The World’s Largest Mining Dump Trucks

Mining operations worldwide rely on massive haul trucks to transport vast quantities of ore and waste rock efficiently. As mining companies prioritize productivity, manufacturers continue to innovate with larger, more powerful dump trucks. These ultra-class vehicles are engineering marvels, designed for extreme conditions in open-pit mines. In this comprehensive guide from Indian Minerology, discover the top 10 largest mining dump trucks, ranked by payload capacity, including key specs like dimensions, engine power, and top speeds.

Whether you're a mining engineer, equipment enthusiast, or industry professional, these details highlight the evolution of heavy-duty haulage.

1. Belaz 75710 – The Biggest Dump Truck in the World

Belaz 75710, with payload of 450 mt, is the biggest dump truck in the world. It holds two Guinness World Records: Largest Truck Body and Largest Two-axle Dump Truck.

Launched by BelAZ in October 2013 for Russian company Kuzbass. Sales began in 2014.

Dimensions: 20.6 m long, 8.17 m high, 9.75 m wide.
Four-wheel drive, four-wheel hydraulic steering.
Two 16-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines – total 4,600 HP.
Electro-mechanical AC transmission.
Top speed: 64 km/h (40 mph).

2. Caterpillar 797F

Caterpillar 797F – second largest mining truck with 363 mt payload capacity.

Dimensions: 14.8 m long, 6.52 m high, 9.75 m wide.
Cat C175-20 20-cylinder four-stroke turbo diesel engine.
Gross power: up to 4,000 HP.
Hydraulic torque converter transmission.
Top speed: 68 mph (109 km/h).

3. Unit Rig MT 6300 (formerly Terex MT 6300AC)

Originally Terex MT 6300AC (2008), later Bucyrus, now part of Caterpillar Unit Rig line.

Dimensions: 14.63 m long, 7.92 m high.
20-cylinder diesel engine – 3,750 HP.
Top speed: 64 km/h.

4. Liebherr T 284

Payload: 363 tonnes – ties with Cat 797F and Unit Rig MT 6300 for second place.

Dimensions: 15.69 m long, 8.29 m high, 9.68 m wide.
20-cylinder diesel – up to 3,750 HP.
Liebherr IGBT AC electric drive.
Top speed: 64 km/h.

5. Belaz 75604 (7560 series)

Payload: 360 mt. Also includes similar models 75603 & 75602.

Dimensions: 15.4 m long, 7.47 m high, 9.42 m wide.
20-cylinder V-type diesel – 3,750 HP.
Electromechanical transmission.
Top speed: 64 km/h.

6. Komatsu 960E-2 / 960E-2K

Payload: 327 mt.

Dimensions: ~15.6 m / 15.34 m long, 7.67 m high, 9.19 m wide.
18-cylinder diesel – 3,500 HP.
AC electric drive (GE or Komatsu IGBT).
Top speed: 64 km/h.

7. Unit Rig MT 5500

Payload: 326 mt. Formerly Terex MT 5500 AC.

Dimensions: 14.87 m long, 9.05 m wide, 7.67 m high.
16-cylinder diesel – 2,700 HP.
AC electric drive.
Top speed: 64 km/h.

8. Terex 33-19 "Titan" – Historic Legend

Payload: 320 mt. Only one ever built (1973). Largest truck in world for 25 years. Now preserved in Sparwood, Canada.

Dimensions: 20.09 m long, 6.88 m high, 7.57 m wide.
EMD 16-645E4 V-16 diesel – 3,300 HP.
Top speed: 48 km/h.

9. Caterpillar 795F AC

Payload: 313 mt. Cat’s first AC electric drive truck.

Dimensions: 15.14 m long, 7.04 m high, 8.97 m wide.
Cat C175-16 diesel – 3,400 HP.
Top speed: 64 km/h.

10. Hitachi EH5000AC-3

Payload: 296 mt. Introduced at MINExpo 2012.

Dimensions: 15.49 m long, 7.52 m high, 9.6 m wide.
Cummins QSKTTA60-CE 16-cylinder diesel – 2,850 HP.
Hitachi IGBT AC electric drive.
Top speed: 56 km/h.

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Why These Mining Dump Trucks Matter
These colossal machines represent the pinnacle of mining technology — boosting efficiency while handling the harshest conditions on Earth.

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