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Articulated haulers are proving robust even in icy conditions at a Siberian coal mine
our Terex Trucks TA400 articulated haulers have clocked up around 48,000 hours in a remote coal mine in Siberia, Russia, where they are
braving extreme conditions and sub-zero temperatures. Situated in eastern Siberia, the Arpatsky coal mine is a tough workplace for operators and machines. Te long winter – when temperatures can get as low as -45˚C – puts mining equipment to the test. For the past eight years, four Terex Trucks TA400 articulated haulers have been working at the coal mine, delivering reliable workshifts despite the adverse conditions. Te dump trucks – offering a maximum payload of 38 tonnes – are transporting coal and overburden, working up to 22 hours a day. During winter, the ground is covered with snow for many months, meaning the haulers have to operate on slippery surfaces and navigate steep, icy slopes. “Te robustness of the TA400 and its ability to deliver a reliable performance in tough conditions was a big part of the reason why we chose Terex Trucks haulers over other brands,” says Dmitry Dulin, chief engineer at the Arpatsky coal mine. “Since 2012, our haulers have already clocked up around 48,000 hours and they’re still going strong.”
THE MASTER OF STEEP HILLS Te truck operators appreciate the TA400’s ability to climb and descend the slopes at the coal mine. “Te hauler handles the downhill slopes smoothly and safely,” says Oleg Likhodumov, director of Mining Operations at the Arpatsky coal mine. “With the exhaust break, we don’t even need to use the brakes when going down steep hills.” Te TA400’s modulating transmission retarder is coupled with an efficient exhaust brake and fully enclosed oil-cooled multidisc brakes, this provides optimum control and increased safety on steep slopes. “In mines, you need powerful, robust machines that can perform in extreme environments,” says John Rotherford at Terex Trucks. “Te drivetrain of the TA400 is perfectly matched to the engine and
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www.engineerlive.com The trucks are working 22 hours a day in freezing temperatures
designed to maintain traction and speed on the toughest jobsites for outstanding productivity at all times.” “Te TA400 offers the complete
package,” says Dmitry Glazunov, deputy director at the Arpatsky coal mine. “It’s simple to operate, reliable and delivers low total cost of ownership. Another benefit is that the machines are easy to service – the axle, gears and engine are all easy to
access, so service and maintenance work is straightforward, without needing special diagnostic equipment.” Terex Trucks offers dedicated on-site maintenance and support services, which is especially important in Russia as the country is so vast – often dealers’ branches are based hundreds of miles away. “Our dealer Mining Eurasia handles all the maintenance of our trucks,” says Dimitry. “Tere’s a workshop with spare parts at the coal mine, so we can get round-the-clock servicing.”
THE WORKHORSE Te TA400, the largest articulated hauler on offer from Terex Trucks, has a heaped capacity of 23.3m3
. Powered by a high-
The TA400 is Terex’s largest articulated hauler
performance, fuel-efficient engine that develops a gross power of 331kW, the TA400 is designed to meet the demands of the most extreme operations such as quarries, mines and large-scale construction projects. Te planetary gear transmission provides smooth, efficient gear shifting for optimised fuel consumption and reduced cost of operation. Ground level test points and a fully tilting cab, combined with an electronically raised hood, ensure ease of service and maximum uptime.
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