TR-60 electric dump truck uses electric power from overhead trolley installation to run 400 hp, 600 v, d-c LeTourneau electric motors contained in hubs of each wheel; truck is able to haul 75 tons of material up 15% grade at 12 mph; truck is equipped with diesel engine to supply power to wheel motors when it is away from trolley power source.


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    Title :

    Will this 75-ton electric truck revolutionize open pit haulage


    Additional title:

    Min World


    Published in:

    Mining World ; 23 , n 3 ; p 38-40


    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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