Burgers Equipment & Spares South Africa has entered into a partnership with XCMG - a collaboration rooted in engineering excellence, customer focus, and shared ambition, set to reshape how South Africa approaches construction and mining machinery solutions.
Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar spoke with Tiaan Burger, Managing Director at Burgers Equipment & Spares South Africa, to find out more.
A legacy of expertise meets global innovation
For over 15 years, Burgers Equipment & Spares has earned a trusted reputation in the OEM and dealer market, supporting customers in the construction, mining, and agricultural sectors. “Our partnership with XCMG marks an exciting new chapter - working with the number one construction equipment manufacturer in China and the fourth largest globally,” explains Burger. “Together, we bring world-class machinery and trusted local support to our customers.”
This partnership combines Burgers’ local market experience with XCMG’s global manufacturing power, delivering both scale and reliability across South Africa.
The XCMG product line-up
At the centre of this partnership is a carefully selected range of XCMG machines, designed for South Africa’s demanding operating conditions. “Proper equipment selection is essential in earthmoving projects, as each machine is engineered for specific functions,” says Burger.
Flagship models include the XCMG XC958 Frontend Loader, a fully mine-spec 5-tonne machine powered by a 164 kW Cummins QSB6.7 engine with a ZF 4BP210 transmission, and the XE215G excavator, powered by a 128.5 kW Isuzu 6BG1 engine and a Kawasaki hydraulic system for refined, operator-friendly control.
The full line-up includes wheel loaders, excavators, graders, rollers, forklifts, backhoe loaders, skid steers, and 80-tonne mining dump trucks. “Each XCMG model we supply embodies ‘Quality at First Sight’ - practical, robust, and innovative,” says Burger.
Quality, capacity, and consistency
What sets XCMG apart? “Three things: quality, capacity, and consistency,” says Burger. “XCMG combines exceptional machine quality and production capacity while keeping configurations consistent, ensuring operational efficiency.”
A prime example of the brand’s innovation is its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) range. “Especially in the frontend loader category, the design and efficiency are unmatched,” adds Burger. “Their ability to manufacture both machines and components in-house gives them control over quality and performance that competitors can’t replicate.”
The power of being number one
As China’s leading construction equipment manufacturer, XCMG benefits from immense production capacity, supplier depth, and R&D investment. “Being the top construction equipment manufacturer in China gives XCMG unparalleled scale, credibility, and reach,” notes Burger. “It means faster parts availability, better pricing, and stronger long-term support.”
This global strength has propelled XCMG to become the fourth-largest construction machinery manufacturer in the world - and South African customers stand to benefit directly.
Performance, reliability, and value
“XCMG offers what’s deeply needed in the South African earthmoving industry - high-quality machines produced with consistent configurations,” says Burger. “That means more uptime, minimal parts variation across models, and better component availability. The result? Lower maintenance costs and improved total cost of ownership.”
Service beyond the sale
For Burgers Equipment, aftersales support defines its reputation. “Delivering a machine doesn’t mean closing the deal; it means opening the relationship,” Burger stresses.
“Our main focus is to keep customers’ machines running at peak performance by providing unmatched aftersales service. We ensure our technicians have the best capabilities, and our parts department maintains sufficient stock of high-quality components. We want to keep our customers’ machines working harder, longer, and smarter.”
A celebration of milestones: The XCMG launch at OktoBURGERSfest 2025
This year’s OktoBURGERSfest was more than a celebration - it marked the official launch of Burger’s partnership with XCMG, the unveiling of the new HEV range, and the first official purchase of these machines.
Held annually, the event brings together customers, suppliers, and industry partners for a day of networking and machine showcases. “This year it’s been quite a special one for us,” says Burger. “We’re thrilled to officially launch our partnership with XCMG and introduce our new hybrid wheel loaders - the first of their kind in Southern Africa.”
Guests, including key industry role players and members of the media, enjoyed live demonstrations and the chance to explore the new machines up close. “It’s an event to get all our customers, clients, and suppliers together for a good day out,” says Burger. “But beyond that, it’s a chance to strengthen relationships and showcase innovation in action.”
As Burger sums it up: “It’s not just a product launch - it’s a celebration of partnership, innovation, and the bright future ahead for XCMG and Burgers Equipment in South Africa.”
A shared vision for growth
Looking ahead, Burgers Equipment plans to deepen local inventory, expand parts stock, and strengthen service capacity, with targeted solutions for mining and infrastructure sectors. “Together, we’ll scale our presence across regions and improve total cost of ownership for our customers,” Burger says.
But the company’s success is also rooted in strong values. “Integrity is at the heart of everything we do - we do the right thing every time, even when no one is watching,” Burger affirms. “We stand firmly by our products, our service, and our word. These values are more than words - they define how we do business, every day.”
Driving the future together
The partnership between Burgers Equipment & Spares and XCMG represents more than a business alliance - it’s a shared commitment to advancing the standards of machinery performance and reliability in South Africa.
As Burger concludes, it’s about “working harder, longer, and smarter - together.”