EH3500AC-3
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AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS NOMINAL PAYLOAD: OPERATING WEIGHT: RATED POWER:

EH SERIES AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS HAULER FOCUSED. NO DISTRACTIONS. ENGINEERING EXPERTISE. At Hitachi, we don’t get sidetracked building every kind of mining equipment. Instead, we build trucks and excavators. And that focus results in highly efficient, durable and reliable trucks with powerful performance. What happens when you combine our time-proven truck technology with our newest and most efficient Advanced IGBT AC-Drive system? You get the EH3500AC-3, one of the most technologically advanced mining trucks in the world. It helps raise profits by lowering fuel and maintenance costs. With...

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■ Economical. Our new Advanced AC-Drive System makes the EH3500AC-3 a more valuable asset for your mining operations. It delivers better performance, higher uptime and helps significantly reduce maintenance and fuel costs. ■ Efficient. The EH3500AC-3 is equipped with a Cummins QSKTA50-CE diesel engine that generates 1491 kW (2,000 hp) at 1,900 rpms and meets Tier 2 EPA emission requirements. ■ Long frame life. The frame on the EH3500AC-3 has also been redesigned and improved for longer life. The bolt-on high-arch cross member, combined with new rear axle housing and nose cone designs give...

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'O-Q Jo-Q iQ XL jo-ft NO PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM '~6 XL /o -Q io A. 10 A. W/ PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Slip/slide control system The enhanced Slip/Slide Control System is an active traction control and anti-lock brake system in slippery conditions. The enhanced performance of the Slip/Slide Control System comes from the utilization of various new sensors on the front wheels, suspension and steering systems. ■ Pitch control system The Pitch control feature of the Advanced AC-Drive System reduces bouncing/ rebounding on the truck as it hits bumps or uneven ground on the haul road. As the truck...

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THE MOST ADVANCED AC-DRIVE SYSTEM EVER.EFFICIENT AND INNOVATIVE. The EH3500AC-3 runs with Hitachi’s newest, state-of-the-art Advanced AC-Drive System using Hitachi's own IGBT controller, alternator and wheel motors. Hitachi has been in the electrical drive system business for years - first with GTO, now with IGBT. In fact, the technology has successfully been used on bullet trains, locomotives, monorails and commuter electric cars around the world. The result is an AC-powered truck that outperforms other systems through its simplicity, efficiency and dependability. Hitachi is the only truck...

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EH SERIES AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS BUILT TO TACKLE TOUGH JOBS. OUTPERFORM. OUTLAST. Hitachi trucks have earned a reputation for durable and dependable performance at mining operations across the world. The EH3500AC-3 is no exception and tackles your toughest jobs with its redesigned frame. Its unique trailing-arm suspension minimizes frame stress and fatigue, while providing lower tire wear and better steering. This rugged system is easy to service and maintain. You get access to the strut without removal of the wheel, which reduces your downtime and repair costs. With the EH3500AC-3, you...

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■ Spindle Each spindle is controlled by a hydraulic steering cylinder, which rotates around the king-pin and the outer end of the trailing arm to position the wheels for steering. The spindles are attached by one tie-rod. ■ King -pin Retains the spindle to the trailing arm. Spindle rotates around the king-pin, which is locked in position. The Neocon-E™ strut attaches to the top. ■ Trailing Arm Main suspension member to which other suspension components are attached. The trailing arms hinge on a torque tube that is clamped to the front of the frame. ■ Neocon Strut The energy absorption and...

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Bucket Passes to Dump Trucks Bucket Capacity

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MORE UPTIME, BETTER BOTTOM LINE. HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY. With the EH3500AC-3, you’ll get more uptime and more jobs done. It’s engineered to deliver the highest productivity possible – from a cab designed for operator comfort to large load capacities and an advanced monitoring system. Our years of experience building mining trucks gives us the knowledge to build in a series of innovative, functional features that result in more efficient hauling. Choose the EH3500AC-3, and you can... WORK ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. n The EH3500AC-3 is built with an improved payload monitoring system with enhancements...

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EH3500AC-3 AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS More comfortable operators are more productive. The EH3500AC-3 cab maximizes comfort with spacious room, adjustable seating, wide-area visibility, plus a quiet, low vibration interior. This cab helps operators feel less stressed and tired, which makes them capable of handling more work. In addition, the unobstructed visibility gives operators confidence and keeps them safe. With the EH3500AC-3, you get a... COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAB ■ Visibility from the cab is enhanced with added mirrors, cameras for blind spots, backup and tire lights and...

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■ Heating/cooling capacities have been increased to keep operators comfortable and productive in all types of weather. ■ The new HI-TECH ROPS/FOPS cabs are equipped with a Hitachi controller and a large, centrally mounted color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) as used in our large size excavators. The display makes operation simple and easy.

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With our mining industry experience, we understand the biggest challenges in service and maintenance. So we’ve engineered the EH3500AC-3 with the most convenient and efficient service and maintenance solutions available. You’ll spend less time working on the truck and more time working on jobs. Choose the EH3500AC-3 and get... ■ Four, low maintenance air filters with evacuator valves bring easy and safe maintenance. ■ The AC-drive system has multiple controls that ensure trouble-free reliability and less maintenance. They include grid dry motor control that keeps the grid system dry in cold...

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■ The box section design of the frame features one-piece top and bottom flanges that eliminate cross-member tie-in joints and provide a large, exposed center area for quick access to major components. ■ The well laid out design of the water-cooled, high-speed IGBT controls requires less space on the truck. Individual grid resistors provide easier maintenance and improved cooling. ■ Simple sight glasses on the fuel and hydraulic fluid systems allow for a quick pre-shift confirmation that the levels are not below minimums. ■ The trailing-arm suspension allows the front struts to be removed...

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