Mining trucks of the BelAZ brand are remembered from Soviet times. These are huge dump trucks that stagger the imagination. Although, the Belarusian plant has long been producing a wide range of models for every taste. Starting from relatively small ones, ending with giants like BelAZ-75710. The latter, by the way, is considered the largest mining dump truck in the world. He is able to take on board up to 450 tons of cargo only officially. Although, in tests, the car exceeded the declared characteristics. He was able to take away more than 500 tons, which hints at a high margin of safety. Interestingly, the model was created almost by accident. If it were not for the customer from Russia, and this is the Siberian Business Union company, then the dump truck would not have appeared. But the client wished for a huge monster - I had to try. Otherwise, you could lose the order altogether.
The author of the channel "Legend 2020" will tell in his video the details about the BelAZ-75710. You will find out how huge this mining dump truck is. Surprisingly, the car is a full hybrid. Its diesel engines are not connected to the wheels. They work on a generator that charges electric motors. And those 4 pieces are located on wheels - one in each. The total power of the power plant is 6 liters. With. By the way, the Belarusian designers said that they could produce an even larger dump truck. But tire manufacturers do not produce the right rubber.
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