Author
Chris Kemp
Sales & Product Specialist
Sales & Product Specialist at MCM Group, George
Chris Kemp is a sales and product specialist at MCM Group's George office in the Western Cape. He works with contractors, farmers and owner-operators across the Garden Route and Southern Cape, helping them match the right TLB, loader, excavator, forklift or attachment to the job, the ground conditions and the budget. Day to day Chris runs equipment demonstrations, spec comparisons, quotes and finance applications, and works closely with MCM's parts and service teams so buyers get honest, practical advice from someone who knows the machines and the local operating conditions.
Importer & distributor since 2008
4 branches nationwide
National Parts Division
Real OEM specifications
Areas of expertise
- TLBs & Backhoe Loaders
- Front End Loaders
- Excavators
- Forklifts
- Telehandlers
- Compact Loaders
- Equipment Finance
- Equipment Demonstrations
- Garden Route & Southern Cape Construction
- Agricultural Equipment
Articles by Chris Kemp (104)
2026
- ACE Phantom TLB November Special: Up to R40 000 Off All 4 Setups, Until 30 November 20261 November 2026
- Spider Cranes in South Africa: The Crane That Goes Where Cranes Can't23 October 2026
- Up, Over and Gone by Lunch: The Hidden Versatility of the Towable Cherry Picker18 October 2026
- MCM at the Royal Show 2026: 175 Years of the Royal Agricultural Show, Now at Tweedie8 October 2026
- MCM 37X-S TLB Spring Special: R475 000 excl. VAT until 31 October 20267 October 2026
- MCM at NAMPO Bredasdorp3 October 2026
- Concrete Mixers and Concrete Pumps for Sale in South Africa: MCM Group Expands into Concrete Equipment3 October 2026
- Diesel Engines for Sale in South Africa: MCM Group Now Supplies Yanmar, Perkins, Kubota, Isuzu, Xinchai, Changchai and Yunnei25 September 2026
- MCM Brings Its A-Game to KragDag 2026 — From Earthmoving Muscle to the Future of Robotics11 August 2026
- MCM Gauteng Showcases Compact Equipment Power at the 2026 Thabazimbi Expo3 August 2026
- Meet MCM Robotics: Unitree Robot Dogs and Humanoids, Delivered Across South Africa30 June 2026
- MCM Midrand Is Moving to a Bigger, Better Branch in Randjespark30 June 2026
- What Can Cherry Pickers Be Used For? A South African Guide23 June 2026
- Diesel vs Electric Forklift in South Africa: Load-Shedding Reality Check for 202622 June 2026
- Wood Chipper Buying Guide South Africa: Choose the Right Machine for Your Property18 June 2026
- How to Choose an Excavator in South Africa: Mini, Midi & Medium Sizes Explained14 June 2026
- NAMPO 2026 Round-Up: What MCM Group Showed at Bothaville12 June 2026
- Wheeled vs Tracked Mini Skid Steers for South African Conditions: The Honest Comparison10 June 2026
- Best Compact Loader for South African Game Farms5 June 2026
- Forklift Mast Heights Explained: 3m, 4.5m, 6m — Which Do You Actually Need?1 June 2026
- Different Types of Mulcher Teeth: Carbide, Knife & Swing Hammer28 May 2026
- Equipment Finance South Africa: First-Time Buyer's Guide25 May 2026
- Cherry Picker Service & Compliance Guide for South Africa21 May 2026
- MB Sorting Grapples: Which MB-G Fits Your Excavator?20 May 2026
- TLB, Skidsteer, Mini Excavator: Which for Your Farm?19 May 2026
- Forklift Fork Extensions South Africa: Buying Guide5 May 2026
- Daniller Grondwerke: How an MB Crusher Pays for Itself on South African Sites22 April 2026
- Construction Equipment Insurance in South Africa: The Complete Guide16 April 2026
- Preparing Your Equipment for Winter in South Africa: The Complete Maintenance Checklist13 April 2026
- How VAT Works When Buying Construction Equipment in South Africa10 April 2026
- Provisional Tax South Africa | Construction and Farm Guide9 April 2026
- Tax Clearance PIN South Africa: How Construction Businesses Get a SARS TCS PIN8 April 2026
- Diesel Rebate in South Africa: Farming, Forestry and Mining Equipment Explained7 April 2026
- What Banks Actually Look at When You Apply for Equipment Finance2 April 2026
- Section 12B and Farming Equipment: The Tax Deduction Farmers Don't Know About1 April 2026
- Can I Claim My Construction Equipment on Tax in South Africa? What SARS Says31 March 2026
- Instalment Sale vs Financial Lease vs Operating Lease: Which Equipment Finance Structure Saves You the Most Tax in South Africa30 March 2026
- Mini Skidsteer for Sale in South Africa: The Complete MCM Range27 March 2026
- HZM Front End Loaders for Sale in South Africa — 8-Series & 9-Series Range26 March 2026
- MCM Ride-On Road Rollers: The Complete Range for South African Contractors25 March 2026
- MCM PTO Tractor Wood Chippers: Turn Your Tractor into a Chipping Machine24 March 2026
- Cherry Pickers for Sale in South Africa: MCM's Complete Towable Boom Lift Range23 March 2026
- Aerobs BS40DU ATV: The Electric Utility Vehicle Built for South Africa20 March 2026
- MCM 9-Series Front End Loaders for Sale | MCM Group Africa19 March 2026
- Trenching is Easy with the MS33 MCM Mini Skidsteer in South Africa18 March 2026
- Compact TLB vs Full-Size Backhoe South Africa17 March 2026
