Technical Specification

Spec number TH540-22 Sandvik TH540

Technical Specification
2012-11-16

APPLICATIONS
The Sandvik TH540 is a high performance 40 tonne articulated underground dump truck for use in 5,0 x 5,0 meter haulage
ways. Operator safety, health and comfort are enhanced by the enclosed, vibration isolation, ISO approved cabin. The
TH540 is well suited for:
• level or steep ramp production haulage in medium to large mines
• mine development projects in medium to large mines
• tunneling projects with restricted height
• 3 pass loading with the Sandvik LH514 loader
Capacities Dump Box Motion Times & Movements
Payload capacity 40 000 kg 88 200 lb Discharging time 14,0 sec
Dump box 22,0 m3 28,8 yd³ Dumping angle 61 º

Main dimensions Speeds Forward & Reverse (Level / Loaded)

Total length 10 696mm 421 “ 1st gear 5,5 km/h 3,4 mph
Maximum width 3 065 mm 121 “ 2nd gear 7,2 km/h 4,5 mph
Height 2 896 mm 114 “ 3rd gear 9,8 km/h 6,1 mph
Height of the box 2 876 mm 113 “ 4th gear 13,0 km/h 8,1 mph
5th gear 17,2 km/h 10,7 mph
6th gear 22,8 km/h 14,2 mph
7th gear 31,1 km/h 19,3 mph
Reversing with 1st and 3rd
gear

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DIMENSIONS (SIDE VIEW)

DIMENSIONS (TOP AND REAR VIEW)

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Spec number TH540-22
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2012-11-16

POWER TRAIN FRAME

Engine Rear and front frame Welded steel box construction
Central hinge Box constructed, adjustable lower
Diesel engine Volvo TAD1640VE (Tier 2)
bearing
Output 405 kW (543 hp) @ 1 900 rpm
Torque 2 761 Nm @ 1 200 rpm STEERING HYDRAULICS
Number of cylinders In-line 6
Displacement 16,1 l Fully hydraulic, center articulated, power steering with two
Cooling system Liquid cooled double acting cylinders. Closed centre system with a load
Combustion principle 4-stroke, direct injection, turbo sensing piston pump and pilot operated orbitral wheel
charged, after cooled steering.
Air filtration Dry type Turning Radius
Electric system 24 V
Exhaust system Heat shield for exhaust manifold & Turning angle ±42,5 °
turbo Inner 5 015 mm 197 ”
Average Fuel 49,0 l/h (at 50% load) Outer 9 132 mm 360 “
Consumption Main Components
Fuel Tank Capacity 700 l (185 gal)
Hydraulic pump Variable displacement piston
pump
Converter Control valve Pilot operated
Dana C9000 series With lock-up Cylinders 125 mm bore X 90 mm rod
Transmission DUMP BOX HYDRAULICS
Dana 8000 series Power shift transmission with
Full hydraulic system, equipped with variable
automatic electric shift. Seven
displacement piston pump. Oil flow to box hydraulic
gears forward and two reverse.
system from the steering hydraulics. Oil flow from the
Axles brake circuit pump is divided to the brake system and the
Front axle Kessler D106, oscillation ±13º oil cooler motor.
Rear axle Kessler D106, fixed Main Components
Tires Hydraulic pump Variable displacement piston
Tire size 29.5R25 E4** pump
Brand and type subject to availability Control valve Solenid operated
Cylinders (2) 160 mm bore 110 mm rod
VEHICLE WEIGHTS Hydraulic oil tank 225 l (60 gal)
capacity
Operating weights
Total operating weight 34 700 kg 76 400 lb BRAKES
Front axle 25 900 kg 57 000 lb Service brakes are spring applied, hydraulically released,
Rear axle 8 800 kg 19 400 lb liquid cooled (LCB) multi-disc brakes on all wheels with
Loaded weights two separate circuits for the front and rear axles. Service
brakes also function as an emergency brake, when the
Total loaded weight 74 700 kg 164 600 lb
emergency brake system is engaged.
Front axle 37 200 kg 82 000 lb
Rear axle 37 500 kg 82 700 lb Main Components
Pressure accumulator Piston type with charging
STANDARD OPERATORS COMPARTMENT
valve
ISO certified ROPS/FOPS cabin with air conditioning Brake valve foot operated pedal, fully
Height 2 896 mm 114” modulated
Brake hydraulic tank 100 l (26,4 gal)
Automatic Brake ABA
Activation

