Introduction
The transportation of two 28,000+ lb CAT mining engines required a specialized step-deck trailer and rigorous securing procedures to ensure safe, over-the-road delivery. When a mining company needed two CAT – C175-16 engines delivered, US Cargo Link answered the call.
The C175 engine is built for the 793F Haul Truck – producing enough power to move 265 tons of material. Mining requires heavy-duty equipment to move earth from the quarry to the production line.
With two of these engines being transported, the combined dry weight between them is 57,500 lb – or about four large elephants. This is not an issue for modern trailers but can still be an issue for roads not designed for that weight capacity.
• Dry Weight: 28,750 lb – 13,040 kg
• Height: 8’2” – 2.47 m
• Length: 14’9” – 4.51 m
• Width: 6’1” - 1.84 m
limiting factor for the type of transportation method required. Steel pallets are fabricated to support these massive engines during transport,
With road restrictions in mind, US Cargo Link planned the best route for moving this load to its destination.
with no damage to the product, and was able to start repairs the same day.