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Overview
ZX240-3 Excavators are the chosen machines used for Sennar Sugar Factory’s seasonal irrigation project.
TARA International Company, Sudan - Supplied ZX240-3 Excavators to Sennar Sugar Factory located in Blue Nile one of the 26 states of Sudan. ZX240-3 rids sugar field irrigation canals of debris and excess wet/dry clay. Extending from the main sugar factory canals, the sub irrigation canals provide drainage for flood rainwater allowing needed water to reach neighboring farms and livestock. Sugar production started in Sudan in the 60’s, and today Sudan’s sugar production totals approximately 850,000 metric tons per year. Sennar Sugar Factory currently produces over 100,000 tons of sugar a year and will be the future location for Sudan’s first ethanol production factory. ZX240-3 Excavators are the chosen machines used for Sennar Sugar Factory’s seasonal irrigation project.
Comments from Dealer
Sennar Sugar Factory needed a powerful, dependable medium excavator to keep the canals maintained.
Sennar Sugar Factory is one of Sudan’s high profile sugar companies. Due to their location, the sub canals must be cleared throughout the year of grass, debris and earth. It is crucial for the sub canals to provide clear passage for excess rainwater to be distributed to outlying farms. We knew that Sennar Sugar Factory needed a powerful, dependable medium excavator to keep the canals maintained. ZX240-3 has the newest and most advanced hydraulic technology. The new system increases the efficiency of the hydraulic circuit and speed of actuators. Operators have optimum control over this machine. TARA’s field service team is always available for onsite repairs. We are proud to say the Sennar Sugar Factory has not reported any technical problems with ZX240-3.
Comments from Customer
Sudanese government and private sectors have addressed Sudan’s irrigation needs for decades. Sennar Sugar Factory is one of the five main sugar factories in Sudan and many farmers rely on our factory’s irrigation system. The sub canals redirect precious water to our Sudanese neighbors providing for their crops and livestock. The excess rainwater is vital to the farmers and local factory owners. Our sub canals must be seasonally cleared of grass, debris and also dry and wet clay. It is crucial that our sugar fields maintain proper irrigation throughout the year. ZX240-3 is excavating up to 80 cubic meters an hour with no reported technical problems. The fuel consumption is at 18.7 liters an hour. We are very pleased with the performance of ZX240-3 and the overall customer service TARA International has shown us.
Customer Profile
One of Sudan’s largest sugar factories, Sennar Sugar Factory is located in Blue Nile, Sennar State. Sennar Sugar Factory has an annual sugar production of approximately 100,000 tons.
- Company Name:
- Sennar Sugar Factory, Sudan
- Industry:
- Sugar
- Location:
- Blue Nile, Sennar State, Sudan
