Epiroc has launched Minetruck MT436B, to boost underground haulage capacity and efficiency across mining and construction operations.

The Minetruck MT436B comes with Jacobs engine brake, automatic engine over-speed protection, electric transmission shift control and converter lockups. The truck is designed to facilitate fast, proactive and efficient service. Its centralised lubrication technique improves the component life while the driver’s cabin is ergonomically-designed for easy access of the controls. The MT436B can upload up to 32.6 metric tonnes and can be equipped with a Teletram dump box to push material off horizontally.

Epiroc India Managing Director Jerry Andersson said, “Minetrucks are used extensively at sites across the world and form an integral part of the mining industry. Epiroc’s new MT436B Minetruck is built for maximum safety and reliability in tough environment. It also incorporates unique features such as easy access to service points as well as ergonomic seating and controls to increase productivity.”

The choice of Epiroc to manufacture this truck in Nashik, India supports the company vision and the `Make in India’ philosophy of the nation.

Additional benefits
Safety first: The Minetruck MT436B has many built-in safety features such as ISO ROPS and FOPS-approved driver’s compartment, SAHR brakes, articulation safety lock, dump box safety support stand, rear camera and audio-visual reverse alarm.

Maximum productivity: The easy-to-operate Minetruck MT436B is built with well-tested, reliable systems and components that have been continually refined through years of real work experience.

Ergonomic work environment: The comfortable driver’s compartment is ergonomically-designed with controls and gauges within easy reach that increases productivity.

Epiroc offers a full portfolio of high-tech mining equipment, including both diesel-driven and battery-powered drill rigs, loaders, ground support machinery and underground vehicles.

For any further information, please visit www.epirocgroup.com