Huge trucks, considered “ultra-class” dump trucks, are commonly used in the mining industry, although they can be used to transport materials during major construction projects.
They can be several floors in height and are capable of transporting hundreds of tons, and which of these dump trucks are the largest in the world - we will tell further.
10. Hitachi EH50000AC-3
Dump Truck EH5000AC-3 It is the largest of the Hitachi RDTs with a rated payload of more than 296 tons and a reputation as an excellent vehicle in the open pit mining industry.
The EH5000AC-3 has established itself as an extremely powerful and reliable solution for mines around the world, with advanced drive control systems, economic advantages, a powerful engine and a robust body structure. The total mass of the truck is 500 tons.
9. Unit Rig MT 5500
The dump truck was manufactured by the company Unit rig, which was later sold to Terex, and then Bucyrus Erie (we still remember about it). This giant has a capacity of 2738 "horses", a carrying capacity of more than 300 tons and a total weight of 543 tons.
8. Komatsu 960E
Komatsu America Corp. in 2007 announced the release of an electric dump truck 960E-1 (960E). The largest of the entire Komatsu mining truck line, the new model has a payload of 360 tons and weighs 576 tons when fully loaded.
The 960E balances payload, performance and power, and is designed to meet today's industry needs.
With a height of almost 11 meters, the 960E uses modern frame design and advanced technology. With more than 3 years of experience (from coal deposits to deep copper mining), Komatsu tested and proved that the dump truck is ready for today's industry needs.
Komatsu, by the way, is a world leader in the field of electric mining dump trucks and was the first in 1996 to introduce AC systems for high-class mining dump trucks with the serial production of 930E.
Today, the 930E is the best-selling ultra-class truck with more than 650 field vehicles. The 960E builds on this success and offers customers the right fit for production, speed and operating costs. From a solid body to standard size 56 / 80R63 tires, the 960E is designed to be a leader at a low price.
The 960E is powered by a Komatsu SSDA18V170 engine, which uses a unique two-stage turbocharged air treatment system that delivers 3,500 horsepower with minimum specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at rated power for this class of truck.
7. Terex Titan 33-19
Dump truck Terex Titan 33-19, which weighs 260 tons when empty, was released back in 1973. Since then it has been overshadowed by power, but in terms of size, it is still able to compete with the new products. Together with the cargo, it weighs 317 520 kg.
Titanium 33-19 was assembled in London and Ontario by Terex, which at that time was a subsidiary of General Motors. The dump truck held the largest record from 1973 to 1988.
6. XCMG DE400
XCMG DE400 - This is a mining dump truck with a carrying capacity of 363 tons. With a length of 16 m and a height of 7.6 m, the DE400 can transport various materials from soil and coal to rocks.
At maximum lifting load, it takes only 24 seconds to reach the maximum limit. This dump truck has a maximum speed of 50 km per hour when fully loaded.
It uses two 20-cylinder Tier-2 MTU 4000 Series diesel engines with a total capacity of 3,650 hp. The latest version of the largest dump truck in China already uses an electric drive developed by XCMG itself, making it the largest dump truck in the world, which uses an electric drive instead of a conventional mechanical drive.
5. BelAZ 75601
In 2010, during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the BelAZ Design and Experimental Department, the new and most difficult (at that time) in the line of dump trucks was demonstrated - BelAZ-75601 with a loading capacity of 360 tons.
The dump truck was designed as a car of a higher technical level and loading class using the basic elements of the BelAZ-75600 model (the former "heaviest" truck with a carrying capacity of 320 tons) and spare parts from leading manufacturers.
It is equipped with a 3750 hp MTU 20V4000 diesel engine. (2800 kW) with new electronic control and diagnostic systems, Siemens transmission, 59/80 R63 tires with a diameter of 4 m, a new cab with improved comfort and improved visibility with information. LCD on the dashboard, improved upholstery and insulation materials, etc.
4. Bucyrus MT6300AC
Bucyrus MT6300AC It is an ultra-class off-road dump truck with two axles and an electric power unit. MT6300AC is the largest Bucyrus dump truck, offering one of the largest payloads in the world, up to 400 tons.
3. Caterpillar 797F
What is needed to increase profits? Increase productivity with best-in-class payload? Excellent braking? Or a tough, sturdy frame that delivers performance and long life in all conditions?
The manufacturer Caterpillar decided that with the model 797F buyers will get it all - and more. Today, the 797F is the most productive 400-ton truck on the market. It is fast, economical and delivers best-in-class performance, making it an industry benchmark at a lower price.
2. Liebherr T 282C and Liebherr 284
Liebherr T 282C and Liebherr T 284 - These are two high-performance dump trucks with a lifting capacity of 400 tons, designed and manufactured by Liebherr.
Trucks successfully compete with the Caterpillar 797F and Terex MT 6300AC mining dump trucks. Liebherr’s T 282C is the successor to the T 282B 360 tonne dump truck. The T 284, the latest Liebherr truck class, has many features similar to the T 282C.
The gross weight of T 282C and T 284 is the same, 661 tons. The total length of trucks is 15.69 meters. The total width and loading height are 9.679m and 7.42m, respectively.
Cars are equipped with a 20-cylinder diesel engine with a total capacity of up to 3,750 hp. Cars use the Liebherr IGBT AC electric drive system. The maximum speed of vehicles is 64 km / h.
1. BelAZ-75710
This dump truck built in Belarus has more performance than any other dump truck in the world. This, of course, a giant, has a height of about three floors and almost 21 meters wide. It weighs 386 tons and can carry a total of 496 tons.
Its size means that it cannot be driven by a single engine, so it has two diesel engines with several electric drives and eight wheels (four for each axle).
Top speed 75710 is 25 km / h, but only 15 km / h at boot and with a 10 percent slope.