"Skania" - dump trucks construction and quarry, efficient and reliable

The products of the Swedish automobile concern Skania - dump trucks, tractors, flatbed trucks - are always reliable and of high quality. For more than a century of history, the company has proved itself from the very best side. Consumers in need of trouble-free automotive technology, try to buy machines of the firm "Scania." Tippers, which are offered by the Swedish concern, are an example of a successful investment of capital. In this article, we will discuss them in more detail.

Varieties

Today, the company "Scania", dump trucks which are in high demand, produces two types of trucks with tilting bodies - quarry and construction. The first are used in mining, are particularly robust body, suitable for transportation of rock, ore, coal and other minerals. The body ("Skania" - a dump truck of a career type) is supplied by the Polish company KN-Kipper in two versions - with a capacity of 16 and 20 cubic meters. The first type of body is installed on three-axle modifications, 20-cube - on eight-wheeled vehicles.

Construction dump trucks are equipped with lighter bodies, suitable for transportation of loose materials, sand, cement, gravel and other substances. In a well-fitted body, you can transport liquid concrete or mortar. The configuration of the body of a construction dump truck differs radically from the shape of a quarry. The lower part is made in the form of a trough, which facilitates free sliding of the load during unloading.

The body of a quarry dump truck is always rectangular in plan, the bottom along the entire perimeter passes into the walls at a right angle or with a slight inclination. This configuration helps to smoothly dump large pieces of ore or rock.

Dump trucks "Scania" are produced mainly with rear flaps, which provides full unloading. Another thing is if the dump truck is equipped with a trailer or two. In this case, the side of the body folds to the side.

Chassis, scheme and configuration

Ordinary on-board trucks, both quarry and construction, are divided into two types - Skania 6x4 and Skania 8x4. Tippers also differ in the number of bridges or axles. More powerful models are four-axle, high-capacity. Triaxial dump trucks have lower carrying capacity, and their running characteristics are relatively low.

Popular construction dump trucks "Scania"

The most popular models among construction dump trucks are "Scania P124SV" and "Scania P380SV".

Characteristics of model Р380СВ:

• Body capacity - 16 cubic meters;
• Mass full - 39 tons;
• Front tires, size - 385/65 R22,5;
• Rear tires, size - 315/65 R22,5;
• Weight of the equipped car - 13 600 kg.

Power point

• Engine, brand - DC11 "Scania."
• Type - turbodiesel with intercooler.
• The cylinder capacity is 10 640 cu. Centimeters.
• Power - 380 liters. from.
• The torque is 1780 Nm at 1300 rpm.

Transmission GR-905, mechanical, 9-speed.

The most popular quarry dump trucks "Scania"

The increased demand is used by two models - G440NZ and P420EHZ.

The modification "Scania G440NZ" differs from other quarry trucks of the latest generation DC13. This is a highly efficient diesel power unit with a turbocharger and intercooler. Power system - PDE format, ecological standard - Euro-4.

The regular air filter of the motor is reinforced with the "Cyclone" nozzle, which contributes to the complete filtration of dust particles. In conditions of career development, multistage cleaning is an urgent necessity.

Longevity pledge

The manufacturer also carefully monitors the quality of engine lubrication, strict standardization of materials is a guarantee of the impeccable operation of the piston engine group. It is believed that the life of the power unit directly depends on the consistency of the engine oil used in the system.

The engine of the four hundred fortieth model is paired with GRS925R. The gear shift is mechanical, only 12 gears in front and two rear gears. This model of transmission is equipped with a special tracking device that optimizes the working process of the gearbox when driving off-road. The system instantly selects the most suitable driving mode and automatically switches on the desired gear.

Also, the company "Scania" developed mechanisms for optimizing braking forces for construction and quarry dump trucks. Since the Skania dump trucks are equipped with drum brakes on all wheels, the engineers of the company decided to install a powerful R4100 retarder on cars, which ensures deceleration of the braking torque. The device effectively offloads the braking system, ensuring the safety and durability of the pads.

Purchase

Dump trucks "Scania", new or used, equally reliable, with a long-term resource, can be purchased at the dealership or in the salons for the sale of automotive equipment. Hurry with the purchase should not be better to wait for the appropriate option. Tipper trucks Scania, price Which is determined depending on several factors and ranges from 2 to 5 million rubles, you can also buy with hands. At the same time, you need to be careful and carry out preliminary technical revision of the machine, preferably professional. Skania dump trucks, price On which rather big, are a good investment of capital. All costs pay off with interest in a short time, because the demand for services of the carrier, which does not require mechanical unloading, is quite high.