The guys over at Jalopnik and Quattroworld found the epic $3.4 Million Dollar Failure. This is why training is so important..
Tags: Dump Truck failure, Mining Truck Accident, Mining Truck Failure, Overloaded Mining Truck, OVerloading Truck
First as the 797, then as the 797B, the design of the largest Cat mining truck has proven its productivity, durability and low cost of operation through more than 10 years of service in the world’s most challenging mining operations. Now, the 797F, with 4,000-horsepower (2983 kW) and rated payload capacities to 400 tons (363 tonnes), combines the strengths of its predecessors with a new engine, redesigned operator station and custom body systems to deliver even lower costs per ton—with less environmental impact.
Tags: 797, 797F, Caterpillar mining truck
We can’t say we found it first but this is by far a very interesting way to take advantage of the power of a big bucket…. Fill with 54.90 yd³ @ 3,000 lb/yd³ of water…rinse spin and repeat… more here…
Via Gizmodo
Tags: car wash, Liebherr, Liebherr Mining Excvator, mining shovel, R 9800, r9800
Hitachi launched a new machine a few months back at minexpo 2008
The new EH3500ACII truck uses the Hitachi IGBT AC-Drive system for better performance, higher availability, and significant reductions in maintenance and operating costs. A new Hitachi-made controller monitors truck systems and replaces multiple outsourced controllers. A simple flat-panel dashboard consists of a 10.4” LCD monitor that eliminates all independently placed gauges and lights. The philosophy behind the monitor in the truck is the same as the Dash-6 excavators — it allows for quick troubleshooting on the machine to reduce costs and downtime. The new air conditioning system is the same found in the larger-sized Hitachi excavator
Read more over at Hitachi Construction
Tags: EH3500ACII, Hitachi Costruction, Hitachi Dump Truck, Hitachi IGBT AC-Drive System, Mining Truck
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