Mining Haul Truck Engine Module – Hibbing, MN
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama
N 47° 26.846 W 092° 56.785
15T E 504039 N 5254889
This historical marker is located in the outside display area near the Hull-Rust Mine visitor center.
Waymark Code: WMHN0V
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 2

This historical marker is located in the outside display area near the Hull-Rust Mine visitor center. It lists the various features of this engine and reads as follows:

Power Module Assembly Replacement Cost $372,000

Application: Komatsu 830E 240 Ton Electric Drive Haul Truck

Detroit Diesel Corporation 149 Series Engine

16 Cylinder, 2400 Cu. In., 2 Cycle Diesel Engine, 2200 Hp @ 1900 RPM

Fuel Consumption at HTC, 28 Gallons per Hour

Engine Service Life 100,000 Hours +

Engine Oil Capacity, 50 Gallons

Engine Weight, 11,250 Lbs.

General Electric Main Alternator

Alternator Weight, 9,500 Lbs.

L&M Mesabi Radiator

Coolant Capacity, 110 Gallons

Total Module Weight, 28,000 Lbs.

Assembly by Interstate PowerSystems Virginia, MN

(Thanks To: Hibbing Taconite, Interstate PowerSystems, L&M Radiator, Malton Electric)


-In Partnership with the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation-
Group that erected the marker: In Partnership with the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
401 Penobscot Rd
Hibbing, MN USA
55746


URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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