Why Is Road Quality Is Important In Mining?
Feb 21, 2025
First repair the road before repairing the vehicle; a mining road is better than a good vehicle, this is a saying often mentioned by mining transport owners.
1. Fuel consumption accounts for 35-40%
2. Tire replacement costs account for 10 - 13% (directly related to pavement smoothness and amount of water spraying)
3. Labor costs account for 10 - 15%
4. Equipment maintenance and parts costs account for 5-7 % (excluding tires)
5. Direct and indirect costs of road repair and maintenance account for 0.5-1.6%
6. The quality of the road directly and indirectly affects transportation efficiency by approximately 6 % or more