Atlas Copco Underground Rock Excavation has made further developments to its Scooptram ST7LP low profile loader. The loader was previously supplied with a canopy, but has now been upgraded to include a fully enclosed operator’s cabin. Operators using 7 t loaders in low seam applications can now look forward to the protection of a fully enclosed, FOPS/ROPS approved cabin. This is the latest upgrade on the Atlas Copco Scooptram ST7LP and allows for a more comfortable working environment with air conditioning, a spacious foot box and a lower noise level.

Franck Boudreault, Product Manager at Atlas Copco said:  “The working environment for operators becomes more and more important to our customers.This new cabin is a result of a close dialogue with different mining companies.”

Scooptram ST7LP is a low profile 6.8 t capacity loader for demanding conditions in narrow vein mining and is the only low profile loader of this size that is available with a cabin. It is 1.4 m high and 8.5 m long and designed for back heights as low as 1.6 m. It has a short power frame and a long wheel base which makes it easy to manoeuvre.

The Atlas Copco RCS control system also contains a unique traction control system that minimises wheel spin when entering the muck pile. This improves penetration, enables one passloading and significantly reduces tire costs.