Aardvark Articulated Dump Truck

Tilting and telescoping steering column

AM/FM Radio/cassette player

20.5 R 25 tires

Sound suppression cab

Air conditioning

gears

DF150 automatic transmission with 8F/4R

Cummins 6BT5.9 Turbo Engine

operator

All cab controls within easy reach of the

Standard Equipment

Specifications

Rear (17.5 psi)

(loaded) .............................. Front (14.4 psi)

Rear (6.5 psi)

(empty) ............................... Front (11.2 psi)

Ground Pressure

Gross Vehicle Weight: ....... 54,323 lbs. (24 641 kg)

Net Vehicle Weight: .......... 22,323 lbs. (10 125 kg)

Rear Axle: ............... (empty - 8,165 lbs. (3 704 kg)

Front Axle: ............ (empty - 14,158 lbs. ( 6 422 kg)

Weight

Dump Angle: ................................................. 70o

Lowering Time: ................................... 20 seconds

RaiseTime: ......................................... 16 seconds

Heaped SAE 2:1: ........ 11.8 yd3 (9.0 m3)

Volume: Struck SAE: ................... 9.5 yd3 (7.3 m3)

retention.

forward for maximum stability and material

dump cylinders. The dump body is sloped

resistant Hardox? 400 steel plates. Twin multistage

Construction of the body is from tempered wear

roller bearings.

heavy duty turn table bearing and four taper

from high tensile steel plates and incorporates a

and plates. The universal coupling is constructed

fabricated from high tensile steel box sections

the two sections. Front and rear frames are

allows both articulation and oscillation between

joined together by a heavy duty coupling which

The chassis consists of front and rear frames

Chassis/Body

forward visibility.

engine hood provides the operator with the best

standard to enhance operator comfort. Sloped

standards, centrally located and rubber mounted with air conditioning and sound suppression as

Steel constructed to current ROPS/FOPS

Cab

Lock-to-lock turns: ........................................... 5.3

Max. steering angle: .....................................40o

Turning radius: ............................. 23' 4" (7.1m)

steering is standard.

articulated steering in both directions. Secondary

Twin double acting steering cylinders allow

Hydraulically operated articulated frame steering.

Steering

provide excellent traction.

Oscillating movement is by rubber bushing to

cylinders for excellent shock absorption.

adjustable and cushioned oil/nitrogen suspension

and rear axle vertical travel is achieved by

both vertical and oscillating axle movement. Front

The unique front independent suspension allows

Suspension

Alternator: ............................................. 70 amp

Battery Capacity:(2) .......................... 88 amp/hr

Starter: ............................................ 24 v, 3.8 Kw

Electrical System

released integrated into the transmission.

The park brake is spring applied and hydraulically

independent circuits for front and rear brakes.

multi-plate wet disc brakes on all wheels with

Fully hydraulic braking system operating with

Brakes

to 5 piece rims.

Standard tires are 20.5 R 25 bi-directional, fitted

selectable for best traction in severe conditions.

conditions. Front and rear axle lock up is operator

differentials that engage automatically in slippery

Two heavy duty drive axles with limited slip

Axles, Wheels and Tires

Reverse ............................ 19.2 mph (30.9 km/h)

Forward: ......................... 29.7 mph (47.8 km/h)

Fully loaded speeds:

reverse gears.

and the rear axles. Eight forward gears and four

differential splits the drive power to the front axle

selectable power shift option. Lockable interaxle

Deere Funk DF150 automatic transmission, with

Transmission

Ratings in conformance with SAE J 1995.

@ 1,400 rpm

Maximum torque .................. 452 lb-ft. (613 N-m)

@ 2,000 rpm

Gross horsepower .................... 137 HP (102 kW)

displacement. Dry type dual element air cleaner.

4.72" (120 mm) stroke. 359 in3 (5.9 liter)

cylinder diesel engine. 4.02" (102 mm) bore x

Cummins 6BT5.9 turbocharged, 4-cycle, inline 6

Engine

16 Tonne capacity 137h. P. , 8 speed powershift transmission, 4 w. D. Articulated dump truck.