Moving a monster excavator
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.