Hitachi
With five haul truck models currently on the market, Hitachi was proud to announce their newest two in 2015, the EH3500AC-3 and the EH4000AC-3, with 200-ton and 243.6 ton payload, respectively. Both boast increased mobility, productivity, and operability, as well as increased safety features. Bigger and safer: a killer combo.
Caterpillar
Cat has a long and proud history of producing quality mining equipment, including many models of articulated and rigid haul trucks. Their latest offering, The Cat 789D Mining Truck, claims to combine high production, availability, and payload to deliver the lowest-in-class cost per ton. We were especially interested to note that the specs include larger tire options for increased tire life (and therefore lower tire costs in the long run).
Terex
With three articulated dump trucks and four rigid haul models currently on offer, Terex can hold its own against Hitachi and Caterpillar. Their truck with the largest maximum payload is currently the TR100, built to face the steepest, deepest, and largest mines and quarries in the world. Best of all, Terex promises that the TR100 has minimum maintenance requirements, making it perfect for use in extreme conditions.
Who you got?
Who makes your favorite articulated dump truck or rigid haul truck? Terex? Caterpillar? Hitachi? Or another brand? Let us know in the comments.
No matter whose trucks you use--one of the big three or another contender--remember that we carry a full line of OTR tires for all of your mining needs. For more information on our current deals, please feel free to contact us.
Image credits (top to bottom): Hitachi Construction, Cat.com, TerexTrucks.com
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