Mini Mine Loaders

Dugless

Dugless 900

Underground operations, Chile

Mining companies, quarries and power generation facilities and other processes operate vast networks of conveyor systems to effectively transport material within their operations. These conveyor systems are prone to material spillage, especially at transfer junctions. In virtually all circumstances, safety and time constraints prevent the proactive removal of spillage from underneath conveyor belts – often until it is too late and spillage piles up causing conveyor breakdown. The resulting production stoppage, whilst the conveyor drive is repaired and spillage removed, is unwanted down time which results in significant costs and production loss. Equipment breakdowns will inevitably occur when least expected and are often expensive to remedy. However, conveyor breakdown due to material spillage is preventable.

The Dugless 900 mini loader is specifically designed to safely remove material spillage from underneath operational conveyor systems. At only 560mm high, the Dugless 900 is a rugged, unmanned, remote-controlled mini loader capable of safely manoeuvring under low conveyor systems and other inaccessible places to remove spillage and blockages without any risk to workers or equipment. It reduces downtime and prevents drive machinery breakdowns. On some mining operations it has been determined that a single conveyor downtime can cost in excess of US$ one million per day.

Whether you use skid steers or a man with a shovel for small preventative maintenance jobs on site you’ll do much better with a Dugless 900. It is cost effective and time efficient. Case studies have proven that in just 12 hours (five day payback period) one man and a Dugless are able to recover 300 tonnes of iron ore, therefore providing a return on investment in one month.

With a multitude of applications in mining and industrial environments, the Dugless 900 is an invaluable workplace safety and preventative maintenance tool.

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Iron Ore operations, WA

Coal operations, QLD

Box culvert operations, NSW

Dugless 900 Remote Controller

STANDARD FEATURES

Engine

• Lombardini 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, Fuel Injected Diesel.
• Continuous Power 12.0 kW.
• Donaldson Precleaner and Safety Filter Assembly.

Hydraulic System

• Hydraulic Motors.
• Hydraulic Pumps (Direct Drive).
• Microprocessor controlled proportional control valves.
• In Line Oil Cooler.

System Protection

• Hydraulic Oil High Temperature Shut Off.
• Hydraulic Oil Low Level Shut Off.
• Engine Oil Low Pressure Shut Off.

Bucket

• Standard Capacity 0.15 cubic meters.
• 4 in 1 Bucket Type.
• Self leveling.

Angle of Departure

• 20 degrees
• Head lights Front and Rear

Tracks

• Rubber Tracks.
• Multi-idlers.
• Hydraulic Tensioning Arrangement.
• Speed 3.5 KPH.

Remote Control System

Conforms to ASNZ 4240-2009 Radio Remote Controls for Mining Equipment, and ASNZ 1418.1 – 1994 Cranes Part 1: General Requirements.

• IP65 Hand Control – Two Joystick Controls.
• 10 Meter 4 Wire Lanyard Control.
• Online calibration of the proportional functions.
• Spare Battery.
• Auto Frequency Selection.

STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES

• Tilt and bump protection on operator controller.
• Separate E-Stop on operator controller.
• Three individual isolation switches on machine including individual starter motor isolation.
• 360ᵒ flashing beacon and lights.
• Operating high audible beeper on machine.
• Operator controlled warning horn on machine.
• Ergonomic shoulder supported adjustable harness support for controller. Controller cannot easily be “dropped”.

DIMENSIONS