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…
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Liebherr R 9200 – (mining excavator)
The Liebherr R 9200 represents a modern example of heavy-duty mining machinery designed to meet the demanding needs of open-pit operations. In this article we examine its design philosophy, typical…
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P&H 2355 – (mining shovel)
The P&H 2355 is a heavy-duty mining electric shovel that has been used worldwide in open-pit operations for digging, loading and material handling. This article examines the machine’s design, typical…
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CAT 6090 – (mining excavators)
The CAT 6090 is a heavyweight contender in the world of surface mining machinery. Designed for large-scale open-pit operations, this excavator represents a blend of brute force and modern technology…
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Hitachi EH5000AC-3 – (mining)
The Hitachi EH5000AC-3 stands among the class of ultra-large mining haul trucks designed to move massive quantities of overburden and ore in open-pit operations. Combining a heavy-duty frame with an…
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Komatsu 980E-4 – (mining)
The Komatsu 980E-4 is one of the most recognizable machines in large-scale surface mining. Designed as a high-capacity, long-haul truck, it plays a central role in modern open-pit operations where…
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