Swedish OEM Sandvik is upgrading its 30 tonne TH430 dump truck with the newer engine technology and adding the TH430 to the Toro range.
Sandvik said the upgraded Toro TH430 truck has two engine configuration options: Stage V and Tier II / EU Stage II, both from Volvo Penta. Stage II has an output of 310 kW and Stage V has an output of 315 kW.
This "makes the Toro TH430 truck the most powerful underground truck in its size class", said the firm.
The newly introduced engine option, the 13-liter Stage V engine, provides reduced emissions through a diesel particulate filter (DPF). Additionally, Sandvik Stage V trucks can operate with up to 3% less fuel consumption compared to lower Stages. The other engine alternative, Tier 2 / EU Stage II, is equipped with a catalytic purifier and muffler: it has been calibrated for use in high altitude conditions to maintain performance, low emissions and reliability.
The company noted that the Toro TH430 dump truck can be equipped with Sandvik's Integrated Weighing System (IWS) for trucks. The IWS supports productivity by offering real-time payload data for load and haul equipment operators. Using the IWS ensures full utilization of the truck's payload capacity on every cycle. Furthermore, using a 90% fill factor in the box selection ensures the truck can be loaded to its full 30 tonne capacity and reduces spillage during tramming. The smooth box design improves material flow during dumping.
"Sustainability is a key factor in all Sandvik designs", says Pia Sundberg, Product Line Manager Trucks at Sandvik. "Bringing the Toro TH430 truck with Stage V engine to the market takes mining one step further in its sustainability journey. We have also made several other improvements to the truck to make it even more reliable and productive."
