The P&H L-2350 Wheel Loader (formerly the L-2350 loader) is a loader used for surface mining. It is manufactured by Komatsu Limited. It holds the Guinness World Record for Biggest Earth Mover. Designed to center-load haul trucks with capacities of up to 360 tonnes (400 short tons), the L-2350 provides an operating payload of 73 tonnes (80 short tons), a 7.03 metres (23.1 ft) lift height, and an 3.5 metres (11.5 ft) reach.

History

The L-2350 was originally manufactured by LeTourneau Inc., LeTourneau Inc. was acquired by Marathon in 1972, Rowan Companies in 1986, and Joy Global in 2011.^[1]

Joy Global renamed the equipment as the P&H L-2350.

Specifications

• Operational weight 266.62 t (262.41 long tons; 293.90 short tons)^[2]
• Power 1,715 kW (2,300 hp)
• Engine 16 Cylinder 65 Litre Detroit Diesel 4-cycle Turbocharged Aftercooler Engine or 16 cylinder 60 Litre Cummins Diesel 4-cycle Turbocharged Aftercooler Engine of 1,715 kW (2,300 hp)
• Hydraulic lifting payload 65 t (72 short tons)
• Standard Bucket 40.52 m³ (53.00 cu yd)
• Fuel Tank 3,974 litres (1,050 US gal)
• Hydraulic Oil 1,230 litres (320 US gal)
• Tyres 70/70-57 SRG DT (diameter 4 m, width 1.78 m) [d=13.12 ft & w=5.84 ft]

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• Cost $1.5M (2012)^{[citation needed]}