Heavy Equipment Problems in
Developing Countries - 1
Operational:
• Dedicated function (designed to be used for one task only)
• Inter-dependence (e.g. dozer, loader, trucks, motorgrader, bowser, roller
all required for gravelling – fleet idle when ONE link in the chain breaks
down)
• Lack of continuity of workload for plant items of dedicated function
• Usually based at locations remote from worksites – plant transporters
required and long mobilization/demobilization distances involved
Technical:
• High pressure hydraulic and electronic systems
• Sophisticated mechanisms and hydraulics
• Disposable components; difficult to repair or refurbish
rob@intech-consult.demon.co.uk