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Mining Trucks | 360 tons (326 metric ton) Payload Capacity

MT 5500 MINING TRUCK


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The TEREX | Unit Rig MT 5500

A High Performance Haul


Truck For High Volume
Surface Mining
AC Drive System the endurance limit, which translates into a
400% increase in the fatigue life of the weld
TEREX | Unit Rig’s MT 5500 features an all joint.
new AC drive system that can signifi-
cantly reduce friction brake wear. This The critical areas of the frame features deep
new drive system allows the truck to section main rails to reduce stress by 50%,
transition from full propel to full which can increase the fatigue life of the frame
retard in less than a second, and by 800%.
the dynamic retarding can fully The tubular center cross beam with integral
stop the truck. hoist cylinder and axle box attachment elimi-
In addition, a unique modular nates torsional and eccentric loads associated
design provides a powerful and with conventional designs. The axle box
durable drive system designed for attachment features a replaceable bearing
easy maintenance, troubleshooting surface that is lubricated, sealed and integrated
and repair. into the crossmember for easy access and
maintenance.
The MT 5500 axle box features a new stress
Durable Construction
skin design that eliminates some
A rugged, durably constructed frame is the internal structure and saves up
key element to a long haul truck life. The to 1,000 lb (450 kg) of weight.
MT 5500 features a straight rail design And, the nose cone attachment
to eliminate sources of stress con- uses a patented large two piece
centration such as bends and bearing, which reduces contact
breaks. pressure on the bearing to less than
1400 psi (9 653 kPa) and extends bear-
It boasts a double box section ing life.
construction utilizing high-strength,
low alloy, controlled rolled steel. This In addition, a panhard bar lateral support pro-
material simplifies welding procedures and vides simple, easy to maintain lateral stabiliza-
reduces the chance of hydrogen embrittlement tion for the rear axle.
during welding.
A submerged arc welding process further
reduces stress with full-penetration weld joints. Solid Body
This process translates into a 36% increase in
The MT 5500 offers a horizontal bolster design
which absorbs more impact energy for
reduced body side damage. This unique
design also simplifies construction, and saves
up to 1,500 lb (680 kg) over conventional ver-
tical bolster designs.
A patented floor bolster to dump body floor
rail joint also eliminates a high stress area in
the body construction and allows increased
structural flexibility, thereby improving the
fatigue life of the body.
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Safe, Productive Environment

The TEREX | Unit Rig integrated ROPS Cab instrumentation to reduce eyestrain, and a
provides a full 180 degrees of vision, and pressurized and fresh air filtration system to
meets SAE J1040 requirements. The TEREX | reduce dust contamination and keep drivers
Unit Rig MT Series ROPS cab is designed for comfortable and productive.
safe operation incorporating cab-under-floor
In addition, a sound abatement package reduces
protection from flying debris, and tailgate pro-
the noise level in the cab to a sound exposure
tection in the event of a truck collision.
Leq (equivalent sound level) of less than 82 dB(A)
The MT 5500 cab features an efficient interior when tested per ANSI/SAE J1166 MAY90.
with room for two full size seats, back-lit cab

Smooth Ride

The independent front beam axle provides the extended tire life. The king pin is located in
MT 5500 with the smoothest ride in mining. close proximity to the tire center line to reduce
The axle is pin connected to the main frame tire scrubbing, and absorb steering forces.
with four drag links and two suspensions plus
a panhard rod for lateral stability. This arrange-
ment reduces stress loads to the frame by 50
percent.
In addition all steering components are mount-
ed directly to the front axle for simplicity with
fewer moving parts. For ease of maintenance
all components are easily accessible, and the
oversized wheel bearings feature a projected
life of 20,000 hours.
The independent front beam axle provides true
tire tracking regardless of suspension stroke
for improved handling, maneuverability, and
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MT 5500
360 Ton (326 mt) Payload

ENGINES AVAILABLE

Manufacture Cummins MTU/DDC


Model QSK60 2 Stage Series 4000
Operating Cycle 4 Stroke Diesel 4 Stroke Diesel
Number of Cylinders 16 16
**Rated Brake HP (SAE) 2700 (2014 kW) 2700 (2014 kW)
*Flywheel HP 2478 (1847 kW) 2478 (1847 kW)
Weight Dry 19,515 lb (8854 kg) 15,813 lb (7173 kg)
* Flywheel HP is the rated horsepower at the engine flywheel minus the average accessory losses. Accessory losses include radiator fan, battery charging
alternator and pumps. Rating based on standard conditions in accordance with ISO 3046 and/or SAE J1995.
** Other HP ratings available upon request.

ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM RETARDING


360 ton AC system featuring a Power Inverter forced air grid
Power Inverter brushless alter- system. High capacity retard-
nator with integral blowers, AC ing torque, maintaining full
wheelmotor with 32.6:1 ratio, capacity to complete truck
and a microprocessor system stop.
controller.
Max. speed 40 mph (65 km/h)

BRAKE SYSTEMS
SUSPENSION
Hydraulic brake actuation system features: fully modulat-
Four nitrogen over oil cylindrical ed service brakes (foot or hand operated), fully modulat-
suspension struts provide maxi- ed secondary brake (foot or hand operated), loading
mum driver comfort and are inter- brake and spring apply, hydraulically released parking
changeable left to right, keeping brake. Hydraulic pressure supplied by accumulators (3)
inventory cost low. charged by a pressure compensated piston pump.
Upper and lower suspension Option: Service brakes automatically applied when accu-
attachment points to frame are mulator pressure drops below 1 400 psi (9 600 kPa).
clevis and pin connected, providing Front brakes – 4 calipers per wheel on 511⁄2 inch
rugged reliability and easy mainte- (1 308 mm) wheel speed discs.
nance.
Rear brakes – 2 calipers per wheel on 2 - 31 inch
Variable rebound rate provides a (787 mm) armature speed discs.
smooth ride, reduces impact and
improves truck handling. Both axles Park Brake – 4 spring apply, hydraulic release.
incorporate a clevis and pin lateral Braking system meets the requirements of
stabilizing link to ensure true tire SAE/ISO 3450.
tracking and maximize truck perfor-
mance. Rugged
bellows encloses and protects sus-
pension rod.
Front: Stroke: 12 inch (305 mm)
Rear: Stroke: 7.25 inch (184 mm)
Rear axle
oscillation: ±5.3°
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STEERING SYSTEM SERVICE CAPACITIES


Full time, closed center, load U.S. Gal Liter
sensing system operating
Fuel 800 3028
two double acting cylinders
Hydraulic system 320 1211
supplied by accumulators
Engine oil 66 250
that are replenished by a
Wheel motor 43/wheel 162
pressure compensated
Cooling system 156 591
piston pump. Accumulator
supplied auxiliary steering *Optional fuel tank 1300 gal (4920 liter).
meets SAE J1511. Minimum **MTU/DDC with filters
turning radius (SAE): 53 feet
(16.2 m).

SUPERSTRUCTURE FRAME
Rugged one piece “I” beam construction featuring a Completely computer
closed bottom to provide cab-under-floor protection for aided designed utilizing
the operator and to protect critical components from special alloy steel,
road damage and mud damage. Top access to engine, double box section
piping and electrical wiring for easy maintenance construction. Center
access. Deck components located to optimize driver cross member incor-
visibility. porates wrap around
spherical axle box
nose cone connection.
Continuous frame rail beams with
deep section in critical area along
with ROPS supports for rugged
dependable service.

DUMP BODY CAB


Patented horizontal bolster deep vee design with flat The integral ROPS
floor and a 45º dumping angle. Standard rock body (Rollover Protective
incorporates 3⁄4 inch (19mm) bottom plate with 3⁄8 inch Structure) cab accom-
(10mm) sides and 1⁄2 inch (13mm) front. Dump body modates two full size
heating available as an option. seats. Features
deluxe interior, tinted
Struck (SAE) – 207 yd3 (158 m3)
safety glass, curved
Heaped (SAE 2:1) – 285 yd3 (218 m3)
windshield for added
Optional bodies available based on material density and field of view, tilt and
payload rating. telescopic steering wheel, heater and defroster,
pressurized and filtered intake air for driver comfort.
ROPS meets SAE J1040 MAY94 criteria, and the
MT Series also features tailgate protection to pro-
tect the operator in the event of a truck collision.
TIRES
The High Productivity Cab correctly maintained and
55/80R63**radial (6) assembled provides a sound exposure Leq (equiva-
56/80R63 radial (6) lent sound level) of less than 82dB(A) when tested
59/80R63 radial (6) per ANSI/SAE J1166 MAY90 with doors and win-
Rim size: 41.00 x 63 dows closed, meeting both U.S. OSHA and MSHA
occupational noise criteria for operator weighted
sound exposure level.
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ELECTRICAL


Hoist: Manually operated Alternator
pilot system controlling a hoist 24 Volt system
valve, operating two double powered by six (6) twelve (12) volt batteries (3 series
acting telescoping two stage pairs in parallel). Battery isolation switch standard.
cylinders.
Alternator: 24 Volt, 100 amp output (Standard)
Hydraulic fluid is supplied Lighting: 24 Volt
open center through tandem Starter: 24 Volt
gear pumps.

