BEML, India’s leading earthmoving equipment manufacturing company, recently showcased the latest version of its 100 t BH100 mining haul truck with an Allison H8610A transmission at the 4th International Mining, Exploration, Mineral Processing Technology & Machinery Exhibition; held at Salt Lake Stadium Ground, Kolkata from 28-31 January 2012. BH100 is the largest mining truck in the BEML range. The new Allison automatic-equipped vehicle is designed “to deliver outstanding productivity, reliability and durability, along with an increased level of manoeuvrability, comfort and safety.” Allison states that its fully automatic power shifting transmissions combine all the benefits of proven, hydraulic torque converter technology with advanced closed-loop adaptive control.

A special feature of H8610A is the dual torque path which provides high torque for greater tractive effort at launch. Advanced CEC2 controls link the engine, transmission, and vehicle systems for optimum performance and vocational value. Optimisation of the entire driveline system results in “consistent shift quality, increased power train durability, and more efficient vehicle operation leading to greater fuel efficiency,” says Allison. Ram Amarnath, Managing Director of Allison Transmission India, who was in Kolkata visiting the BEML display of equipment at IME 2012, stated: “We are very pleased to have been selected by BEML as the transmission supplier for their new and improved BH100 dump truck. After years of serving the Indian off highway market through our licensed manufacturing partner, we are excited to re-engage directly with BEML with the release of our H8610A transmission. We bring our local presence and global experience in the mining industry to our partnership with BEML, the industry leader in India for mining and construction equipment.”