Mines need to get the maximum productivity from their dozers, drills and other onsite equipment and that means being able to transport this over-size equipment around large-scale mine sites easily, safely and efficiently. That’s why mine owners, including BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Peabody and BMA are choosing a Drake Trailers Mine Site trailer for their mining operations across South East Asia, Africa, PNG and Australia.
Customised design to perform in the toughest environments
Each heavy-duty minesite 100-550t trailer is custom engineered to meet the unique operating environment of each mine site with the heavy equipment trailers coming in a range of capacities, capable of safely transporting loads from 120t up to 550t. The most popular Mine Site transporter is the customised version of the 120t – 200t rated mine site trailer, which marries versatility and robust build to perform a multitude of tasks with minimal downtime. Benefits of the Mine Site heavy haulage trailers include:
Increased operational efficiency
- Reduced unnecessary drill and bulldozer fuel consumption
- Reduced transport-related undercarriage wear and subsequent maintenance work
Improved site productivity
- Reduced transport time and idle productivity between jobs
- Increased operational utilisation of drills, bulldozers and other equipment with faster and more flexible transport
- Reduced frequency and operational hours of crawler-tracks being walked along roads and access tracks
Key features
The Mine Site heavy transport trailer features specialised load ramps to suit shallow load angles of drilling and similar equipment, as well as a range of custom options including:
- radio remote control
- greasing systems
- power packs
- deluge systems
- access ladders
- hand rails compliant with all site and MDG15 requirements
When you invest in a Drake Trailer, you get quality workmanship and industry-leading design, customised to meet the needs of your business. Drake Trailers are at the forefront of Australian trailer manufacturers due to our ongoing commitment to innovation and a history of delivering exceptional customer service and support. Contact us today to talk about a mining transport solution that can improve your fleet’s performance on 07 3271 5888.