As Australian mining operations look to move more material while controlling fuel, maintenance and downtime costs, Western Australia-based Brooks Equipment has introduced a compelling new offering from XCMG to the 40-to-45-t articulated dump truck class.<\/p>\n
Parent company Brooks Group Australia is a multi-divisional enterprise that has supported Australia\u2019s mining and civil sectors for almost 50 years. In 2020, it launched specialist division, Brooks Equipment, to meet a growing demand for new, customised machinery. Less than four years later, Brooks Equipment secured the exclusive distribution rights for China\u2019s XCMG.<\/p>\n
With sole responsibility for some of the country\u2019s core mining states \u2013 including Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and South Australia \u2013 Brooks Equipment has already brought 16 of the new XCMG XDA45 articulated dump trucks into the country for sale, with several also available for dry hire through the Brooks Hire division.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith almost 50 years in the business, we maintain our reputation by providing mining operations with reliable, durable and efficient equipment that is easy to service,\u201d Nathan Fenemer, General Manager for Brooks Equipment, says.<\/p>\n
The XCMG XDA45 dump truck is made specifically for steep grades, heavy loads and remote operations. Its articulated design connects the front cab and rear dump body through a pivoting hinge, helping the truck navigate uneven terrain while carrying a gross vehicle mass of 71 t.<\/p>\n
Both the XCMG XDA45 articulated dump truck and the XCMG XDA45 32 kL articulated water truck \u2013 used for dust control, road compaction and fire safety \u2013 are powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM471 engine rated at 390 kW, paired with Allison 4800 Off-Road Series\u2122 (ORS) fully automatic transmissions with built-in hydraulic retarders. Together, these features offer operators improved control on long, steep downhill mining runs.<\/p>\n
A fully automatic transmission is particularly suited to an ADT because it is designed to deliver reliable performance in demanding off-road environments, Brooks says. Smooth, uninterrupted power delivery helps the truck maintain traction on uneven, muddy or steep terrain, where manual gear changes \u2013 and even some automated manual transmissions \u2013 can reduce momentum.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest advantages of the Allison transmission in the XCMG XDA45 is its torque converter, which multiplies engine torque at low speeds and gives the truck strong pulling power when starting with a full load, climbing hills or operating on soft ground. Smooth gear changes also reduce shock loads through the driveline, lessen driver fatigue and help extend the life of components such as axles, driveshafts and differentials.<\/p>\n
\u201cPaired with the Mercedes-Benz engine, the XCMG XDA45 has a robust driveline, and the proven reliability of the Allison transmission helps keep our trucks working for longer, which reduces unplanned downtime and unexpected operating costs,\u201d Fenemer says. \u201cThe XCMG fleet is also well supported by Allison\u2019s authorised distributor, Heavy Automatics, and Allison\u2019s broader service network, helping us to maximise operational uptime.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fenemer says when compared with other major manufacturers in the 40-to-45-t class, the XDA45 offers equivalent or slightly higher payload capacity at a competitive price. Customer feedback also indicates that the truck has performed well, he adds.<\/p>\n
He explains: \u201cFeedback has been extremely positive to date, which didn\u2019t really come as a surprise to us. One of our customers operating in the gold fields has been hiring an XDA45 and worked it incredibly hard in both summer and winter conditions. It was able to keep up in both environments, and the driveline held strong with even power distribution from the transmission to the axles in wet off-road conditions. They clocked more than 4,000 hours without any issues. The truck is certainly meeting performance expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n
While the XCMG XDA45 is relatively new to the Australian market, early adopters\u2019 experience with the dump truck indicates it is well specified and performs well at an attractive price point, Brooks says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As Australian mining operations look to move more material while controlling fuel, maintenance and downtime costs, Western Australia-based…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":950048,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[517059,241061,64,63,517060,517061,517062,22529,517063,44,517064,517065,517066,517067,517068],"class_list":["post-950047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-australia","tag-adts","tag-allison","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-brooks-equipment","tag-dump-trucks","tag-heavy-automatics","tag-mercedes-benz","tag-nathan-fenemer","tag-news","tag-transmissions","tag-water-truck","tag-xcmg","tag-xda45","tag-xda45-32-kl"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/950047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=950047"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/950047\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/950048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=950047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=950047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=950047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}