Celtic Energy show the power of conversion

Celtic Energy have converted two Cat D250E articulated dumptrucks into fuel and lubrication trucks. The used vehicles were purchased from Finning (UK) and converted by Humphrey Mining Products for operation at Nant Helen OCCS in South Wales.

"Commenting on the decision to convert the two dumptrucks, Chris Barber, Nant Helen’s mine manager, said: ‘Our decision to embark on the conversion of the Cat D250s was based on several factors. The harsh terrain and weather conditions at Nant Helen dictated that our ancillary vehicles needed to be ‘all terrain’ and robust. We will be operating at this site for 10 years, so we also wanted to safeguard our investment with vehicles that were safe and reliable. Meeting current health and safety requirements was another important reason for conversion. The amendment to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations in 1998 meant that vehicles needed protection against roll over and falling objects. The Cat trucks meet this criteria and provide all the power and performance that we need.’"

"The conversion took four weeks and involved replacing the dump body of one truck with a 17,000-litre fuel tank which was designed with a low centre of gravity to provide the truck with greater stability. The conversion of the second truck involved replacing the dump body with eight smaller tanks suitable for carrying various lubricants."