Leventis Motors, a division of AG Leventis Nigeria PLC, has formally launched two New Foton truck models and two new JCB Equipments, at its assembling plant, Apapa, Lagos.
Leventis Motors is the authorized Dealer for Foton Trucks and JCB Equipment for PAN Nigeria. JCB is one of the Top 3 manufacturers of construction Equipment operates in all 6 continents, of over 150 countries, with a full range of 300 models. JCB have 22 factories in UK, USA, Germany, India and China.
The New JS 205 LC is specially designed to work under the tough working environment in Africa. This 21.5 Ton 360 tracked Excavator, is having 140 HP Cummins Engine, 6 cylinders – inline D.I pump. The excavation bucket is 1.02m3 with 600mm tracks and specially designed cabin operator friendly cabin provides more productivity with less fatigue. The Machine comes with factory fitted hammer pipe work.
The Unique compact Back Hoe-Loader 2DX is exceptionally versatile on handling the multiple applications. The 2DX comes with 49.5 HP KOEL Engine with front shovel of 0.55 m3 with 0.18 m3 excavation bucket. The compact 2DX can work like a Forklift with additional fork attachment; it can replace many jobs of skid-steer machine, works like a mini excavator and can work with a wide range of attachments.
All JCB Equipment are having optional 5 year extended warranty.
Leventis Motors also presented to the Nigerian market its new Foton Daimler Single Axle Tractor and the new 25 ton Tipper at its facilities in Apapa, Lagos.
FOTONDAIMLER usage of Mercedes Benz technology optimizes the match to the chassis and has managed to increase transmission efficiency by 5 percent and fuel saving up to 8 percent.
The new 18 tons Single Axle TRACTOR with 43 tons GCW, is versatile and offers, longer life performance, less down time and lower operating costs.
Its new 336 hp is optimal as it combines the power needed with fuel economy.
It is equipped with fully synchronized transmission with advanced technology.
The multiple Axles Differential Locks (inter-wheel, inter-axle & steering) for mandatory bearing locking are very effective in muddy roads.
The cab meets the EN safety standards as it adopts anti-collision 4-point full floating technology for strong energy absorption.
The new 25 tons & 290 hp TIPPER with up to 50 tons GVW (actual range) and 18 cum load capacity is the ideal partner for heavy and tough works. It is easy accessibility to the engine components reduces down time.
Its frame is the widest among similar models and offers high lateral stability. Its reinforced suspension contributes to its strong carrying capacity. Also, it is equipped with A/C, Sleeper cabin with MP3+Radio+USB.
In 2009 FOTON & Germany’s DAIMLER AG established a joint venture for the production of trucks. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao attended the signing ceremony.
