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Full Fleet Maintenance & Overhaul for a Mining Operation
Client Background
A large open-pit mining operation in Africa was facing 22% monthly equipment downtime, sky-high maintenance costs, and frequent breakdowns of their 45+ piece fleet (excavators, dump trucks, loaders). Their in-house team lacked specialized expertise for heavy mining equipment.
Challenge
- Reduce unplanned equipment downtime to under 5%
- Cut annual maintenance costs by 25%
- Extend the service life of aging mining equipment
- Implement a proactive maintenance program to prevent failures
Mechabro Solution
We delivered a comprehensive fleet management solution:
- Conducted a full fleet audit, identifying high-wear components and maintenance gaps
- Performed complete overhauls on 15 high-usage excavators and loaders, including engine rebuilds, hydraulic system upgrades, and undercarriage replacement
- Implemented a proactive preventive maintenance schedule, with monthly on-site inspections and fluid analysis
- Trained the client’s in-house maintenance team on advanced equipment care and troubleshooting
- Established a dedicated spare parts supply chain, reducing lead times for critical components by 75%
Results
- 77% reduction in unplanned downtime, from 22% to 5%
- 30% decrease in annual maintenance costs, saving the client $1.8M per year
- 32% extension in equipment service life, delaying $4M+ in new equipment purchases
- Mining operation achieved 12% higher annual production output, directly boosting revenue


