#blog · September 26, 2024
The 5 largest and strongest dump trucks in the world
Big, bigger, dump truck! The largest dump trucks aren't seen on our roads – they're used in mines and quarries. Most are as large as single-family homes. They're transported to the job site in individual parts and assembled there. The price tag is steep too – a single tire for the Caterpillar 797 costs at least 40,000 euros!
But which countries produce the largest dump trucks, and which manufacturers make the top 5 list?
1. The largest dump truck: BelAZ-75710
The world's largest dump truck comes from Belarus, made by BelAZ. It's 20 meters wide and just under 8 meters tall. Its payload capacity is 450 tons, and fully loaded it weighs over 800 tons. The BelAZ-75710 is used in mining and can reach speeds of around 65 km/h despite its massive weight – not bad at all.
2. Komatsu 980E-4
In second place is the Japanese manufacturer Komatsu with the 980E-4. This dump truck delivers a payload capacity of 369.4 tons and is used in mines and quarries worldwide.
The Komatsu 980E-4 is a true giant among dump trucks
3. Caterpillar 797
The third-largest dump truck is the Caterpillar 797, with its largest fleet in Canada's oil sands industry. The standout feature: despite its 320-ton payload capacity, it can be transported in one piece – a special process developed by Mammoet in 2015 made this possible.
4. Liebherr T284
The fourth-largest dump truck comes from German manufacturer Liebherr and has a payload capacity of 363 tons. Its main use: mining operations, for example in South Africa. It takes a full 18 steps to reach the driver's cabin.
5. BelAZ-75600
Fifth place goes to another dump truck from Belarus. The BelAZ-75600 has a payload capacity of 360 tons and is used worldwide in mining operations, like most of the world's largest dump trucks.
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This page was automatically translated from German.