Two Tenova TAKRAF surface miners TSM 300 supplied to HWE Mining Pty Limited, Australia have been recently released for production at the Yandi Iron Ore Mine in Western Australia.

During the initial start up and training period the cutting capacity averaged from 480 tonnes per hour to 1110 tonnes per hour depending on the material's compressive strength.

The TSM 300 is the latest development of Tenova TAKRAF surface miner. The machine features the well proven front cutting drum with its direct twin drive. That allows for a cutting depth of 800 mm, unmatched it its class. Due to its specific cutting drum design with top down cutting, the TSM 300 produces consistently a small product size, without additional crushing, thus efficiently eliminating a number of processing steps. Its standard features include a spacious operator cabin with two full size access ways and a trainer seat. It's advanced on-board machine monitoring and diagnostic system with full size screen and clear text messaging allows for easy control and adjustment of machine parameters for best performance under changing ground conditions. The machine is driven by a CAT C32 ACERT engine. The engine combines state of the art technology with proven design and is EPA TIER II Non Road certified.

For the application in Australia the TSM 300's service and safety features have been further refined. An integrated falling objects protection structure FOPS and roll over protection structure ROPS according to ISO standards are installed above the operator cabin. The operator cabin is equipped with a powerful dual air conditioning. Service centers at ground level allow for fast and save refueling, water tank filling and oil change.