Cangini Benne dealer certificate, Wacker Neuson products, product expertise, and aftermarket care.
South Africa is now able to distribute and sell the complete
Cangini Benne was established in Italy in the 1980s and the
brand has been present in Southern Africa for approximately
ten years. The company is globally renowned for the design
and production of one of the widest attachment portfolios on
the market which include standard and hydraulic work tools for
excavators, skid-steer loaders, wheel loaders, and telehandlers.
Wacker Neuson leads the international market in the design,
manufacture, and supply of all these compact machines.

Wacker Neuson is responsible for sales to both public and
private entities as well as for after-sales service, maintenance,
repairs, and skilled technical support on all Cangini Benne

products in the field..

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ACQUISITION

EPIROC SIGNS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE SOUTH
AFRICAN MINING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER

Epiroc has signed an agreement to acquire AARD Mining The acquisition is expected to be completed in the next few
Equipment, a South African mining equipment manufacturer. months. The transaction contains conditions normal for
AARD, based near Johannesburg, South Africa, designs, transactions of this nature, including regulatory approval
manufactures, services and supports a wide range of mining from the competition authorities. The transaction is not
equipment, specializing in low-profile underground machines subject to a disclosure obligation pursuant to the EU Market
for mines with low mining heights. The high-quality products
include drill rigs, bolters, loaders, scalers, and more. Abuse Regulation..

The company’s customers are mainly in the Southern Africa
region. AARD has approximately 200 employees and had
revenues in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, of about
MSEK 650.

“AARD has reputable and reliable products that complement
our underground product portfolio well,” said Helena
Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO. “This acquisition will
further strengthen our growth ambitions in Africa and beyond.
We are looking forward to welcoming the great team at AARD
to Epiroc.”

LOCALLY ASSEMBLED

VOLVO TRUCKS SOUTH AFRICA PLANT STARTS
EURO 5 ASSEMBLY

Volvo Trucks South Africa has started assembly of Euro 5
specification trucks at its plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Euro 5 variants have been available in South Africa since 2012,
but for the first time, they will now be assembled locally.

Euro 5 assembly at the plant does not come at the expense
of the production of the company’s current range, it is
complimentary. Volvo Trucks initially started with the assembly
of Euro 5 level FH truck-tractors, the company’s long-haul
icon, as this is the model that customers are asking for. More
models and configurations will be added over time as fleet
owners require them.

Certain layout changes were made to the facility to The Volvo Trucks plant has also recently installed a new solar
accommodate AdBlue filling in trucks, as well as for storage. power system to generate renewable energy for the facility. A
Additional floor layout adjustments were also done to allow total of 440 solar panels and two solar inverters will generate
for new procedures like the assembly of AdBlue tanks and 243kW of power - approximately 60% of the energy needed
special exhaust systems. for the plant.

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AFRICA NEWS

FUSO TRUCKS
UNVEILS THE ALL-
NEW 6X4 TRUCK IN
SOUTH AFRICA

The new FUSO TV33-400S truck tractor is assembled from its
well-established manufacturing plant in East London.

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F USO Trucks recently launched the all-new FUSO TV33- Improved fuel efficiency and productivity
400S 6x4 truck tractor in South Africa. The new truck
is assembled from its well-established manufacturing One of the prime considerations in the all-new FUSO TV33-
plant in East London which celebrates 60 years of existence 400S 6x4 truck tractor is maximum torque from low rpm,
in South Africa, and locally tested under the toughest which provides the right power and control to pull goods from
operating conditions. a standstill - while at the same time providing the driver with
enough torque to keep the actual speed and optimised vehicle
The new product offers a truckload of industry-leading acceleration, contributing to major savings on fuel.
standard features for short to medium haul, distribution,
and construction. Furthermore, it can be purchased with a The new truck also comes standard with an automated manual
fully-fledged value chain offering which includes; service transmission, a forward-thinking feature that continues to set
and maintenance contracts, and in-house tailor-made finance the bar high in the industry, thanks to its positive impact on fuel
solutions through Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS). consumption, vehicle performance, safety, and driver comfort.

“Southern Africa remains a focus market for FUSO Trucks Further to this, driving in the new model is also facilitated by
and today with the launch of this new truck, we are confident an improved cruise control system and a speed limiter, which
that it will move us into a stronger position across all major allow the driver to maintain constant and fuel-saving speed -
segments,” says Maretha Gerber, Vice President of Sales and reducing driver fatigue and accidents, especially when driving
Marketing at Daimler Truck Southern Africa. “Looking ahead, on open highways.
our future product line-up will further reinforce our brand as
the most preferred business partner by our customers.” The all-new 6x4 truck tractor also provides business operators
with peace of mind as the vehicle is built on a heavy-duty hub
reduction rear axle with a differential lock, to handle any kind
of tasks thrown at it to meet a variety of business needs.

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Enhanced safety features ergonomically designed interiors and features enhance driving
pleasure and considerably reduce fatigue.
FUSO Trucks, made no compromises when it comes to
standard safety features in the new FUSO TV33-400S 6x4 A prime example is the intelligent instrument cluster a multi-
truck tractor. The truck is fully equipped with an ABS air information display. This exceptional feature provides useful
brake system and auxiliary exhaust brake, providing excellent information like coolant temperature, ambient temperature,
support for safe driving. engine run hours, average speed, fuel efficiency DTE, and
gear indicator.
Additionally, the new vehicle has further enhanced safety
through the design of the cab as it proudly complies with the Furthermore, a lot of attention to detail in the new vehicle also
most stringent ECE R29 version cab strength regulations that went into the sleeper cab, which has been designed to make
involve two cab tests – front impact, static roof strength and drivers feel at home while on the road, reduce driver fatigue
an optional impact test on the cab’s rear wall. and maximise productivity.

Aerodynamic cab Tailored for buyers

The new model offers outstanding fuel consumption through With the new truck, buyers get service intervals and warranty
its finely crafted aerodynamic cab design with the aim of tailored to their business activities. This includes engine
minimising air drag. Visibility on the new truck has also been oil change at 50,000km or 1000 hours, coolant change
enhanced, owing to the distinctively looking dual chamber approximately on 100,000km or 12 months, transmission oil
headlamp with LED daytime running light. The LED daytime change on 150,000km, differential oil change on 150,000km,
running lights increases road presence and improves safety.
and warranty at 4 years or 300,000km..
Further improvement on the truck is the electrical cab tilt
which provides effortless operation – easy to lift and wide
access to the engine bay for easy maintenance.

All inspection and maintenance points are easy to find and
access, thanks to the front service flap which ensures the
vehicle is in optimal operating condition and on the road
where it belongs.

Cab interior design has always been one of FUSO Trucks’
key focus areas to meet the driver’s increasing needs. Its

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