What this equipment does
Shuttle cars are mobile haulage units used in room-and-pillar coal mines. They receive coal from a continuous miner and discharge it to a feeder breaker or section belt. Buyers compare payload, cable-reel or battery drive options, deck height, turning radius, operator visibility, braking system, and compatibility with mine height. Shuttle car productivity depends on travel distance, traffic layout, miner loading rate, and discharge availability.
At a Glance
- Equipment Type
- Underground coal haulage vehicle
- Material Handled
- Freshly cut coal
- Capacity Range
- 6–20 tonnes per trip
Common Applications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 6–20 | t |
| Drive Type | Cable reel, battery, or diesel by jurisdiction | |
| Mining Height | 1.2–4.5 | m |
| Discharge | Chain conveyor deck | |
| Application | Room-and-pillar coal mining |
Selection Factors
- Mine height and entry width
- Travel distance between miner and feeder
- Payload and discharge cycle time
- Power source and cable management
- Braking and safety systems
- Maintenance access and battery support
Maintenance and Wear Notes
Maintenance includes conveyor chains, tires or tracks, brakes, cable reels, batteries, hydraulic systems, and operator controls. Cable damage and brake wear should be monitored closely in narrow entries with repeated shuttle cycles.