Dump Truck Specifications
The figures below describe typical industry specifications for this class of equipment rather than a single fixed model. Use them to scope a requirement, then confirm exact figures against the supplied unit before purchase.
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Payload range | 10–40 t for small to mid operations |
| Body volume (heaped) | 6–24 m³ depending on class |
| Configuration | Rigid 6×4/6×6, or articulated 6×6 ADT |
| Engine power | 150–350 kW |
| Gradeability | 30–45% in first gear, loaded |
| Fuel consumption | 18–45 L/h depending on haul profile |
| Body options | Standard, rock, sand; wear liners for abrasive ore |
| Tyres | E3/E4 earthmover radials |
| Retarder | Engine or transmission retarder recommended on downhill hauls |
| Match to excavator | 3–6 passes to fill from the paired loader |
What a Dump Truck Is Used For
- Ore and waste haulage from pit to plant or dump
- Quarry stone haulage
- Mine road, pad and tailings-dam construction
- Overburden stripping
- Civil bulk earthworks
Maintenance Schedule
Most premature failures in this equipment class trace back to a missed routine check rather than a design fault. The intervals below are a practical starting schedule; adjust them to your duty cycle and the manufacturer manual.
| Interval | Task |
|---|---|
| Every shift | Tyre inspection, body-liner check, hoist function and brake test; drain air tanks. |
| Daily | Engine oil, coolant and fuel-water separator; inspect hoist cylinders for leaks. |
| 250 h | Engine oil and filters; grease chassis and hoist pivots. |
| 500 h | Transmission and differential oil levels; brake lining inspection. |
| Annually | Body-liner thickness survey; retarder and brake recertification. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rigid or articulated dump truck?
Rigid trucks are cheaper per tonne on good, relatively flat haul roads and suit established pits. Articulated trucks (ADTs) keep moving on steep, wet or poorly built roads and on greenfield sites, at higher fuel burn and tyre cost. Most new Tanzanian pits start on ADTs or 6×4 tippers and only justify rigid mining trucks once the haul road is built properly.
How do I match a dump truck to an excavator?
Target three to six bucket passes to fill. Calculate: truck body volume ÷ bucket payload. A 1.0 m³ excavator bucket into an 18 m³ truck is too many passes; the truck waits. A 2.2 m³ bucket into a 10 m³ truck overfills and spills. Match them as a pair, not as two separate purchases.
Why do dump-truck tyres fail so fast?
Haul-road rock, underinflation and overloading. A 10% underinflation can cut tyre life in half. Grade, drainage and a clean running surface are cheaper than a new set of E4 tyres. Check pressure cold, every morning.
Supply and Delivery Across Tanzania
Bart Mining supplies dump truck and related equipment to mining operations throughout Tanzania, with primary coverage of the Lake Victoria Goldfields (Mwanza, Kahama, Geita, Shinyanga and Bukombe), alongside the Lupa Goldfields around Chunya and Mbeya, and delivery nationwide from Dar es Salaam.
Commonly supplied to: Geita.
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