SANDVIK TH540

UNDERGROUND TRUCK
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

The Sandvik TH540 is a high performance 40 tonne

articulated underground dump truck for use in 5 x
5 meter haulage ways. Operator safety, health and
comfort are enhanced by the enclosed, vibration
isolation, ISO approved cabin.

The TH540 is well suited for:

• level or steep ramp production haulage in
medium to large mines
• mine development projects in medium to large
mines
• tunneling projects with restricted height
• 3 pass loading with the Sandvik LH514 loader

CAPACITIES
Payload capacity 40 000 kg
Dump box 22.0 m³
Dump box range 18 – 24 m³

SPEEDS FORWARD & REVERSE (LEVEL/LOADED)

1st gear 5.5 km/h
2nd gear 7.2 km/h
3rd gear 9.8 km/h
4th gear 12.9 km/h
5th gear 17.1 km/h
6th gear 22.6 km/h
7th gear 30.6 km/h
Reversing with 1st and 3rd

DUMP BOX MOTION TIMES & MOVEMENTS

Discharging time 14.0 sec
Dumping angle 62 º

OPERATING WEIGHTS*
Total operating weight 34 700 kg
Front axle 25 900 kg
Rear axle 8 800 kg

LOADED WEIGHTS*
Total loaded weight 74 700 kg
Front axle 37 200 kg
Rear axle 37 500 kg

*Unit weight is dependent on the selected options

OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITS TRANSMISSION
Environmental temperature From -20 ° to +50° C Fully automatic transmission with electric remote shifting system
and retarder. Seven gears forward and two reverse.
Standard operating altitude With engine Volvo TAD1640VE
from -1500 m to +1000 m at 25 Dana 8000 Series
°C without rated power derate

Standard operating altitude With engine Volvo TAD1660VE AXLES

from -1500 m to +1000 m at 25
°C without rated power derate Kessler D106 series spring
a applied hydraulic operated
Front axle
brakes, equiped with standard
differential, oscillation
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLIANCE Kessler D106 series spring
Compliance with 2006/95/EC Low voltage directive applied hydraulic operated
Rear axle
brakes, equiped with standard
Compliance with 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility
differential
directive

Compliance with 2006/42/EC Machinery directive (Equipment for

EU area, achieved with relevant options)
TIRES
Design based on EN 1889-1. Machines for underground mines. Tire size (Tires are application
Mobile machines working underground. Safety. Part 1: Rubber tyred approved. Brand and type 29.5 R 25 E4**
vehicles. subject to availability.)

Design based on MDG 15. Guideline for mobile and

transportable equipment for use in mines.

Electrical system based on IEC 60204-1. Safety of machinery –

Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General requirements
STANDARD OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT

CONTAINS FLOURINATED GREENHOUSE GASES

Refrigerant R134a under pressure max 38 bar/550 PSI: CABIN
Filled weight: 2,000 kg ROPS certification according to EN ISO 3471
CO2e: 2,860 tons
GWP: 1430 FOPS certification according to EN ISO 3449
Information based on the F Gas Regulation (EU) No 517/2016 Sealed, air conditioned, over pressurized, noise suppressed
closed cabin
Sound absorbent material to reduce noise
Laminated glass windows
POWER TRAIN Cabin mounted on rubber mounts to the frame to reduce vibra-
tions
ENGINE Air conditioning unit located outside the cabin to reduce noise
Diesel engine Volvo TAD1640VE (Tier 2) inside the cabin
Output 405 kW (543 hp) @ 1 900 rpm Cyclone pre-filter for A/C device
Torque 2 761 Nm @ 1 200 rpm No high pressure hoses in the operator’s compartment
Number of cylinders In-line 6 Inclinometers to indicate operating angle
Displacement 16.1 l Emergency exit
Cooling system Liquid cooled Three-point contact access system with replaceable and colour
Combustion principle Direct injected, 4-stroke, turbo coded handles and steps
with intercooler Illuminated steps to the cabin
Air Filtration Dry type 12 V output for communication radio connection
Electric system 24 V Remote circuit breaker switch
Emissions Tier 2, Euro Stage II Adjustable steering wheel
Ventilation rate CANMET 31,400 CFM m3/s,
(Ultra low sulphur diesel) MSHA 27,000 Ventilation Rate
Particulate index MSHA Particulate Ventilation OPERATOR’S SEAT
(Ultra low sulphur diesel) Index 5,000 CFM Low frequency suspension
Average fuel consumption Height adjustment
40.0 l/h
at 50 % load
Adjustment according to the operator’s weight
Exhaust system Catalytic Converter
Fore-aft isolation
Fuel tank capacity 700 l Padded and adjustable arm rests
Adjustable lumbar support
Selectable damping
CONVERTER Two-point seat belt
Dana C9000 series with lock-up

