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that had been made to the new machine, as well as explaining the new maintenance routine to the workshop staff . T ere have been no problems
running any of the machines. ISME keeps the trucks clean as an added safety precaution to reduce the risk of fi re, while adhering to the maintenance and servicing schedule, as well as doing daily and monthly checks. T e company operates its own workshop to carry out routine maintenance and servicing, with larger jobs, such as an engine overhaul, being carried out by Sleator Plant. Keeping to the mine’s speed limit is a key factor in reducing wear and tear, as well as minimising fuel
consumption. But the working conditions are still extreme, with the trucks having to cope with corrosive salt and dust, not to mention the temperatures inside the mine. “With all machines, it’s common that as they age there can be problems with the chassis because they really do take a pounding, but our oldest haulers are still operating after 25 years,” Moore adds. More than a match for these conditions, the new TA400 is proving to be a success with ISME’s employees. “Truck driving is seen as one of the most important jobs in the mine, so it’s vital the operators have as much comfort as possible,” he continues. “When you get in, you don’t want to get out!”
Designed to meet the demands of the most extreme operations, the Terex Trucks TA400 articulated dump truck is a robust machine that excels in large-scale construction projects, quarries and mine sites
For more information visit
www.terextrucks.com
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