How Auger Torque’s Drum Cutters Empowered Qatar Tractors Company in Qatar’s Infrastructure Projects

Qatar Tractors Company (QTC) is an authorized dealer for Liebherr in Qatar and a key entity within the Taleb Group. Established in 1974, QTC has become the group’s largest venture, renowned for its strong market presence in heavy-duty equipment. Operating from a 48,000 sq. meter facility in the industrial area, QTC provides a comprehensive range of services, including sales of equipment from international brands, spare parts, after-sales support, workshops, and equipment rentals.

As part of its diverse inventory, QTC stocks extensive spare parts for brands like Caterpillar and Mercedes, alongside genuine, OEM, and replacement parts from reputable manufacturers. QTC’s equipment rental services support Qatar’s construction industry with long-term leasing and rentals for various machinery. The company’s involvement with prominent construction projects has strengthened its reputation as a trusted supplier and partner.

In 2019, QTC sought to expand its rental fleet to meet growing demand for specialized equipment in infrastructure projects, particularly for stormwater drainage work in Qatar. QTC’s Plant Hire department had an increasing need for powerful, reliable drum cutters capable of handling demanding trenching and excavation work. This necessity led QTC managers to connect with Auger Torque and Kinshofer at the Bauma trade fair in Germany, where they showed keen interest in Kinshofer’s range of drum cutters.

After discussions with Auger Torque, QTC decided to purchase two units of Kinshofer KDC 20 drum cutters directly from Germany. The KDC 20, a smaller yet robust drum cutter, was capable of creating trenches with a width of 1,200 mm at a depth of 8.5 meters. Initial tests revealed an impressive productivity rate of 25 m³ per 10-hour shift, which translated to about 2.5 meters of trenching per day. Given the positive customer feedback, QTC decided to expand its application of the Kinshofer drum cutters.

Through a careful assessment, QTC identified that Kinshofer’s drum cutters offered superior performance compared to competitors. The effectiveness of Kinshofer’s equipment was attributed to its advanced gear reduction ratios, allowing for increased torque without requiring larger, high-power motors. This feature allowed QTC to use smaller, more cost-effective parent machines to achieve the desired output, resulting in lower operational costs and enhanced productivity.

Auger Torque worked closely with QTC to ensure the drum cutters were seamlessly integrated into their rental fleet. QTC selected the KDC45 model as the optimal solution due to its capability to cut trenches ranging from 1,200 mm to 2,100 mm wide, with depths of up to 8.5 meters in challenging ground conditions, including dense and fractured limestone with strengths exceeding 80 MPa. The KDC45, mounted on a Liebherr R934C excavator, demonstrated outstanding productivity, achieving 70-90 m³ per 10-hour shift.

Throughout the implementation, Auger Torque and Kinshofer’s technical teams maintained an active role, providing technical support and guidance from the purchase decision to field operations. This level of engagement reassured QTC and its customers of the product’s performance and reliability, strengthening the partnership between QTC, Auger Torque, and Kinshofer.

QTC successfully met its challenge of expanding its rental fleet with equipment that could meet high-demand infrastructure requirements. The Kinshofer drum cutters, with their advanced torque-enhancing technology, enabled QTC to achieve remarkable productivity and operational cost savings. Auger Torque’s dedicated support throughout the purchasing and implementation phases ensured a smooth transition, further enhancing QTC’s service offerings in the Qatari market.