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Volvo Trucks - Goliat, a Volvo FH16 that transports 500 tonnes of copper ore every day
Every day Goliat, a Volvo FH16, transports 500 tonnes of copper ore between the dressing plant at the Aitik Mine and the loading terminal. When this specially built truck leaves the dressing plant, a total of 144 tonnes are distributed over its ten axles and 36
tires.
Aitik copper mine
The Aitik copper mine is owned by Boliden AB and situated outside the town of Gällivare in northern Sweden. It is one of Europe's largest open pit copper mines. Associated with the copper, large quantities of gold, silver and since 2008 molybdenum have been mined at Aitik.
The mine was put into production in 1968, and the production was set at two million
tones of ore. Since then, the production has gradually increased to the current 18 million
tones per year. In 2010 when the new Aitik mine expansion is completed production will double to 36 million
tones. Source:
Wikipedia, Aitik
Volvo FH16
16.1 litres diesel engine
D16C: 550 or 610 hp
D16G: 540, 600 or 700 hp
2600, 2800 or 3100 Nm of torque respectively
Rigid or tractor
3 different cabs, multiple cab variations
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