Haul truck tires are one of the largest expenses for most mines. This means that improving their lifespan can not only save your mine millions of dollars, but it can also help minimize unexpected downtime caused by damaged truck tires. The average lifespan of a Caterpillar 797 haul truck tire is about 9,000 hours of operation. But a variety of hazards can cut this life span by half or more. At a price per tire of over US$50,000 (which can go dramatically higher when tire shortages occur) and 6 tires per truck, even modest increases in tire life can result in millions of dollars in cost savings. Here are 8 common threats to haul truck tires, and what you can do to minimize them:
8 common threats to haul truck tires (and how to avoid them)
Updated: Mar 12, 2024
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