LeTourneau loaders are not only the world's most technologically advanced wheel loaders, but also the world's largest, with the L-2350's 53 cubic yard (40.5 m³) bucket and operating capacity of 160,000 pounds (72,574 kgs).

These machines are plausible alternatives to many hydraulic shovel applications. Designed to swiftly and efficiently load haul trucks with payload ratings ranging from 85 to more than 400 tons, versatile LeTourneau loaders can improve productivity in even the largest earthmoving projects.

All LeTourneau wheel loaders offer features and advantages unmatched by competitive machines, including:

• Independent four-wheel electric drive, for shift-free operating simplicity, superior traction, resistance to wheel slip, regenerative braking, and improved tire life.

   

• Constant engine rpm, for reduced fuel consumption and engine wear.

   

• Self-lubricating ball-and-socket joints, to absorb loads from all directions, simplify maintenance, and outlast traditional designs.

   

• Self-cleaning KLENZ™ air filtration system, for up to 5,000 hours of machine operation between element replacements.

   

• Dual joystick and LeTourneau Integrated Network Controls (Lincs™) on 50 Series loaders, for faster loading cycles all day long, real-time productivity monitoring and diagnostic feedback, remote modem access of stored data, and more.

A wide selection of bucket types, with custom configurations are available, ensures the right choice for every application.

Note: The L-1350 and L-1850 are replacing the L-1400 and L-1800, respectively.

Getting Results with MinePro and LeTourneau Loaders

• MinePro Chile has been supporting Codelco-Chuquicamata for three years with a maintenance labor contract covering ten (10) LeTourneau loaders, as well as other equipment at the mine.

   

• In Chile, MinePro continues to earn over 70% of market share. The team supports thirty (30) loaders and will be delivering another LeTourneau L-1800 to Chuquicamata in June 2002.

   

• Three LeTourneau L-1400 loaders - the only production machines at the Chilean copper mine - distributed and supported by MinePro move 130,000 metric tons per day.

   

• MinePro South Africa has sold four of the last four large wheel loaders into the market in Southern Africa.

   

• Three LeTourneau wheel loaders - two L-1400 and one L-1800 - are operating at the Middelburg mine in South Africa. These units, covered by a full Life Cycle Management contract, which includes all parts and labor, have averaged in excess of 90% availability. Production has exceeded expectations, with the L-1800 producing over 600,000 tons of coal per month.

Consult your MinePro Services Distributor for more information on the entire line of LeTourneau front end loaders.