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Roof Support Carriers
Bucyrus designs and manufactures a broad range of battery and diesel powered roof support carriers for longwall applications in the coal, gypsum, salt, potash, and other mining industries.

• Vers-A-Trac 620
• Vers-A-Trac 636-2
• Vers-A-Trac 650
• MH-40
• FBL 55
• CHT 50 Trailer
 

Vers-A-Trac 620  
The new VT620 fills the gap between the Un-A-Trac 488-6 and the Vers-A-Trac 636-2, providing customers with another option to ensure the right size vehicle for their application.

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• 22 tons (20 tonnes) lift capacity
• Tri-sectional chassis for superior load handling stability
• Dual 50hp/37kW tram motor
• Patented ground based battery change
• Planetary axles with fail-safe wet disc brakes and SAHR parking
  brakes
• 100 degree articulation
• Bucyrus 2000 electronic control system


Vers-A-Trac 636-2  
The battery powered Bucyrus Vers-A-Tracฎ series of longwall shield movers has been the market in capability for many years. The Bucyrus Vers-A-Tracฎ shield mover makes longwall face moves simpler and less costly. The Vers-A-Tracฎ is a specially engineered ultra-heavy-duty machine capable of lifting and carrying up to 36 short tons. 

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• 36 tons (32.7 tonnes) lift capacity
• Tri-sectional chassis for superior load handling stability
• Dual 50hp/37kW tram motor
• Mine duty hydraulic system
• Planetary axles with wet-disc brakes
• 100 degree articulation
• Bucyrus 2000 electronic control system



Vers-A-Trac 650  
The VT650 represents a total departure from the proven Vers-A-Tracฎ in all design aspects except features. All changes have culminated in a machine that is able to lift 140% more and still maintain the basic frame height and width dimensions of its predecessors. Available configurations in AC,DC or Diesel.

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• 50 tons (45 tonnes) lift capacity
• Tri-sectional chassis for superior load handling stability
• 100 degree articulation
• Operator friendly control compartments
• Planetary axles with fail-safe wet disc brakes and SAHR parking
  brakes

AC & DC
• Dual 50hp/37kW tram motor
• Patented ground base battery changing from ground level
• Bucyrus 2000 electronic control system
• Optional VFD performance-enhancing drive SAHR parking
  brakes

Diesel
• Cummins 8.3 240hp/179kW engine


MH-40
The compact Bucyrus MH-40 diesel loader was developed to suit cramped mine conditions. The MH-40 carries a massive 40 metric tonnes on standard forks. The design focuses on haulage of longwall shields and heavier ancillary components of the longwall.

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• Carry Capacity – 40 mertic tonnes
• Differentials – DANA Positorque
• Postorq
• Engine – Caterpillar 3126 Turbocharged 4 cycle
• Brakes – DANA Posistop
• Transmission – DANA MHR 32000 series 4 speed
• Tyres – 55” x 22”
• Axles – DANA 53R Heavy Duty



CHT 50 Trailer  
When used in combination with the FBL-10 and FBL-15 Utility/LHD/Tractor machines, the CHT-50 is the most cost-effective solution for mines that require equipment that perform multiple tasks.

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• Designed to carry shields up to 55 tons (50 tonnes), 2 meters wide
• Raised and lowered by floor-mounted hydraulic cylinders
• Available with one-piece knuckle-style RAS attachment or 5th-
  wheel arrangement