DOWNER Group has just received Australia’s first fleet of new generation Komatsu 830E-5 dump trucks.
The company purchased five of the 830E-5 model, a 230 metric tonne capacity dump truck said to be the most technologically advanced 240-US ton class truck Komatsu has created to-date.
The latest trucks feature new engine and drive systems delivering improved performance, intelligent parasitic load control on the engine, up to 80% lower particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions and better fuel efficiency.
Downer general manager plant Ryan Kirkwood said the company has successfully operated large fleets of Komatsu 830Es and 930s both internally and for clients.
“It was an obvious decision to transition to the new 830E-5 for a key project in WA,” he said.
“We are moving towards an optimised excavator-to-truck match capacity, which offers significantly more benefits, beyond just efficient operational productivity.
“The new 830E-5s provide synergies in operator training as well as ergonomic benefits.”
Komatsu national product manager mining Jason Arthur said improvements include improved levels of operator safety and comfort, increased speed on gradient through horsepower variations and higher payload capacity.
“The 830E-5 model significantly increases parts commonality with our larger 930E-5 model, allowing for reduced stocking levels on sites running both models,” he said.
“Incorporating the latest technology engine and drive system technology, the 830E-5 provides significantly lower noise levels, an 80% reduction in particulate matter emissions and reduced fuel consumption as part of our drive to achieve lower-energy mining operations.
“It’s also a highly flexible platform, offering future technology expansion capabilities including machine autonomy and trolley-assist options that provide alternatives to diesel fuel and reduce Scope 1 emissions.”
Other factors in Downer’s purchase of the first five 830E-5s in Australia include improved reliability and low maintenance intensity, such as extended service consumable hours, long-term mechanical availability and proven extended frame lives beyond 80,000 hours.
