Morooka MST1500 Tracked Dumper
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Additional information
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Model | MST1500, MST1500VD |
| Weight | 9 t |
| Capacity | 6 t |
Equipment Overview
The Morooka MST1500 is a tracked dumper built for hauling material across soft, wet, or unstable ground where wheeled trucks can’t get traction, part of Morooka’s rubber-track carrier range. It has a 6.35-tonne payload capacity and a 2.73 m³ dump body, weighing 9.2 tonnes empty, suited to forestry, utility, pipeline, and site remediation work where low ground-bearing pressure matters more than raw speed or long-distance travel.
Power comes from a Mitsubishi 6D16-TE2 six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 152 kW (204 hp) at 2,700 rpm. Drive is fully hydrostatic, sending power independently to each rubber track rather than through a conventional transmission or axle, giving the MST1500 a tight 3.05 m turning radius. Wide 700 mm rubber tracks keep ground pressure to around 17 kPa empty and 27 kPa loaded, letting it cross ground too soft or too steep for a standard wheeled dump truck.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Mitsubishi 6D16-TE2, 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel |
| Power Output (Gross) | 152 kW (204 hp) at 2,700 rpm |
| Max Torque | NA |
| Emission Standard | NA |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic (HST), independent drive to each track |
| Drive Type | Dual rubber-track, hydrostatic drive |
| Operating Weight | 9,200 kg (empty) |
| Payload Capacity | 6,350 kg (Maximum, standard dump bed) |
| Body Volume | 2.73 m³ (standard dump bed) |
| Ground Pressure | 17 kPa (2.4 psi) empty / 27 kPa (3.9 psi) loaded |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 5,310 mm |
| Width | 2,640 mm |
| Height | 2,920 mm |
| Track Gauge | NA |
| Turning Radius | 3.05 m |
Typical Applications
- Forestry and logging haul roads on soft or uneven ground
- Utility and pipeline construction on wet or unstable sites
- Landscaping and site work where wheeled trucks would sink or rut
- Demolition and remediation sites requiring low ground-bearing pressure