Fomentas Mining Company has optimized its gold mining operations across Brazil by standardizing its fleet of 53 SANY wide-body trucks equipped with Allison 4800WBD fully automatic transmissions. This investment is a force multiplier for the company and allows Fomentas to move more material every hour while simultaneously lowering per-ton operating costs.
Fomentas manages extensive mining operations across multiple sites in Brazil, including facilities in Mato Grosso and Pará. The company holds mining rights to over 44,000 acres and operates the largest and most modern gold processing plant in Latin America. Over the past decade, Fomentas has invested in advanced equipment and technology to support its operations. The decision to equip its SANY truck fleet with Allison automatic transmissions represented a pivotal moment in this transformation. |
"We've had many different types of trucks in our fleet, but the arrival of these models equipped with Allison automatic transmissions was the best thing that ever happened to us. It improved our performance and our productivity. The results are excellent. This pairing of SANY SKT110S truck with Allison 4800WBD transmission was a success."
- Mauricio Duarte da Cruz, Minieral Extraction Manager at Usina Santa Clara
The Allison Advantage in Mining Operations
The Allison 4800WBD fully automatic transmission brings specific advantages to mining applications where reliability, durability and efficiency are paramount. The transmission's fully automatic operation eliminates the need for a torque interrupt during shifts, reducing operator fatigue during long shifts in demanding conditions, and substantially improving drivability.
Key performance benefits include:
- Increased hourly productivity through optimized power delivery and torque management
- Reduced fuel consumption as compared to manual transmission alternatives
- Minimized unplanned downtime through proven reliability
- Enhanced driver acceptance and reduced training requirements
- Lower maintenance costs over the equipment lifecycle
The Allison Authorized Network
The success of the Fomentas operation demonstrates that technology alone does not determine outcomes. The partnership between original equipment manufacturer, transmission technology and service network creates an integrated support system that maximizes uptime and performance.
Fomentas benefits from comprehensive after-sales support through Allison's authorized service network, including the Irmen Máquinas e Equipamentos dealership. This support structure addresses any maintenance requirements and technical issues, helping to maintain operational uptime.
"After-sales service is the icing on the cake and allows us to have this perfect match between good equipment, a good dealer, and the customer also doing their part, which results in high productivity,"
-Vitor Moura, Mining Director at Fomentas Mining Company.
This collaboration further extends Allison Transmission’s footprint within the global heavy-duty sector while highlighting a broader industry shift toward equipment that prioritizes both high-volume output and long-term operational consistency.