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trucks up to 160,000 kg and is specifically
designed for the single purpose, having a
range of equipment to hook up to the stricken
haul truck to control the hydraulic and braking
systems.
Looking over the model, it shares some of
the tooling of the 75131 haul truck with a
rear platform and lifting system replacing the
dump body. The platform incorporates a
large working area with storage boxes and
fire suppression cannisters visible, surrounded
by authentic scaled metal safety railings.
Access to the platform is by ladders
integrated into the rear wheel guards with the
eye catching the twin exhaust stacks which
are dominant, located behind the electrical
cabinet.
Above:
The towing system at the rear has A ballast weight is fitted to the front of the
an authentic range of movement, chassis to aid in balance when towing and
complete with upper and lower this is fitted with lights on the sides that
towing brackets which have been have silver painted lenses. The main lifting
painted red.
system on the rear uses a parallelogram
linkage design with both upper and
lower attachment points.
The hydraulic cylinders that
operate the system are stiff
enough to allow the model
to be posed towing a haul
truck, with the front wheels
raised off the ground.
TECHNICAL INFO
Right: Engine: Cummins KTA 50-C 16 Cylinder
The underside chassis detailing
includes the oscillating rear axle, Transmission: AC-DC drive with traction
driveline and steering front axle. Above: alternator
The 74131 recovery trac-
tor shown here towing the Power Rating: 1600hp
BELAZ 75131 haul truck. Weight: 125,000 kg
Towing Capacity: up to 160,000 kg
Maximum Travel Speed: 48 km/h
Above: Above: Above:
The rear platform is surrounded by metal safety The twin exhaust stacks rising from the deck really The rear lifting system incorporates a lower pivoting
railings with storage compartments and fire do catch the eye, and the printed perforations on hook-up plate which allows other haul trucks to be
suppression system visible. the cooling jackets add to the realism. towed.
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