A compact underground loader for narrow-vein mining with a 3.5-tonne capacity, available in Tier 2 and Tier 3 engine options.
The Sandvik Toro™ LH203 is a compact and productive loader designed specifically for narrow-vein mining applications and underground conditions. With a width of 1.4 meters and a payload capacity of 3.5 tonnes, it is suitable for tunnels less than 2 meters wide as well as civil engineering and small-scale construction sites.
The machine features advanced hydraulics with simultaneous lift and tilt functions for fast bucket filling, high tramming speeds via a powershift transmission, and robust safety features including ROPS/FOPS certified canopies and fire suppression systems. It offers two Deutz engine options (Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage III A) and includes design elements like air-cooled engines to reduce maintenance requirements.
| Payload Capacity | 3.5 tonnes (3,500 kg) |
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| Operating Weight | 9,300 kg |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.5 m³ |
| Fuel Tank Size | 110 L |
| Raising Time | 5.5 sec |
The loader offers two engine alternatives: a Tier 3 / Stage III A and a Tier 2 / Stage II, both from Deutz.
Yes, with a machine width of 1.4 m, it can be used in tunnels that are less than 2 m wide.