@aaron_witt: Meet the Kress Coal Hauler! Coal for power is extremely light (rock is typically 2-3X more dense). Therefore, hauling it with typical mining trucks is inefficient. Even with big coal beds, it’s hard to get them even near capacity. So Kress, also the maker of fire dozers and slag-handling equipment, came up with a niche solution called the Coal Hauler. With its 2,000 HP engine, it can haul 240 tons or 300 CY (220 tonne / 228 m^3) of coal at over 40 MPH (64 KPH). To help with maneuvering in cuts, it offers an 85-degree steering angle, meaning it can turn its front wheels almost entirely to the right or left. Loaders typically load it from the top; then its belly opens to dump over feeders at the plant. These trucks are as close as you’ll get to Star Wars on Earth.

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Wednesday 14 February 2024 14:55:09 GMT