Hitachi Development Equipment says an EX3600-6 ultra-large hydraulic excavator on the Kumtor gold mine, operated by mining firm Kumtor Gold in Kyrgyzstan, has achieved a milestone of 100,000 hours of operation.
To commemorate this achievement, Eurasian Equipment LLP, the Hitachi Development Equipment affiliate liable for gross sales and servicing within the Central Asian area, held a ceremony on the gold mine.
Kumtor Gold has a complete of 5 EX3600-6 ultra-large hydraulic excavators, and the excavator that achieved 100,000 hours of operation is a unit that was delivered in 2012.
The Kumtor gold mine is positioned at an altitude of over 4,000 m in an especially harsh setting that may attain temperatures as little as –40°C in the course of the winter. Attaining 100,000 hours of operation underneath such situations is a vital demonstration of the robustness, sturdiness and reliability of Hitachi Development Equipment merchandise in addition to the prevalence of components high quality and repair programs, HCM says. Over the 11-year interval since supply, Eurasian Equipment has constantly stationed service personnel on website and supplied upkeep and companies across the clock. Consequently, Kumtor Gold has collected upkeep know-how and presently conducts its personal upkeep whereas Eurasian Equipment service personnel present immediate assist when wanted to make sure steady operation, it added.
