Mining truck news
Tips for water tank safety and efficiency
Josh Swank, Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc., discusses water tank design and spraying systems.
Caterpillar unveils two new ultra-class trucks
Caterpillar expands its mining truck line with the new Cat 798 AC and the 796 AC.
New Cat D11 Dozer moves more material at lower cost per tonne
The new D11 has a redesigned main frame that delivers lower total cost of ownership over the life of the machine.
PHIL Sideboards help maximise truck volume and minimise spillage
PHIL Sideboards, designed by PHIL Systems, are able to increase the volume of an off-highway truck and reduce material spillage.
Global opencast mining truck market expected to grow to 2020
Asia Pacific will spearhead the global opencast mining trucks market growth to 2020, says GlobalData.
Caterpillar celebrates its 1000th 797 ultra-class mining truck
Caterpillar’s 797 is the only mining truck in the size class to reach the 1000 milestone.
Magna MSC and MSO truck tyres perform well in Oman terrain
The tyres have been used for approximately 5 months, predominantly for offroad use as well as for waste pit preparations and road levelling.
Wenco and Hitachi Construction complete autonomous haulage programme
Wenco International Mining Systems and Hitachi Construction Machinery complete successful trial of autonomous mine haul trucking programme.
US mine switches to new truck lubricant and optimises performance
ExxonMobil’s Mobil SHC™ 630 saves US mining company more than US$2.1 million annually and improved improve haul truck fuel economy by 5.5%.
Liebherr to present its autonomous haulage surface mining solution
Liebherr will unveil its new autonomous haulage solution this week at the Autonomous Industrial Vehicle Technology Symposium.