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.