Press-centre

10 june 2025

This summer BELAZ Company is going to supply 11 units of mining dump trucks of new BELAZ-7513T model to Irkutsk region to one of the largest mining Companies of the Russian Federation that mines precious metals: gold, silver and platinum group metals.

The dump trucks of such payload capacity of 130-136 tons will become the key transportation power at open pit gold mine in Bodaibo district being one of the hugest gold reserves globally. Meanwhile the BELAZ-7513T model has a high level of configuration variability and being equipped with the platform of the lighten construction is capable in one travel to carry out up to 140 tons of rock mass. Taking this into account we have the additional advantages in operation of such vehicles as the cutting of time in cargo transportation, lowering the travels self-cost and increasing the production capability.

The heart of the BELAZ-7513T is a highly efficient diesel engine with 1 588 horse powers. In combination with the AC-AC electric mechanical transmission and BELAZ make control cabinet this reliable motor secures the dynamics and durability of power transmission as well as operation in the most difficult sections of the mine. The branded hydro-pneumatic suspension secures the maneuverability. smooth run and stability of the mining dump trucks at mine roads.

New BELAZ dump trucks are designed for operation in harsh Siberian conditions namely, a long winter with frost even below negative 500С and a short hot summer that are typical to Irkutsk region climate.