Page 43 - TPM Issue9

Below:
The underside of the chassis highlights
the drive motor and functional steering.

Right:
The front axle has
working steering
which achieves a
good range of
movement with all
the wheels freely
rotating.

The tyres have an interesting tread pattern position. The underside structural detailing
that has been crisply moulded although there of the dump body is good, including
is no branding on the side walls. The wheel flexible rubber mud guards which are
hubs show plenty of surface detailing and cleverly pinned in place allowing them to
the chassis houses a mock-up of the internal swing, so don’t get trapped when the body
Cummins engine block with perforated side is lowered. There are also rock knocker
panels. Wheel chock holders are located on bars that line up with the space between
each side of the front bumper but there are the tyres.
no wheel chocks in the box which is a The paint finish is of a good standard
shame. throughout with crisply applied blue
The dump body can be tipped to a and white colouring of the sides of the
reasonable height and this is achieved dump body and the blue safety railings
with two-stage cylinders which are tight in contrasting with the white surround and
operation so allow the body to remain in cabin.

Right:
The rear axle has
built-in suspension and
crisply moulded tyres.

TECHNICAL INFO
Engine: Cummins QSK 50-C 16 Cylinder
Transmission: AC electric drive KTE-160
Power Rating: 2000hp
Weight: 140,000 kg
Payload Capacity: 180,000 kg
Maximum Travel Speed: 60 km/h

Above: Above: Above:
The engine bay has side panels fitted, complete The upper deck is surrounded with metal safety The mud flaps fitted beneath the dump body
with perforated texture. railings and a number of safety and rear-view are pinned in place which is an interesting
mirrors. implementation.

Winter 2021 - TPMMW Magazine 43