Bucyrus MT6300AC
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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 ST (362.9 t).
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.
On July 8, 2011, Bucyrus became a division of Caterpillar. The Bucyrus AC line became known as Caterpillar's UnitRig line.
in September, 2008. 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 (400.1 ST).
/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. Fully loaded, the MT6300AC's can reach a top speed of 40 mph (64.4 km/h).
Highway
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, ultra class, two-axle
Axle
An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear. On wheeled vehicles, the axle may be fixed to the wheels, rotating with them, or fixed to its surroundings, with the wheels rotating around the axle. In the former case, bearings or bushings are provided at the mounting points where the axle...
, diesel/AC
Alternating current
In alternating current the movement of electric charge periodically reverses direction. In direct current , the flow of electric charge is only in one direction....
electric powertrain
Powertrain
In a motor vehicle, the term powertrain or powerplant refers to the group of components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air. This includes the engine, transmission, drive shafts, differentials, and the final drive...
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 ST (362.9 t).
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.
On July 8, 2011, Bucyrus became a division of Caterpillar. The Bucyrus AC line became known as Caterpillar's UnitRig line.
Public Debut
Terex Corporation's Terex Mining division debuted the Terex Unit Rig MT6300AC at MINExpo InternationalMinExpo International
MinExpo International is a trade show sponsored by the National Mining Association. The show exhibits the latest mining and minerals processing technologies, and state-of-the-art machinery and equipment for the coal, metal and nonmetal mining processing industries...
in September, 2008. Prior to the introduction of the MT6300AC and the Caterpillar 797F
Caterpillar 797F
The Caterpillar 797F is an off-highway, ultra class, two-axle, mechanical powertrain haul truck developed and manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. in the United States specifically for high production mining and heavy-duty construction applications worldwide...
at MINExpo International in September, 2008, the Liebherr T 282B
Liebherr T 282B
The Liebherr T 282B is an off-highway, ultra class, rigid frame, two-axle, diesel/electric, AC powertrain haul truck designed and manufactured by the Liebherr Mining Equipment Co. in Newport News, Virginia, USA...
, introduced in 2004, was the only haul truck with a payload capacity of 363 t (400.1 ST).
Re-Branding
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.Powertrain
The MT6300AC employs a diesel/AC electric powertrain. A 3750 hp MTUMTU Friedrichshafen
MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH is a manufacturer of commercial internal combustion engines founded by Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl Maybach in 1909...
/DDC
Detroit Diesel
As a corporation, Daimler Trucks North America has decided to rename the company "DETROIT".Detroit Diesel Corporation is an American-based diesel engine producer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA...
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. Fully loaded, the MT6300AC's can reach a top speed of 40 mph (64.4 km/h).
Specifications
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Public Introduction | 2008 |
| Nominal Payload Capacity | 400 ST (362.9 t) |
| Gross Machine Operating Weight | 1330000 lb (603,277.9 kg) |
| Engine Make & Model | MTU/DDC 20V4000 |
| Engine Arrangement | V-20 |
| Engine Power | 3750 HP net |
| Top Speed (Loaded) | 40 mph (64.4 km/h) |
| Overall Height to Top of Canopy (Empty) | 26 in 0 in (7.92 m) |
| Overall Height (Body Raised) | 44 in 4 in (13.51 m) |
| Overall Length | 51 in 1 in (15.57 m) |
| Overall Width | 31 in 10 in (9.7 m) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1300 US gal (4,921 l) |
| Tire Size | 59/80R63 |
See also
- Caterpillar 797
- Liebherr T 282BLiebherr T 282BThe Liebherr T 282B is an off-highway, ultra class, rigid frame, two-axle, diesel/electric, AC powertrain haul truck designed and manufactured by the Liebherr Mining Equipment Co. in Newport News, Virginia, USA...
- Komatsu 960E-1Komatsu 960E-1The Komatsu 960E-1 is an off-highway, ultra-class, rigid-frame, two-axle, diesel/AC electric powertrain haul truck designed and manufactured by Komatsu America Corp. in Peoria, Illinois, United States. The 960E-1 is Komatsu's largest, highest capacity haul truck, offering a payload capacity of up to...
- Terex 33-19 "Titan"Terex 33-19 "Titan"The Terex 33-19 "Titan" was a prototype off-highway, ultra class, rigid frame, three-axle, diesel/AC electric powertrain haul truck designed by the Terex Division of General Motors and assembled at General Motors Diesel Division's London, ON, Canada assembly plant in 1973. Only one 33-19 was ever...
- Haul truck
External links
- MT6300AC Electric Drive Truck product brochure (PDF) - WebCite archive
- Terex MT6300 Mining Truck - YouTube
- Bucyrus Mining Trucks - Bucyrus International Inc.