Eazi Elevates to New Heights with JLG Investment
The Eazi Group Pty Ltd, JLG’s sole distributor for Southern Africa, recently placed an impressive order of 100 JLG units, valued at $6.3 million. This acquisition includes several Ultrabooms, compact crawlers, RT Scissors, and super compact telehandlers. While most of the new products will be added to Eazi’s rental fleet, select popular models are earmarked for the sales division to expedite retail delivery times.
Eazi Sales & Service has been the official JLG distributor since 2010 and is headquartered in Midrand, South Africa. This 100% South African-owned company operates nationally from hubs in Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape, with dedicated sales and after-sales support across Southern Africa.
Brett Fleming, CEO of the Eazi Group, remarks, “We commit ourselves to providing the highest level of service and products to all our clients in the region. With this latest addition of JLG platforms, we can continue to offer our market-leading work-at-height and material handling solutions to our customers.”
The new fleet includes products that are at the cutting edge of technological innovation:
• **JLG X20J plus Compact Crawler Boom**: Offers a robust **platform capacity of 230 kg** and an impressive **platform height of 19.6 meters**.
• **2505H Super Compact Telehandlers**: Renowned for its versatility, **featuring a lift capacity of 2500 kg**, a **lift height of 5.6 meters**, and a reach of **3.3 meters**. Its compact size allows for a small turning radius, enhancing maneuverability.
• **530LRT Rough Terrain Scissor Lift**: Built for tough job sites, this lift provides superior terrainability with a **platform height of 18.15 meters** and a **680 kg capacity**. An **optional 7.2-meter Megadeck** extends capacity for additional workers and materials.
• **1850SJ Telescopic Boom Lift**: One of the largest in its class, the 1850SJ features a **working height of 58.56 meters** and an outreach of **25.03 meters**.
The Eazi Group prioritises safety and productivity in all its operations, delivering proven cost and time-saving solutions for clients.
Jonathan Dawson, Sales Director for JLG, commented, “JLG has a long history of innovation in machine design and manufacturing, responding to customer needs for serviceability, efficiency, and productivity. We’re delighted with this significant order from Eazi and look forward to continued collaboration.”
The delivery of these units is scheduled for South Africa through the end of 2016 and into early 2017, reinforcing Eazi’s position as a leading provider of work-at-height solutions in Southern Africa.