Client Background

The client is a mid-sized underground iron ore operator in Turkey. The mine is located in the mountainous region of the Anatolian Plateau, at an altitude of approximately 1,500 to 2,000 meters. The operation focuses on hematite extraction. The tunnels have steep gradients and the road surface is covered with crushed rock and debris. These conditions place extremely high demands on the haulage equipment's power performance, frame strength, and braking reliability.

Challenges Faced

High-altitude power loss: The mine sits above 1,500 meters. Thin air causes natural power loss in diesel engines. Standard mining trucks struggle to maintain power when climbing fully loaded in these conditions, and haulage efficiency drops significantly. The client had previously used another brand of truck that frequently showed "weak climbing and constant gear hunting" under the same conditions.

Frame wear on crushed rock roads: The tunnel floors at this Turkish mine are mostly crushed rock and hard stone. The road surface is rough and uneven. The client reported that "other brands' frames developed cracks after 18 months." This placed severe demands on frame rigidity and torsional resistance.

Tightening European emission regulations: Turkey began implementing its Mining Carbon Reduction Regulation in 2026, restricting particulate emissions from underground diesel equipment and requiring compliance with stricter environmental standards.

Beijun Solution

Shandong Beijun Group provided a haulage solution centered on the UQ-35 underground mining truck, tailored to the Turkish mine's high-altitude, crushed-rock conditions. A special technical validation was conducted during the client's on-site visit.

Primary Equipment: Beijun UQ-35 Underground Mining Truck (35-Ton Class)
   Powered by a high-output Yuchai diesel engine with turbocharger matching optimized for high-altitude operation, ensuring stable power output across the 1,500 to 2,000-meter altitude range. Paired with a Fast transmission and Hande heavy-duty axles, this proven powertrain chain allows parts to be sourced locally in Turkey through construction machinery channels.

Reinforced Frame Design (Client's Key Focus)
   The truck uses a three-layer cold-rolled manganese steel frame (8+8+8mm), combined with robotic welding and 100% ultrasonic weld inspection. During the client's visit, the Beijun technical team showed destructive test footage: the frame was loaded to 2.5 times its rated capacity and subjected to 500 hours of simulated vibration with no deformation. The Turkish client representative commented on the spot: "Our mine roads are full of crushed rock and the gradients are steep. Other brands' frames cracked after 18 months." Beijun's cold-riveted frame design directly addresses this pain point.

Anti-Slip Tire Adaptation
   Standard 1200R20 mining tread anti-slip tires provide approximately 25% better grip on 35° slopes compared to standard tread patterns, effectively handling the Turkish mine's steep, crushed-rock conditions.

Environmental Compliance
   The engine configuration meets Turkey's upcoming emission regulation requirements, helping the client maintain compliance during environmental reviews.

Braking Safety
   The UQ-35 is equipped with a wet brake system, providing reliable stopping power on steep declines with heavy loads — a critical safety requirement for underground haulage in these conditions.

Implementation Results

High-altitude power validation passed: After the on-site visit, the client confirmed that the Beijun UQ-35's turbocharger matching solution effectively addresses high-altitude power loss. Fully loaded climbing performance meets the mine's operational requirements. The two parties subsequently reached a trial order agreement to deepen cooperation.

Frame durability recognized: The 2.5x overload test and 500-hour vibration test data directly addressed the client's core concern about "frame cracking on crushed-rock roads." The three-layer manganese steel frame plus robotic welding manufacturing standard provides confidence in long-term use.

Localized parts support: Beijun committed to establishing dedicated high-wear parts inventory for international customers (brake discs, hydraulic seals, tires, etc.), with emergency orders eligible for air freight to minimize downtime. The Turkish client acknowledged this, noting that it solves the real-world problem of "waiting for parts you cannot afford to wait for" when buying mining trucks overseas.