WR810 low-profile front cab launched in Brisbane

Elphinstone unveiled its WR810 low-profile front cab was launched in March at the Underground Operators Conference in Brisbane, showcasing the latest in its underground application portfolio.

In March 2023 Elphinstone announced the acquisition of MED Pty Ltd, the owner and manufacturer of the underground Mine Extraction Device (MED) developed by the founder of Beltor Engineering, Aldo Beletich back in the 1980s. Also known as the “Beltor Puller”, Elphinstone now owns the intellectual property and is now the sole owner and manufacturer of the original mine extraction device.

Elphinstone commemorated the sale of the 100th Underground Mining 20 Tonne Platform, a WR820 10m3 Agitator designed and manufactured at the company’s world-class facilities in Burnie, Tasmania.

Elphinstone announced the sale of the 50th underground motor grader designed and manufactured in Burnie, Tasmania.

Elphinstone commences the development of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) solution for the WR810 10-Tonne Platform.

A Tier 4 WR810 Delivery with crane was the 100th Elphinstone underground support vehicle delivered.

Sale of first fully designed and manufactured, purpose built R2800 Load Haul Dump (LHD).  Machine no.1 was delivered to a customer in Australia and painted white.  The machine is still operational and has returned to Burnie to be part of Dale Elphinstone’s collection.

Development of the first Elphinstone underground grader from a Caterpillar 12G

Development of the first Elphinstone 79C underground ejector truck, which was a modified Caterpillar 769C truck.

Elphinstone expands the Agitator range by developing the WR820 10m3 Agitator which maximizes productivity of concrete delivery underground by increasing volume, speed and braking performance.