Liebherr T282B: specifications and photos

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Liebherr T282B truck belongs to the category of giant dump trucks. They are designed for heavy industry and quarrying. The German model was presented at an exhibition in Munich. Super-heavy mining trucks are more relevant than operating a few smaller trucks. The modification under consideration is capable of transporting about 400 tons. However, every ten tons must be ensured by the quality of materials, which the designers of the car in question managed to do. Let's study the features and capabilities of this car.

About the manufacturer

Dump truck Liebherr T282B created in 2004. The manufacturers are considered to be a German company, however, this is not entirely true. The concern is a transnational group consisting of more than 80 companies located in different parts of the world. The holding part of the company is located in Switzerland. The truck in question is the production version. It is planned to release at least 75 units annually, including export variations.

Liebherr T282B specifications

Gross truck weight is 592 tons. With a car length of 14.5 meters, its width and height are 8.8 and 7.4 meters. Despite the impressive dimensions,the car can accelerate to 65 kilometers per hour without experiencing problems with safe braking. The electric transmission aggregates with a powerful and huge diesel engine. Traction electric motors (located on each rear wheel) are powered by a generator. The truck in question uses an alternating current circuit. It is more complex and more expensive, but requires little to no maintenance and is highly reliable.

Liebherr T282B is the world's largest dump truck equipped with AC motors. The line uses several modifications of power units, differing in power and price. The most powerful motor produces 3650 horsepower. Its mass is more than 10 tons, the working volume is 90 liters, the number of cylinders is 20 pieces. The car's fuel tank holds 4,730 liters of fuel.

Operation

The characteristics of the Liebherr T282B allow you to quickly overclock this colossus. To stop a car monster requires a well-thought-out and reliable braking system. Electric motors operating in generator mode are responsible for the main part of braking. The total braking force of the assembly is 6030 horsepower. Batteries capable of processing such a flow of energy were not found. It dissipates in the atmosphere, passing through special rheostats.

In addition, the mining truck is equipped with a standard automotive brake. It is used to hold the giant truck in the parking mode, and also applied in a straight linedestination at a speed of less than 1 km per hour. The whole system is controlled by a computer, smoothly stopping the equipment, slowing it down with an electrical circuit, even when the brake pedal is released. This prevents the truck from driving down a small or steep slope without permission.

Management

Driving the Liebherr T282B dump truck, the photo of which is presented below, is not so difficult. The control unit includes an electronic cruise control that adds power on hills and prevents over-acceleration when driving down hills. When cornering, the automation increases the traction of the outer rear wheel, while limiting that of the inner element. This solution makes it possible to significantly facilitate the possibility of maneuvering and fitting into a turn.

A lot of effort has been put into creating a frame that can support the weight of the filled body. Recall that the load capacity of the Liebherr T282B is about 400 tons. The design of this unit provides for several original points. The complex scheme of the body suspension includes bent pipes, which allow you to smooth out the deformation stresses that occur when the car is loaded and moving. In addition, the assembly includes cast and rolled parts made of reinforced steel, which have undergone thorough control during ultrasonic welding. Frame manufacturer's warranty - 60,000 hours.

Features

The distinguishing features of the giant Liebherr T282B dump truck include the presencepassenger seat and a display that replaces the standard dashboard. A variety of information is displayed on the screen, including information about the state of the motor, indications for loading the machine, and identifying possible malfunctions. Also in the cockpit there are standard instruments in the form of a speedometer with an arrow and a round dial.

For boarding or disembarking, the driver has to overcome about 6 meters on a special ladder. To facilitate the start and stop of the power unit, the engineers have provided a special button at the bottom of the truck. With all the pluses, a number of useful nodes are optional. This includes powerful fog lights, radio and air conditioning. Such a peculiar approach to savings is difficult to understand, given that the price of the "monster" is about $ 3 million.

Competitors

Technical indicators of the dump truck in question make it possible to transport a load that exceeds the weight of the machine by one and a half times. If we compare this part with the BelAZ-7517 car (experimental model), then the German version wins in all respects. Belarusian car can carry no more than 220 tons. The average load capacity of trucks in this class varies from 40 to 200 tons. Limber T282B is capable of transporting about 400 tons. If desired, you can transport an average cottage on it.

Other competitors include the following mining trucks:

• XCMG DE400. A giant from Chinese manufacturers reaches a width of 10meters, with a length of 16 m. About 360 tons of cargo can be transported on this truck.
• BelAZ 75710. The car is the largest dump truck in the world, capable of transporting 810 tons of rock, the power of a pair of diesel units is 4600 "horses".
• Terex Titan. The car was released in Canada as a prototype. Carrying capacity - 320 tons. The only copy currently installed as a monument.
• Caterpillar 797F. A huge dump truck is being produced in the USA, with a total weight of 620 tons.
• Komatsu 960E. The Japanese truck is equipped with a V-shaped power unit with a capacity of 3500 horsepower. Its dimensions are 15.6/7/6 meters.
• Bucyrus MT6300AC. The American mining truck has been produced since 2008, equipped with a 3750 horsepower engine.

In closing

The Liebherr T282B extra heavy dump truck is one of the largest trucks in the world. To ensure the declared carrying capacity, engineers equipped the equipment with three wheels on each axle. Their height is 3500 millimeters. The height of the car is about 7 meters; a special ladder is provided for climbing into the cab. Thanks to its technical characteristics and equipment, the car in question has gained popularity in quarrying and heavy industry around the world.