Surface mining hybrid wheel loader

WE2350

  • Horsepower 1 715 kW 2,300 HP
  • Operating weight 266 259 kg 587,000 lbs.
  • Bucket capacity 40.52 m3 53 yd3

Make your operation its most productive

Have a massive amount of material to move? Then the WE2350 is your machine. The world's largest wheel loader, it’s designed to center load ultra-class 400+ ton trucks with ease. And it does so with remarkably fast cycle times, and at a fraction of the initial cost of large excavators.

  • Up to a 45% fuel consumption reduction*
  • 35% CO2 reduction*
  • Up to a 10-15% TCO advantage*
  • *Compared to mechanical loaders or HEX machines

Features and benefits

SR hybrid drive technology on mining wheel loader

Fuel efficient SR Hybrid Drive

The SR Hybrid Drive system is fully regenerative. During braking or retarding, electrical motors become generators and feed power back into the electrical system. This allows for up to 45% less fuel consumption than comparably sized mechanical drive wheel loaders.
WE2350 wheel loader dumping material into a mining truck

Largest available payload option

Built for productivity. The L-2350 wheel loader can center load haulage trucks with payload ratings ranging from 320 to 400+ tons.
Display screen of LINCS technology for wheel loaders

Peak power controls that support operator efficiency on demand

The LINCS II network control system provides instant, real-time feedback and vital statistics, such as bucket height and angle, individual bucket payload, and total tons moved. All of it helps your operators maximize productivity by adjusting to conditions.
WE1350 wheel loader cab

Attuned to operator comfort

The spacious, environmentally controlled cab offers great visibility, a comfortable ride and room for a trainer seat. Digital joysticks give your operators easy and responsive control, while the highly adjustable, heated/cooled seat helps minimize driver discomfort.
Planetary drive gear for WE1350 wheel loader

Fast, efficient maintenance

Multiple design features help keep your maintenance costs low: the integrated, patented drive system has few components resulting in longer maintenance intervals, multiple access points mean faster component change-out times and more uptime for your machine.
Overhead photograph of WE1350 wheel loader with Joy surface feeder breaker SFB-32

Handles multiple site duties

If your operation involves frequent equipment relocations, you’ll love this loader. It can keep the pit floor clean and level without support equipment, offers outstanding mobility and travel speed, and handles berm maintenance, road repair and cutting ramps.

Specifications for WE2350

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US system Metric
Operating capacities, weights and dimensions
  Standard lift High lift Super high lift
Bucket capacity 40.52 m3 38.23 m3 53.5 m3
Operating payload 72 574 kg 68 039 kg 54 431 kg
Static tipping loads      
Straight 184 300 kg 164 200 kg 128 751 kg
Full 42° turn 172 100 kg 153 300 kg 108 884 kg
Breakout force 1 173 kN 1 290 kN 980 kN
Operating weight 266 622 kg 272 065 kg 276 045 kg
Note: Standard rock bucket based on a material density of 1 780 kg/m(3 000 lbs./yd3). Super high lift data based on 70 yd3 coal bucket - rock bucket data available upon request.
  Standard lift High lift Super high lift 
Bucket capacity 53 yd3 50 yd3 70 yd3
Operating payload 160,000 lbs. 150,000 lbs. 120,000 lbs.
Static tipping loads      
Straight 406,300 lbs. 362,000 lbs. 283,848 lbs.
Full 42° turn 397,400 lbs. 338,000 lbs. 240,049 lbs.
Breakout force 263,702 lbs. 289,900 lbs. 220,142 lbs.
Operating weight 587,800 lbs. 599,800 lbs. 608,576 lbs. 
Note: Standard rock bucket based on a material density of 1,780 kg/m(3,000 lbs./yd3). Super high lift data based on 70 yd3 coal bucket - rock bucket data available upon request.
Working ranges
Engine 1 715 kW
Payload  
Standard 72 574 kg
High lift 68 039 kg
Super high lift 54 431 kg
Bucket capacity sized to material density  
Truck match 290 - 363+ tonne
Engine 2,300 HP
Payload  
Standard 160,000 lbs.
High lift 150,000 lbs.
Super high lift
120,000 lbs.
Bucket capacity sized to material density  
Truck match 320 - 400+ ton
Power module
Diesel power options    
MTU Detroit diesel engine Tier 1, Tier 2  Tier 4
Model

