Liebherr R 9600 – (mining excavator)
The Liebherr R 9600 represents a modern approach to large-scale hydraulic mining excavators, combining modularity, reliability and advanced electronics to meet the demands of open-pit mining operations worldwide. Designed to…
Komatsu PC5500 – (mining excavator)
Komatsu PC5500 is one of the most recognizable names in large-scale surface mining equipment. As a heavy-duty hydraulic excavator designed for open-pit mining and large earthmoving projects, the PC5500 combines…
Bucyrus 2570WS – (dragline)
The Bucyrus 2570WS is a hallmark of heavy-surface mining equipment: a large, purpose-built dragline designed to move tremendous volumes of overburden and ore in open-pit operations. In this article I…
How Mining Excavators Handle Thousands of Tons Daily
The remarkable scale of modern mining operations rests heavily on the power and precision of machines designed to move vast quantities of earth. In open-pit quarries and large-scale resource extraction…
BelAZ 75600 – (haul truck)
The BelAZ-75600 is a representative of the modern ultra-class mining haul trucks designed to move massive loads in open-pit mining and large-scale earthmoving operations. This article explores the machine’s design,…
Komatsu HD1500-8 – (haul truck)
The Komatsu HD1500-8 represents a class of ultra-large rigid-frame dump trucks designed for the most demanding surface mining and heavy earthmoving operations. Combining robust structural design, high-capacity hauling, and operator-focused…
XCMG XE7000 – (mining excavator)
The XCMG XE7000 is a heavyweight example of the modern large-scale mining excavator platform developed by one of China’s largest construction equipment manufacturers. Designed for continuous, high-output open-pit and quarry…









