SANY Coal Cutters – Intelligent Performance for NZ Mining
SANY’s advanced range of coal cutters sets the benchmark for underground coal mining in New Zealand, offering powerful, efficient, and intelligent solutions for all seam conditions – from ultra thin to thick and challenging formations. Built on decades of innovation, and backed by a global R&D team of over 600 engineers, SANY coal cutters are engineered to deliver superior performance, unmatched reliability, and operator friendly automation.
With models spanning mining heights from 0.8m to 7.2m, SANY provides New Zealand operations with purpose built solutions for thin seam, medium thick seam, and thick seam applications. Each unit features robust cutting systems, predictive maintenance, inertial navigation for precise operation, and smart memory cutting that enables >90% automation, ideal for enhancing productivity and reducing workforce exposure underground.
From the compact and adaptable MG210/485-WD for ultra thin seams, to the high-power MG1000/2700-WD designed for deep thick seam extraction, SANY’s coal cutters offer the latest in digital mining intelligence and mechanical durability. Add in modular construction, water cooled systems, high wear resistance, and rapid serviceability, and you have a lineup ready for the tough geological conditions of Aotearoa.
Whether you’re operating in Huntly, the West Coast, or developing new underground resources, SANY delivers a new level of coal cutting capability – safely, efficiently, and with full support on the ground.
The sany coal cutter range
Smart, powerful, and built for New Zealand’s underground mining conditions
SANY’s range of intelligent coal cutters has been engineered to meet the full spectrum of coal seam profiles – from ultra thin to high production thick seams. With advanced automation, class leading power, and exceptional build quality, SANY machines are helping reshape the future of coal mining with safer, smarter, and more efficient operations.
Thin Seam Coal Cutters (0.8 – 2.7m)
Unmatched access. Maximum productivity.
SANY thin seam cutters are built for the most confined underground environments. With compact profiles and mining heights starting at just 0.8m, they’re ideal for coal seams previously considered too thin or too difficult to mine.
Key benefits:
Suitable for mining seams as low as 0.8m
Short frame designs for tight face operations and undulating terrain
High traction force (up to 549kN) and incline handling up to 55°
Dual motor cutting systems with strong torque and vibration control
Smart automation: memory cutting, predictive maintenance, and inertial navigation
Fast maintenance via modular hydraulics and electrics
Ideal for low manned, high efficiency sites
Medium-Thick Seam Coal Cutters (1.5 – 5.0m)
Versatile machines for high production mid-range seams
Engineered for flexibility and performance, SANY’s medium thick seam cutters handle both conventional coal faces and more complex strata with gangue layers. With cutting power up to 650kW, these machines deliver a perfect mix of strength, speed, and intelligent control.
Key benefits:
Mining height range from 1.5m to 5.0m
Powerful motors for gangue-heavy and mixed seams
Curved and straight arm options to suit different applications
Fast traction speeds (up to 30m/min) for efficient advance
High wear resistance parts for long life and reduced downtime
Modular access panels for quick servicing
Smart diagnostics and automation for improved safety and uptime
Thick Seam Coal Cutters (2.2 – 7.2m)
Maximum output. Built for the biggest seams.
SANY’s heavy duty thick seam cutters are made for deep, high yield coal extraction. With cutting capacity up to 2700kW and drum diameters up to 3600mm, these machines are purpose built for major mining operations needing the best in speed, reliability, and cutting power.
Key benefits:
Handle seam heights up to 7.2m
Extreme cutting power (up to 2×1000kW) for f7-rated rock
Traction force over 1500kN for steep grades and heavy loads
Large drum options for deep, wide cuts
Precision navigation systems for consistent face alignment
Advanced condition monitoring, predictive diagnostics, and automation
Perfect for high throughput, deep seam operations
