SL50W
The 5-tonne standard
The most common loader class in South Africa. One machine that does stockpile, truck loading, clean-up and general site duty.
Power
162 kW
Payload
5.0 t
Bucket
3.0 m³
SL Series · Wheel loaders
Loaders that win on cycle time
A wheel loader is paid by the tonne, and tonnes come from fill factor multiplied by cycles per hour. The SL range pairs a Z-bar linkage with strong breakout and a driveline that recovers quickly out of the pile, so the bucket comes out full, every time, all shift.
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Models available
1.8-6.5 m³
Bucket capacity
0-260 kW
Rated power
0-8 t
Rated payload
Z-bar breakout
Where the tonnes come from
Fill it, carry it, dump it, repeat
Small differences compound. A loader that fills to 105% instead of 90%, and turns a cycle two seconds faster, moves an extra truckload every hour.
- ZF driveline options. Proven transmissions and axles with parts support across South Africa.
- Load-sensing hydraulics. Lift and tilt available together without hunting for flow.
- Automatic bucket return-to-dig. Repeatable cycles regardless of operator experience.
- Weighing systems available. On-board scales so trucks leave legal and loads are recorded.
- Ride control. Smooths load-and-carry over rough haul, cutting spillage and operator fatigue.
The line-up
SL-series wheel loader models
Bucket capacities shown are general-purpose. Rock, light-material and high-lift arrangements are available on most models.
| Model | Rated power | Rated payload | Bucket | Typical application | Enquire |
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| SL30W | 92 kW / 123 hp | 3.0 t | 1.8 m³ | Yards, agriculture, small quarries | SL30W quote |
| SL50W | 162 kW / 217 hp | 5.0 t | 3.0 m³ | General construction, stockpile handling | SL50W quote |
| SL60W | 178 kW / 239 hp | 6.0 t | 3.5 m³ | Quarry feed, plant hire fleets | SL60W quote |
| SL60W-2 | 192 kW / 257 hp | 6.0 t | 4.5 m³ (light) | Coal, woodchip, low-density material | SL60W-2 quote |
| SL70W | 220 kW / 295 hp | 7.0 t | 4.0 m³ | Mining stockpiles, heavy loading | SL70W quote |
| SL80W | 260 kW / 349 hp | 8.0 t | 6.5 m³ (light) | High-volume reclaim and blending | SL80W quote |
SL60W
The utilisation king
Our plant-hire customers report the SL60W as their highest-utilised unit two years running, because it fits almost every job.
Power
178 kW
Payload
6.0 t
Bucket
3.5 m³
SL80W
The reclaim machine
A 6.5 m³ light-material bucket for coal, blending beds and reclaim work where volume beats density.
Power
260 kW
Payload
8.0 t
Bucket
6.5 m³
Attachments
More than a bucket
Rock buckets
Heavier plate, bolt-on wear packages and replaceable GET for blasted rock and recycled concrete.
Pallet forks
Hydraulic quick coupler lets one loader shift bricks, bags and palletised stock between load cycles.
High-lift arms
Extra dump height for loading high-sided haulers, blending beds and silo feed.
On-board weighing
Legal-load accuracy at the pile, with printed tickets and shift totals for reconciliation.
Fuel is the hidden cost
Over 10 000 hours, fuel typically exceeds the purchase price of the machine. We quote litres per hour honestly and will run a monitored comparison on your own site if you want proof.
Tyres and undercarriage budgeting
On a quarry loader, tyres can be the second-largest running cost after fuel. We build a wear and replacement forecast into every quote so the number in your rate build-up is the number you actually spend.
Let us prove the cycle time
We will bring a demo loader to your pile, run it against your current machine and give you the measured numbers. No presentation, just a stopwatch and a weighbridge.