16V series 4000
16 cylinders

12V Series 4000
12 cylinders
Type 4-cycle turbocharged
Rated power 1 491 kW (2 300 HP) @ 1 800 rpm

Cummins diesel engine Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 4
Model QSK 60
16 cylinders
Type  4-cycle turbocharged
Rated power 1 715 kW (2 300 HP) @ 1 800 rpm

The independent power module mounting system, consisting of the engine coupled to the SR generator, is cradled within the rear frame by a three-point isolation system.

Radiator/oil cooler module

  • Replaceable tube type, side-by-side split flow
  • Thermostatically controlled, variable speed hydraulic motor-driven, radiator-mounted fan
  • Auxiliary oil cooler available for high ambient conditions

Exhaust system

  • Dual, low restriction mufflers with vertical, mid-hood discharge
Diesel power options    
MTU Detroit diesel engine Tier 1, Tier 2  Tier 4
Model

16V series 4000
16 cylinders

12V Series 4000
12 cylinders
Type 4-cycle turbocharged
Rated power 1,715 kW (2,300 HP) @ 1,800 rpm

Cummins diesel engine Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 4
Model QSK 60
16 cylinders
Type  4-cycle turbocharged
Rated power 1,715 kW (2,300 HP) @ 1,800 rpm

The independent power module mounting system, consisting of the engine coupled to the SR generator, is cradled within the rear frame by a three-point isolation system.

Radiator/oil cooler module

  • Replaceable tube type, side-by-side split flow
  • Thermostatically controlled, variable speed hydraulic motor-driven, radiator-mounted fan
  • Auxiliary oil cooler available for high ambient conditions

Exhaust system

  • Dual, low restriction mufflers with vertical, mid-hood discharge
Propulsion system

SR Hybrid Drive switched reluctance (SR) technology propulsion system

  • Digital microprocessor controlled traction drive
  • SR Hybrid Drive advantages include:
    • No commutator, brushes or rotor windings on SR motors or generator
    • Hybrid regenerative energy storage for improved fuel economy
    • Parts commonality - power conversion modules identical for motor and generator

Travel speed

Forward and reverse 0 - 19.31 kph (0 - 12 mph)

Generator

  • G200 SR generator

Traction motors

  • B60 SR motor
  • SR all wheel drive (independent SR motor for each wheel)

Planetary gearing

Model 57

  • In-line gear train mounted within the rim of the tire, transmitting power from the traction motor through the tire/rim assembly.
  • A four-stage planetary drive unit in each position
  • Total reduction 99:1 

SR Hybrid Drive switched reluctance (SR) technology propulsion system

  • Digital microprocessor controlled traction drive
  • SR Hybrid Drive advantages include:
    • No commutator, brushes or rotor windings on SR motors or generator
    • Hybrid regenerative energy storage for improved fuel economy
    • Parts commonality - power conversion modules identical for motor and generator

Travel speed

Forward and reverse 0 - 19.31 kph (0 - 12 mph)

Generator

  • G200 SR generator

Traction motors

  • B60 SR motor
  • SR all wheel drive (independent SR motor for each wheel)

Planetary gearing

Model 57

  • In-line gear train mounted within the rim of the tire, transmitting power from the traction motor through the tire/rim assembly.
  • A four-stage planetary drive unit in each position
  • Total reduction 99:1 
Control system - LINCS II

LINCS II

Microprocessor based modular design Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) with monitoring and diagnostics including integrated data logging and storage.

LINCS II uses a dash mounted full color, touch screen display as the operator interface. Out-of-range conditions will cause an audible alarm along with a message screen that is color coded to indicate severity.

In addition, the touch-screen display provides repair technicians with operational data and fault messages.