Power up loaded 28 seconds


Power down 12 seconds
Remote dump quick disconnects
are standard.
Filtration: High pressure units with 6 micron
(nominal) filtration and environ-
mentally disposable elements.
Hydraulic tank outlet contains a WEIGHTS
strainer with 100 mesh screening.
Component Box: Hydraulic gauges and quick AXLE EMPTY WEIGHT* GROSS WEIGHT**
disconnect test points are
standard. Front Drive 229,000 lb (103 855 kg) 398,000 lbs (180 499 kg)
Drive Axle 249,000 lb (112 925 kg) 800,000 lbs (362 812 kg)
Hydraulic Tank: The 273 gallon (1033 liter) tank is
Total 478,000 lb (216 780 kg) 1,198,000 lbs (543 311 kg)
pressurized to exclude dirt and
provide longer pump life. *Wet weight uses base vehicle configuration with 1/2 fuel and auto lube capacities.
**Application approval required.

BEAM FRONT AXLE Note: " = inches, '= feet


A drop-center beam axle features box section construc-
tion for long service life, reduced load transfer to the
frame during turns, improved stability and driver comfort.
Both front and rear axles incorporate a clevis and pin lat-
eral stabilizing link to ensure true tire tracking and maxi-
mize truck performance.
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Standard and Optional Equipment

STANDARD INSTRUMENTATION STANDARD SERVICE GROUP Rear lights:


GROUP Two (2) Amber (dynamic retarding)
Air cleaner rock shields Two (2) Red (service brakes)
Air cleaner restriction gauges Hydraulic component box gauges
Engine tachometer Two (2) White (back-up)
Hydraulic test ports Rear view mirrors (left and right)
Fuel gauge Centralized terminal board locations
Hour meter Reverse hoist interlock
Point to point wiring Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
Warning indicator light and buzzer Hinged dash panels
Brake drag Seat belts w/ shoulder strap
Donaldson dry air cleaners Service light group:
Check engine Front wheel fenders & mud guards
Stop engine Under hood
Four (4) halogen headlights (high/low beam) Axle box
Low blower pressure Fuel tank sight gauge
Low fuel level Electric box
Heavy duty radiator Hydraulic component box
High hydraulic temperature Automatic lubrication (Lincoln)
Low brake pressure Skid resistant deck top
Converter 24 volt to 12 volt, Stairway light
Low hydraulic oil level 25 amp capacity
Low steering pressure Windshield washer — electric
Rock ejectors Windshield wiper with intermittent operation
Electrical system fault Mega bore tire inflation valves
Windshield wiper switch ACCESSORIES
Engine oil pressure gauge STANDARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Engine start/stop switch Body liners
Automatic auxiliary steering Brake auto apply
Engine water temperature gauge
Auxiliary dumping connections Central service group:
Hand brake control
Back-up warning alarm Radiator fill
Headlight/taillight switch
Cab air conditioner Engine oil evacuation
High/low beam indicator
Clearance light & turn signals Engine oil fill
Load brake switch
Deck hand rails Hydraulic oil tank fill
Park brake switch
Disc brakes (hydraulic) Autolube reservoir fill
Speedometer w/odometer
Dry break fueling Fire suppressant system
Stairway light switch
Dump body safety cable Fuel heater (cold weather)
Steering wheel — tilt/telescopic
Engine service ladder High efficiency dump body
Voltmeter
Fire suppressant bottle — 20 lb. Hubodometer
Horn — front Kim hotstart (cold weather)
Keylock master switch Weigh system w/ or w/o external numeric
Lapeyre access system display
Parking brake Manual power supply
Radiator fan guard

Specifications subject to change without notice. Some items shown may be optional at extra cost.
MT 5500 is protected by one or more U.S. patents, foreign patents or patents pending.

TEREX | Unit Rig


P.O. Box 998 P.O. Box 3107 E-MAIL sales@terexmining.com
Sherman, TX 75091-0998 Tulsa, OK 74101-3107 WEB www.terexmining.com
www.terex.com
3501 S. FM HWY 1417 5400 S. 49th West Ave
Denison, TX 75020 Tulsa, OK 74107-8813
TEL 903 786 2981 TEL 918 446 5581
FAX 903 786 6405 FAX 918 445 5950

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