Taseko Mines Limited has added some new equipment for their Gibraltar Mines operation.
Four new Liebherr-Canada PR 776 dozers are the first of Liebherr’s Generation 8 machines to hit Canadian soil.
Manager, Corporate Communications for Taseko, Ainsley Wooding, said these dozers differ from other brands due to a hydrostatic drive system rather than a conventional transmission.
“Dozers are a critical component of Gibraltar’s operations ensuring the operation maintains its planned production rates. The new machines also improve operator comfort during 12-hour shifts which is important for both efficiency and safety.”
We asked Wooding how Taseko came about deciding on these particular pieces of equipment.
“The performance of the Liebherr dozer is comparable to other models,” Wooding said, “but they offer improved operator visibility and ergonomics, making them easier and safer to operate.”
Wooding added the introduction of these dozers is expected to reduce fuel consumption contributing to lower fuel costs and reduced site-wide Green House Gas emissions at Gibraltar Mines.
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