Komatsu Mining Corporation, previously Joy Global, has partnered with First Quantum Minerals to supply a P&H L-2350 wheel loader – the largest in the world – for their operation at Sentinel Copper Mine in Zambia. Designed to achieve greater operating hours due to a robust structural design and modular components as well as providing the best possible fuel consumption levels due to the power regeneration capacity of the Joy SR hybrid drive technology.

The P&H wheel loader also comes equipped with the latest safety features that meet global requirements recognised by leading mining industry safety councils. “The L2350 was selected as our preferred choice for a loader as it is the only wheel loader capable of loading our Ultra Class haul trucks in use at Sentinel mine,” says Sentinel Mine General Manager, Morris Rowe.

“Once operational, it will provide us with a supplementary loading capability that will enhance our flexibility to sustain our ore feed at the correct quantities and qualities. We look forward to commissioning this mega machine in December 2017, and loading many millions of safe, productive tonnes of ore with the L-2350 loader.”