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Sandvik TH550B Review: Battery-Electric Haulage for Your Next Mining Project

Plan the haulage cycle. Then match the electric truck to the mine. Sandvik’s TH550B brings battery power to underground material transport, with a purpose-built electric driveline and a manufacturer-documented battery-swapping system.

This used offer from Omnia Machinery is advertised at €1,750,000, with 681 hours and a 28 m³ dump box. The seller states that a battery is included in the price. Those details make the charging and battery package a central part of a useful purchase enquiry.

Review method: a desk-based assessment of Machineryline ZJ50724, Omnia Machinery reference 9763, actual seller photos and Sandvik product documentation. We have not operated or independently inspected this truck. Manufacturer reference figures and features are identified separately from the seller’s offer.

Sandvik TH550B offer at a glance

Omnia’s product page gives the same asking price, hours and box size as the Machineryline description. Machineryline shows Billingham as the listing location, while Omnia labels the country “EU”. Confirm the truck’s current physical location and collection arrangements before planning an inspection or delivery.

Request a quotation that identifies the truck, battery and any charging equipment separately. Ask what preparation, loading, shipping and destination handling are included. The seller’s battery-included statement does not specify the complete charging package.

What makes the TH550B an interesting haulage option?

Purpose-built battery-electric operation

Sandvik describes the TH550B as a 50-tonne battery-electric underground truck built around an Artisan battery pack and electric driveline. Its current product page identifies lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry.

Battery operation avoids diesel exhaust from the truck itself. The mine’s broader ventilation and working-environment arrangements still need a site-specific assessment. Define your haulage task first, then confirm how the offered battery configuration supports the route and work cycle.

AutoSwap and AutoConnect

Sandvik documents AutoSwap and AutoConnect for battery exchange controlled from the cab. These are useful features to discuss when planning the changeover area and shift routine. Request a demonstration on this actual truck, together with the matching charging and battery instructions.

Send the supplier your route length, loading pattern, gradients and planned shift schedule. Ask for an assessment of the required battery rotation, charging supply and bay arrangement for that application. Treat the truck and supporting equipment as one coordinated purchase plan.

Regenerative braking in the electric driveline

The manufacturer describes regenerative braking that recovers energy during downhill travel. For a buyer, this makes the route profile an important input to the supplier discussion. Request the applicable operating limits, braking checks and familiarisation for the actual machine.

Manufacturer reference specifications

The following figures come from Sandvik’s current TH550B product page. Confirm the offered unit’s serial-specific specifications, installed battery and box configuration before using these figures for procurement or site planning.

The seller lists a 28 m³ box and a 50,100 kg machine weight. Payload, machine weight and box volume describe different things. Match payload to material weight, volume to the material’s bulk density and transport arrangements to the confirmed shipping configuration.

Documented safety features worth highlighting

Sandvik’s technical specification TS3-TH550B-01 describes safety provisions that give buyers concrete inspection and handover topics. Confirm the fitted equipment and its condition on the advertised truck:

• Cab protection: documented ROPS and FOPS certification, emergency exit and a three-point seat belt.
• Braking controls: a door interlock, automatic brake application and spring-applied wet brakes with independent front and rear circuits.
• Maintenance safeguards: emergency stops, a ground-access lockable main switch, articulation locking device, mechanical dump-box lock and wheel chocks.

Ask for a demonstration of the fitted safeguards and the applicable isolation instructions. Obtain the seller-described CE marking’s supporting Declaration of Conformity. Reference documentation establishes what Sandvik describes; the used truck’s records and inspection establish its supplied configuration.

See the seller’s battery equipment photograph

The listing includes a photograph of Sandvik-branded battery equipment alongside the truck. Use it to request an itemised supply list covering the included pack, charger, connections and any additional equipment. Ask for battery identification, service history, diagnostic condition information and the relevant manuals.

Watch Sandvik’s TH550B battery-swap demonstration

Watch “Sandvik TH550B battery swap” from Sandvik Mining. This manufacturer video demonstrates the model’s system on a reference truck, not Omnia 9763. It does not verify this offer’s condition or replace the actual machine’s operating instructions and training.

Where could the confirmed configuration fit?

The TH550B is intended for underground haulage. Its suitability for a particular mine depends on the actual truck, route, loading method and supporting charging arrangements. Consider it as part of the complete material-handling system:

• Production haulage: define material density, loading equipment, payload requirements and discharge location.
• Fleet electrification: establish electrical supply, charging arrangements, battery rotation and maintenance capability.
• Route planning: confirm turning space, travel gradients, clearances and body-raised height at the discharge point.

For example, a fleet manager can provide a supplier with the loader’s bucket details, travel distance, gradient profile and shift schedule. That gives the supplier a clear basis for proposing the truck, battery and charging arrangement.

What to confirm before ordering

A good quotation connects the advertised machine to your intended work. Request:

• Identity and records: serial and model plates, registration/manufacture records, current meter image and service history.
• Battery package: exact pack specification and ownership, diagnostic condition information, service records and included charging equipment.
• Working configuration: rated payload, box volume, dimensions, turning envelope, discharge height and route compatibility.
• Inspection: competent checks of the battery/electrical systems, brakes, articulation, hydraulics, tyres, chassis and box.
• Handover: applicable manuals, documented safety equipment, operator familiarisation and trained maintenance support.
• Commercial scope: current location, transport configuration, preparation, warranty/support terms and delivery cost allocation.

Prepare the mine for battery-electric operation

Integrate the truck into the mine’s traffic, charging, inspection and emergency arrangements. Use trained, authorised operators and personnel competent for the electrical equipment involved. Follow the applicable manufacturer isolation procedures during maintenance.

Sandvik provides model manuals through My Sandvik. Arrange access to the correct documents and service support before the truck enters operation. Confirm charging-area arrangements, pedestrian separation and emergency response as part of the mine’s equipment introduction.

Our view: evaluate the truck and its support package together

This TH550B offer combines a seller-listed 28 m³ box, battery inclusion and actual photographs with an identifiable Omnia reference. Sandvik’s published electric-drive, battery-exchange and safety features give buyers useful subjects for a demonstration and inspection.

The next step is a written, serial-specific proposal covering the truck, battery and charging arrangements for your mine. Connect that proposal to the actual machine’s records and condition so your purchase supports the planned haulage cycle.

Frequently asked questions

What is the advertised price?

The seller lists €1,750,000 as reviewed on 14 October 2026. Confirm current price, availability and delivery terms directly.

Is a battery included?

The seller says a battery is included in the price. Confirm the pack specification, condition, ownership and charger scope in writing.

What box size is offered?

The seller lists a 28 m³ dump box. Request the actual box specification and the truck’s applicable payload documentation.

Does 2024 mean the manufacture year?

The seller describes 2024 as first registration or registration year. Confirm manufacture details using the machine plate and records.

Sources and editorial information

• Machineryline ZJ50724 — seller offer and photographs, reviewed 14 October 2026.
• Omnia Machinery 9763 — matching price and package description.
• Sandvik TH550B product page — current manufacturer specifications and features.
• Sandvik TH550B technical specification — manufacturer reference; match to the actual truck.
• Sandvik Mining TH550B battery-swap video — separate reference unit.

Seller information has not been independently certified by Worksite Safety Hub. Confirm availability, condition and supplied specifications directly.

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