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XCMG expanding its local footprint Chinese crane manufacturer XCMG is expanding its local footprint with several dealership opportunities available.
XCMG, the leading OEM for yellow machinery in China, has been raked 4th in the world according to KHL 2020. For more than 18 years they have maintained the market leaders and benchmark makers for truck-mounted cranes. XCMG strengthens cooperation with KAMAZ KAMAZ is one of the largest manufacturers of truckmounted cranes in Russia and CIS countries, with a compressive network of more than 220 dealers all over CIS countries, seized more than 50% market share with annual sales around 100,000 units of truck-mounted cranes. KAMAZ is also well known in Europe, Latin America, Africa and in the Middle East. Both players are highly complementary and are dedicated to lifting their cooperation’s to a higher level. KAMAZ introduced the XCMG truck mounted crane, forestry crane, hook loader, aerial platform and sanitation equipment for its trucks. XCMG developed customized products to meet the requirements for the Russian and CIS market. XCMG taking the local market by storm As the largest crane manufacturer in China, the company has a solid track record and is renowned for its close partnership with suppliers and dealers. Knuckle boom cranes, aerial working platforms, towing trucks, hook loaders and sanitation machines are some of the products available for local dealers. Growing sales of knuckle boom cranes in the South African market is a particular target, said a spokesman. For the past 18 years, XCMG’s truck-mounted crane division has been responsible for the manufacturing and sales of knuckle boom cranes. Ongoing research and development have seen it become a market leader currently holding more than 60% market share in China. In 2019 it saw an annual output of 10 000 units.
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Lifting Africa - May/Jun 2020
Offering cost-effective and versatile solutions XCMG are one-stop suppliers of a wide selection of knuckle boom cranes. Features include: • Load moment from 2tm to 425.5tm with lifting capacity ranging from 1 to 92.5 tons; • A pentagon boom section that can make a 5% bigger load moment than other brands at the same boom length, making boom operations very stable; • An auto-lock system that saves time and increases safety; • An over-wind protection system that prevents the hook from over-winding. This system reminds operators to stop continuing to hook: • More mechanical and hydraulic control for operation and less electrical parts, making it simple to operate and repair along with maximum uptime; • A bigger outrigger that makes the crane stronger and keeps it steady; and • A variety of attachments that make the cranes far more versatile. About XCMG • Operating since 1943 • Ranked No.1 in China and No.4 worldwide on the 2020 KHL Yellow Table • Your one-stop provider for lifting & logistic equipment Dealer opportunity available for: • MEWPS & Access Platforms • Forklifts • Knuckle boom crane, Aerial Platforms, Hook loaders and Sanitation machines • Reach stacker & other Harbour cranes
XCMG, 0086 135 8547 4543, rsa@xcmg.com, www.xcmg.com
