The P&H L-2350 Wheel Loader (formerly the L-2350 loader) is a loader used for surface mining. It is manufactured by Komatsu Limited. It holds the Guinness World Record for Biggest Earth Mover.
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Designed to center-load haul trucks with capacities of up to 400 tons, the L-2350 provides an operating payload of 160,000 pounds, a 24-foot lift height, and an 11.5-foot reach.
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The L-2350 wheel loader, with an operating capacity of 72,574 kg (160,000 lbs.), can center load haulage trucks with payload ratings ranging from 320 to 400+ tons.The most powerful and productive wheel loader in its class, the L-2350 is part of the Generation 2 wheel loader line.
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Specifications
Operational weight 260 tons
2300 Horsepower
16 Cylinder 65.0 Litre Detroit Diesel 4-cycle Turbocharged Aftercooler Engine (2300 hp) or 16 cylinder 60.0 Litre Cummins Diesel 4-cycle Turbocharged Aftercooler Engine (2300 hp)
Hydraulic lifting payload 72 tons
Standard Bucket 40,52 m³
FuelTank 3974.68 Litre
Hydraulic Oil 1230 Litre
Tyres 70/70-57 SRG DT (diameter 4 m and width 1.78 m)[2][3]
Cost $1.5M (2012)