FLEETS

Power plays

WHILE there is a lot of talk about battery powered underground mining equipment, it appears much of it will be unsuitable for Australia’s large scale operations.

Noel Dyson
The LH307B loader Sandvik launched last year at Minexpo.

The LH307B loader Sandvik launched last year at Minexpo.

Instead, hybrid solutions, tethered electric or possible even trolley assist will be the way ahead. Sandvik vice-president load and haul product line Wayne Scrivens said battery technology was continuing...

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