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Alternator 2 x 28 V 140 A, Bosch Alternative Engines
Batteries 2 x 12V, 160 Ah
Starter 24V Volvo TAD1344VE, Euro Stage Tier 2
Lights 352 kW (472 hp)@2100rpm,
• Driving 4 x H365W, front & rear
2248 Nm @ 1260rpm
• Working 1 pc (H3 65 W)
Volvo TAD1660VE, Euro stage 3B / Tier 4i
• Parking 4 pcs
405 kW (543 hp) @1900 rpm,
• Brake 2 pcs
2761 Nm @ 1200 rpm
• Turn signals 4 pcs
Instrumentation 5,7 in LCD display
Alternative boxes
Material density (t/m³) 2,2 2,0 1,7
SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS Volume (m³) 18,0 20,0 24,0
ROPS/FOPS certified operators compartment Width(mm) 3 000 3 000 3 150
Low frequency suspension seat Ejector box 20,0 m³, width 2 980 mm
Adjustable armrests
Seat belt
Lockable main switch Additional Options
Reverse alarm (CEN) Electrical retarder TELMA
External shutdown, 2 pcs in rear Lower cabin, 2670 mm
ABA brake system Cover grills for lamps
Gear limit TBA
STANDARD MANUALS Emergency steering (CEN)
Instructions Manual Fire suppression system Sandvik FS1000 with auto
- Operator’s Manual Hard copy, EU-languages engine shutdown
- Maintenance Manual Hard copy, EU-languages Fire suppression system ANSUL, two tank system
Parts Manual Hard copy, English with 8 nozzles (CEN) including auto engine
Service and Repair Hard copy, English shutdown
Manual Fire suppression system ANSUL, two tank system
ToolMan CD (2 pcs) Electronic, in pdf. format, with 8 nozzles (CEN), CHECKFIRE, including auto
includes all the above engine shutdown
manuals Jump start
Spare rim 29.5R25
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT Cold climate package (incl. cabin heater, cabin
Auxiliary Engine Brake - Volvo VEB (D16 only) window defroster and side mirrors with defrost
Cyclone pre-filter for A/C device system)
Fire extinguisher, 12 kg (CEN) Safety rails
Flashing beacon Wiggins fuel fill system
Reversing camera Wiggins fill set (hydr., transmission and engine oil)
Wheel chocks and brackets LinkOne spare part manual
CatBase spare part manual
Accordance with CE norms (CEN)
Pressure accumulator certificates
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Driving direction lights

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GRADE PERFORMANCE

Volvo TAD1640VE Tier 2 and

TAD1660 Tier 4i
Calculated with 2% rolling
resistance
With lock-up
Empty
Percent grade 0 5 10 15 20

1st gear (km/h) 5,5 5,4 5,4 5,4 5,4

2nd gear (km(h) 7,2 7,2 7,1 7,1 7,0
3rd gear (km/h) 9,8 9,7 9,7 9,6 9,5
4th gear (km/h) 13,0 12,8 12,7 12,5 12,4
5th gear (km/h) 17,2 16,9 16,6 16,4 14,4
6th gear (km/h) 22,8 22,3 21,8 19,4
7th gear (km/h) 31,1 30,1 26,1

Loaded
Percent grade 0 5 10 15 20

1st gear (km/h) 5,5 5,4 5,3 5,3 5,2

2nd gear (km(h) 7,2 7,1 7,0 6,9 6,6
3rd gear (km/h) 9,8 9,6 9,4 8,8 5,0
4th gear (km/h) 12,9 12,6 11,8 9,2
5th gear (km/h) 17,1 16,5 12,4
6th gear (km/h) 22,6 20,3
7th gear (km/h) 30,6

PRODUCTIVITY CURVE

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TRACTIVE EFFORT CURVE

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