The next step in mining excavator design?

Mining is now in a state of evolution, and the machines that are a common sight on site now may not be recognisable in the future.

Volvo has released a number of design concepts of what the future of excavators will look like.

Its SFINX concept machine takes the excavator in a different direction, making the machine lighter, and more adaptable to the surrounding landscape.

However we are fairly certain that operatorswould not be required to wear full body spandex suits – we hope.

It has some unique features such as bucket cams, independent and variable track contact area, virtual safety belts, active counterweights that automatically adjust, detachable cabs, and a high speed mode as well.

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