Low Profile Dump Truck Underground hauling machines Sumbitted By: A Sai Narendra 10408EN005 C Gowtham Kumar 10408EN001
Introduction Main application in underground metal mines. A decline entry of mine is provided to access working face or loading point to surface dumping location. Loading equipment like LHD is used in conjugation. They can be economically used for some distance. In India, UCIL jadugudha mines uses LPDT’s for hauling. Also called as underground mining trucks.
Features of LPDT’s Being tire mounted they are very fast in operation. Low profile means size of excavation can be minimized. Low cost per ton hauling. Loading point can be flexible.
Loading of LPDT
Manufacturers. The following are main manufacturers of LPDT: Caterpillar Sandvik Mining. Atlas Copco Eimco Elecon
LPDT’s of Caterpillar Three models are there: Cat AD30 Cat AD45 Cat AD60