As a direct result of the Mining Industries need to improve efficiency and production in Open Pit type operations, the size of haulage units have increased dramatically. This trend has continued such, that the majority of dump trucks operating in Open Pit operations are in the 170 ton class.Continued mining in existing locations has meant that the increase in vertical lift and resultant grades, and increases in hauling distances are making electric drive systems unsuitable. This is largely due to the electric drive systems heat limitations on major propulsion components.With these mining requirements in view and the present limitations on electric drive systems in mind, Komatsu have been developing the Komatsu HD1600M. A diesel powered mechanical drive dump truck capable of operating in deep pit operations.This presentation introduces: Komatsu HD1600M Dump Truck
Advanced Design Concept on Largest Diesel-Mechanical Truck - Komatsu HD1600M
Sae Technical Papers
West Coast International Meeting and Exposition ; 1983
1983-08-08
Conference paper
English
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