LMT was founded in March 1999 by Stefan Nell, Chris Giliomee and Andy Hodgson, with the aim of providing a consulting service to the local defence industry, which has expanded to include the rest of the world while offering; designing, development, prototyping, small batch manufacturing and industrialization.LMT offers technologically mature protected mobility products to local and international clients in the defence and security industries. The full value chain is covered, from R&D, design, full scale production to after sales support and training. The product portfolio consists of armoured cabs and armoured containers to 4×4 armoured vehicles providing very high levels of ballistic, landmine and IED protection whilst still retaining exceptional on- and off-road mobility. Products currently in service are the LM5, LM8 and LM13 armoured vehicles, with the LM14 MRAP vehicle currently in development. Product Development consists of ‘best of its class’ design centre and a fully equipped prototype workshop to manufacture vehicles up to the PBL. Production capability includes full scale hull fabrication and complete vehicle assembly of up to 20 vehicles per month.
LM1
The Gecko 8×8 ATV Rapid Deployment Logistical Vehicle (RDLV) is used by the Parachute Regiment and Special Forces Brigade of the South African National Defence Force.
LM5
The LM5 was developed for missions, border patrol or convoy security with protection up to STANAG level III. The roof escape hatch can be outfitted with a 360° rotational turret.
LM8
The LM8 Special Operations Vehicle is fitted with a commercial soft skin based on the Ford F550. This vehicle is certified to EN1063 and the customized fittings allow users to utilise the vehicle in a number of specialised rolls.
LM13
LMT developed the LM13 for mobility and protection. This Multi-Purpose Combat Vehicle is certified to EN1063, STANAG 4569 Ballistic Protection and STANAG 4569 Mine Protection.
LM14
The LM14 Armoured Personnel Carrier is certified with STANAG 4569 Landmine- and Ballistic Protection with various Turret options.
LM14 Ambulance
The LM14 Armoured Ambulance is designed as a Combat Medical Response vehicle with high protection and high mobility.
LM16
The LM16 is a high mobility, high protected armoured personnel carrier that can accommodate up to 11 people including driver, commander and gunner.
PTV
The Prisoner Transport Vehicle was developed to transport at least eight high risk or high profile prisoners between holding areas.
Protected Cabs
The Protected Cabs is certified to STANAG 4569 Ballistic Protection and STANAG 4569 Landmine Protection.
APTC
The APTC is a cost effective way of transporting personnel under high levels of protection.
Toyota Land Cruiser
The armoured Land Cruiser 200 is equipped with an Advance Engineered Suspension Upgrade package, floor blast protection and run-flat inserts.
Armoured Toyota Hilux
This Armoured Toyota Hilux is certified up to CEN B6 with upgraded suspension and brakes. It is available in single or double cab configuration.
LMT has the capability to take a project from development of the product specification all the way to field support of the product:
- Concept Design
- Simulation
- Detail Design
- Prototyping
- Testing/Validation
LMT production abilities include the following:
- Industrialisation
- Welding processes
- Shotblast and paint facilities
- In-house Machine shop
- Fitting and assembly including Electronics and Hydraulic workshops
LMT has the capability to provide and support the full Integrated Logistic Support process for any type of product system:
- Transfer of Technology
- Warranty Management
- Spares Supply