MTU powers first XEMC mine trucks to be exported from China

NOVI, Mich. & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In mid-2012, China-based Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Corporation (XEMC) shipped its first ever export of mine dump trucks to the Pilbara mine site in Australia. Each of the 230 metric-ton trucks, purchased by Rio Tinto and recently put into service, are powered by the MTU 16V 4000 C11 mining engine provided to XEMC by MTU Hong Kong, a Tognum Group subsidiary. This world-class propulsion package was specifically requested by Rio Tinto for its iron ore mining operations at Pilbara because of its best-in-class fuel efficiency and unsurpassed reliability.

“As mine operators continue to tackle the issue of rising fuel costs, we continue to work with our OEM partners to deliver the most robust and efficient mining equipment available”

The MTU 16V 4000 C11 mining engine produces 2300 bhp (1715 kW), and comes with many features that enable it to operate reliably and efficiently in the harshest of mining conditions. Those features include common rail fuel injection, double-walled fuel lines, carbon scraper pistons and oil system security filters. In addition, the engine’s class-leading fuel economy is enhanced by an efficient oil cooling system, which optimizes oil temperature.

“The working conditions at Pilbara may be the toughest in the world, with extremely high temperatures and a challenging natural environment,” said Neil Coney, general manager for Fleet Strategy & Delivery, Rio Tinto. “Obviously, the trucks we use on site must be able to withstand such harsh conditions and deliver the best fuel economy possible. Because our reliability and fuel economy standards are very high, we insisted on the MTU Series 4000 engine for each truck. It was amazing to see XEMC produce four trucks that can meet our strict requirements within one year.”

“As mine operators continue to tackle the issue of rising fuel costs, we continue to work with our OEM partners to deliver the most robust and efficient mining equipment available,” said Scott Woodruff, director of global mining sales, Tognum America. “Our focus on customer requirements enables us to provide MTU mining engines that perform at the highest level in any environment.”

The MTU engines in Rio Tinto’s new XEMC mine trucks at Pilbara will be serviced and supported by MTU Detroit Diesel Australia, the exclusive distributor and service provider of MTU engines in Australia.

About MTU

Under the brand MTU the Tognum Group markets engines and propulsion systems for applications in the marine, rail, power generation, oil and gas, agriculture, mining, construction and industrial, and defense markets. www.mtu-online.com

About Tognum

With its two business units, Engines and Onsite Energy, the Tognum Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of engines and propulsion systems for off-highway applications and of distributed power generation systems. These products are based on diesel engines with up to 10,000 kilowatts (kW) power output, gas engines up to 2,150 kW and gas turbines up to 45,000 kW.

The product portfolio of the Engines business unit comprises MTU engines and propulsion systems for ships, for heavy land, rail and defense vehicles and for the oil and gas industry. The Onsite Energy business unit supplies distributed power generation systems carrying the MTU Onsite Energy brand. These comprise diesel engines for emergency power, prime power and continuous power, as well as cogeneration power plants based on gas engines and gas turbines that generate both power and heat. Tognum’s product portfolio also features fuel-injection systems built by L’Orange.

In 2012, Tognum generated revenue of around €3.015 billion and employs more than 10,000 people. Tognum has a global manufacturing, distribution and service structure with 24 fully consolidated companies, more than 140 sales partners and over 500 authorized dealerships at approximately 1,200 locations. Since September 2011, Engine Holding GmbH, a joint venture between Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Group plc, has a majority holding in Tognum.