KH Plant
Construction Equipment in Boksburg

You can find out more about what we do at www.khplant.co.za or you can call us on 27 83 274 4882 to get more information. We specialize in rebuilding Caterpillar 140G, 140H and 140K graders from the frame up. KH Plant rebuilt Caterpillars give you the performance and aesthetic standards of a new machine, but are much more affordable.

During this time we have set the benchmark for excellence, trust and reliability. Our motor graders are built by expert technicians, who combine state-of-the-art technology with the craftsman's touch and meticulous attention to detail. The result is motor graders that provide the same performance and aesthetic appeal as new machines, and that meet the most stringent quality standards. We are passionate about producing high-performance machines, and this depends on dedication to precision, accuracy and thoroughness. These qualities are integral to all elements of our organization and processes. Our success, and the quality of our machines, was achieved by consistently delivering excellence, fostering relationships with our clients and providing them with exceptional service. As motorists, we have to be aware of other vehicles, animals and pedestrians. We also have to take defensive action against an increasing number of potholes. At the other end of the country, the City of Cape Town reportedly spends more than R110 million per year repairing 250 potholes per week. Extreme weather conditions, poor road maintenance and high volumes of load-bearing traffic all contribute to the creation of potholes. In South Africa, high temperatures cause cracks to form in the tar. Over time, these cracks widen, and rain water seeps in, affecting the consistency of the underlying layers of crushed rock and gravel. The layers lose strength and collapse, creating a hole that gets bigger and bigger as the edges erode due to the traffic passing above. Maintaining a proper road surface with a gradual slope is key to the prevention of potholes. Water runs off the surface into a ditch or roadway drainage system. The gravel shoulder of the road should be sloped away from the surface, and this is easily achieved by a motor grader. As a result, there’s no seepage, and no surface collapse. Resurfacing roads as soon as cracks are detected, and employing motor graders to create the optimal road surfaces, are implementable best practice solutions that can go a long way in preventing the spread of the pothole scourge on our roads. They are well funded, and teams are trained and properly equipped for the task. Cape Town appears to be doing a much better job, as it was recognised as having the lowest number of potholes in the country. In smaller towns, budgetary constraints haven’t helped matters. One Western Cape town is, however, encouraging residents to mobilise and fix potholes themselves. Folk living in the popular Garden Route tourist destination of Knysna are rolling up their sleeves and doing the dirty work. Motor graders play a vital role in repairing and maintaining our country's public roads, as well as private roads on mines, construction sites, farms and other commercial properties.