LeTourneau L-2350
{{Short description|Loader that holds the Guinness World record for Biggest Earth Mover}}
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 {{convert|400|ST|disp=flip}}, the L-2350 provides an operating payload of {{convert|80|ST|disp=flip}}, a {{convert|7.03|m}} lift height, and an {{convert|11.5|ft|disp=flip}} 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.[http://www.shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/inactive/letourneau.htm shipbuilding history.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313042932/http://www.shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/inactive/letourneau.htm |date=2016-03-13 }}- Retrieved 2016-02-26
Joy Global renamed the equipment as the P&H L-2350.
Specifications
- Operational weight {{cvt|266.62|t}}https://www.lectura-specs.com/en/model/construction-machinery/wheel-loaders-komatsu/p-h-l-2350-11755290
- Power {{cvt|1715|kW|hp}}
- 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 {{cvt|1715|kW|hp}}
- Hydraulic lifting payload {{cvt|72|ST|disp=flip}}
- Standard Bucket {{cvt|40.52|m3|yd3}}
- Fuel Tank {{convert|3974|L|usgal}}
- Hydraulic Oil {{convert|1230|L|usgal}}
- Tyres 70/70-57 SRG DT (diameter 4 m, width 1.78 m) [d=13.12 ft & w=5.84 ft]
[http://www.letourneautechnologies.com/mining/ LeTourneau mining products] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120913041718/http://www.letourneautechnologies.com/mining/ |date=2012-09-13 }}[http://www.letourneautechnologies.com/mining/loaders_dozer_details.php?model=L-2350 L-2350 spec] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120161149/http://www.letourneautechnologies.com/mining/loaders_dozer_details.php?model=L-2350 |date=2012-01-20 }}
- Cost $1.5M (2012){{Citation needed|date=April 2023}}
See also
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