SANY India in a release says it has launched the country’s first locally manufactured hybrid mining dump truck at its Chakan, Pune facility in the state of Maharashtra. It says this Make in India move marks another significant step towards India advancing self-reliance in next-generation mining machinery with cutting-edge technology.
The model is the SKT130S, a 100-ton (91 t) capacity truck, which up to now has only been manufactured at SANY’s factory in Shenyang, China, with deployments in China as well as to customers in Vietnam, Indonesia and elsewhere.
The new dump truck features a 925 kW rated Weichai diesel engine generating 3,200 Nm of torque, with a payload capacity of 100 tons and 61 cubic metre heaped body capacity. SANY says the hybrid system is expected to deliver fuel savings of 20-25% compared to conventional mining trucks, with a regenerative braking system that charges a high-voltage battery during downhill operation.
“The introduction of the SKT130S demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-performance, efficient, and safe solutions to meet the evolving demands of the industry,” said Deepak Garg, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of SANY India and South Asia. “Our focus on localisation supports India’s manufacturing vision while bringing advanced technology to enhance productivity in mining operations.”
The vehicle includes an intelligent control module and a 10-in central control screen for navigation and operational monitoring. Safety features include FOPS/ROPS (Falling Object Protective Structure/Roll-Over Protective Structure) certification for the cabin.
SANY India established its manufacturing facility in Pune in 2012. The company says it has already established a strong network of around 42 dealers and 260 touch points across India to cater to the growing demand and provide support to all its customers & associates. SANY has more than 35,000 machines delivered on the ground, contributing to infrastructure development projects in India & other South Asian countries.
The move comes almost exactly a year after SANY India unveiled the 70 t class SKT105E battery electric mining truck, which was also the first of its kind to be locally manufactured in India.
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