Tag: dump and haul trucks

WHEN it comes to maintaining and repairing heavy earth moving equipment, it takes knowledge and experience to carry out the work to the highest standard and in the least amount of time. Elphinstone Mechanical Services (EMS) is a family-owned WA-based company that has grown to service clients across Australia and South Africa. Keeping a minesite up and running 24 hours a day is no mean feat and it takes a diversely skilled team to manage everything from unexpected repairs to scheduled maintenance and rebuilds. EMS has grown to cater to the demands made by modern mining companies to keep production processes in motion – particularly in the area of large haul and dump trucks and the huge excavators they serve...

DESIGNED and manufactured in Tasmania, the Elphinstone Haulmax 3900 extended distance haul truck range is the culmination of 20 years of experience and research into mine haulage applications. Elphinstone developed the purpose-built range of trucks to fill the industry-acknowledged void between traditional mining dump trucks and conventional on-highway trucks. Designed to operate on cycles of about 50km, the narrow width design of the 3900 allows it to work effectively on roads of 15 metres width. Simply put, narrower roads cost considerably less to build construct and maintain, so the longer the distance, the larger the cost-saving. Emphasis on reducing the cost per tonne (CPT) has been at the forefront of the design and constant improvements. The Haulmax design has been...

SMS employs more than 500 people, and is led by an experienced and hands-on leadership team that has accountability and approachability built into its culture. The company prides itself on its unparalleled reputation in the industry for equipment reliability and service. SMS is a big company with a small company feel. The company works with its clients and will generate ideas on cost reduction, as it sees value delivery as one of its key responsibilities. Founded in 2000 as Sweeney’s Mechanical Services, SMS began its life providing maintenance, refurbishment, sales and service support for heavy duty earthmoving. In 2007, rental hire services were added to the portfolio and the company’s name changed to SMS Rental, before evolving to SMS Innovative...