FLEETS

Batteries included

ATLAS Copco has launched its first battery-powered piece of underground mining equipment in the form of the Scooptram ST7 Battery.

Noel Dyson
The Scooptram ST7 Battery is expected to have more than four hours operation on one battery in most applications.

The Scooptram ST7 Battery is expected to have more than four hours operation on one battery in most applications.

There are already electric scoops operating underground but these are tethered via an electric cable, meaning limited range and other operating challenges. Atlas Copco estimates the 7t load haul dump...

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