A load-haul-dump (LHD) vehicle for constrained spaces such as underground mines. The LHD includes a front axle and a rear axle, and an articulation in the vehicle between the front and rear axles. A diesel engine is positioned to the rear of the rear axle, and powers a hydraulic pump. A hydraulic motor is positioned forwardly of the articulation, and is hydraulically driven by the hydraulic pump. A transmission is driven by the hydraulic motor, and drives the front axle and rear axle via respective drive shafts.
LOAD-HAUL-DUMP VEHICLE FOR CONFINED SPACES
2015-06-25
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Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
A Hydrostatic Transmission for a Load-Haul-Dump Vehicle
SAE Technical Papers | 1987
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