New Underground Mine Truck
Joy Global recently debuted its newest offering
for the hard rock mining market, the Joy
16TD truck. Based on the popular DT-1804
truck model, the 16TD features lower hood
lines for improved visibility, a digital operator
display, shorter turning radius, ground
level maintenance and faster ramp speeds.
Cummins QSB 6.7 EPA/MSHA Tier 3, MTU
OM906LA EPA Tier 3/EU Stage III, or MTU
OM906LA EPA/MSHA Tier 2 diesel options
are available, delivering power via a Dana
CL320 series converter to a Dana 32000
series powershift transmission with four forward
and four reverse gears. Standard payload
is a little more than 35,000 lb (16,000
kg) with an operating weight of almost
40,000 lb (17,900 kg). Loaded driving
speeds on zero grade range from 2.1 mi/h in
first gear to 13.2 mi/h in top gear; speed on
a 10% grade ranges from 2.1 mi/h to 6.5
mi/h in third gear. A 45° turning angle provides
an outside turning radius of 237 in. (6
m). The 16TD is commercially available now
and replaces the DT-1804 model.
www.joyglobal.com
As featured in Womp 2015 Vol 11 - www.womp-int.com
