Haul Cycle Calculator

Model truck cycles, production and indicative fleet size.

Truck capacity (m³)Excavator output (m³ per hour)

Trucks required4

Loaded travel12 minEmpty return10 minLoading4 minDumping2 minDelay3 min

0 minOne cycle: 31 minutes31 min

Loaded travel (min)Empty travel (min)Loading (min)Dumping (min)Delay allowance (min)

Cycle time (min)31

Cycles per hour1.94

Truck output (m³ per hour)34.84

Calculation method and assumptions

Cycle = Loaded travel + Empty travel + Loading + Dumping + Delay; Trucks = ceiling(Excavator output ÷ Truck output)

Assumes consistent volume basis and cycle conditions. Fleet size is indicative; check queues, access and loading constraints.

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