The BelAZ 75710 was built to carry vast loads of rock in open-pit mines. With a rated payload of 450 metric tons (about 496 US tons), this Belarusian haul truck uses two diesel engines to move a load that would dwarf most road vehicles.
BelAZ 75710 specifications
Payload: 450 metric tons (about 496 US tons)
Length: 20.6 meters (67.6 feet)
Width: 10.5 meters (34.4 feet)
Height: 8.27 meters (27.1 feet)
Operating weight: 360 metric tons (397 US tons)
Gross weight: 810 metric tons (893 US tons)
Engine power: approximately 4,600 hp combined
Maximum speed: 60–64 km/h (37–40 mph), depending on the published specification
How the BelAZ 75710 is built
The 75710 uses an electric drive transmission, four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering. It rides on eight tires, each about 4 meters (13 feet) in diameter, to distribute its weight.
The BelAZ 75710’s access platform and dump body.
How much does a BelAZ 75710 cost?
In 2015, the BelAZ 75710 was reported to cost approximately $6 million per truck. This historical figure is not a confirmed current price.
