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Underground Force’s UG30FLT articulating fuel and lube truck offers extreme versatility in moving and delivering large volumes of products in the most extreme underground mining applications. The incorporation of the Cat AD30 adds reliability and efficiency, as this truck’s rugged construction is engineered for performance in underground applications. The combination of the already proven Cat design with the addition of Underground Force innovation makes this truck unique to the industry.
The UG30FLT is designed to carry over 1500 gallons of fuel and 400 gallons of lubricant and coolant, along with other customizable product options. This truck offers fully baffled product tanks, product filtration and metering, heated product tanks when applicable, and enclosed reel compartment with easy roll ups doors. It has new and used filter storage and an LED lighting package. The overall size is; height 107” (2717 mm); width 106” (2692 mm); length 443” (11252 mm) with an outside turning radius of 357.4” (9078 mm).
Standard safety features offered on this truck are anti-skid upper deck surfaces, handrails, 3-point cabin and machine access, push out safety glass, steering frame lock, rear window guard, body retaining pins, automatic retarder control, exhaust heat shielding and firewall, hitch hydraulic hoses – burst protection sleeves, hot and cold side of engine.
Ground Force Worldwide is the parent company of Underground Force. Ground Force Worldwide has been building fuel and lube trucks for over 27 years for the open pit application. This truck is the first of its kind in that it is designed for an underground application and is available worldwide.
Parts and service support is available through the worldwide network of Cat dealers.
