The Checkers™ heavy-duty MC3010 wheel chocks for ground vehicles are manufactured with highly durable, lightweight high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and they feature a larger base that makes them ideal for use with heavy equipment such as haul trucks, loaders, and cranes.
MC3010 wheel chocks are for mine haul trucks with tire sizes up to 105 in. (266.7 cm) in diameter and gross vehicle operating weight up to 550,000 lbs. (249,476 kg). A maximum rated payload of 165 tons.
Key Technical Specifications
- Color: Yellow
- Quantity: 1
- Maximum Weight Capacity: Rated for heavy ground equipment with a Gross Vehicle Operating Weight (GVW) up to 550,000 lbs (approx. 249.5 metric tons). It handles maximum rated payloads of up to 165 tons.
- Tire Size Compatibility: Specifically tailored for heavy-duty tires with outside diameters ranging from 65 inches to 105 inches (165.1 cm to 266.7 cm).
- Physical Weight: It is highly compact and lightweight compared to the larger models, weighing only 19 lbs (8.6 kg) per chock.
- Dimensions: Measures 17.7 inches Long × 15.2 inches Wide × 10 inches High (45 cm × 38.7 cm × 25.4 cm).
Safety & Design Features
- Industrial Compliance: Fully complies with MSHA regulations and is universally approved for global Caterpillar mining fleets and industrial environments.
- No-Slip Baseline: Equipped with heavy-duty, replaceable rubber traction pads bolted onto aluminum mounting plates. This stops the chock from sliding on gravel haul roads or smooth concrete workshop bays while preventing base delamination.
- Molded Safety Instruction: Features high-visibility safety yellow coloring and comes with permanent, molded-in ANSI Z535.4 compliant chocking guidelines written directly on the body.
- Winter Adaptability: The MC3010 uniquely supports optional ice/snow studs that can be screwed into the base to secure trucks on frozen northern mine terrain.
- Storage & Rigging: Includes a built-in recessed carrying handle and a 15mm mounting hole for securing brackets, ropes, or chains.