- TLB Fuel Consumption South Africa Explained16 March 2026
- TLB Price South Africa | How Much Does a TLB Cost?13 March 2026
- Best TLB for Small Farms in South Africa | MCM Group Guide12 March 2026
- TLB vs Excavator: Which Machine is Right for Your Project?11 March 2026
- What is a TLB? The Ultimate Guide to Backhoe Loaders10 March 2026
- Wheel Loaders for Sale in South Africa | MCM Group High-Performance Wheel Loaders9 March 2026
- MCM 27X TLB for Sale in South Africa: Compact Size, Big Capability6 March 2026
2025
- The Next-Gen MCM 76X Compact TLB31 December 2025
- Goodbye 2025! Welcome 2026 - Lets Do This!31 December 2025
- MCM's 2025 Cherry Picker Range: Reach New Heights with Towable Articulated Boom Lifts19 October 2025
- MCM Showcases MB Crusher BF80 at NAMPO Cape 2025 – Unlocking Market Potential in South Africa14 September 2025
- Product Showcase: YC60-9 Yuchai Excavator26 July 2025
- Product Showcase: BF90.3 S4 Crusher Bucket29 June 2025
- Introducing MCM Weekly Specials – New Deals Every Monday!28 June 2025
- $2 Million Saving in Namibia – Thanks to an MB Crusher Bucket21 June 2025
- Introduction to MB Crusher Buckets: A Game-Changer in On-Site Material Processing21 June 2025
- Nampo Bothaville 2025: MCM's Showcase of Power, Progress, and Partnership24 May 2025
- New Carter CT60 Excavator Delivered – Ready for South Africa! 🇿🇦1 May 2025
- MCM's Partnership with MB Crusher to Revolutionize On-Site Crushing in South Africa20 April 2025
- Another ACE Phantom on the Move – Delivered to a Valued Repeat Client in Krugersdorp24 March 2025
- MCM Expands National Footprint with New Branch in Bloemfontein23 March 2025
- MCM Cape Town is Moving to a New Premises!13 March 2025
- MCM Showcases Cutting-Edge Equipment at Bieliemielie Fees 20252 March 2025
- Xinchai Engines: A Dive into Performance, Durability, and Growing Popularity20 February 2025
- MCM 37X-S Base Model TLB Delivered for Major Housing Development in Paarl18 February 2025
- Financing Heavy Equipment in South Africa: Exploring Your Options6 February 2025
- MCM Gears Up for Its First-Ever Appearance at AmberMacs 2025 Expo3 February 2025
- Understanding the 50:30:20 Wear & Tear SARS Tax Allowance Scheme25 January 2025
- Unveiling the Power of MCM's Compaction Range: A Closer Look at Our Rollers25 January 2025
- Elevate Your Efficiency with the MCM 27X Compact TLB: A Game-Changer23 January 2025
- The Importance of Preventative Maintenance in Maximizing Equipment Efficiency - by the MCM Group22 January 2025
- MCM’s Wide Range of Backhoe Loader Tractor TLBs for Sale: Unleash the Power of Versatility18 January 2025
2024
- A Comprehensive Approach to Managing Material Handling Costs in South Africa27 December 2024
- Bauma Shanghai 2024 - Forging Partnerships29 November 2024
- Equipment Pre-Start Checklist – Vital Practice5 November 2024
- MCM Group Shines at Record-Breaking NAMPO Cape 202426 September 2024
- MCM Group Makes a Strong Debut at the 2024 KragDag Expo12 August 2024
- MCM at the 2024 Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg7 June 2024
- NAMPO 2024: MCM Africa Connects, Inspires, and Innovates19 May 2024
- Product Launch: 27X Compact TLB28 April 2024
- Hydraulic Oil Life Expectancy: Strategies for Enhanced System Efficiency and Longevity18 February 2024
- Unleashing Efficiency: Introducing the MCM MB300 Petrol Driven Backhoe9 January 2024
2023
- MCM 2023: A Year of Growth and Innovation26 December 2023
- MCM and ACE Equipment Forge Alliance to Introduce Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technologies in South Africa23 December 2023
- Product Launch: RTL40Q Rough Terrain Forklift9 December 2023
- Elevating Poultry Farm Efficiency with the 916L Front End Loader3 December 2023
- Enhancing Vineyard Efficiency: The Mini Excavator Advantage8 October 2023
- MCM Africa's Triumph at Nampo Kaap 2023: A Record-Breaking Celebration of Innovation25 September 2023
- MCM's 2nd Consecutive Success at the 89th Annual SwartlandSkou Expo13 September 2023
- MCM Partners with Carter To Become South Africa's Carter Distributor14 August 2023
- Save On Costs With The Push-Pull Forklift Attachment29 July 2023
- NAMPO Bothaville 2023 - A HUGE Success23 May 2023
- MCM Partners With HZM To Become South Africa's HZM Distributor13 April 2023
- 5 Ways to Turn Operator Ignorance into Machine-saving Expertise: A Comprehensive Guide9 April 2023
- Maximize Efficiency with Tree Spade Attachments for Loaders: A Comprehensive Guide9 April 2023
- Telescopic Front End Loaders: Advantages and Benefits Over Standard Front End Loaders8 April 2023
- 10 Key Benefits Of PTO Wood Chippers2 April 2023
2021
How MCM guides are researched
Every MCM buyer guide is built from real manufacturer specifications and pricing, then pressure-tested against South African operating conditions — load profiles, terrain, site access, fuel and parts availability. Drafts are reviewed by branch sales and technical staff who deal with these machines, operators and finance applications every day, and guides are updated when models, specs or pricing change.