The largest articulated underground mining truck in the world! Preview at Las Vegas. - Atlas Copco Libya:
The largest articulated underground mining truck in the world! Preview at Las Vegas.
Ben Thompson, Product Manager at Atlas Copco’s Underground Rock Excavation Division, explains: “This
truck is designed to fit the same drift dimensions of 50 and 60 tonne
class trucks with one essential difference. It will haul 85 tonnes which
gives a tremendous productivity boost in terms of fewer trucks and
tonnes/kilometers per hour.”
Thompson emphasizes that the Minetruck MT85 is also fast and highly maneuverable on ramps and inclines. “This
means that fewer cycles need to be made which, in turn, reduces the
cost of transport in relation to the amount of material hauled. Not only
that,” he adds, “the new MT85 truck now gives mining companies
a more cost effective way to haul ore in the mine. It makes it more
attractive to go for deeper ore bodies by ramp instead of sinking a
shaft.”
The largest articulated underground mining truck in the world! Preview at Las Vegas.
2012-09-25
Atlas Copco gave attendees a sneak peek at the
world’s largest articulated underground mining truck, the Minetruck
MT85, at MINExpo in Las Vegas, September 24 through 26. The Atlas Copco
Minetruck MT85, has been designed for demanding conditions with focus on
safety, ergonomic and operators comfort to maximize productivity in
underground haulage.
world’s largest articulated underground mining truck, the Minetruck
MT85, at MINExpo in Las Vegas, September 24 through 26. The Atlas Copco
Minetruck MT85, has been designed for demanding conditions with focus on
safety, ergonomic and operators comfort to maximize productivity in
underground haulage.
Your next step in meeting your
needs in underground haulage, the Minetruck MT85 offers a payload of 85
tonnes and fits into the majority of mine ramps and inclines, thereby
boosting haulage capacity while lowering transport costs.
needs in underground haulage, the Minetruck MT85 offers a payload of 85
tonnes and fits into the majority of mine ramps and inclines, thereby
boosting haulage capacity while lowering transport costs.
Ben Thompson, Product Manager at Atlas Copco’s Underground Rock Excavation Division, explains: “This
truck is designed to fit the same drift dimensions of 50 and 60 tonne
class trucks with one essential difference. It will haul 85 tonnes which
gives a tremendous productivity boost in terms of fewer trucks and
tonnes/kilometers per hour.”
Thompson emphasizes that the Minetruck MT85 is also fast and highly maneuverable on ramps and inclines. “This
means that fewer cycles need to be made which, in turn, reduces the
cost of transport in relation to the amount of material hauled. Not only
that,” he adds, “the new MT85 truck now gives mining companies
a more cost effective way to haul ore in the mine. It makes it more
attractive to go for deeper ore bodies by ramp instead of sinking a
shaft.”
Minetruck MT85, has been
designed for demanding conditions with focus on safety, ergonomic and
operators comfort to maximize productivity in underground haulage.
designed for demanding conditions with focus on safety, ergonomic and
operators comfort to maximize productivity in underground haulage.
Features and benefits
The Minetruck MT85 has high capacity (but fits in a small
envelope) is 3.4 m wide and 3.5 m high, easily fitting into 6.0 x 6.0 m
drifts. And despite its length (14.0 m), it has an impressive turning
radius of 44 degrees which is largely thanks to its electro-hydraulic
steering of the rear axle which gives maximum maneuverability.
Modularity and options
This truck also offers a high degree of modularity and
options. The dump box can be tipped at the side of the vehicle as well
as at the rear. There are also two tailgate configurations (hinged at
top or at bottom), three engine power alternatives (535, 760 or 1 010
hp) as well as four wheel or six wheel drive to full fill different
customer’s needs or mine requirements.
Launch dates and more information will be communicated during 2013.
The Minetruck MT85 has high capacity (but fits in a small
envelope) is 3.4 m wide and 3.5 m high, easily fitting into 6.0 x 6.0 m
drifts. And despite its length (14.0 m), it has an impressive turning
radius of 44 degrees which is largely thanks to its electro-hydraulic
steering of the rear axle which gives maximum maneuverability.
Modularity and options
This truck also offers a high degree of modularity and
options. The dump box can be tipped at the side of the vehicle as well
as at the rear. There are also two tailgate configurations (hinged at
top or at bottom), three engine power alternatives (535, 760 or 1 010
hp) as well as four wheel or six wheel drive to full fill different
customer’s needs or mine requirements.
Launch dates and more information will be communicated during 2013.
For further information please contact:
- Ben Thompson, Product Manager
Phone: +46 (0)19 503 1395 or Mobile: +46 (0)70 946 9241
E-mail: ben.thompson@se.atlascopco.com - Elisabeth Meyer, Project Leader Marketing Communications
Phone: +46 (0)19 670 7019 or +46 (0)70 670 8267
E-mail: elisabeth.meyer@se.atlascopco.com
Atlas Copco is an industrial group with
world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment
systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly
systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers
solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873,
is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more
than 170 countries. In 2011, Atlas Copco had 37 500 employees and
revenues of BSEK 81(BEUR 9).
Atlas Copco Underground Rock Excavation is a
division within Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique
business area. It develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of
tunneling and mining equipment for various underground applications
worldwide. The division focuses strongly on innovative product design
and aftermarket support systems, which give added customer value. The
divisional headquarters and main production center is in Örebro, Sweden.
world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment
systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly
systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers
solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873,
is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more
than 170 countries. In 2011, Atlas Copco had 37 500 employees and
revenues of BSEK 81(BEUR 9).
Atlas Copco Underground Rock Excavation is a
division within Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique
business area. It develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of
tunneling and mining equipment for various underground applications
worldwide. The division focuses strongly on innovative product design
and aftermarket support systems, which give added customer value. The
divisional headquarters and main production center is in Örebro, Sweden.
