cat_prophecy t1_ixn9gfv wrote
Reply to comment by dannoGB68 in This mining tractor developed by Caterpillar is completely battery-operated by redhatGizmo
The weight reduction just from not having engine oil and fuel is significant.
A Komatsu 960E carries about 5 tons of fuel (1400 gallons) and nearly half a ton of oil and lubricants.
CuppaTeaThreesome t1_ixo9d1a wrote
That's an interesting thing to factor in.
AS14K t1_ixoivwi wrote
How much do the batteries in this one weigh, and does it run for the same length of time? 5tons isn't that much compared to the total weight it hauls
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