The hidden logistics of heavy equipment transport
As seen in CIM Magazine
The narrow, winding mountain roads in British Columbia and Yukon, for example, mean that in some instances, the body of a 240-tonne Cat 793 haul truck had to be transported in pieces, noted Cody Broster, head of coals and metal mining at Finning Canada, the Caterpillar dealer that provides sales and service in British Columbia, Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and a portion of Nunavut. Then the pieces had to be assembled on site, which required two cranes and a team of welders working for 10 days.
“Before we get to site and start building the equipment, we make sure that we have, first and foremost, a plan with the customer,” Broster said. “The logistical challenges of the individuals involved in making sure all the proper parts and pieces are on site is another challenge.”
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer, selling, renting and providing parts and service for equipment and engines to customers across diverse industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. We operate in Western Canada, South America, and UK and Ireland.