TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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Sandvik Mining and Construction reserves the right to change this ISO 9001 ISO 14001 Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy
specification without further notice P.O. Box 434
20101 Turku, Finland
Tel. +358 205 44 131
Fax +358 205 44 130
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Main dimensions Standard axles

Total length 10 484 mm (413 in) Front axle Dana, 53R300, oscillation ±13°.
Total width 3 134 mm (123 in) Rear axle Dana, 53R300, fixed
Height 2 720 mm (107 in)
Standard tyres
Max. height of the box 20 m3 2 856 mm (112 in)
Size and type 29.5R25 E4 **
Weights Brand and type subject to availability)
Operating weight 35 900 kg (79 150 lb) Air pressure front 550 kPa (5.5 bar) (80 psi)
Total loaded weight 85 900 kg (189 380 lb) rear 700 kPa (7.0 bar) (102 psi)
Axle weights without load: Other type of tyres available to user’s choice. In certain
front axle 26 300 kg (58 000 lb) applications the productive capabilities of the truck may
rear axle 9 600 kg (21 160 lb) exceed the TKPH value given by tyre manufacturer.
Axle weights with load: Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy recommends that the
front axle 40 500 kg (89 300 lb) user consult their tyre supplier to evaluate conditions and to
rear axle 45 400 kg (100 090 lb) find the best solution for application.
Unit weight is dependent on the selected options
Cabin
Capacities ROPS/FOPS certified safety cabin with air conditioning
Payload capacity* 50 000 kg (110 232 lb) Height 2720 mm (107”)
Box sizes (heaped, SAE J1363) 20 m³ (26 yd³)
Steering hydraulics
Dump box movements Full hydraulic, center articulated, power steering with two
Dumping time 14,0 sec double acting cylinders. Steering is equipped with load
Dumping angle 62° sensing Danfoss system and a steering wheel.
Driving speeds forward and reverse Turning angle ± 42.5°.
1st gear 5.9 km/h (3.7 mph) Turning radius, inner 4836 mm (190")
2nd gear 7.8 km/h (4.8 mph) Turning radius ,outer 9130 mm (359")
3rd gear 10.6 km/h (6.6 mph) Main components in steering system:
4th gear 13.8 km/h (8.6 mph) Steering pump
5th gear 18.3 km/h (11.4 mph) Steering cylinders
6th gear 24.0 km/h (14.9 mph) Steering valves
7th gear 32.0 km/h (19.9 mph) Pressure setting for
Reversing with 1st and 3rd gear steering hydraulic circuit 19,0 MPa (190 bar)
Frame port relief valves 24.0 MPa (240 bar)
Rear and front frame Welded steel construction Box hydraulics
Central hinge Box constructed, adjustable Full hydraulic pilot controlled system, equipped with
lower bearing variable displacement piston pump. Oil flow to box
Standard engine hydraulic system from the steering hydraulics. Olin flow
from the brake circuit pump is divided to the brake system
Diesel engine Volvo TAD1660VE
and oil cooler motor.
(MSHA approved)
Pressure setting for:
Output 405kW (551 hp) / 2100 rpm
pilot circuit 3,5 MPa (35 bar)
Torque 2703Nm (1993 lbf ft) / 1350 rpm
dump box hydraulics 26.0 MPa (260 bar)
Number of cylinders in line 6
port relief valves:
Displacement 16.12 l
piston end 28.0 MPa (280 bar)
Cooling system Water cooled
piston rod end 12.5 MPa (125 bar)
Combustion principle Direct injected, turbo + inter
Main components:
cooler, 4- stroke
Cylinders for dump box
Air filtering Donaldson
Valves for dump box
Exhaust system Heat shield for exhaust manifold
Pump for dump box hydraulics
& Turbo,
Pump for brake and cooling
Double wall exhaust pipe,
circuit
Catalytic purifier and muffler
Fittings ORFS
Fuel tank capacity 700 l (185 gal.)
Hoses High temperature
Engine shut down with low hydraulic or brake oil level
Steel piping hydraulics
Standard converter Oil cooler for hydraulic oil
Dana CL 9672 One stage, Offset 1:1. With lock-up Steering and box hydraulic oil tank 225 liters (60 gal)
Gearbox capacity
Dana 8821 Power shift transmission with electric Electrical fill up pump for hydraulic
remote shifting system. oil
Seven gears forwards and two reverse.
Automatic gear shifting

