Category: Vehicles
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Hitachi Announces Efficient Ex2000-7
Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Company (“Hitachi”) recently announced its latest EX-7 Series mining excavator that provides enhanced efficiency, reliability, and durability. “With reduced fuel consumption and several hydraulic system improvements, the EX2000-7 provides productivity and efficiency,” said Kendall Mattson, Hitachi mining production system specialist, Hitachi…
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Rosenbauer and Volvo Penta Highlight Unconventional Approach to Fire Suppression at Mine Sites
The Volvo Penta-powered Rosenbauer PANTHER is gaining attention in the mining industry for its speed, agility, acceleration, dependability, and overall performance. A case in point is the recent collaboration with Vale’s Base Metals business, the world’s largest producer of iron ore and pellets, on a new PANTHER fire apparatus for Vale’s Voisey’s Bay mining operation. …
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Bridgestone Mastercore is the Foundation of the Bridgestone Mining Solutions Portfolio
The new Bridgestone MasterCore surface mining tires can be optimized for a variety of performance attributes such as faster speeds, increased payload, or improved durability for maximized uptime. Offered in various sizes and patterns to provide customized solutions based on surface and traction conditions, fleets receive greater utilization of their haulage assets to help improve…
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Proterra and Komatsu Announce Collaboration to Electrify Underground Mining Machines
Proterra Inc, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, and Komatsu, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, have announced a new collaboration to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology. Under the collaboration, Proterra will supply its H Series battery system technology to Komatsu for the development of battery-electric LHDs,…
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Komatsu Announces Collaborative Customer Alliance to Advance Zero-emission Equipment Solutions
Working together to rapidly innovate in support of carbon reduction targets, Komatsu and several of its customers have formed the Komatsu Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Alliance. The founding members of the alliance are Rio Tinto, BHP, Codelco, and Boliden. Through the alliance framework, Komatsu’s GHG partners will work directly with Komatsu to activly collaborate on product…
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New Battery Electric R1700XE for Underground Mining
Underground mining continues to be an early adopter of sustainable mobile equipment solutions. The new Cat® R1700XE is a key part of the energy transition and is the first battery powered, zero-emissions equipment for the Hard Rock Vehicles Load Haul Dump product line. It offers remote control operation capability, 15-ton payload and 24,190 kg lift,…
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Komatsu customers surpass 3B metric tons moved autonomously
autonomous haulage, Komatsu FrontRunner, mining efficiency, AHS technology, ultra-class dump trucks, Modular Mining Systems, DISPATCH Fleet Management, material hauling, global mining operations, retrofit kits
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Cat® Electric Drive 794AC and 798AC
Finning is proud to offer Caterpillar’s latest additions to the mining truck lineup, the electric-drive 794AC and 798AC. Caterpillar’s AC drive line-up features class leading payload capacities of 290 tonnes and 372 tonnes, respectively, for the 794AC and 798AC. Both trucks also feature superior retarding capability with four-corner, oil-cooled disc brakes and dynamic braking for…
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Komatsu introduces new and redesigned LHDs for hard rock mining
With a whole new chassis, powertrain, and operator cabin, Komatsu’s brand-new WX07 7-tonne LHD has been designed from the ground up to provide a standout experience and environment for underground hard rock mining operators. Compared to competitors in its size class, the WX07 is 15 per cent faster on a grade and delivers up to…
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The EarthTrack – Light Vehicle Machine Monitoring
Monitoring light vehicle fleets for improved efficiencies Traditionally in mining, the focus has been on the everyday running costs of large machines operating on site while the daily costs associated with light vehicle operations is often overlooked. However, it has become apparent through client feedback that light vehicles operating inefficiently are proving to be very…