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Mining Technology

Electric Mining
Shovels

Ingenuity
Its how we constantly improve on the electric mining shovel and
provide the extreme levels of productivity and cost-effectiveness
that our global customers demand.

Electric Mining Shovels

Bucyrus shovels are primarily used in loading haul trucks
with overburden and ore during the mining process. Bucyrus
continues to improve the design and technology of mining
shovels to provide customers with maximum productivity and
cost effectiveness. Through pioneering efforts with the latest
technology, Bucyrus produces a shovel with superior digging
forces and rapid cycle times. Global mining customers rely on
Bucyrus for innovative, dependable electric mining shovels
and the commitment to support them.

Machine Service & Support

Bucyrus factory-trained service engineers are available
throughout the world to provide our customers with the
support necessary for meeting their production
requirements. Our service engineers have the
knowledge and experience to bring a
successful result to the most demanding
projects. In addition, they are backed
by Bucyrus team of engineers who
have the design-based knowledge not
available from other sources.

HydraCrowd
The HydraCrowd represents the
first new electric loading shovel
crowd technology developed in
the past 70 years. A hydraulic
cylinder inside the tubular dipper
handle

eliminates

the

crowd

retract ropes and rack and pinion

gearing.

Downtime

associated

with unplanned events is greatly

minimized.

Major

maintenance

for the HydraCrowd cylinder is

scheduled every 24 months, a
great time savings from the routine
maintenance required for rope and
rack and pinion crowd systems. The
HydraCrowd system is controlled
with proven Bucyrus IGBT technology and has complete
diagnostic and troubleshooting information with step-bystep instructions. Designed for all mining environments
including cold weather, high altitude and high temperature.
The HydraCrowd ensures each shovel will be able to deliver
maximum productivity in the harshest climates.

AC Drive Technology
Bucyrus is well known as a technology leader. With over 25
years of AC drive system experience, there are currently over
200 AC drive electric mining shovels commissioned and
operating worldwide.
Inherent in the IGBT drive system that we have developed
in conjunction with our relationship with Siemens, is a PLC
that provides immediate fault identification along with tools
for fault management, troubleshooting and corrective
action. This integrated system provides a
strong platform for AccessDirectTM, a remote

Five stars
you can
rely on

diagnostics package that allows the

machine to be monitored from any
location in the world. Bucyrus has
also developed the AcculoadTM
load weight system and
MIDAS, the shovel production
monitoring system. Both
systems combine to provide a
powerful tool for monitoring real
time production, shovel health
and report writing.

We are constantly tailoring our

services to maximize:
- Safety
- Reliability
- Quality
- Know-how
- Integrity
The Bucyrus Five-Star Service
ensures that mining equipment
remains a highly productive asset.
Get the best out of world-class
Bucyrus equipment.

495HR/HF
120 ton (109 tonne) payload capacity.
3-pass load - 320 to 360 ton (290 to 326 tonne) haul
trucks.
4-pass load - 400 ton (363 tonne) haul trucks.
Exceptional reliability.
Optimum swing speed and cycle time.
Thermally stress relieved major structures, white painted
structural interiors for ease of field inspection.
Optimized front-end geometry for maximum payload,
productivity and dumping height.
Rope crowd with tubular handle provides reduced handle
stress associated with torsional loads.
Deck mounted crowd machinery reduces front-end
weight and vibration which improves swing time and
supports extended boom suspension life.
Planetary drives for swing, hoist and propel motions.
AC - IGBT fuseless electric drive system incorporating
AC brushless motors. Regenerates to line. No UPS
(Uninterrupted Power Supply) required.

High Flotation Lower Works

Suitable for most soft ground conditions.
Capable of achieving ground bearing pressure as low as
30 psi (208 kpa).
Track shoe sizes up to 140 (356 cm).
Covered manholes so soft ground material does not flow
into the car body.
Covered side frame super bolts for ease of maintenance.

495HD
90 ton (81.8 tonne) payload capacity.
Dippers range from 25 yd3 (19.1 m3) to 80 yd3 (61.2 m3).
3-pass load - 240 to 270 ton (220 to 245 tonne) haul
trucks.
Rapid shovel positioning.
Cantilever lower roller design, easy tumbler access for
inspection and maintenance.
AC - IGBT drive system electrics are fuseless.
Regenerates to line. No UPS (Uninterrupted Power
Supply) required.
Simplified motor maintenance. No brush or commutator
maintenance. No flashover. Lower rewind cost.
D
I

H
CL ROTATION

Tubular handle provides reduced handle stress

associated with torsional loads.

