[VIDEO] Time-Lapse: Assembling a Liebherr T 264 Mining Truck

The majority of equipment in the mining industry is massive. In fact, it’s enormous. Mining equipment is typically so big it must be assembled on site in various stages, often taking weeks to construct.

The following video showcases a Liebherr T 264 mining truck being assembled in a time-lapse fashion.

The T 264 is a fuel-efficient truck built for safety and reliability. Based on the previously engineered Liebherr T 262 and T 282 series haul trucks, this mammoth vehicle boasts the highest horsepower engine option in its size class. Higher efficiency and productivity are achieved by Liebherr’s Litronic Plus AC drive system. Additionally, it allows for optimal distribution of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic power to other areas of the truck.

Specifications for the Liebherr T264:

Engine Output: 2,500 - 2,700 hp

Vehicle Weight: 184 ton

Payload Class: 240 ton

Vehicle Weight: 424 ton

Backed by 30 years of proven design and operational experience, Liebherr Mining Equipment provides miner with superior productivity by loading and hauling maximum tonnage in the shortest amount of time.

See for yourself how this beast of a mining truck gets assembled.