Pictures of Tunland ute get a special mine

Photos of the mine Tunland 4×4 spec.

FAA Automotive Australia, distributors Photos Thunland ton, created a standard version of the Tunland twin cab for mines with the aim of demonstrating it at some mines across Australia.

The Mine Spec Tunland is equipped with an external steel tube ROPS (Roll Over Protective System) system that includes a cross member above the cab and a steel post with antenna mounts, a rugged anodized aluminum side tray, a built-in UHF radio, various safety accessories and individual lighting. usually required in mines.

FAA Director Grant Phelan said the Tunland has some notable advantages in the class of single-ton, regular-cab vehicles that are suitable for heavy-duty mining modifications.

“Unlike all other one-ton vehicles, the Tunland Cummins 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine has a cast-iron cylinder head whose superior thermal efficiency ensures reliable operation at higher temperatures, with the added benefit of thermostat-controlled electric radiator fans instead of losing power. (and noisy) viscous fans paired with alloy heads.

“The Tunland engine is also used in larger Foton trucks with GVWs up to 4.5 tonnes, so it is underloaded in Tunland, another boon to Cummins' durability reputation. Sheet steel crankcase protection is standard on the Tunland 4×4.