# Sandvik launches new LS312 loader in South Africa

Sandvik launched the new generation LS312 flameproof underground loader in South Africa, with orders already placed by major coal miners and first units expected to roll off the production line in Q2 2020.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2020-03-23
- Where: South Africa, South Africa
- Status: announced
- Products: LS312 flameproof underground loader
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sandvik Mining and Rock Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/46081.md)

## Sources

- [crown.co.za](https://www.crown.co.za/modern-mining/product-news/12202-sandvik-s-new-generation-ls312-loader-launched-in-sa), 2020-03-23: "The LS312 loader is an enhanced 12-tonne high-capacity heavy-duty utility vehicle, building on the best features of our 10-t LS190 and 12-t LS190S models."
- [fmdrc-zambia.com](https://fmdrc-zambia.com/sandviks-new-generation-ls312-loader-hits-south-africa/), 2020-04-10: "The first active Sandvik LS312 units will start rolling off the local production line in the second quarter of 2020."

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