Wheel with built-in motor that attaches to truck frame and is driven by simple gear arrangement opens possibilities for high-speed haulage against steep grades; use of wheel in several open pit operations is scheduled; advantages over diesel trucks are capacity, maneuverability and performance; one 4-wheel model has payload capacity of 70 tons, 1500 hp, operation on grades up to 15% and 20% adhesion, and ability to negotiate long, steep grades.
Motorized wheel
Min World
Mining World ; 22 , n 1
1960
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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