Deck-mounted rope crowd removes crowd weight from

C

Bucyrus dippers with optimized geometry for

A
N
A1

easier bank penetration and reduced drag. The FastFil

J
M

design incorporates slanted rear corners to eliminate

E
B

voids for 100% or more fill factors.

Model

G
CL MACHINE

boom for improved swing time and easier maintenance.

495HR

495HF

495HD

Payload

120 tons
(109 tonnes)

120 tons
(109 tonnes)

90 tons
(81.8 tonnes)

Dipper
Capacity

40-80 yd3
(30.6-61.2 m3)

40-80 yd3
(30.6-61.2 m3)

25-80 yd3
(19.1-61.2 m3)

Dumping
Height

33
(10.05 m)

33
(10.05 m)

34-10
(10.6 m)

Cutting
Height

60-3
(18.4 m)

59-2
(18.02 m)

56-10
(17.3 m)

Working
Weight

3,011,000 lbs
(1,365,728 kg)

3,113,000 lbs
(1,412,033 kg)

2,652,000 lbs
(1,202,927 kg)

Other Models Available

795 Series
135 ton (122.5 tonne) payload capacity.
Dippers designed to suit material density.
Ability to load the largest hopper for in pit crushing and
conveying.
3-pass load - 400 ton (363 tonne) haul trucks.
4-pass load capability for the next generation of 500 ton
(454 tonne) haul trucks.
Deck-mounted hydraulic crowd components removes
crowd weight from boom for improved swing time and
easier maintenance.
Dual output planetary gearcases for hoist and swing.
AC-IGBT drive system electrics are fuseless.
Optimal cycle times.

395 Series
70 ton (63.5 tonne) payload capacity.
Dipper range from 25 yd3 (19.1 m3) to 73 yd3 (56 m3).
3 pass load 200 ton (181 tonne) haul truck.
4 pass load 240 - 270 ton (220 - 245 tonne) haul trucks.
Field proven, optimized components.
Dual independent drivetrains for steering on-the-go and
faster shovel positioning.
Isolated electrical control room for AC-IGBT drive system.
Rope crowd.

295HR
50 ton (45 tonne) payload capacity.
Dipper range from 24 yd3 (18.4 m3) to 51 yd3 (39 m3)
3-pass load 150 ton (136 tonne) haul trucks.
4-pass load 200 ton (181 tonne) haul trucks.
Rope crowd with optimized front end geometry.
Dual independent drivetrains for steering on-the-go and
faster shovel positioning.
Optimum swing speed and cycle time.
AC-IGBT fuseless electric drive system utilizing AC
brushless motors.
Rope crowd.

295HD
42 ton (38 tonne) payload capacity.
Dipper range from 18 yd3 (14 m3) to 40 yd3 (31 m3)
3-pass load 120 ton (109 tonne) haul trucks.
4-pass load 170 ton (154 tonne) haul trucks.
Front-end geometry designed for maximum payload,
productivity and dumping height.
Rack & pinion crowd with single, deep box handle design
with integral dipper back.
Independent, dual motor, lower frame propel.
AC-IGBT drive system electrics are fuseless.
Regenerates to line. No UPS (uninterrupted power
supply) required.

182M
20 ton (18 tonne) payload capacity.
Dipper range from 9 yd3 (7 m3) to 23 yd3 (18 m3)
3-pass load 60 ton (55 tonne) haul trucks.
5-pass load 100 ton (91 tonne) haul trucks.
Dual stick rack & pinion crowd with adjustable air clutch
for protection from excessive shock loads.
Independent dual motor lower frame propel.
Rapid shovel positioning, pivot steering possible.
Front-end geometry designed for maximum payload,
productivity and dumping height.
DC electric drive system with MG set conversion and
digital control system.

Bucyrus is committed to improving environmental and safety performance through

minimizing air and water emissions and reducing waste. We will control and eliminate,
where possible, any source of hazards, hazardous materials and emissions involved in
manufacturing and support processes.

The Promise
Bucyrus delivers leading edge technology and solutions to improve mine productivity
and lower your cost per ton!
Bucyrus is constantly seeking improved machine performance, higher reliability and
expanded services that maximize the productivity of the machines. Bucyrus Edge
Technologies offer operational improvements that boost your bottom line!
Innovation - Bucyrus technology
symbolizes innovation.
Productivity - Bucyrus technology leads to
high productivity.
Commitment - Bucyrus technology is our
commitment to continuous improvement.

Leading edge technology that gives you the edge.

www.bucyrus.com

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