Wide-Body Quarry Trucks
Rigid trucks with an oversized shallow body for low-density and bulky material at moderate haul distances. High volume for the chassis weight, on roads that stay in good order.
Features
- A wide, shallow body fills by volume rather than by weight, which suits aggregate, coal and overburden.
- A low body floor reduces loading height, which cuts loading tool cycle time.
- Lower tare weight for the volume carried improves the payload-to-tare ratio on light material.
- They are more sensitive than a conventional rigid truck to haul road camber and rutting because of the higher body.
- Body wear is concentrated at the floor and tailgate area, so liner design matters more than plate thickness alone.
Specifications
| Figure | Typical range | Unit | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated payload | 40 000 - 70 000 | kg | Rarely the limit on light material; volume usually binds first. |
| Body volume, heaped | 30 - 50 | m3 | The governing figure for this class. |