PC8000 on assembly line

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PC8000 on assembly line

Post #1 by SRB » Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:51 am

Thought id share a few pics of a PC8000 going down the assembly line.

These are produced in the KMG factory in Dusseldorf, they produce PC3000, 4000, 5500 and the daddy 8000.

This 720 ton beastie will be throwing a 42m3 bucket down in Australia, Kalgoorie to be exact, when finished. Powered by 2 x 2010HP Komatsu SDA16V160 (cummins) Engines, this lump will stand 36ft tall and 32ft wide

The upper structure is fully assembled and ran up to test before being stripped back down for shipping.

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Post #2 by Joes1989 » Sat Mar 05, 2011 12:49 pm

Is this being produced in the UK?
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Post #3 by IBH » Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:15 pm

Joes1989 wrote:Is this being produced in the UK?

Germany.
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Post #4 by Joes1989 » Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:23 pm

Ah right......didnt think we'd have anything this big in the UK actually!
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Post #5 by argie » Sat Mar 05, 2011 3:07 pm

Was it a good trip round the factory? KMG warrington have said they can arrange it for me to have a visit.
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Post #6 by SRB » Sat Mar 05, 2011 4:34 pm

Yeah Paul was over there for a course, right good tour round, Cant take photo's in all areas but wish i'd took a better camera!

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Post #7 by Ross » Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:46 pm

Cracking trip I mate ... Something not many people get to see .. Them PC8000's are a big lump of metal and do the job proper (Some might disagree)
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Post #8 by Greasemonkey » Sun Mar 06, 2011 4:34 pm

Thanks Stu, always nice to get a glimpse inside the factories.
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Post #9 by Nick Drew » Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:38 pm

Yes sadly not many of the factorys allow you to take photos on the production line :cry:

Would make a great trip though !

Thanks for sharing Stuart :thumbup:

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Post #10 by jasonfisher » Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:40 pm

When are you getting one on site Stu hahaha one bucketful for a 777 or TR100
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