How the LUYU LY958 3 Ton Wheel Loader Improves Material Handling Efficiency in a Gravel Yard

Contents

• What a gravel yard does day to day

• How the LUYU LY958 handles gravel yard work

• Bringing the daily running costs of a yard loader down

• Conclusion

Wheel loaders are used in sand and gravel plants to lift, transport, load and pile loose materials. The effectiveness of the loader will depend on the payload capacity. However, the bucket size, dump height, engine power and site operations will all play a role.

Choosing the correct sized loader will make your operations more efficient whether it's loading or tidying up.

The LUYU LY958 is a 3 ton wheel loader with a 3000kg rated payload. The loader has a 1.5m³ bucket and powerful Yuchai engine with 92kw (123hp). This would be perfect for loading and transporting sand, gravel and other loose materials. Below shows how this loader can be used in a typical sand and gravel plant.

What a gravel yard does day to day

There are four main activities that happen on a daily basis at a gravel yard:

• Scooping: digging sand, gravel, and crushed stone out of the stockpile.

• Hauling: moving the material to the loading point or another pile.

• Loading: tipping it into dump trucks or other haul vehicles.

• Cleanup: clearing loose material and tidying up to prepare for the next pass.

These tasks are basically all of a wheel loader for gravel yard to do. But if the bucket size is too small then it will reduce the amount of material being moved per cycle. The height the material is dumped may not meet the requirements of the trucks causing further adjustments to be made whilst loading. This can cause delays throughout the yard.

How the LUYU LY958 handles gravel yard work

1. Large bucket capacity (1.5m³)

The size of the bucket will determine how much material is moved in each cycle. Smaller buckets will require more cycles to move the same amount of sand and gravel.

The LUYU LY958 has a 1.5m³ bucket, allowing for regular loading of gravel, crushed stone and other loose materials. It has a rated payload of 3,000kg.

Depending on the material you are digging, the actual weight in the bucket will differ. The density of the material, how wet it is, and how full the bucket actually is will all play a part in determining how much weight is in your bucket. Different materials have varying weights, and the volume of the bucket does not equal the payload weight. This is where people get confused.

If you operate a gravel yard, choose a bucket that suits the material you are moving most of the time and ensure it falls within the rated load of the machine. If you get this wrong, you won’t get the efficiency you thought you would.

2. 3,800 mm dumping height

After digging the material out of the ground, you need to put it into the bed of a dump truck or haulage vehicle using the bucket.

If the tip height is too low, the bucket may hit the sideboards of the truck. This causes the driver to move their truck forwards and backwards to get the load in. This increases the time taken for every truck.

The LY958 3 ton wheel loader has a max tip height of 3800mm. This means you can load sand and gravel to the correct height. When pairing your loader with the trucks in your yard, take note of this height and compare it to the height of the beds, how far you need to unload, and what conditions you are working in.

If you have multiple-sized vehicles in your yard, then this figure will not be enough to consider. You need to ensure that your loader meets the loading requirements for the majority of haulage vehicles.

3. A 92 kW Yuchai engine for continuous digging

Operating a wheel loader in a gravel yard requires constant moving, digging, lifting, and tipping. Handling materials from a compacted stockpile will increase breakout resistance.

The LY958 3 ton wheeled loader has a powerful Yuchai 6105T engine with 92kW (123hp). This provides sufficient power for regular digging, lifting, and transporting.

However, factors such as how you are using the machine, the material you are moving and how well it matches with the hydraulics will also play a role.

With a stockpile that has been well compacted, the bucket can easily be adjusted to give the best angle and cutting method. This will reduce the amount of power being wasted and put less stress on the components.

4. Efficient loading

A gravel yard wheel loader isn't digging the whole time. The distance between the stockpile and unload area, the number of turns, and lane widths can all affect the efficiency.

Having an unload area too far away from the stockpile or unnecessary detours will increase the time taken for each haul.

For efficient transportation, using the LY958 3 ton wheel loader do the following:

• Have the shortest possible distance between the stockpile and unload area.

• Ensure the approach and departure routes are planned to avoid reversing and turning.

• Ensure the main lanes are flat and free from any loose material.

• Ensure you unload in the order of the trucks. This will help to reduce idle times.

Bringing the daily running costs of a yard loader down

As the gravel yard wheel loader will be operating throughout the year in a gravel yard, we need to consider fuel, maintenance, and downtime.

There are three main factors to consider when using the LY958 or any 3 ton wheel loader in a busy environment:

1. Control fuel consumption

Long periods of idling, running on empty and high revs can cause fuel consumption. Adjusting your digging method to suit the material will help reduce fuel wastage.

2. Bucket and tyre checks

Sand and crushed stone can be very harsh on the Loader. The cutting edge, bucket teeth and tyres will all take a beating. Regular checks of wear items can help reduce breakdowns.

3. Maintain as specified

Regularly check the engine oil, hydraulic oil, filters, and cooling system, in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Otherwise, machines may stop working due to late maintenance.

All of these factors are not complicated but will reduce downtime and repair costs in a high frequency working schedule.

Conclusion

If you have a wheel loader in your gravel yard then the following things you need to check: a bucket size that matches the material you are lifting, dump height so it doesn’t hit the truck bed and the right amount of power. This will help with handling on a daily basis.

If you're looking for a wheel loader for gravel yard work or comparing the 3 ton wheel loader for sale options, then contact the LUYU team. We'll provide full details of the LY958, including parameters, configurations, and price. We'll also discuss whether this machine will be suitable for the material and conditions you're working in.