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Guide to Selecting Wheeled Excavators for 5 Typical African Terrains: Comprehensive Analysis of Adaptable Models for Deserts/Grasslands/Mountains/Red Soil Layers/Swamps

Date: Jul 12, 2025

The selection of Africa rough terrain wheeled excavators must align with actual working conditions. Based on Hengwang Group's product parameters and African engineering cases, the following scientific selection references are provided:

1.Sahara Desert: Soft sand layers

Core needs: Low ground pressure, high ground clearance, strong anti-trap power.

Recommended model: HWL40 Desert-type Africa rough terrain wheeled excavator

Technical parameters: Ground pressure ≤20kPa (industry average 25kPa), standard 35° climbing tires, power system matched with Yunnei 36.8kW engine.

Applicable scenarios: Foundation construction of photovoltaic power stations in the Sahara Desert, sand and gravel transportation.

2.East African Rift Valley: Rocky/hard rock areas

Core needs: Reinforced chassis, high-torque engine, wear-resistant bucket.

Recommended model: HWL90 Rock-specialized Africa rough terrain wheeled excavator

Technical parameters: Chassis height 320mm, equipped with Yuchai 4D32 engine (55kW), standard hydraulic double outriggers.

Applicable scenarios: Rock crushing, foundation pit excavation.

3.Congo Basin: Red soil adhesion areas

Core needs: Anti-adhesion design, strong heat dissipation system, high ground clearance.

Recommended model: HWL120 Best-selling Africa rough terrain wheeled excavator

Technical parameters: Bucket with built-in anti-adhesion coating, hydraulic oil tank capacity 140L, working pressure 24MPa.

Applicable scenarios: Red soil mining, agricultural water conservancy projects.

4.South African Grasslands: Moist and soft soil

Core needs: Anti-slip tracks, quick attachment replacement, strong traction.

Recommended model: HWL75S Multi-functional Africa rough terrain wheeled excavator

Technical parameters: Standard 825-16 off-road tires, wet ground pressure 19kPa, supports 10-minute replacement of breaker/grapple.

Local verification:

The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway project in Kenya selected the HWL150 Africa rough terrain wheeled excavator, achieving a monthly progress of 3.2 kilometers in volcanic ash geology.

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