Minetruck with electric drivetrain combines power and innovation

Fourth Quarter 2024 Electrical switching & drive systems & components

The new Minetruck MT66 S eDrive is the first of Epiroc’s large-capacity mine trucks to feature the latest generation electric drivetrain. Along with an upgraded and powerful diesel engine, the hauler combines the cost-effectiveness of a traditional mine truck with the productivity of an electric one, without requiring changes to a mine’s infrastructure. It has been completely redesigned to feature an electric drivetrain, powered by the strongest engine yet in Epiroc’s line-up of underground mine trucks. With weight reduction and better utilisation of the engine’s sweet spot, the truck can reach 11% higher ramp speed compared to current models.

While the Minetruck MT66 S eDrive enables both higher maximum payload and increased speed compared to other high-capacity mine trucks, it also reduces fuel consumption by up to 7% thanks to the electric drivetrain. The removal of mechanical parts also lowers maintenance costs, promising reduced total cost of ownership. With all these improvements on board, it offers an easy step to improve productivity quickly. “In a typical mining application, the increased payload capacity means that the Minetruck MT66 S eDrive can add an additional cycle each day compared to a 65-ton mine truck. That means well over 23 000 additional tons annually for our customers’ productivity,” says global portfolio manager, Martin Wallman.

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