Mancha Trammer

We acquired this unit in January of 2008 from an Anthracite Mine located in the southern field region.  These are NOT common in coal mining but very popular in Gold, Silver, Diamond & Nickel mines.  The Anthracite field has very similar characteristics with the gangways as hard rock mines which is the reason some of these we adapted for coal mining use.  The Mancha Trammers were not designed for explosive environments so not many were put into service in the coal mines.  The coal dust is really harsh on the operating components as you can see from the pictures below. Mancha built the most popular trammers and sold them all over the world.

The condition of this unit was a [3] on a scale of 10 when we received it.

The following had to be accomplished before the unit would ever run again:

-Machine (2) new alloy axles

-ALL new bearings for the traction motors & axles

-ALL new seals

-Completely rebuild the DC drum controller

-Fabricate an entire battery box

-Fabricate front bumper extension & removable type seat attachment for the rear

-Rebuild the brake assembly (machine & bush worn pieces)

-Install headlights

-Completely disassemble the traction motor & gear boxes

-Partial rebuild on traction motor

-Install all new wiring

-Machine new brake handle assembly (Stainless steel & bronze)

-Rebuild the resistor bank