Let's Hog! Komatsu PC3000's Loading Cat 777's

[@richardjones9282]

You don't realize the actual size of these machines until you look at how small the operator is in the cab. Truly impressive machines and operators.

[@PAmining]

Absolutely, I try my best to capture scale when I do the walk arounds but it doesn't do it justice

[@craigsibley8161]

Excellent video PA 👍👍👍 Like a trip down memory lane. This was the core of Scottish opencasts during my time as a sunshine miner... 250-300 tonne excavators matched to 777's, 33-11's, 33-100's and the like.

[@PAmining]

Amazing how that same image is so prevalent in Pennsylvania. Did you guys have any TR100s? How were they?

[@craigsibley8161]

@@PAmining yeah it Evoques fond memories. The TR-100's were making inroads but the last 2 mines i worked were all CAT dumpers so i never got a drive in a TR-100. Scottish coal bought quite a few so they couldn't have been bad...

[@rockkitty100]

Love watching them try to load the massive boulder on the 777 in the background at 7:30 only to see it on the ground at 9:00 where they wisely dumped it! Great video!

[@PAmining]

Actually that was a second boulder lol. One was dug up and loaded the other the dozer shoved in and he loaded. Thanks!

[@MikeStaib-sm5rs]

If I tried to load that rock here I'd be standing in front of the boss explaining myself. If it don't fit in the bucket it gets shoved aside. But different places different techniques. But the one around the 10 minute mark I'd load. It's in the bucket nothing says three quarters can't be sticking out

[@halfwayfarmsandoutdoors3550]

Would this be Heritage Mining?

[@BlackPill-pu4vi]

What happens to those huge boulders? Aren't they too big for processing into whatever they normally do with the spoil?

[@EdStrong929]

That was a very nice capture watching those 2 gigantic workhorses working side by side! Great work and thank you for sharing!

[@PAmining]

You're welcome glad you enjoyed it! 😃

[@emermbiemeri]

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[@lewiemcneely9143]

SHARP opereators but the far one easing those BIG ones into the trucks gets an A-PLUS fom this old boy. BLESS you, Palley and yours yoo!

[@PAmining]

More patience and finesse for sure! Thanks man 😎

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@PAmining Been in both places myself and a good operator will never hide from me. Sharpen that grader blade! CHEERS 2 U!

[@IronWarrior95]

​@@lewiemcneely9143 now that was a very large rock, when even a 300t excavator has serious problems to deal with it.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@IronWarrior95 You can scoot it from side to side. I've done it with a lot less.

[@RoboticMachinery]

It feels like I'm witnessing a real demonstration of power! These machines work so efficiently.

[@Gus1966-c9o]

I worked in a quarry here in Australia in the 90’s . Nothing like the smell of fresh shot rock after blasting .

[@PAmining]

I have to agree, I love the smell of freshly cracked rock with that grease and oil smell

[@theminiatureconstructionco4556]

Nice to see everything in HD. 😀👌

[@PAmining]

I try! Thanks 🤘

[@jonym45]

Another great video! Expert skills on that boulder!

[@PAmining]

Pretty cool wasn't it!

[@wadsworth30]

What about great? Half scoops, and not fully loaded trucks.

[@bummbummkarl]

Awesome video, as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@PAmining]

You're welcome

[@charlesmullins3238]

Woulda been a good 30min vid watchin em move them pebbles…got a pic of a 385b puttin 1 ona 773 pipelinin around a miller bros. job back in 09..hydros let go once tryin to get it up luckily it was when the truck pulled up..still on my old black razor phone

[@PAmining]

That's awesome! And I remember the razors 😂

[@SangPejuang.]

Good luck with your work ❤❤❤

[@RobsWorldWV]

No PC3000 is complete without a naked woman calendar.

[@PAmining]

🤣🤣

[@tonchettv4201]

Nice video💪💪

[@boom-rl7me]

Some right boulders there!

[@KhaerulDianarasya]

Hebat..terlihat ada yg muat batu sebesar rumah.

[@loggingtruckoffroad]

Good job

[@dhewitt2514]

Great video. In terms of output, will they pretty much remove that bench in a shift?