Sandvik Mining and Construction reserves the right to change this ISO 9001 ISO 14001 Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy
specification without further notice P.O. Box 434
20101 Turku, Finland
Tel. +358 205 44 131
Fax +358 205 44 130
www.smc.sandvik.com
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Standard brakes Main options:

Service brakes are spring applied, hydraulically released * Replaces standard equipment
multidisc wet brakes (Posi-Stop) on all wheels, two separate * Engine Volvo TAD1660VE 450kW (550 hp),
circuits for the front and rear axle. Service brakes also Euro Stage 3B / Tier 4i (Only for EU & Japan)
function as an emergency and parking brake. Electrically • * Engine DETROIT S60, 429 kW (575hp),
driven pump for brake emergency/towing releasing. (MSHA approved)
Main components in the brake system: • * Dump box capacity 22,0m3 (29 yd3)
Pressure accumulator (heaped, SAE J1363), width 2760/2980mm.
• * Dump box capacity 25.5m (33 yd )
Brake pedal valve 3 3

Brake valve (heaped, SAE J1363), width 3260/3480mm.

Charging valve • *Dump box capacity 28.0m (37 yd )
3 3

Brake hydraulic tank capacity 100 liters (26.4 gal) (heaped, SAE J1363), width 3260/3480mm.
Automatic brake activation (ABA) • Emergency steering (CEN).
Standard Lubrication system • Electrical retarder TELMA.
Centralized automatic lubrication • Exhaust brake “Jake Brake”
Electrical equipment • Gear limit TBA
Alternator 2 pcs, 28 V 140A Bosch • Fire suppression system ANSUL, two tank system with 8
Batteries 2 pcs, 12 V 160 Ah nozzles (CEN) including auto engine shut down.
Starter 24 V • Fire suppression system ANSUL, two tank system with 8
Driving lights 4 pcs in front (H3 65W) nozzles (CEN), CHECKFIRE including auto engine shut
4 pcs in rear (H3 65W) down.
Working light 1 pc (H3 65W) • Sandvik FS1000 fire suppression system including auto
Parking lights 4 pcs shut down
Brake lights 2 pcs • Reverse camera
Blinkers 4 pcs • Mirrors defrost
Instrumentation 5.7 in LCD display • Windows defrost
Safety equipment • Cabin heater (with air conditioning)
Signal horn for box up • Cyclone for air conditioning
Hand held fire extinguisher 12 kg • Cover grills for lights
Engine shut down with low hydraulic or brake oil level • Wiggins fuel fill system
Reverse alarm (CEN) • Wiggins fluid fill set (hydr., transmission and engine oil)
Lockable main switch • Jump start (CAT)
External shutdown • Flashing beacon
Neutral brake • Foldable safety rails
Others • Accordance with CE-norms (CEN).
Decal language EU-languages • Disassembly needed shaft dim: TBA.
Standard manuals • CatBase/LinkOne spare part manuals and additional
Instructions Manual Instructions, Workshop, Spare part manuals, ToolMan CD’s
-Operator's Manual EU-languages are available.
-Maintenance Manual EU-languages • Control system tool kit
Parts Manual English
Service and Repair Manual English

ToolMan CD, (2 pcs) In pdf format

-Instructions Manual
-Operator's Manual
-Maintenance Manual
-Parts Manual
-Service and Repair Manual

Sandvik Mining and Construction reserves the right to change this ISO 9001 ISO 14001 Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy
specification without further notice P.O. Box 434
20101 Turku, Finland
Tel. +358 205 44 131
Fax +358 205 44 130
www.smc.sandvik.com
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FIRM FIRM