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Situated in eastern Siberia, the Arpatsky coal mine is a tough workplace for operators and machines. The long winter – when temperatures can get as low as minus 45˚Celsius – puts mining equipment to the test. For the last eight years, four Terex Trucks TA400 articulated haulers have been working at the coal mine, delivering reliable workshifts despite the adverse conditions.
The dump trucks – offering a maximum payload of 38 tonnes (41.9 tons) – 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. “The 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 TA400 is the master of steep hills
The truck operators appreciate the TA400’s ability to climb and descend the slopes at the coal mine. “The 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.” The 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, Global Key Accounts Director at Terex Trucks. “The drivetrain of the TA400 is perfectly matched to the engine and designed to maintain traction and speed on the toughest jobsites for outstanding productivity at all times.”
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www.hub-4.com March/April 2020 - Issue 61