Mining trucks or Dump trucks are used to transport mining materials. Not surprisingly, this type of truck has a large size with a lot of payloads. This type of truck also has a giant engine to support its performance. Because it has a giant engine, the power generated is definitely not playing games.
Mining Trucks with Largest Engines
Of the many large trucks, here are some mining trucks that are claimed to have the largest engines in the world.
Liebherr T 282B
This German production truck weighs 230 tons. In addition, the truck designed in 2004 is capable of lifting 365 tons of material. The engine of this truck is a V20 unit capable of generating power up to 3,650 DK. Unfortunately, the truck’s speed only reaches 64 km per hour with the maximum load carried.
Caterpillar 797
This truck has been around since 1998. PT Freeport is one of the users. In one go, this truck can carry 363 metric tons. This truck uses a giant 24 quad-turbo V24 diesel engine which can generate power up to 3,793 DK.
Liebherr T 282C
This truck is made from America. The weight of this truck reaches 660 tons with a payload of up to 363 tons. There are two engine options for this type of truck, namely the MTU V20 which can generate power up to 2,722 DK, and the Cummins V18 which can generate power up to 3,500 DK. The speed of this truck only reaches 56 km per hour.
Bucyrus MT6300AC
This american made truck has a weight of 660 tons and a payload of up to 400 tons. The engine in this truck is a Detroit diesel V20 engine which can generate power up to 3,750 DK.
Belaz 75710
This truck comes from a company in Belarus. The manufacturer claims that this truck is the largest in the world. The load that this truck can carry reaches 496 tons. This truck uses two 16 cylinder diesel engines. One machine is capable of producing 2,300 DK power. With two engines it means the power created reaches 4,600 DK. Its maximum speed is only 64 km per hour on a full charge.
Those are some types of trucks that have giant engines. These trucks make great miniature souvenirs. You just need to order it at MiniKraf by contacting customer service.