Liebherr Mining is set to unveil some major new machinery at the world’s leading construction machinery trade fair in October.
When bauma 2022 is held in Munich at the end of October, attendees are in for a treat as Liebherr Mining will unveil a brand-new mid-size class hydraulic excavator and its new T 274 305 tonne mining truck.
The excavator, which is yet to be formally named, is the second Generation 8 machine within the Liebherr Mining portfolio.
A pre-series model of the new machine will be exhibited at the Liebherr booth. As the second machine within the Liebherr mining portfolio to receive the Generation 8 label, this new model comes equipped with the latest Liebherr technology products.
The T 274, a 305-tonne mining truck, will also be on display, featuring an impressive demonstration of the trolley assist system.
The trolley assist system uses on-board pantographs to connect the electric-drive system to a mine site’s electrical network, powered by the customer’s energy source of choice.
The trolley assist system offers increased truck fleet productivity, and the potential for reduction in fleet size while maintaining yearly production when compared with standard trucks.
The potential for reduction of fuel consumption and carbon footprint by decreasing the fleet’s CO2 emissions demonstrates the trolley assist system as an effective first step on the road to zero-emission mine sites.
Liebherr’s portfolio has 56 trucks that have the trolley assist system, making it a tried-and-tested model.
Visitors to bauma 2022 will also experience the latest products and services from Liebherr Mining’s technology product range.
This portfolio was only recently launched and encompasses solutions to enhance safety and overall equipment effectiveness, along with the company’s modular approach to emissions reduction, contributing to a more environmentally oriented development in the mining industry.
Speaking about the new T 274, Liebherr said it was excited to showcase it as part of the company’s collection.
“The new T 274 has been designed and adapted from years of experience in mining truck development,” the company said in a statement.
“The T 274 is a true 305-tonne machine that provides fast cycle times, higher production rates, low fuel consumption, and a low cost per tonne.”
A wide range of options is available for the T 274 and the entire Liebherr haul truck product line, including the next generation of interoperable machine automation solutions, which will be showcased at bauma 2022. Liebherr commented on how the T 274 will contribute to its zero-emission roadmap.
“Liebherr Mining has committed to offer fossil-fuel-free solutions for its mining applications by 2030,” the company said.
“Two objectives have been defined to achieve this goal.”
The first objective is to offer mining products with low CO2 emissions by 2022. This goal has already been achieved through the implementation of the trolley assist system and an electric excavator range.
“Both technologies are consistently achieving proven results in the field to lower carbon emissions,” Liebherr said.
The second objective is to eliminate fossil fuels for the majority of Liebherr Mining equipment applications while maintaining machine mobility.
Liebherr has a defined roadmap for this process in the coming years with support from strategic partners. These two variables mean Liebherr is well placed to offer its customers long-term sustainable solutions for a transition to an emission-free future.
“The basis of the zero-emission Liebherr Mining products is a modular approach, which allows the machines to be energy-type agnostic and drive-train agnostic, enabling an upgrade or retrofit on existing equipment to zero-emission drives,” Liebherr said.
To further support customers in their zero-emission transformation journey, along with accelerating the research and development process and ensuring the best solutions will be offered, Liebherr has formed key strategic partnerships with industry experts ABB and ENGIE.
The company is excited to showcase its innovative solutions at bauma 2022, with a view to providing continuous updates and developments to its growing portfolio.
This feature appeared in the October issue of Australian Mining.
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