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CONTROL SYSTEM, DASHBOARD AND DISPLAYS BRAKES
Sandvik Intelligent Control system Standard Service brakes are spring applied; hydraulically operated multidisc
wet brakes on all wheels. Two independent circuits: one for the front
Displayed as text and with light,
and one for the rear axle. Service brakes also function as an emer-
Critical warnings and alarms warnings and alarms recorded to
gency and parking brake. Brake system performance complies with
the control system log
requirements of EN ISO 3450, AS2958.1 and SABS 1589
5.7” Display with adjustable
Instrument Panel Neutral brake Standard
contrast and brightness
Instrument Panel Illuminated switches Automatic brake activation Standard
system, ABA
My Sandvik Digital Services
Knowledge Box™ on-board Standard Electrically driven emergency
Standard
hardware brake release pump
Foot operated pedal, fully
Brake pedal valve
modulated
Brake oil tank capacity 100 l

FRAME

REAR AND FRONT FRAME

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
High strength structure with optimized material thicknesses.
Reduced own weight for higher overall hauling capacity and long
structural lifetime. Welded steel construction. MAIN COMPONENTS
Central hinge Adjustable lower bearing Alternator 28V, 150 A
Tanks Tanks are part of frame structure Batteries 2 pcs, 12V 160 Ah
Automatic central lubrication Standard Starter 24 V, 7 kW
Driving lights 4 pcs in front, H3 70W
2 pcs in rear, H3 70W
Working light 2 pcs in rear of cabin, H3 70W
HYDRAULICS 2 pcs side of unit, H3 70W
Reverse camera Standard
Filling pump for hydraulic oil Standard Parking, brake and indicator 2 pcs in front, LED
(blinkers) lights 2 pcs in rear, LED
Door interlock for brakes and box
Standard 5,7’’ Colour display, 5 modules,
hydraulic Control system
inbuilt system diagnostics
Oil cooler for hydraulic and Capability up to 55°C ambient
transmission oil temperature Lockable main switch Standard

Fittings ORFS Reverse alarm (CEN) Standard

Hydraulic oil tank capacity 225 l Flashing beacon Standard
Sight glass for oil level 2 pcs

STEERING HYDRAULICS

Fully hydraulic, center articulated, power steering with two double

acting cylinders.
Steering main valve Pilot operated
Steering hydraulic cylinders 125 mm, 2 pcs
Variable displacement piston
Steering pump
pump
Emergency steering Option

DUMP BOX HYDRAULICS

Full hydraulic system, equipped with variable displacement piston
pump. Oil flows to box hydraulic system from the steering hydrau-
lics. Oil flow from the brake circuit pump is divided to the brake
system and oil cooler motor.
Hydraulic pump Variable displacement piston
pump
Control valve Solenoid operated
Main valve Solenoid operated
Cylinders 160 mm, 2 pcs

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INCLUDED SAFETY FEATURES OPTIONS

