The biggest trucks in the world

Have you ever dreamed about walking on a truck, which is like a 2-storey building? This virtual tour inside one of the biggest dump trucks can make your dream come true! This Hitachi takes the 10th place according to payload capacity, but it definitely takes the 1st one according to being noticeable. Because of its orange eye-catching colour, Hitachi EH50000AC-3 stands out from the crowd. Besides it can boast the New Advanced Hitachi AC-drive system, which guarantees the high quality of slip and slide control systems, pitch control system and skid control system.

It's always extremely breath-taking to watch something what is claimed to be the first in the world. So enjoy this Cat's First AC Electric Drive Truck. This giant is famous for undoubted reliability of its retarders, brakes and control systems in the industry. This 795F AC deserves special attention due to its 2 body options including MSD II Body (Mine Specific Design) and Gateless Coal Body.

In the spotlight of this video is BelAZ 75600. This model was created in 2005 and it was among the pioneers in the range of ultra class haul trucks. It is created to work under various climatic conditions and specifically designed for transportation of huge rock mass at open-pit mining sites.

Terex MT 5500 AC (also known as Unit Rig MT 5500AC) is one of the oldest ultra-class versions in the history of modern diesel-electric-drive mining haulers. Surely it doesn't have fantastic parameters as it was unveiled in the last year of the 20th century (April 2, 2000). So, its creators can obviously be proud of themselves since their product is still competitive in the market.

In this video Komatsu uncovers the manufacturing secrets of its largest rigid dumper Komatsu 960E-1K. This model was designed and produced by Komatsu America Corp. in the USA. The manufacturers from this country always pay special attention to eco-friendliness of their products. That is why the 960E-1K is compliant with the most strict emission and noise regulations.

This model is designed as an ultra class haul truck with the basic units of Belaz 75600 and associated parts from the leading manufacturers. Thus, the traction electric motor is provided by Siemens and the traction alternator is provided by Kato. In comparison to the previous version, the 75601 can endure even the severest climatic conditions. It operates at ambient temperature range from -50 to +50 °C. But it's better to see something once than hear about it a hundred times, so watch these BelAZ 75601 dump trucks in action.

Here is the latest Monster Truck from Liebherr Mining. Fascinating, isn't it? Liebherr claims that they needed years of design experience and millions of operating hours to produce the T 284. And they did their best. The distinctive feature of this Liebherr's dump truck version is flexible engine options. The choice will allow customers to select the engine, which meets the necessary productivity and at the same time minimizes fuel consumption.

The story of the bronze medalist is not simple. This Terex MT 6300 AC was introduced in 2008 and in 2010 it was rebranded as Bucyrus MT6300 AC. Then in 2011, after the acquisition of the mining equipment division of Bucyrus by Caterpillar, the MT 6300 AC became one of the products of Caterpillar's Unit Rig line. But all these twists and turns in the way to success of this great vehicle didn't influence its efficiency and popularity. So, look at Terex MT 6300 AC in all its heavy charm from all its refined sides.

The price of this gigantic Caterpillar 797F is $5 Million. Besides it needs the most expensive and largest tires in the world – the Michelin 59/80R63 XDR. But the productivity of this model justifies all the expenses. The Cat 797F can haul 1 Million pounds in a single load and it's more than a fully loaded Boeing 747. Can you imagine driving this vehicle indoors? In this video a highly-skilled driver of the biggest Caterpillar dump truck shows his mastery.

The champion of the ranking is in the lead by all the parameters. Belaz 75710 is the biggest, the longest, the heaviest, the most powerful and the most expensive dump truck in the world. It even has set the world Guiness record in 2014, when it transported more than 500 tons. All this became possible due to 2 diesel engine system developed by Siemens. And what is remarkable, that this drive system allows the 75710 model to use only one engine when the truck is not fully loaded.