DISA Equipment – exclusive distributors for Tonly in Southern Africa – is launching a new range of Tonly DTH145 hybrid dump trucks, which has been developed to offer more efficient haulage solutions in difficult African conditions, particularly in mining and quarrying.
“Tonly DTH145 hybrid dump trucks, with advanced technology and robust design features, support the global shift towards higher productivity, safer operation and fuel-efficiency,” says Johann Viljoen - National Sales Manager, DISA Equipment. “DISA Equipment will be hosting demonstrations of these wide-body dump trucks for established fleet owners on local mines early in 2026. This demonstration programme will showcase the unit under tough production conditions, generating performance and cost data before the model is released more widely.
“Our customers want to see how the DTH145 performs on their roads, with their loading equipment and under challenging weather conditions. This is why we are placing units directly onto selected mine sites. Demonstration units will allow operators to assess operating cost per tonne under actual site conditions, comparing hybrid fuel consumption against the diesel haulers already in use. Results are expected to indicate potential reductions in fuel use and lower component wear, supporting both cost control and sustainability targets.
“Our team will provide technical support, parts availability and operator training during the trial period.”
Local mines are required to equip trackless mobile machinery with Level 9 vehicle intervention systems that automatically slow or stop equipment when collision risks are detected. A critical feature of the DTH145’s interface is full compatibility with Level 9 proximity detection systems, allowing easy integration with existing systems in gold, platinum and bulk commodity operations.
DTH145 hybrid dump trucks have ROPS and FOPS certification and a failsafe braking system with fully hydraulic steering, supported by an emergency backup. The payload capacity is in the 91-ton class, with a 361 kW engine. Other notable features include a standard bin capacity of 52 m² and 6 x 4 drive.
Fuel consumption during controlled test cycles abroad averaged approximately 25 litres per hour, which bodes well for heavy-duty cycles in Africa, ranging from overburden removal to ore haulage on steep gradients.
Advanced features of the DTH145 range will give operators the assurance that these trucks have been engineered for high productivity, greater safety, cost-efficiency and low maintenance requirements. Compliance with current and future safety standards is also critical in the mining sector.
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