Recently, Brazil’s Randon Veículos delivered the first RDP 470 off-road trucks for the Brazilian market. Cia Riograndense de Mineração (CRM) purchased two trucks equipped with automatic transmissions for hauling coal at the state’s Candiota Mine. The RDP 470 is the result of a joint-venture between Perlini Equipment of Itlay and Randon Veículos. This off-road truck can handle a 65 t payload and has demonstrated excellent suitability to meet the demands of the Rio Grande do Sul energy sector, especially at coal sites.Randon had provided RDP 470 vehicles for evaluation by potential Brazilian clients, including CRM, who tested the demonstration vehicle prior to acquiring the first two units for their operation. The truck underwent feasibility studies that confirmed previously released data about productivity and operational cost gains in mining and construction companies. Part of its strong performance, durability and driveability can be credited to its automatic transmission – an Allison 6000 Series.

According to Clóvis Kitahara, Marketing Manager for Allison in South America, “We have a long-standing partnership with Perlini in Italy and Randon in Brazil. This experience allowed our companies to work together to supply a vehicle especially designed for the rigors of South American mining sites.”

The model belongs to an array of off-road trucks that can haul from 30 to 100 t payloads. Randon and Perlini have developed this project together, securing an option for organisations in South America. The Perlini RDP 470 will be manufactured in Brazil and have compatible local content to be eligible for FINAME financing. “We intend to produce them as components are gradually nationalised. The basic structure will be manufactured at the Randon plant, always respecting the product’s original characteristics,” said Norberto Fabris, Managing Director of Randon Veículos.

Some RDP 470 specifications:

• ABS brake system
• 760 hp, electronically managed engine
• Allison fully automatic transmission
• Independent hydraulic steering system, with pump and two double-acting cylinders
• Single-wheel front and dual-wheel rear tyres with interchangeable rims (24.00 R 35) 
• Engine model: Detroit Diesel MTU 12V-2000
• No. of cylinders: 12
• Displacement: 23,89 litres
• Power output: 760 hp at 2,100 rpm
• Payload 65 t
• Load volume: Customised for 48 m³ 
• Maximum torque: 3,309 Nm
• Transmission: Allison automatic 6620 with six forward speeds and two reverse