Scott McFarlane (from Powertrans in Oz check out their great site on http://www.ptrans.com.au/) says :" I've been trying to work out how to submit to your Biglorryblog and did not know any other way than direct email!" Well no worries Scott as I'm always post struff up." Especiall if it's like this!
Scott continues: "Attached are some photo's and youtube links to our latest 350-tonne multi-powered roadtrain.We are operating 6 of these vehicles at an Iron ore mine in Western Australia hauling a 350,000kg payload on a 52km lead. The trip time is just under one hr. The gross combination mass is just over 500,000 kg!" Now click through here for more.....
Scott adds: "The truck and the second trailer in the combination are running the QSK19 engine at 760hp. Top speed is 62km/h. The QSK19 engine does not have an engine brake so we are using the input retarder on the Allison M6610 to slow the vehicle on grade. Works well once the drivers get a handle on it. Thanks Scott."
And what a fantastic story Scott---thanks for sending it in! Now regular BLB readers will recall me blogging on the above prme mover before, not least with its unique central;driving position cab. Can Scott or someone else oblige me with more information on the truck itself? Meanwhile I'll post up the YouTube links from Scott on a new BLB entry later today.
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