Mining Applications of Earth Moving Equipment
WebMar 17, 2017 The larger types are used in strip-mining operations to move overburden above coal and for tar-sand mining. Wheel loaders They are often used in mining operations to load loose materials (dirt, snow, feed, gravel, logs etc.) into or onto another type of machine such as a dump trucks, conveyor belts, feed-hoppers or railcars.
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