[@PAmining]

That's about 2 shifts worth of digging for those machines. On average these two machines will move 20-25,000 BCY/ 20-hr day

[@dhewitt2514]

@@PAmining thank you

[@ypebanbung-michael8865]

magnificent video ❤️

[@PAmining]

Thank you very much! 😃

[@rodger996]

Loader operator must be in contact with dump driver.

[@TJV83]

He probably said “hold on to your panties, I’ve got a big rock here”

[@PAmining]

😂

[@Bill89p3]

Love it

[@ИльяТелин-л5г]

3х тысячник на 90 ,да и ещё такой забой производительный и загрузка ммма 😂

[@NCR-j6r]

excavator Komatsu pc3000 loading HD cat777s mantap 👍🤝🇲🇨

[@1008wonders]

good job 🥰😍🤩😘

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

The men running those look so Tiny.

[@rmorganii]

What makes a company decide on an excavator configuration vs a front shovel and hydraulic vs an electric cable shovel?

[@PAmining]

Most of the time it's personal preference. For example , this site has run backhoes since 1982 and that's what they are used to. The electric vs diesel is more of a site specific requirement

[@williamhall9204]

@rmorganii I’m only going to reply to the second part of your question. Normally electric cable shovels are working at long term mining operations.The mine might be active for 10 years or more.The cost to purchase a large electric shovel is extremely high. New units in the 90-110 ton capacity range can cost the mine owner 20 million US dollars.Large hydraulic shovels are substantially cheaper.The large diesel powered hydraulic shovel is also more flexible on the mine site.This is because it isn’t tethered to a power supply cord. The day to day operating costs are definitely lower with an electric powered shovel.However, keep in mind that the infrastructure to supply electric power throughout the mine site is not a simple or inexpensive process.As you can see there are many factors to consider. Basically, if you are going to be digging hard rock overburden over a period of 12 - 20 years, then you would opt for the large electric powered rope shovel.I believe the best manufacturers of rope shovels pretty much guarantee at least a 20 year operating life for their machines.One example of the type of machine I’m referring to is the P&H 4100XPC.The 4100 is legendary in the mining industry for its performance,reliability, and ruggedness.I’d estimate a new unit in 2024 to cost 20 million USD or more.

[@rmorganii]

Thank you for responding... I was always curious about why different mining operations used different types of excavation equipment. I love your channel and look forward to your videos! Keep it coming!

[@rmorganii]

Thank you for this detail. I never would have thought about the operation revolving around the fuel sources. Are any rope shovel diesel powered or only electric?

[@williamhall9204]

@@rmorganii Excellent question. With regards to the very large rope shovels, meaning 90 tons bucket capacity or more, I’m pretty sure that they all are electric powered.By the way, in case you don’t know, P&H has several giant rope shovels that were sold to a few mining companies.The model number is P&H 4800XPC. It has a massive bucket capacity of 135 tons.So finally miners can load the 400 ton capacity ultra class haul trucks in only 3 passes. I would love to know the price of that shovel brand new.If I could take a guess, I’d say around 30 million US dollars.

[@lwilton]

Once the overburden is gone, how is the coal handled? I've seen what seem like endless videos on many channels of overburden being removed, but I can't recall ever once seeing coal be handled.

[@PAmining]

Usually smaller excavators remove the coal seams because they can clean it better, however if the seam is really thick, it's not uncommon to see a machine the size of the 3000 bailing coal. Also! There are many coal loading videos on my channel, have a look! Thanks

[@Ajojing7777]

Big Digger❤❤❤

[@Pozi_Drive]

How close are these machines to a blasting site? It looked like it only had to travel maybe 100 feet.

[@PAmining]

I want to say they move the hoes back about 500 feet from the shot

[@Pozi_Drive]

@@PAmining In adult language that is 150 meters. Tht sounds reasonable.

[@lawerencestimpson2280]

is the shot-rock used for back fill?

[@PAmining]

Yes, this rock is moved solely to expose coal

[@roberthumberston8803]

yeahhh

[@Anaktambangindonesia123]

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[@bigdav123456]

Is that Operator brand new?. Almost Painful to watch.!!

[@PAmining]

Idk I think he's loading pretty fast, I forgot your the best operator though 🤣

[@CIEV-China]

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