FIRE SAFETY SAFETY OPTIONS

Portable fire extinguisher Standard ,12 kg (CEN) Lower cabin height, 2716 mm, with Tier 4i engine oscillation max 9 °
Hot side - cold side design Standard Cold climate packege (incl. cabin heater, cabin window defroster and
Isolation of combustibles and side mirror with defrost system)
Standard
ignition sources Driving direction lights (red / green)
Heat isolation on exhaust manifold, Standard Proximity Detection Interface
turbo, and isolated exhaust pipe Control system tool kit
Fire suppression system ANSUL, 2 tanks, 8 nozzles (CEN) including
auto shutdown (not for automation)
ENERGY ISOLATION Fire suppression system ANSUL, 2 tanks, 8 nozzles (CEN)
Lockable main switch, ground level CHECKFIRE, including auto shutdown
Standard
access Fire suppression system Sandvik FS1000 with auto shutdown,
Standard Eclipse foam delivered separately
Emergency stop push buttons 1 pc in cabin Safety rails
according to EN ISO 13850 1 pc in front frame
Emergency steering (CEN)
2 pcs in rear frame
AutoMineTM Onboard Package
Pressure release in the radiator
Standard
cap
Automatic discharge for pressure
accumulators (brake system and Standard ALTERNATIVE ENGINES
pilot circuit) Engine Volvo TAD1660VE, 405 kW (543 hp), Euro Stage III B (Tier 4i)
Frame articulation locking device Standard Engine Volvo TAD1670VE, 405 kW (543 hp), Euro Stage IV (Tier 4f)
Mechanical dump box locking device Standard Engine Volvo TAD1670VE, 405 kW (543 hp), MSHA, Canmet (US &
Wheel chocks and brackets Standard Canada only) (Tier 4f)

ELECTRICAL OPTIONS

DOCUMENTATION Jump start interface

STANDARD MANUALS
OTHER OPTIONS
Operator’s Manual English and other EU languages
Cover grills for lamps
Maintenance Manual English and other EU languages
Gear limit
Parts Manual English
Spare rim 22.00-25/3.0 (for tyres 26.5R25)
Service and Repair Manual English
Spare rim 25.00-25/3.0 (for tyres 29.5R25)
ToolMan 2 x CD and 2 x USB stick in pdf Low profile tyres 26.5R25
format, includes all the manuals
Aggressive water package (stainless steel pipes and fittings, sealed
Decals English and other EU languages alternator)
Wiggins quick filling set for fuel and oils (hydraulic, engine and
transmission)
Wiggins fuel fill system
Accordance with CE-norms (CEN)

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GRADE PERFORMANCE
Volvo TAD1640VE Tier 2 and TAD1660 Tier 4i
Calculated with 2% rolling resistance
With lock-up
Empty
Percent grade 0 5 10 15 20

1st gear (km/h) 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4

2nd gear (km(h) 7.2 7.2 7.1 7.1 7.0
3rd gear (km/h) 9.8 9.7 9.7 9.6 9.5
4th gear (km/h) 13.0 12.8 12.7 12.5 12.4
5th gear (km/h) 17.2 16.9 16.6 16.4 14.4
6th gear (km/h) 22.8 22.3 21.8 19.4
7th gear (km/h) 31.1 30.1 26.1

Loaded
Percent grade 0 5 10 15 20

1st gear (km/h) 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.3 5.2

2nd gear (km(h) 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.6
3rd gear (km/h) 9.8 9.6 9.4 8.8 5.0
4th gear (km/h) 12.9 12.6 11.8 9.2
5th gear (km/h) 17.1 16.5 12.4
6th gear (km/h) 22.6 20.3
7th gear (km/h) 30.6

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DIMENSIONS

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DIMENSIONS

Standard

Dump box alternatives (m³) 18 m³ 20 m³ 22 m³ 24 m³

L1 (mm) 10700 10700 10700 10700
L2 (mm) 3698 3698 3698 3698
L3 (mm) 1807 1807 1807 1807
L4 (mm) 3585 3585 3585 3585
L5 (mm) 1610 1610 1610 1610
H1 (mm) 2906 2906 2906 2906
H2 (mm) 5977 6062 6123 6146
H3 (mm) 2586 2731 2886 2946
H4 (mm) 505 505 505 505
H5 (mm) 457 457 457 457
H6 (mm) 890 890 890 890
H7 (mm) 655 657 656 656
W1 (mm) 3000 3050 3000 3150
W2 (mm) 2614 2614 2614 2764
W3 (mm) 2986 2986 2986 2986
W4, axle (mm) 3065 3065 3065 3065
A1 13.5° 13.5° 13.5° 13.5°
A2 62° 62° 62° 62°
A3 42.5° 42.5° 42.5° 42.5°
R1 (mm) 5055 5055 5055 5010
R2 (mm) 9120 9120 9120 9120
T (mm) 5546 5546 5546 5578

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