Fletcher transport vehicles to help provide safer and more efficient work environment

The Mine Scout is a two-seated, supervision vehicle intended to transport mine staff who are frequently between underground and surface operations.

In 2018, according to the Mine safety and Health administration (MsHa) statistics, nearly half of all U.s. mining fatalities were due to accidents involving powered haulage, including mobile equipment and anything else under power that hauls people or materials. because underground mines require constant transport and handling of necessary materials to keep operations running efficiently, the need for improved transport is evident. Manual labour required for material handling can increase the risk of injury and lost time, creating a less safe and less productive work environment.

to address these needs in the mining sector, J.H. fletcher & Co., in conjunction with UV botswana, has released a line of equipment for the United states. this product line, labeled under the MV U40D model name, focuses on utility vehicles designed for material handling needs in low-profile underground applications. the universal front end of the MV U40D is designed to accommodate a variety of back end options, allowing optimal versatility in the work environment.

Included in the MV U40D product line are the below vehicles, designed to accommodate material handling and transport needs:

• General Transporter, designed to transport workers under a foPs approved canopy and material(s) into underground operations.

• Scissor Lift, capable of lifting 1,500 kgs. this model has the capability to add a one-ton crane for lifting heavy materials onto the scissor lift platform.

• Multi-Purpose Cassette Carrier, designed to accommodate a variety of cassettes that can be loaded, transported, and unloaded as needed underground. this machine allows the interchanging of cassettes, performed by a single operator, using a hydraulic roll on/roll off function.

• Lube and Fuel Carrier, capable of carrying various fuel and oil combinations.

• Bulk Emulsion Carrier, designed to carry three tons of emulsion for charging up of faces.

• Bulk Bowser Utility vehicle, capable of carrying 2,000 litres of diesel or water, with hydraulic-powered pumps for dispensing fluid to the underground fleet. • Tire Handler, designed to service operations with tire sizes between 12.00 x 20 to 26.5 x 25 tires. Using the grab assembly, this model can remove the used tire from the equipment and replace with new.

both the Mine scout and rock ranger models are designed to complement the MV U40D product line. the Mine scout is a two-seated, supervision vehicle intended to transport mine staff who are frequently between underground and surface operations. the rock ranger transports up to five workers in an open-style cab, along with the capability to haul maintenance supplies such as tool boxes and spare parts.

the MV U40D product line reduces time and labour required to transport materials into underground mines. J.H. fletcher & Co., in conjunction with UV botswana, has established this product range to combat the risk of injury during manual labour and keep operations running smoothly. these vehicles create a safer environment for personnel by heavily reducing the amount of manual labour necessary. the MV U40D product line can create a more efficient materialhandling process for underground environments. s