en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Vicuña mining project in San Juan Province, Argentina, has launched its early engineering plan, introducing an initial fleet of 28 trucks for key infrastructure development, including site construction and road improvements within the project. Delivered by Scania Argentina, the fleet comprises 24 Scania G550 B8x4 Super XT heavy-duty dump trucks (each with a payload capacity of 40 tons) and 4 water tankers, the latter specifically used for road watering and dust suppression.
According to Scania, these vehicles are specially configured for operation in high-altitude mining environments, equipped with snow removal systems to ensure operational continuity in adverse weather. The vehicles also feature the Scania Super powertrain platform to enhance fuel efficiency, along with advanced Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), aimed at improving safety standards in demanding operational conditions.
This fleet supply is part of a comprehensive support plan that includes permanent technical support within the project. To this end, Scania will implement a Customer Workshop Service (CWS) program, covering on-site workshops, critical spare parts supply, and maintenance and support work managed by dedicated technical personnel.
Juan Pablo Cagnola, Scania Argentina's Mining and Off-Road Regional Manager, stated: "In the mining sector, our goal is to support customers from the earliest stages of each project by integrating solutions that combine products, services, and technical expertise. Delivering these vehicles to Vicuña reflects a long-term collaboration, enabling us to design configurations specifically tailored to its operations, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and availability."
Meanwhile, Scania is advancing the modernization and expansion of its local dealership in San Juan through a $2.3 million investment, aiming to enhance operational capacity and introduce new service technologies, further expanding its business footprint in the Cuyo region.
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