Sandvik introduces Toro™ LH518iB with AutoMine®

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing Toro™ LH518iB with AutoMine®. The automation-ready battery-electric underground loader is undergoing extensive factory testing, with the first unit scheduled for customer delivery during the first half of 2023 and AutoMine® compatibility available in the second half.

Toro™ LH518iB marries industry-leading battery-electric and automation technologies. Building on predecessor Sandvik LH518B, Toro™ LH518iB features several design updates and significantly improved field serviceability. The latest version of Sandvik’s intelligent control system enables AutoMine® readiness. Sandvik’s patented self-swapping battery system, including the AutoSwap and AutoConnect functions, benefits from improvements to the operator’s controls to facilitate battery swaps.

“We are extremely proud of this new loader that will set the standard for productive, sustainable and autonomous underground mining,” said Jari Söderlund, Head of Product Management, Division Load and Haul, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. “This is not experimental technology that will be ready sometime in the future: it is developed and ready to be delivered to our customers this year.”

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