Aggreko Powers a Monster Excavator for 25
Miles
The Challenge for the Customer
An enormous electrically powered open cast excavator needed to
move 25 miles from one mine to another. Disassembly was an
option but costly and slow. A lateral solution was
needed.
Aggreko’s Solution
The intention was to drive the excavator using its own electric
motors to provide motive power. Aggreko calculated that six
1,250kW
generator rentals would be needed to
provide adequate current. After careful preparation and
meticulous planning the journey commenced. The trip took
several weeks, far faster than disassembly and moving the excavator
in component parts.
The Benefit to the Customer
By providing on-site power to drive the motors,
Aggreko was able to move the machine in one piece. This meant
that there was considerable savings in time and cost as no
disassembly was required. An epic journey was completed
without a hitch and the excavator installed in a new mine. In
a few weeks, the new production commenced.