While there has been a lot of attention on XCMG’s larger 230 t class (220 t for some coal applications) XDE260 diesel electric mining truck in the export market for sites such as Exxaro Grootegeluk in South Africa, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) in PNG, Serbia Zijin Copper and Rio Tinto’s SimFer for the Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea, it is seeing success with the smaller diesel-electric XDE130 as well – including in the all important Indonesian market – one of the world’s largest for mining trucks, and the largest when it comes to the small to mid payload classes above 91 t.
In 2025, XCMG delivered two large fleets of the 120 t class XDE130 to Indonesia – 32 units to Cokal’s PT Borneo Bara Prima project in the North Barito Basin, Central Kalimantan and an additional 35 units to contractor Darma Henwa for its operations at the Bengalon Coal Project (BCP) in East Kalimantan – the latter along with four units of the XE2000 hydraulic excavator and two XE1250s. The XDE130 is also operating in a number of other global mining markets outside China including Chile, Australia, Brazil and South Africa.
The trucks uses a patented integrated AC variable frequency conversion traction system plus has real time power tracking and control. XCMG independently developed the advanced drive control technology which includes adhesion control, anti-slip drive, drive power steering adaptation, anti-slip slope control, electronic differential – all of which help to reduce tyre wear and extend tyre service life. In terms of matching, the 120 t truck can match with various hydraulic excavators like the XE2000 and XE2800E plus wheel loaders such as the XC9350. XCMG argues that compared to a mechanical drive truck, the XDE130 fuel costs per tonne of ore are 15-20% lower, while fewer gear components improve product availability and repair costs.
Engine power usage is optimised by running auxiliary components such as pumps, fans and motors only when needed. Fuel is conserved when the engine is idling and more power is available to accelerate the truck and climb grades when necessary. It is also equipped with a ROPS/FOPS cab and a whole-car imaging system. A number of safety devices, such as automatic fire extinguishing systems, improve the safety of the entire vehicle. The XDE130 is offered with the option of a Cummins KTA38 or MTU 16V2000C22 engine.
The post XCMG’s XDE130 making its mark in Indonesia appeared first on International Mining.