Konecranes Wins 23-Truck Order For Chile Copper Mine

Dubai (PlantAndEquipment.com) - Konecranes has won an order for 23 lift trucks from a mining client in Chile where the equipment will assist logistical operations at a large copper mine in the north of the nation.

The order, scheduled in the first quarter of 2026, covers 16 Konecranes F 16-600 C forklifts, four F 10-600 C forklifts and three SMV 32-1200 C heavy-duty lift trucks. Delivery is anticipated in the third quarter of 2026.

All units will be fitted with specialist mining packages and are expected to work in the difficult working circumstances often seen in large scale copper mining operations such as dust, high loads and tough terrain.

The new equipment will provide the client an extended Konecranes fleet with greater fuel economy, higher uptime and better material handling capabilities.

The deal also includes five years of TRUCONNECT remote monitoring, technical training, spare parts support and extended warranty coverage to optimize equipment availability and maintenance efficiency.

The local distributor, Trex Chile, will provide commissioning and aftersales support to assist assure reliable operation at one of Chile’s important mining operations.

Chile is the world’s biggest copper producer and is an important market for mining equipment manufacturers, with demand for heavy material handling systems growing to boost productivity and operational efficiency.