LINCS II load weigh

Displays real-time load per pass, per truck and total loads

  • Memory capable of retaining months of production information
  • Capable of interfacing with radio dispatch systems for real-time monitoring

LINCS II

Microprocessor based modular design Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) with monitoring and diagnostics including integrated data logging and storage.

LINCS II uses a dash mounted full color, touch screen display as the operator interface. Out-of-range conditions will cause an audible alarm along with a message screen that is color coded to indicate severity.

In addition, the touch-screen display provides repair technicians with operational data and fault messages.

LINCS II load weigh

Displays real-time load per pass, per truck and total loads

  • Memory capable of retaining months of production information
  • Capable of interfacing with radio dispatch systems for real-time monitoring
Hydraulic system

HPD drive box

  • Pressurized, cooled, and filtered lubrication
  • Ratio 1:1

Pumps

(Maximum flow rate at 1,800 rpm

Main Piston (4) 1 870 L/min
Steering Piston 469 L/min
Accessory Piston 81 L/min
Tier one engine    
Fan/blower drive Tandem piston 171/171 L/min
Tier two engine    
Fan drive Piston 235 L/min
Blower Piston 171 L/min
Cooling system
Circulating pump
Vane 409 L/min
Auxiliary cooling (optional) Piston 81 L/min

Valves

Main Three (3) 700 L/min
  Pump pressure 27 579 kPa
Steering One (1) 341 L/min
  Pump pressure 27 580 kPa

 

Cylinders

Double-acting, single-stage (diameter and stroke), (standard and high fit)

Hoist 406 x 2 108 mm
Bucket 317.5 x 1 086 mm
Steering 191 x 762 mm

HPD drive box

  • Pressurized, cooled, and filtered lubrication
  • Ratio 1:1

Pumps

(Maximum flow rate at 1,800 rpm)

Main Piston (4) 494 gpm
Steering Piston (2)  124 gpm
Accessory Piston 21 gpm
Tier one engine    
Fan/blower drive Tandem piston 45/45 gpm
Tier two engine    
Fan drive Piston 62 gpm
Blower Piston 45 gpm
Cooling system
Circulating pump
Vane 108 gpm
Auxiliary cooling (optional) Piston 21 gpm

Valves

Main Three (3) 185 gpm
  Pump pressure 4,000 psi
Steering One (1) 90 gpm
  Pump pressure 4,000 psi

 

Cylinders

Double-acting, single-stage (diameter and stroke), (standard and high fit)

Hoist 16 x 83 in
Bucket 12.5 x 42.75 in
Steering 9.5 x 30 in
Steering and hoisting system

Steering

Steering function is controlled by a single joystick. Constant engine rpm assures full hydraulic steering response.

Articulation angle R-42°, L-41°
Turning radius  
Standard lift 19.43 m
High lift 19.52 m

Hoist and bucket control

Hoist and bucket control functions are incorporated into a single joystick control. The proportional electro-hydraulic controlled hoist and bucket system is independent of the steering system.

Standard/high lift cycle times:  
Hoist 17 s
Dump 3 s
Float 6 s

Steering

Steering function is controlled by a single joystick. Constant engine rpm assures full hydraulic steering response.

Articulation angle R - 42°, L-41°
Turning radius  
Standard lift 63 ft. 9 in
High lift 64 ft. 0 in

Hoist and bucket control

Hoist and bucket control functions are incorporated into a single joystick control. The proportional electro-hydraulic controlled hoist and bucket system is independent of the steering system.

Standard/high lift cycle times:  
Hoist 17 s
Dump 3 s
Float 6 s
Braking system

Primary brake system

Electric dynamic braking system is controlled from the accelerator pedal and can bring the loader to a full stop without application of mechanical brakes.

Secondary brake system

Air modulated traction motor speed disc brakes

  • Single disc and caliper on each traction motor (4)
  • Emergency fail safe brakes are spring applied in the event of air pressure loss

Parking brake system

Spring applied, air release traction motor speed disc brakes

Primary brake system

Electric dynamic braking system is controlled from the accelerator pedal and can bring the loader to a full stop without application of mechanical brakes.

