Customer Visit & On-Site Signing: Ethiopian Fleet Operator Secures Track Pin Press Machines

Jan 27, 2026 – A team of fleet managers and maintenance engineers from a top Ethiopian construction equipment rental company came to our factory for a technical audit and contract signing. They oversee over 120 excavators and bulldozers across Ethiopia’s construction and mining sites, and made the trip to find dependable Crawler pin removers to cut downtime on their aging fleet.The main focus of their visit was a live demo of our 100t hydraulic track link press—our purpose-built tool for removing and fitting corroded track pins on excavators and bulldozers. For this Ethiopian team, the biggest pain point was the endless delays from manual track pin replacement: it usually takes 3 to 4 techs 4 to 6 hours to do one machine, and that’s a huge drain on their operations.

Live Field Test: Proving Precision & Toughness

We put the track pin press through a live test on a brand-new excavator track assembly—mimicking real-world work: fitting pins on new machines, and removing them cleanly for routine maintenance, just like the client needs for their growing fleet.

Our tech ran a hard demo to show off its key perks, no cut corners:

Dead-On Accuracy: The precision alignment system locked onto the factory pin in seconds—no fussy manual tweaks that risk nicking track links.

Compact & Maneuverable: The tight, integrated frame made it easy to move across the factory yard to a second test spot—proof it’s portable enough for remote field repairs out in the field.

Built Tough: Heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant steel held strong, no warping or wear even at max hydraulic pressure—perfect for lasting in Ethiopia’s gritty red clay and humid weather.

Blazing Fast: Full pin removal and reinstall took just 28 minutes, zero damage to the track link or nearby parts.

The Ethiopian engineering team watched every second, eyeing the pressure gauge and checking component condition nonstop. A senior maintenance manager summed it up plain:“This is exactly what we’re after. Our current manual work is slow, and we always end up with small track dings. This machine’s precision and solid build let us do routine maintenance risk-free. We’ll recoup the cost in 3 months just on time saved—plus that corrosion-resistant frame won’t warp in our climate, something none of our current tools can do.”

Contract Signed Right Away

The demo went great, and the client signed on the dotted line for 8 hydraulic pin press machines—delivery set for March 2026. The order also includes a 12-month spare parts kit and on-site operator training at their Addis Ababa workshop.Their procurement director made it clear how badly they need these tools: “Ethiopia’s construction market’s booming, so our fleet’s running 24/7. A single machine down with track issues costs us $1,200 a day in downtime. These 100-ton track pin press will let us fix things in a fraction of the time, keeping all our gear out where it’s working—not sitting in the shop.”

Why This Deal Matters

This partnership says it all—African construction markets are hungry for tough, purpose-built maintenance gear that gets the job done. For Ethiopian contractors, downtime isn’t just a hassle; it derails project timelines and hits revenue hard. This track pin press isn’t just another tool for them—it’s a smart investment to keep their operations running steady, no matter what.

We focused on real-world results and fixing their biggest pain point, and that turned a single factory visit into a long-term client relationship. This deal also cements our brand as a reliable go-to for heavy machinery maintenance solutions across East Africa.