Fortescue receives first T 264 haul truck from Liebherr

Fortescue has received the first T 264 haul truck for its Eliwana mine in the Pilbara, WA.

These trucks form part of a deal for the supply of 120 zero emission T 264 trucks to be deployed to Fortescue by 2030. The initial delivered units will be diesel powered and converted to Fortescue’s in-house battery solution — developed by Fortescue WAE — before the end of the decade.

Fortescue chief executive Dino Otranto says the company is excited by the delivery of this truck which marks an important step in its decarbonisation journey.

“Our partnership with Liebherr is a true example of industry collaboration with a shared vision to decarbonise and eliminate emissions,” he said.

“There will be a phased supply of zero emission haul trucks from Liebherr with the first battery-electric production trucks anticipated to arrive at our Pilbara operations in 2026.”

Even before the zero emission technology is installed, the T 264 trucks will offer Fortescue impressive onsite performance with the combination of the powerful engines and Liebherr’s electric drivetrains providing fast speed on grade.

Liebherr Australia managing director Trent Wehr commented on the partnership.

“Liebherr prides itself on offering products that not only serve customers well in the short term but continue to be of benefit for years to come,” he said.

“Our T 264 trucks’ ability to integrate future solutions — such as battery technology — while also providing tangible results today demonstrates our commitment to being a reliable partner for our customers well beyond the initial handing over of a machine.”