Secondary brake system

Air modulated traction motor speed disc brakes

  • Single disc and caliper on each traction motor (4)
  • Emergency fail safe brakes are spring applied in the event of air pressure loss

Parking brake system

Spring applied, air release traction motor speed disc brakes

Air filtration

Primary

  • Operator cab air supply
    • Self-cleaning replaceable filter technology
    • Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 15 efficiency level per ASHRAE 52.2-2012
    • 5 000 hour filter life achievable
    • Low maintenance

Secondary

Dual safety filters for engine

Primary

  • Operator cab air supply
    • Self-cleaning replaceable filter technology
    • Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 15 efficiency level per ASHRAE 52.2-2012
    • 5,000 hour filter life achievable
    • Low maintenance

Secondary

Dual safety filters for engine

Fluid capacities
Fuel 4 940 L
Hydraulic 1 446 L
SR converter cooling system 155 L
Engine cooling system 492 L
Crankcase (includes filters)  
Detroit 250 L
Cummins 204 L
Gearbox 27 L
Planetaries (each) 151 L
Fuel 1,305 gal
Hydraulic 382 gal
SR converter cooling system 41 gal
Engine cooling system 130 gal
Crankcase (includes filters)  
Detroit 66 gal
Cummins 54 gal
Gearbox 7 gal
Planetaries (each) 40 gal
Structural

Frames are fabricated from high strength, low-alloy steel with excellent weld characteristics and extreme low temperature properties. The front axle is an integral, fixed part of the front frame. The rear axle center oscillates 12.5 degrees.

Unique forged ball and socket joints are utilized in multiple pivot locations (lift arms, rear axle, frame articulation, hoist cylinders). These joints are superior in absorbing and distributing multi-directional stresses. Features easily replaceable brass liners for long life and easy maintenance.

High strength castings are used in key areas of fabricated structures to reduce stress and improve structural life.

Frames are fabricated from high strength, low-alloy steel with excellent weld characteristics and extreme low temperature properties. The front axle is an integral, fixed part of the front frame. The rear axle center oscillates 12.5 degrees.

Unique forged ball and socket joints are utilized in multiple pivot locations (lift arms, rear axle, frame articulation, hoist cylinders). These joints are superior in absorbing and distributing multi-directional stresses. Features easily replaceable brass liners for long life and easy maintenance.

High strength castings are used in key areas of fabricated structures to reduce stress and improve structural life.

Tires
Tires 70/70-57
Rims 60 x 57 with 6 in flange
Tires 70/70-57
Rims 60 x 57 with 6 in flange
Buckets
Standard, ISO-rated capacity 72 574 kg
High lift, ISO-rated capacity 68 039 kg
Super high lift, ISO-rated capacity 54 431 kg

Rock and coal bucket configurations available.

Buckets sized to material density. 

Standard, ISO-rated capacity 160,000 lbs.
High lift, ISO-rated capacity 150,000 lbs.
Super high lift, ISO-rated capacity 120,000 lbs.

Rock and coal bucket configurations available.

Buckets sized to material density. 

