COPY: Haul Truck Positioning for Production Loading

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What is the aim of positioning haul trucks for production loading?

To reduce overload occurrence

To increase load movements

To identify what the dig unit is doing

All of the above (correct)

Double benching refers to benching backwards.

False

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of correct positioning?

Reduced damage costs

More productive

Increased downtime (correct)

Improved tyre life

Correct positioning helps to eliminate possible ____ strikes.

counterweight Signup and view all the answers

What specific angle provides optimal load positioning?

45 degrees Signup and view all the answers

Positioning should be ____ to the dig face.

square Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of correct positioning for a haul truck?

More productive Signup and view all the answers

What does optimal positioning allow the digger operator to access?

All remaining material across the dig face Signup and view all the answers

Correct positioning reduces load movements reaching their destinations.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal angle for maximum efficiency in loading?

45 degrees Signup and view all the answers

The _____ should be positioned square to the bench.

bench Signup and view all the answers

Match the following positioning techniques with their descriptions:

Double Benching = Benching forwards Single Benching = Benching backwards 45 Degrees = Access to available material without blocking the dig sequence Dovetail Lipping = Bench square to dig face Signup and view all the answers

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