Mines are extreme operating environments. Especially in Africa. Giant earth-moving vehicles, loose earth, explosives. And, of course, your most valuable asset - your people. Enter our mine site safety solution - an expertly modified double cab pickup equipped with a life-saving Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). Because extreme environments require extreme protection.
Solutions you can trust with your life
RMA Automotive South Africa’s Underground Mining Vehicle is now available. Built on a Ford Ranger Double Cab 4×4 XLT, this vehicle has been developed for Rio Tinto to transport personnel and equipment on underground mine sites.
There are many special modifications applied to this new Underground Mining Vehicle:
SAHR – Spring Actuated, Hydraulic Release Emergency Braking System
Ansul Automatic Fire Suppression system
Kevlar floor protection, made up of 12-layer Kevlar boards
Fitted with Dropside body and a dual battery system with 10 spotlights mounted front and rear
Overhauled with complete RMAA SA Mining Package including adding side steps, a wrap-around bull bar, reflective tape, decals, heavy duty seat covers, a battery isolation switch, identification boards and all the usual mining accessories required for the light mining vehicle application