Amid great anticipation from customers across Southern Africa, Babcock is introducing the new generation Volvo articulated haulers and excavators. The new ranges have been updated with some of the most exciting features, meeting customer needs in areas of productivity, operator comfort, safety and efficiency, resulting in lower total cost of ownership.

Australian-born Lockie Phillips has come a long way to the parish of Loentia in Lugo in Spain, where he established EMOTIONAL HORSEMANSHIP, a company dedicated to horse breeding and training. It is hard not to notice the importance the horses he shares hold for him. It is also no coincidence that he is what is popularly known in Spain as a ‘horse whisperer’ after the endearing film from the late 1990s in which Robert Redford played a trainer with an extraordinary closeness and connection with horses.

In a sector where productivity and reliability are paramount, South African farmers are increasingly turning to multipurpose machinery to meet growing demands.

Juanita Pienaar spoke to Mark Webster, General Manager - Regional Dealer Network, Southern Africa, about the versatility, performance, and value that Manitou’s backhoe loaders bring to the construction, agriculture, and municipal sectors.

In an environment where productivity, efficiency, and reliability determine the success of a project, choosing the right excavator is more than a purchase decision - a long-term business strategy. Across construction, mining, and plant hire sectors, Hitachi Construction Machinery’s medium excavator series - comprising the ZX200-5G, ZX240-5G, ZX280-5G, ZX350LC-7G and ZX350LCH-7G - is proving to be a smart investment for businesses seeking dependable performance and long-term value.