EH4000AC-3
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AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS NOMINAL PAYLOAD: 221 tonnes (243.6 tons) OPERATING WEIGHT: 384 000 kg (846,575 lb.) RATED POWER: 1864 kW (2,500 hp)

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EH SERIES AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS BY NOT BUILDING EVERYTHING, WE COMPROMISE ON NOTHING. HAULER FOCUSED. 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. The EH4000AC-3 combines our time-proven truck technology with our newest and most efficient Advanced IGBT AC-Drive system. It’s one of the most technologically advanced mining trucks in the world, and it helps raise profits by lowering fuel and maintenance costs. When you put...

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■ Economical. Our new Advanced AC-Drive System makes the EH4000AC-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 EH4000AC-3 is equipped with a Cummins QSKTA60-CE diesel engine that generates 1864 kW (2,500 hp) at 1,900 rpms and meets Tier 2 EPA emission requirements. ■ Long frame life. The frame on the EH4000AC-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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EH SERIES AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS NO SLIP/SLIDE CONTROL SYSTEM W/ SLIP/SLIDE CONTROL SYSTEM NO PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM NO SIDE SKID CONTROL SYSTEM W/ SIDE SKID CONTROL SYSTEM W/ PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM n 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. n Pitch control system The Pitch control feature of the Advanced AC-Drive System reduces...

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THE MOST ADVANCED AC-DRIVE SYSTEM EVER.EFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE. The EH4000AC-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 OUTPERFORM AND OUTLAST. TACKLE TOUGH JOBS. Hitachi trucks have earned a reputation for durable and dependable performance at mining operations across the world. The EH4000AC-3 is no exception. Its rugged, redesigned frame can handle your toughest jobs. This hauler is also built with a unique trailing-arm suspension that minimizes frame stress and fatigue, while providing lower tire wear and better steering. This durable system is easy to service and maintain. You get access to the strut without removal of the wheel, which reduces your downtime and...

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DURABLE n 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. n 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. n 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. BOTH STRUTS AT NORMAL HEIGHT BOTH...

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Bucket Passes to Dump Trucks Bucket Capacity

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HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY, HIGHER EARNINGS.WORK ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. With the EH4000AC-3, you’ll get more uptime and more work 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 give us the knowledge to build in a series of innovative, functional features that result in more efficient hauling. Put the EH4000AC-3 to work and you get ... ■ The IGBT Advanced AC-Drive System provides faster torque curve for greater acceleration, higher...

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It s true. A more comfortable operator is a more productive operator. The EH4000AC-3 cab gives your operators spacious room, adjustable seating, wide-area visibility, plus a quiet, low-vibration interior. This cab helps your operators feel less stressed and fatigued, which makes them more comfortable and capable of handling more work. In addition, your operators will be confident with the unobstructed visibility that adds to safety. When your operators step on board the EH4000AC-3, they’ll discover a ... ■ Visibility from the cab is enhanced with added mirrors, cameras for blind...

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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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EH4000AC-3 AC-DRIVE MINING TRUCKS With our mining industry experience, we understand the biggest challenges in service and maintenance. So we’ve engineered the EH4000AC-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 EH4000AC-3 and get ... MORE UPTIME AND CONVENIENT MAINTENANCE. J-l- ■ 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...

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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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