Hydrostatic drive unit concrete dumpers are ideally suited to the arduous operating conditions found on South African construction and building sites. This is according to Devin van Zyl, CEO of Lambson’s Hire. Lambson’s Hire has stocked its countrywide fleet with Wacker Neuson 1.6 ton and 3 ton dumpers to meet customer demand for reliable and hardworking equipment.

Van Zyl explains that many dumpers suffer from gearbox failure, resulting in unwanted downtime and frustration for customers. “However, by opting for hydrostatic drive units this problem area will be eliminated. Feedback from customers, combined with extensive research and testing, forms the basis of all our equipment choices. We need to know that the machines we send to site will perform according to spec and remain operational for as long as possible. While adequate maintenance plays a large role in the uptime of our equipment, it is even more important to make the right selection upfront.”

The heavy duty mid-size dumper range provides greater utility for building processes and logistics. The swivel-tipping skip, available on both the 1.6 and 3 tonner, comes with a 180° tilt facilitating precision dumping of material and is perfect for applications where exact placement of concrete is a prerequisite.The range features hydrostatic permanent two wheel drive on the 1.6 ton and twin-lock four wheel drive on the 3 ton as standard. This makes on site travel, at continuously variable speeds of up to 16 km/h on the 1.6 ton version and 25 km/h on the 3 ton version, effortless even on the roughest and most uneven surfaces.

Operator friendly hydrostatic controls are provided by the hydrostatic drive system, eliminating the need for gear changes whilst driving. The operator is thus able to concentrate on negotiating around and over any site obstacles, making these dumpers extremely easy and safe to use. The dumpers feature a clearly laid out instrument panel and have wide, robust leg protection, further adding to operator ease of use.

The absence of a clutch and gears means that maintenance is reduced to a minimum, resulting in maximised operational time on site and minimised overall operating costs. The dumpers are ideal for surface construction work, civil engineering, road building, quarrying, industry, demolition and rubble handling, waste disposal, forestry, farming, landscaping and public works.

“The success of our fleet is based on understanding exactly which equipment works in specific environments. Our team is able to consult with customers and provide them with the right item of plant for their particular application. The selection is based on a number of factors including intended use of the equipment, site conditions, hours of service required and whether other complementary equipment is being used. Through the extensive experience our skilled personnel have garnered over the years, they are able to take the tedium out of plant selection for our customers,” van Zyl points out.