The difficult surface of a quarry in Cookville, Tennessee, is being taken on by a Rokbak articulated dump truck that can managing dirty tracks and sharp slopes.
An RA40 hauler is carrying overburden, shot rock, and completed hurried limestone items for UC Materials. The big limestone rock quarry supplies product to clients in the city, and feeds other websites within the group in which the quarry runs.
The truck is leased by UC Materials from Ironclad Equipment, which bought it in January 2023 from long-lasting Rokbak dealership Diamond Equipment.
“The factor we opted for Rokbak is uptime and cost,” stated Ironclad Equipment basic supervisor and co-founder Barry Reese. “I personally focus on success and understanding that the truck will constantly be working, and the RA40 ticked packages. The reality that the RA40 is carrying out actually well, our operators like it, and it does whatever other haulers do however for a lot less cash, reveals why we’re really pleased.”
Considering that being gotten by Ironclad at the start of the year, the RA40 has actually currently clocked up more than 1,600 hours of operation. The truck has actually been on its existing project given that September 2023, and has actually been operating at around 40 hours a week. It is not Ironclad’s only Rokbak truck; another is charged with land-clearing on a property website near Nashville, and a 3rd RA40 has actually likewise simply been acquired.
Ironclad’s RA40 works in between 8 and 10 hours daily on the UC Materials website.
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“The RA40 has actually been a hit,” Reese stated. “We’ve seen what it’s given the building and construction website and UC Materials quarry, so it makes good sense to contribute to our fleet and pick a tested entertainer. We understand what we’ve got, and we understand the advantages this specific dump truck provides our extensive operations.”
UC Materials utilizes the RA40 to move topsoil at the top of the quarry, along with big quantities of rock from the face down to the base for stockpiling Operating conditions differ depending upon weather condition, however the ADT works in between 8 and 10 hours daily.
An all-welded body with a haul capability of 41.9 United States lots and a loaded capability of 30.3 cubic backyards can be filled with 3 to 4 passes of a wheel loader, making it perfect for carrying high volumes. A dual-slope tailchute relieves the product ejection from the RA40’s body.
The RA40 has the ability to take a trip quickly up the dirty, high slope of the quarry’s haul path and a reliable power-to-weight ratio guarantees product is moved as rapidly as possible in all conditions, with the versatile drivetrain preserving traction and speed on the hardest websites.
“The quarry has the capability to continue for a long time, so there is great deals of effort ahead for our Rokbak dump truck,” described website supervisor Matt Davidson. “There is 1,000 feet to return from the present wall face. The operators more than happy with the truck and we intend on running it within the quarry forever, with low manual upkeep and taxi convenience 2 specific strengths that have actually impressed the group.”
The RA40 dealing with UC Materials is among 3 owned by Ironclad.
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A large, ergonomically developed and pressurized taxi guarantees operators are comfy when behind the wheel. Acoustic insulation assists lessen sound levels inside the taxi, and a high-performance HVAC system makes sure a steady temperature level. Other convenience functions consist of a tilt/telescopic wheel, an adaptive air suspension operator’s seat with adjustable armrests, anti-vibration installs for the engine and taxi, and cushioned stops on the guiding cylinders. A sharp reverse electronic camera works for preserving website security.
Ground-level test points, a completely tilting taxi, and a digitally raised hood all help in upkeep work. Just 2 grease fittings need greasing by hand every 250 hours. A complete suite of on-dash diagnostic and maker medical examination information makes the most of uptime by decreasing intervention time.
“Success stories such as this in Tennessee highlight that the Rokbak rebrand has actually caused sped up need in North America,” stated Rokbak local sales supervisor Dan Meara. “Our trucks are out working throughout the United States and Canada, assisting to create additional interest in the brand name and adding to the RA30 and RA40 being utilized on several big tasks in this vibrant market.”