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EH1700 dump truck trialled - NEWSBRIEF
00:00 06 Feb 2002
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byColin Sowman
Euclid-Hitachi has put Europe's first EH1700 rigid dump truck into Celtic Energy's Selar open cast mine in the Neath Valley on a 20-week evaluation trial at the start of its push in the European market.
The EH1700 has a 30-litre Stage 1 Cummins QST30 engine producing 895kW, a 12.5% increase over its R90C predecessor, and gives an extra 10% of torque providing enhanced productivity.
Payload has been increased to 98.4t, but the EH1700 pulls up the two mile, 10% ramp out of Selar a gear higher than the other machines on the site. A slightly lower (38.3mph) top speed has allowed better ratio spacing for the loaded run, although a higher gearing option is available.
The front axle has dry disc brakes and the rear uses wet discs giving 8% extra braking force over the previous model. Unladen descents into the mine are made using just the rear brakes.
The front suspension strut is filled with a compressible fluid called Neocon that effectively makes the suspension more progressive, said David Nus, manager of the heavy product international division. The 38.6m3 (struck) body has exhaust heating, even when raised - a process that takes 12.8 seconds using twin double-acting under-floor rams.
Michelin has developed a low-profile tyre for the truck to allow an increased payload while minimising the loading height. As the tyres' pressure is lower, Michelin said they are less susceptible to punctures and improve the ride quality. First 50t Llamada piling Rig to van elle
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Euclid-Hitachi has put Europe's first EH1700 rigid dump truck into Celtic Energy's Selar open cast mine in the Neath Valley on a 20-week evaluation trial at the start of its push in the European market.
The EH1700 has a 30-litre Stage 1 Cummins QST30 engine producing 895kW, a 12.5% increase over its R90C predecessor, and gives an extra 10% of torque providing enhanced productivity.
Payload has been increased to 98.4t, but the EH1700 pulls up the two mile, 10% ramp out of Selar a gear higher than the other machines on the site. A slightly lower (38.3mph) top speed has allowed better ratio spacing for the loaded run, although a higher gearing option is available.
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The front axle has dry disc brakes and the rear uses wet discs giving 8% extra braking force over the previous model. Unladen descents into the mine are made using just the rear brakes.
The front suspension strut is filled with a compressible fluid called Neocon that effectively makes the suspension more progressive, said David Nus, manager of the heavy product international division. The 38.6m3 (struck) body has exhaust heating, even when raised - a process that takes 12.8 seconds using twin double-acting under-floor rams.
Michelin has developed a low-profile tyre for the truck to allow an increased payload while minimising the loading height. As the tyres' pressure is lower, Michelin said they are less susceptible to punctures and improve the ride quality. First 50t Llamada piling Rig to van elle
Geotechnical contractor Van Elle has taken delivery of the first 50t Llamada P-130TT piling rig in the UK from PTC Piling. The purpose-built rig is fitted with a five-speed rotary head providing maximum torque ratings from 88.3kNm to 181.5kNm (at 0-18rpm and 0-9rpm respectively) and can drill to 23m deep at up to 1m diameter.
Banson to supply 17 Bunded fuel bowsers
Banson Tool Hire and Sales is to supply 17 Mainway 1,100litre (250gallon) bunded fuel bowsers to railway carriage refurbishment specialist Wabtech. The laden trailer-mounted units weigh almost 1.7t and have a lockable section with a fuel gauge and a hand-operated diaphragm pump capable of delivering 70litres/min.
Mawsley adds trailer parts to range
Mawsley Machinery has added trailer parts to its Mawparts range which already includes fast moving items from cut off saws to excavator body parts. Its health and safety range covers own-brand level gauges to seatbelts. The new catalogue is available on 01604 880644.
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