LeTourneau L-2350

The LeTourneau L -2350 is a wheel loader and at the moment (2013 ) the largest in the world. It is used in the mining of Triton North Rochelle mine in the U.S. Gillette. The LeTourneau machines are diesel-electric driven, which is a special feature for wheel loaders.

The LeTourneau L -2350 has in an operating weight of 262 t a load capacity of 72.574 t. The engine power is 2300 hp and the standard bucket capacity 40.52 m³.

Specifications

  • Brand: LeTourneau
  • Model: L -2350
  • Manufacturer: LeTourneau Inc.
  • Production period: from 2000
  • Engines: 16- cylinder turbo diesel with 65 liters capacity (2300 hp) or 16-cylinder turbodiesel with 60 liters capacity
  • Fuel tank: 3974 l
  • Speed: 0 to 19.31 km / h ( forward and backward)
  • Wheelbase: 7.88 m
  • Tyres: 70/70-57 SRG DT (diameter 4m)
  • Length: 19.87 m
  • Width: 6.76 m
  • Height: 6.71 m
  • Payload: 73 t
  • Operating weight: 263 t
  • Bucket Capacity: 45 m³
  • Steering: Articulated steering
  • Price: $ 1.5 million (2012 )
Loader (equipment) Surface mining Gillette (Wyoming)
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