The Bucyrus MT6300AC is an off-highway, ultra class, two-axle, diesel/AC electric powertrain haul truck designed and manufactured by Bucyrus International Inc. in the United States. The MT6300AC is Bucyrus' largest, highest payload capacity haul truck, offering one of the largest haul truck payload capacities in the world, up to 400 short tons (363 t).[1] The closest analogs are Liebherr T 282B, Caterpillar 797F, which can carry the same weight, and BelAZ 75710 with 450 tons payload capacity.[2]
| Bucyrus MT6300AC | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bucyrus International Inc. |
| Production | September 2008-present |
| Assembly | North America |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Ultra class |
| Body style | Dump truck |
| Layout | Front engine, rear wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel/MTU 20V4000 Arrangement: V-20 Power: 3,750 horsepower (2,800 kW) |
| Transmission | AC Electric |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 21 ft 10 in (6.65 m) |
| Length | 51 ft 1 in (15.57 m) |
| Width | 31 ft 10 in (9.70 m) |
| Height | 26 ft (7.92 m) |
| Curb weight | 1,330,000 lb (603,300 kg) |
On February 19, 2010, the Terex Unit Rig MT6300AC was re-branded as the Bucyrus MT6300AC when Bucyrus International Inc. acquired the mining equipment division of Terex Corporation.[3]
On July 8, 2011, Bucyrus became a division of Caterpillar. The Bucyrus AC line became known as Caterpillar's UnitRig line.[4]
Public debut
editTerex Corporation's Terex Mining division debuted the Terex Unit Rig MT6300AC at MINExpo International in September, 2008.[5] Prior to the introduction of the MT6300AC and the Caterpillar 797F at MINExpo International in September, 2008, the Liebherr T 282B, introduced in 2004, was the only haul truck with a payload capacity of 363 t (400 short tons).
Re-branding
editOn February 19, 2010, the Terex Unit Rig MT6300AC was re-branded as the Bucyrus MT6300AC when Bucyrus International Inc. acquired the mining equipment division of Terex Corporation.[3]
Powertrain
editThe MT6300AC employs a diesel/AC electric powertrain. A 3,750 horsepower (2,800 kW) MTU/DDC C3 Series 20V4000 four-stroke diesel engine powers an AC electric alternator which provides power to a triple reduction geared electric motor located at each side of the rear axle.[6] Fully loaded, the MT6300AC's can reach a top speed of 40 mph (64 km/h).[1]
Specifications
edit| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Public Introduction | 2008 |
| Nominal Payload Capacity | 400 short tons (363 t) |
| Gross Machine Operating Weight | 1,330,000 lb (603,300 kg) |
| Engine Make & Model | MTU/DDC 20V4000 |
| Engine Arrangement | V-20 |
| Engine Power | 3,750 hp (2,796 kW) net |
| Top Speed (Loaded) | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
| Overall Height to Top of Canopy (Empty) | 26 ft 0 in (7.92 m) |
| Overall Height (Body Raised) | 44 ft 4 in (13.51 m) |
| Overall Length | 51 ft 1 in (15.57 m) |
| Overall Width | 31 ft 10 in (9.70 m) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,300 US gal (4,921 L) |
| Tire Size | 59/80R63 |
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ a b bucyrus.com 2010, p. mining-trucks.aspx.
- ^ "BELAZ produced the world's largest dump truck with 450 tons load capacity". Land of Ancestors. 2013. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ^ a b bucyrus.com & 2010-02-19.
- ^ Caterpillar completes acquisition of Bucyrus caterpillar.com [dead link]
- ^ Hall-Geisler 2010.
- ^ Terex MT6300AC Mining Truck Product Brochure 2008, p. 4.
- ^ MT6300AC Electric Drive Truck S_TR_MT6300AC_10_1 2010.
References
edit- Hall-Geisler, Kristen (2010). "What is the biggest truck in the world?". howstuffworks.com. HowStuffWorks, Inc. Archived from the original on 2010-02-19. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
The MT 6300AC was only recently introduced at the 2008 MinEXPO...
- "Bucyrus Completes Acquisition of Mining Business of Terex". bucyrus.com. Bucyrus International Inc. 2010-02-19. Archived from the original on 2010-02-27. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
Bucyrus International, Inc. ...announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the mining equipment business of Terex Corporation.'
- "Bucyrus International Inc. - Mining Trucks". bucyrus.com. Bucyrus International Inc. 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-02-23. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
Payload Capacity 363 t (400 ton)
- "MT6300AC Electric Drive Truck S_TR_MT6300AC_10_1" (PDF). bucyrus.com. Bucyrus International, Inc. February 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-09-24. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
Loaded vehicle weight Total 603,288 kg (1,330,000 lb)
- "Terex MT6300AC Mining Truck Product Brochure" (PDF). Terex Mining. December 2008. Retrieved 2010-03-01.
Model MTU/DDC 20V4000
External links
edit- MT6300AC Electric Drive Truck product brochure (PDF) - WebCite archive
- Terex MT6300 Mining Truck - YouTube
- Bucyrus Mining Trucks - Bucyrus International Inc.