| Construction
Left: Volvo excavators and articulated haulers work seamlessly together
Above ground, a fleet of Volvo equipment including
the Volvo EC950F, Volvo EWR150, EW160 and EWR170 wheeled excavators, as well as EC220, EC250 and EC380 crawler excavators and a variety of Volvo wheel loaders work tirelessly. These include a special machine based on the Volvo L180 but with ‘Reptail’ from the Finnish attachment manufacturer of the same name. “This works like an asphalt paver and levels itself,” explains Wetzlinger. Twenty-six Volvo articulated haulers, varying in size
from the A25 to the A60 – the largest articulated hauler on the market – perform the real backbone of the work on the site. Their durable design makes them ideal for the harsh conditions and rough terrain. Fourteen A25 and A30 haulers alone are used for underground work and blasting, transporting material away.
“We optimise the cross-sections so that the loading cycles with the Volvo L120, L150 and L180 wheel loader fit the A25 and A30 perfectly,” says Wetzlinger. “These loading cycles have proven themselves in underground work, including many tunnelling jobs in the past. In small tunnels, the A25s are the best machines for reversing up the tunnel and getting everything out with a full load. Although the skill of the drivers here should not be underestimated.” Larger hauler models, like the Volvo A40 and A60
were selected for the earthworks because they excel in off-road and challenging applications. “We needed articulated haulers because the rigid haulers can’t get everywhere, especially in certain areas of the quarry. And we can’t create highways. We need all terrain and all-wheel drive vehicles. And this is where the A60
Above: More than 60 machines from Volvo CE are helping power construction work at Kühtai
Below: Larger haulers like the Volvo A40G were chosen for the earthworks as they excel in off- road and challenging conditions
Left: A Volvo A40G waits in line ready to be filled by the Volvo EC950F
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