Carrying the weight at New Caledonia

Three Rokbak RA30 trucks are delivering exceptional durability and performance at one of the world's most demanding mine sites in New Caledonia.

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A trio of Rokbak RA30 articulated haulers have been starring at a remote and extremely challenging site on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

The trucks’ resilience and reliability are standing out for heavy equipment specialists Hermant Group at one of New Caledonia’s oldest nickel mines, SLN Tiebaghi.

These articulated dump trucks are playing a vital role in the region’s nickel mining operations, transporting earth and water, showing off their stability and overcoming extreme terrain and weather conditions with ease.

Supplied by Webwihoon Import, the three trucks include one RA30 with a standard truck bed and two units equipped with specialised water tanks.

Since their introduction to the site in 2021, the trucks have impressed operators and mine managers alike, performing essential tasks in an environment known for its heavy rainfall, sharp slopes and highly acidic soil. The units are transporting water and assisting in earth moving and proving a stable presence in unstable conditions.

The two units adapted with water tanks have been fitted with special flotation tires and reinforced with corrosion-resistant tanks, pipes and paintwork.