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its customers . Asked what else makes the company different from all others , Mauricio states : “ Part of it is our core values . At U & M , we all aspire to be the best company in the earthmoving business in the world . Dreaming big and working hard towards this dream enables us to thrive and make a difference . I would add that the way we focus on our business also sets us apart from the competition . While others may be distracted by peripheral endeavors , we remain dedicated to our field of expertise , which is moving earth above ground with excellence . To do so , we treat our people very well since they are the ones who can make it happen . We also take great care of our tools and machinery by regularly monitoring , operating , maintaining , and rebuilding them .”
First-class fleet
The company ’ s fleet is one of its most sizeable assets , making U & M the only contractor operating in Brazil offering specific solutions for the mining sector . “ Currently , our fleet comprises around 800 machines consisting of a wide range of heavy mining equipment and support machinery . Within our heavy mining fleet , we have a notable lineup of equipment , including nine hydraulic excavators weighing 550 tons , 33 of 250 tons and 35 of 120 tons . Additionally , our fleet features 28 trucks of 300 tons payload class , 92 of 200 tons and 133 of 100 tons along with 31 track dozers weighing 100 tons . Furthermore , our fleet also encompasses an array of essential equipment such as drills , support dozers , graders , water carts ,
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