LeTourneau L-2350 explained

The P&H L-2350 Wheel Loader (formerly the L-2350 loader) is a loader used for surface mining. It is manufactured by Komatsu Limited. It holds the Guinness World Record for Biggest Earth Mover. Designed to center-load haul trucks with capacities of up to 400ST, the L-2350 provides an operating payload of 80ST, a lift height, and an 11.5feet reach.

History

The L-2350 was originally manufactured by LeTourneau Inc., LeTourneau Inc. was acquired by Marathon in 1972, Rowan Companies in 1986, and Joy Global in 2011.^[1]

Joy Global renamed the equipment as the P&H L-2350.

Specifications

• Operational weight ^[2]
• Power
• Engine 16 Cylinder 65 Litre Detroit Diesel 4-cycle Turbocharged Aftercooler Engine or 16 cylinder 60 Litre Cummins Diesel 4-cycle Turbocharged Aftercooler Engine of
• Hydraulic lifting payload
• Standard Bucket
• Fuel Tank 3974L
• Hydraulic Oil 1230L
• Tyres 70/70-57 SRG DT (diameter 4 m, width 1.78 m) [d=13.12 ft & w=5.84 ft]

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• Cost $1.5M (2012)

See also

• Diesel-electric transmission

Notes and References

1. http://www.shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/inactive/letourneau.htm shipbuilding history.com
2. https://www.lectura-specs.com/en/model/construction-machinery/wheel-loaders-komatsu/p-h-l-2350-11755290
3. http://www.letourneautechnologies.com/mining/ LeTourneau mining products
4. http://www.letourneautechnologies.com/mining/loaders_dozer_details.php?model=L-2350 L-2350 spec