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Forestry Equipment for sale in Africa

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Wide Range of Forestry Equipment Available for Sale in Africa

In addition to providing a basic building material, fuel for cooking and heating, and a source of subsistence income for millions of the continent’s poor, timber also has great commercial value and so the demand for all forms of forestry equipment for sale in Africa remains high. In the past, trees were often simply harvested from wild sources with no attempt at husbandry but, today, concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of the industry have seen the introduction of more conservative methods by many companies. Nevertheless, the demand for timber remains high and so, in order to be competitive, they need to employ machinery that is both efficient and cost-effective. Continue reading →

Road Construction Equipment for sale

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An Extensive Range of World-Class Road Construction Equipment for Sale

There can be few of us who have not, at some time, paused to stare in awe at some aspect of the gargantuan task of constructing one of the major highways that now criss-cross the nation to connect its nine provinces. However, only those who have actually worked on such a project are likely to have an in-depth knowledge of the many complex processes that the task entails, or of the wide variety of specialised road construction equipment that is designed to perform these processes and that is offered for sale around the country and in many other nations on the African continent. Continue reading →

Agricultural Equipment in Africa

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A Tougher Breed of Agricultural Equipment is Essential in Africa

While a vast area of the African continent is totally unsuitable for farming purposes and is likely to remain so, in practice, many of those areas in which it is possible to cultivate crops can also present some severe challenges to the farmer. The challenges in question are of two main types: Extremes of climate, and rough terrain. In many cases, farms on the continent are quite isolated from major population centres, creating difficulties if damaged farming machinery should need repair or spare parts. The result is that any agricultural equipment intended for use in Africa needs to be more durable and dependable than most in order to stand up to the tough conditions. Continue reading →

Crawler Loaders

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Crawler Loaders and their Importance in the Earthmoving Industry

Widely used in construction and in any operation involving earthworks, the heavy-duty vehicles referred to in the industry as crawler loaders have long played an indispensable role. The year 2009 marked the start of a new era when it was determined that, for the first time, the number of people living in urban settlements exceeded the rural population; a trend that is accelerating. Continue reading →

Ground Engaging Tools

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The Nature, Purposes, and Types of Ground Engaging Tools

While it does tend to sound rather like another example of the techno jargon with which we are bombarded on a regular basis today, the phrase “ground engaging tools” represents one of those rare instances where the words used means exactly what they say. In practice, if you have ever dug a trench in a vegetable garden with the intention of planting potatoes, then the spade, rake, and any other garden implements that you may have needed would conform precisely to this definition. Continue reading →

Articulated Tractors

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The Early Origin and Evolution of Modern Articulated Tractors

It is generally claimed that the idea of a vehicle with the ability to swivel in the middle was first conceived in Cleveland, Ohio in 1898. Here, a manufacturer of “horseless carriages” named Alexander Winton was faced with the problem of having to deliver his finished vehicles to customers in towns and cities all across the United States. Continue reading →

Kanu Equipment rapidly expands across the agricultural sector

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Article published in March issue of Endeavour Magazine. Access full issue here.

As history has shown us time and again, efficient food production and farming is the key enabler of economic growth, and the stable platform upon which societal development can be achieved. if sub-Saharan Africa is to truly realise it’s great, and yet unfulfilled potential, make no mistake about it – fostering a vibrant and sustainable agriculture sector is essential. Continue reading →

Crawler Loaders

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Boost On-Site Productivity with Crawler Loaders from the Liebherr Range

Do you need to do some heavy lifting, loading, and moving? Do you have the right equipment on hand to do the job? The construction industry has changed a great deal over the years, with new equipment and machinery making these time-consuming and difficult tasks far quicker and easier to accomplish than ever. Crawler loaders in particular have changed the face of the construction industry. Continue reading →

Ground Engaging Tools

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What You Should Know About Ground Engaging Tools from the CAT Range

If you are looking for a range of ground engaging tools to invest in, none have impressed us more in recent times than the CAT range currently available on the market. The sheer versatility on offer and the capacity to manage a wealth of heavy lifting, digging, and loading tasks, are what make the CAT range of Ground Engaging Tools (GETs) so sought after in the construction, mining, and various other demanding industries. Continue reading →

Articulated Tractors

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Articulated Tractors Helping the African Agricultural Industry Improve and Produce

In the agricultural industry, tractors are essential. Over the years, different models and designs have emerged, all of which have brought about greater productivity in the industry. Along the way, articulated tractors appeared on the market and they have been exceptionally useful ever since. It is an undeniable fact that agriculture in Africa is under pressure to perform and provide. Continue reading →