Not all secondhand motor graders are alike. Pre-used graders may be described simply as "used" , or as refurbished or rebuilt . Each category of secondhand grader differs significantly, in the risk...
Road building machinery, construction equipment, mining equipment and heavy equipment for other purposes represents a significant investment. This means that whatever type of heavy equipment you need...
Confidence in South Africa’s construction industry plummeted to 17-year lows in 2017. Policy uncertainty, slow economic growth and an underperforming rand were red flags to investors. Are there...
The type of surface material used in road construction is largely dependent on traffic volume, weight load and weather conditions. As extreme temperatures are not a factor in South Arica, the roads...
In Part 2 of our series on mountain passes by Thomas Bain, we explore the master engineer’s final projects. Cogmans Kloof Pass – 1873 – Montagu to Ashton Cogmans Kloof Pass is one of the grand pass...
Many of South Africa's most spectacular mountain passes were constructed by Thomas Bain. His innovative and often daring road construction methods resulted in roads that opened up links between the...
If you want to extend the life of a motor grader to 100 000 hours and more, a pre-emptive maintenance plan and proper operating techniques are fundamental to success. Here’s a quick guide to getting...
Building a gravel road takes planning, preparation and the use of specialised grading and compacting equipment. Ideally, you want a smooth, uniform surface that can handle heavy loads and heavy...
The age of fully automated mining is already here. Remote-controlled trucks, locomotives and loading systems are in operation in open-cast mines in Australia, and robotic rock drilling rigs are in...
In recent years, grade control systems for motor graders, crawler dozers and excavators have revolutionised construction. They increase grading accuracy and job efficiency.
