Capacities of diesel tractor-trailer units are 100 tons; largest diesel engines available are 700 hp; 2000 electric hp can be made available for trolley operation on 15% grades, with 570 diesel hp for level hauls on benches; off-highway wagon train, consisting of one tractor and 3 trailers, has been developed; each dump body and trailer, has level (struck) load capacity of 17 cu yd.


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    Title :

    Recent developments in open pit Haulage


    Additional title:

    Min Congress J


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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