Aggreko powers a monster excavator for 25
miles
The challenge for the customer
An enormous electrically powered
open cast excavator needed to move 25 miles from one mine to
another. Dis-assembly was an option but costly and
slow. A lateral solution was needed.
Aggreko’s solution
The intention was to drive the
excavator using its own electric motors to provide motive
power. Aggreko calculated that six 1,250kW generators would
be needed to provide adequate current. After careful
preparation and meticulous planning the journey commenced.
The trip took several weeks, far faster than disassembly and moving
the excavator in component parts.
The benefits to the customer
By providing on-site power to drive
the motors, Aggreko was able to move the machine in one
piece. This meant that there was considerable saving in time
and cost as no disassembly was required. An epic journey was
completed without a hitch and the excavator installed in a new
mine. In a few weeks production recommenced.