A Konecranes buyer in Chile’s mining business has positioned a brand new order for 23 elevate vehicles. Geared up with specialised options and safety for harsh mining situations and a complete service and assist bundle, the machines might be used for logistics operations at a significant copper mine within the nation’s north. The order was booked in Q1 2026, with supply scheduled for Q3 2026.
Chile is the world’s main supply of copper, making its mining business central to provide chains for infrastructure and electrification. On the buyer’s web site, Konecranes elevate vehicles are already used for heavy materials dealing with. The brand new machines add capability to the fleet, bringing improved gas effectivity and better uptime.
“Mining operations contain the frequent motion of heavy hundreds throughout websites, putting excessive calls for on elevate truck efficiency. This order reveals how Konecranes tools is constructed for the problem. We’re proud to assist logistics operations in one in all Chile’s most necessary industrial sectors,” says Andres Ramirez, Regional Gross sales Improvement Supervisor, Elevate Vehicles, Konecranes.
Konecranes’ native distributor Trex Chile might be chargeable for commissioning and aftersales assist. Given the calls for of large-scale copper mining, Trex Chile’s native presence and utility data have been necessary elements in securing the deal.
“We’ve constructed an in depth relationship with the shopper by understanding their operations and the assist they want within the demanding situations of copper mining. This fleet growth displays their optimistic expertise with Konecranes tools and our responsive native service,” says Oscar Ibarra, Gross sales Supervisor, Trex Chile.
The 23-unit bundle contains 16 Konecranes F 16-600 C forklifts, 4 Konecranes F 10-600 C forklifts and three Konecranes SMV 32-1200 C heavy-duty elevate vehicles. The tools is designed for top efficiency in demanding situations, with strong security and ergonomic requirements that assist operator’s wellbeing. All 23 models might be outfitted with mining kits for the shopper’s working atmosphere.
5 years of TRUCONNECT® Distant Monitoring will present real-time insights for preventive upkeep and most uptime. Technical coaching, a spare elements bundle and an prolonged guarantee guarantee assist from day one.
Konecranes commented: “A robust concentrate on prospects and dedication to enterprise development and steady enchancment make Konecranes a fabric dealing with business chief. That is underpinned by investments in digitalisation and expertise, plus our work to make materials flows extra environment friendly with options that assist the decarbonisation of the financial system and advance circularity and security.”
