Down in the dumps

 Some big dump trucks have been moving through the port of Halifax recently - both new and used.

Sandvik mining trucks are common enough sights, as they seem to be the most popular underground trucks.

This new Toro TH663i was riding on a big Aspen trailer. The model number indicates a 63 tonne capacity. It also has a Volvo 565 kW (758 hp) Stage V engine.

Intended for above ground work, this used Cat 773E (59.36 tonne capacity) was headed west behind a JNB Western Star. I have seen several pieces of used equipment from VINCI - a large French construction company, with many interests in Canada.

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