  • Access ladder lights
  • Air clean-out hose in cab
  • Air conditioning / heater-defroster (filtered and pressurized)
  • Air dryer system
  • Air horn
  • Air tank bleed system
  • Adjustable automatic lift height cut off
  • Automatic bucket leveling control
  • Automatic electrical cabinet lights
  • Automatic lubrication system
  • Auxiliary hydraulic air cooler
  • Back-up alarm, audible
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Brake lights
  • Central air regulator box
  • Data analysis and viewing software
  • Data logging – downloadable production and maintenance logs
  • Door interlock on electrical cabinet
  • Drawbar with tow points
  • Emergency stop buttons (cab and remote mounted)
  • Engine compartment lights
  • Fire extinguisher, manual, 9.07 kg (20 lb)
  • FOPS – falling object protection system
  • Idle timer
  • Interior lights
  • Isolation monitor
  • Joystick hoist and bucket control
  • Joystick steering control
  • Jump start
  • Ladder walkway (rear access w/retracting ladder)
  • LED working lights (10 forward, 2 rear)
  • LINCS II alarms
  • LINCS II load weigh and monitoring
  • Mirrors, rearview (parabolic)(2)
  • Operator seat (11-way adjustable)
  • Overspeed alarm
  • Parking brake
  • Retractable lap belt with shoulder harness
  • Rock defectors (bucket)
  • ROPS – rollover protection structure
  • Selectable throttle switch
  • Starter disconnect switch
  • Sun visor
  • Tinted safety glass throughout
  • Turn signals
  • Twelve (12) volt power supply in cab
  • Twelve (12) volt power port (2)
  • Walk around catwalk for cab
  • Windshield washer reservoir (2.6 gal)
  • Windshield wiper and washer (front and rear)
  • Access ladder lights
  • Air clean-out hose in cab
  • Air conditioning / heater-defroster (filtered and pressurized)
  • Air dryer system
  • Air horn
  • Air tank bleed system
  • Adjustable automatic lift height cut off
  • Automatic bucket leveling control
  • Automatic electrical cabinet lights
  • Automatic lubrication system
  • Auxiliary hydraulic air cooler
  • Back-up alarm, audible
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Brake lights
  • Central air regulator box
  • Data analysis and viewing software
  • Data logging – downloadable production and maintenance logs
  • Door interlock on electrical cabinet
  • Drawbar with tow points
  • Emergency stop buttons (cab and remote mounted)
  • Engine compartment lights
  • Fire extinguisher, manual, 9.07 kg (20 lb)
  • FOPS – falling object protection system
  • Idle timer
  • Interior lights
  • Isolation monitor
  • Joystick hoist and bucket control
  • Joystick steering control
  • Jump start
  • Ladder walkway (rear access w/retracting ladder)
  • LED working lights (10 forward, 2 rear)
  • LINCS II alarms
  • LINCS II load weigh and monitoring
  • Mirrors, rearview (parabolic)(2)
  • Operator seat (11-way adjustable)
  • Overspeed alarm
  • Parking brake
  • Retractable lap belt with shoulder harness
  • Rock defectors (bucket)
  • ROPS – rollover protection structure
  • Selectable throttle switch
  • Starter disconnect switch
  • Sun visor
  • Tinted safety glass throughout
  • Turn signals
  • Twelve (12) volt power supply in cab
  • Twelve (12) volt power port (2)
  • Walk around catwalk for cab
  • Windshield washer reservoir (2.6 gal)
  • Windshield wiper and washer (front and rear)
  • Auxiliary steering
  • Beacon light kit
  • Bucket GET options available
  • Central service with fast fuel
  • Cold weather package – including:
    • Battery heater
    • Engine heating system (oil and water)
    • Grease reservoir heater
    • Hydraulic tank heater
  • Exhaust discharge guard
  • Fast fuel
  • Fire detection and suppression system (manual)
  • Fire suppression system (manual)
  • Fluid sampling kit
  • Lift arms – high lift
  • Training seat (with lap belt)
  • Video camera (rear mount)
  • Windshield protection kit

Bucket hardware options

  • Skid plates (replaceable)
  • Lip wear protection
  • Wear liner kits

For actual bucket configuration and sizing, consult your local representative or contact us.

  • Auxiliary steering
  • Beacon light kit
  • Bucket GET options available
  • Central service with fast fuel
  • Cold weather package – including:
    • Battery heater
    • Engine heating system (oil and water)
    • Grease reservoir heater
    • Hydraulic tank heater
  • Exhaust discharge guard
  • Fast fuel
  • Fire detection and suppression system (manual)
  • Fire suppression system (manual)
  • Fluid sampling kit
  • Lift arms – high lift
  • Training seat (with lap belt)
  • Video camera (rear mount)
  • Windshield protection kit

Bucket hardware options

  • Skid plates (replaceable)
  • Lip wear protection
  • Wear liner kits

For actual bucket configuration and sizing, consult your local representative or contact us.

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