NAMPO 2026 in Bothaville drew record crowds to the MCM Group stand. Above all, MCM Robotics stole the show with two Unitree robots: the G1 humanoid and the Go2 robot dog. They appeared next to the Yuchai U60 excavator, the X-Range TLBs, loaders and a telehandler. As always, MCM backs every machine with sales, finance and support from Cape Town, George, Gauteng and Bloemfontein.
NAMPO 2026 was South Africa’s largest agricultural show, held in May at NAMPO Park near Bothaville in the Free State. MCM Group exhibited its full construction and agricultural equipment range there. In fact, it stole headlines when MCM Robotics walked two robots onto the stand.
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The Highlight Everyone Talked About: Two Robots
The stars of the MCM stand were not machines at all. MCM Robotics — the group’s new technology arm — launched two Unitree robots: the G1 humanoid robot that walked and waved through the crowds, and the four-legged Go2 robot dog that trotted alongside visitors.
Clips of both went viral across South African social media, pulling thousands of curious visitors to the stand. You can see the full robotics range at mcmrobotics.co.za.
So why do robots belong at a farming show? Because automation is already reshaping agriculture, and MCM Robotics is now the official South African distributor of Unitree robots. For instance, machines like these point to where repetitive yard, security and inspection work is heading — and MCM wants local farmers to see that future first.
In short, the reaction told its own story. Crowds three deep filmed the robots on their phones. As a result, the clips reached people who had never set foot on the stand. For a yellow-iron brand, that kind of reach is rare. In fact, it put MCM in front of a new, younger audience of farmers and contractors.
The Yuchai U60 Excavator Made Its Debut
On the machine side, the Yuchai U60 excavator drew steady interest from contractors and farmers alike. It joined MCM’s growing Yuchai excavator range, which also includes the YC60-9 medium excavator and the compact U18 and U35 mini excavators.
Visitors asked the same things they always ask at a show. What does it cost? What does it dig? And who fixes it when something breaks? In each case, the answer is local. Specifically, MCM stocks Yuchai parts in South Africa and backs every machine with an in-country warranty.
The MCM X-Range TLBs Held Centre Stage
MCM’s own backhoe loaders anchored the stand, as they do every year. The line-up ran from a pair of compact 27X machines through the 37X and bigger 58X. At the top sits the flagship 76X.
The 4WD ACE Phantom rounded out the backhoe display. Because buyers can dig and load with one machine, the X-Range stays a NAMPO favourite year after year. As a result, there is a TLB sized for almost every job and budget.
More Than TLBs: The Full Range on Display
Beyond the robots and the TLBs, MCM packed the stand with working iron. For example, the T250 telescopic loader and the HZM SK1100 skid steer showed the muscle end of the range. On top of that, the 925 front end loader covered everyday yard and feedlot work.
For greener operations, the Everun EREL05 electric loader drew plenty of questions, and the V152 drum mulcher showed how MCM covers attachments too.
Up in the air, the TCP12 towable cherry picker reached skyward above the stand — a hard machine to miss. So whether you needed to load, dig, mulch or work at height, MCM’s cherry picker range and wider line-up made one point clear: this is a one-stop yard.
MCM Group has imported equipment from approved OEM factories since 2008, built to MCM Africa’s own specifications for Southern African conditions. As a result, every machine on the stand came with the same promise: local parts, in-country warranty and finance through major banks.
MCM Machines on Show: Specs and Starting Prices
Show talk is one thing, but buyers want numbers. So here is how the MCM line-up at the show stacks up. In short, these are real specs and starting prices, all excluding VAT and backed by finance and nationwide support.
| Machine | Engine / Power | Capacity / Reach | From (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCM 27X TLB | 37 kW | 1,000 kg load | R373,533 |
| MCM 37X TLB | 36.8 kW | 1,500 kg load | R525,000 |
| MCM 58X TLB | 58 kW | 1,500 kg load | R518,925 |
| MCM 76X TLB | 76 kW | 2,500 kg load | R677,875 |
| ACE Phantom TLB | 71.5 kW | 1,900 kg load | R899,500 |
| MCM T250 Telehandler | 76 kW | 2,500 kg lift | R560,533 |
| HZM SK1100 Skid Steer | 45 kW | 1,100 kg load | R603,075 |
| MCM 925 Front End Loader | 80 kW | 2,500 kg load | R444,125 |
| Everun EREL05 Electric Loader | Electric, 4-8 hr | 500 kg load | R177,183 |
| V152 Drum Mulcher | 100-140 L/min | 1,524 mm cut | R341,275 |
| MCM TCP12 Cherry Picker | Towable | 12 m height | R467,033 |
Prices shown are starting-from estimates, exclude VAT and are subject to change. For the latest pricing, please contact your nearest MCM Group branch. Terms and conditions apply.
The loaders held their own too. In fact, the T250 telescopic loader and the HZM SK1100 skid steer brought the muscle, while the 925 front end loader handled everyday yard and feedlot work. As a result, there was a loader for every scale of operation.
For greener, quieter yards, the Everun EREL05 electric loader drew its own crowd with zero-emission running. Naturally, every machine in the table ships with a local warranty, parts held in South Africa, and finance through major banks. In other words, the price on the day is only the start of the value.
Photos From the MCM Stand
What NAMPO 2026 Means for South African Farmers
Step back from the stand, and a clear theme ran through the week. In practice, technology and affordability are meeting in the middle. On one side, robotics hint at a more automated farm. On the other hand, value-built machines like the X-Range keep capable equipment within reach.
For South African buyers, the practical takeaways are simple. First, finance matters — MCM submits one application to several banks, with approval typically inside 48 to 72 hours. Second, local support beats a low sticker price, because a machine is only as good as the parts and service behind it. Finally, you do not have to choose between innovation and reliability.
NAMPO 2026 Highlights at a Glance
| Highlight | What it was |
|---|---|
| Unitree G1 & Go2 robots | Humanoid robot and robot dog launched by MCM Robotics; went viral |
| Yuchai U60 excavator | Newest addition to the Yuchai excavator range |
| MCM X-Range TLBs | 27X, 37X, 58X, 76X plus the ACE Phantom |
| Loaders & telehandler | T250 telescopic loader, SK1100 skid steer, 925 loader, EREL05 electric loader |
| Attachments & height | V152 drum mulcher and the TCP12 towable cherry picker |
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Find Us Nationwide
See the machines from NAMPO in person at any MCM Group branch: Cape Town (+27 21 001 8686), George (+27 44 878 2917), Gauteng (+27 12 030 3451) and Bloemfontein (+27 84 022 7300). We deliver nationwide, and the sales team is ready to pick up where the show left off.
From two viral robots to a yard full of working iron, the show proved one thing: MCM keeps bringing something new to Bothaville. Browse the full range or get in touch for a quote on any machine you saw at the expo. Learn more about the show on the official NAMPO website.