A large lead-zinc mine project in the Southwest region has an average altitude of 2,500 m, with the highest unloading platform exceeding 3,000 m. A single haul distance is 6–8 km, the average gradient of loaded uphill sections is close to 7%, and operations must cope with dusty soil and rock and a high-intensity two-shift, 22-hour-per-day schedule. As a key local mineral development project, the mine strips nearly 300,000 tons per year, placing extremely high demands on wide-body mining trucks in terms of "load capacity, power stability, and energy efficiency." With its comprehensive advantages, the Shantui SK120-G wide-body mining truck has become the core equipment for stripping-layer haulage on this project.

Four highlights solve the mine's haulage challenges

Strong load capacity + high efficiency, suited to heavy-load demands. The Shantui SK120-G is equipped with a 42 m³ rectangular standard cargo box and 16.00R25E3 dedicated tires. Built on a high-strength chassis design, it easily achieves "full-load haulage" with the mine's lighter materials, reaching 90 tons when heaped—a perfect match for 90–120-ton-class stripping-layer haulage. Even under complex conditions at 3,000 m altitude and 7% steep grades, the equipment maintains stable performance of "hauling more and running fast," with availability consistently among the highest in the industry, ensuring uninterrupted continuous operations at the mine.

Low fuel consumption + cost savings, with significant energy-saving advantages. According to actual mine operating statistics, the SK120-G averages only about 32 L of fuel per hour, and its fuel consumption per ton-kilometer is 4%–6% lower than that of other mining truck products used at the mine at the same time. For a mine with huge daily haulage volumes, this energy-saving advantage translates into a significant reduction in long-term operating costs, making it an important contributor to the project's cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

High reliability + wear resistance, adapted to harsh environments. Addressing the mine's poor road conditions, the structural components of the Shantui SK120-G mining truck achieve a far-leading integrity rate in actual mine operations: load-bearing components have strong impact resistance, and average tire replacement frequency remains at a reasonable level. Even under high-intensity operations of 22 hours per day, there have been no frequent failures. At the same time, the equipment is adapted to the mine's "dusty soil and rock" characteristics and is compatible with a spray system, further enhancing its adaptability to operating conditions.

High power + high comfort, improving the operating experience. The Shantui SK120-G mining truck is powered by a 14T high-horsepower engine, fundamentally solving the problem of power loss at high altitudes. When climbing under heavy load, it has "ample power and no slipping," easily handling steep sections. Gear calibration is precise, with a clear feel and smooth shifting, and combined with thickened hydro-pneumatic spring damping, it effectively reduces operator fatigue during long hours of operation, balancing "power" and "comfort."

Recognized by both operators and management, with a reputation that speaks for itself

"Easy to drive, worry-free, and confidence-inspiring!" operator feedback. "The narrow-body cab looks compact, but the interior space is actually very ample. The maintenance space reserved under the front hood is especially large, so checking the vehicle before departure every day is effortless and saves a lot of time! This truck'sshifting feel is especially smooth, with no sense of sticking, and the hydro-pneumatic springs in front are a size thicker than those on other trucks. After driving all day, my back doesn't ache—the comfort is far better than the mining trucks I drove before." Speaking of the driving experience, the operator talked at length."The 14T engine is truly powerful! On a slope at 3,000 m altitude, climbing fully loaded shows no weakness at all—the power keeps up and you feel very confident driving it."

"Energy-efficient, durable, and well-serviced"—customer management evaluation. "The most obvious thing is the fuel consumption advantage; fuel consumption per ton-kilometer is the lowest among the mining truck products I've driven. Although the difference per trip isn't much, over the long run it saves a lot of fuel money—the effect is very clear.The vehicle's build quality is solid, especially the front and rear protective structural components; running on poor roads, there's no worry about easy damage, which reduces maintenance costs and downtime." Speaking of the Shantui SK120-G mining truck, the customer's management is highly satisfied!"Not only is the product reliable, but the service is also excellent. The Shantui team provides proactive and timely service, and the equipment is highly convenient to maintain, which makes our drivers' daily inspections worry-free and boosts efficiency considerably."

Performance benchmark drives radiation into the southern market

With its outstanding performance at this high-altitude mine, the Shantui SK120-G wide-body mining truck has created a "word-of-mouth radiation effect" in the southern wide-body mining truck market. Its technical approach of "high-horsepower drive + a balance of energy efficiency and comfort" not only meets the mine's core needs for "load capacity and efficiency" but also reduces operating costs through low fuel consumption and high reliability, making it the "preferred solution" for heavy-load haulage equipment among local mining companies. In the future, Shantui will continue to leverage its hardcore product strength to provide efficient haulage support for mineral development projects under more complex operating conditions.