BelAZ will produce a 220-ton dump truck on hydrogen fuel in 2027

BelAZ in 2027 will produce a 220-ton dump truck running on hydrogen fuel. This was reported to journalists by the general designer of Belaz Alexander Naskovets, the correspondent of sb.by reports.

Alexander Naskovets noted:

- By hydrogen technology, a 130-ton dump truck has already been created. Now its tests are being completed and will be prepared for shipment to one of the Russian enterprises. There is also the development of a 220-ton dump truck on hydrogen fuel. Pre-design work is being completed, we are starting to develop documentation, and in February 2027 we will see this machine in metal.

According to him, the main recent developments of the enterprise are related to the design and manufacture of equipment for underground work in mines:

- This is a 45-ton dump truck and a 17-ton loading and delivery machine. They were manufactured jointly and by order of the Russian company Norilsknickel. We hope that in a couple of months the equipment will start working in the mine.

As for robotic dump trucks, according to the general designer, a full cycle of tests was carried out at the industrial site in the Brest region:

- The tests were successful. Negotiations are underway to supply this equipment to Russia. We have created a joint venture with Rostec, which will provide support for this equipment in the places of operation in Russia.

We will remind, this agreement with the Russian company BELAZ concluded last year in the framework of the exhibition INNOPROM.Belarus. Alexander Naskovets shared his expectations from participation in the exhibition in 2026:

Expectations of Belaz are new orders, new directions. What we expect from participating in major forums. A number of preliminary agreements have already been reached on the supply of gas equipment, including robotic equipment and underground topics.

In 2026, BELAZ continues to implement a large-scale investment program to modernize production, introduce modern technological lines and equipment. More than $100 million will be allocated for these purposes.

This strategy. is aimed at increasing the production potential of the company and creating highly efficient and reliable quarrying equipment that meets the highest quality standards.

- Already purchased a large volume of machine tools, robotic complexes of painting and welding. It's a big investment. And thanks to the equipment that was introduced in production, more than 6 thousand man hours in labor intensity have already been saved, said Alexander Naskovets. Belgee plans to increase car production by 1.5 times by 2027 sichevich@sb.by