Manufacture of special vehicles for mining, excavation, construction and civil works: Engineering and tailor-made solutions for every operation

• Rigual leverages over 60 years of experience and in-house engineering to design and manufacture custom vehicles for mining, excavation, construction, and civil works.

• The company offers specialized conversions and purpose-built vehicles, including water tankers, diesel service trucks, combined service units, dust suppression sprinklers, and mobile maintenance trucks.

• Each vehicle is engineered for durability, safety, and efficiency, featuring reinforced structures, advanced pumps, integrated control systems, and compliance with safety standards.

• Rigual's tailored solutions address the specific operational demands of mining and civil engineering projects, enhancing productivity and reliability on site.

At Rigual, we specialise in designing and manufacturing bespoke equipment engineered to meet the specific requirements of every project. This capability is built upon more than 60 years of experience, combined with an in-house engineering department able to transform operational requirements into reliable, purpose-built solutions.

Mining, quarrying and civil engineering operations demand equipment capable of operating continuously under the most demanding conditions while delivering maximum safety, durability and productivity.

Volvo A35C Conversion

Complete conversion of the original articulated dump truck body into a 23,000-litre water suction and dust suppression tanker.

Technical Specification

• Reinforced structural body.

• Internal surge baffles.

• Ø500 mm inspection manhole.

• JUROP PVT-200 vacuum pump (20,580 l/min).

• Hydrostatic drive system.

• Integrated in-cab control system.

Underground Diesel Service Vehicle

Conversion of an Atlas Copco Wagner underground vehicle by integrating a complete diesel refuelling system with a stainless-steel tank for servicing underground mining equipment.

Technical Specification

• 12,000-litre AISI 304 stainless steel tank.

• Alfons Haar fuel pump (400 l/min).

• ISOIL flow meter with ±0.5% accuracy.

• 30 m hose reel with automatic dispensing nozzle.

Combined Water And Diesel Service Vehicle

Multi-purpose service vehicle developed on a Caterpillar D350 chassis, combining water transport and diesel refuelling capabilities in a single unit.

Technical Specification

• Total capacity: 14,000 litres. 

• 10,000 litres water.

• 4,000 litres diesel.

• JUROP LC80 vacuum pump.

• Vilpin MH-2 pump (200 l/min).

• Gespasa MGI-250 electronic flow meter.

• In-cab and external control stations.

30,000-Litre Water Sprinkler

Designed for airborne dust suppression in large-scale mining operations. The vehicle incorporates a polycentric AISI 304 stainless steel tank fitted with longitudinal and transverse baffles to ensure maximum structural strength and vehicle stability under severe operating conditions.

Technical Specification

• 30,000-litre capacity.

• 14,000-litre central compartment.

• Four longitudinal baffles.

• Three transverse baffles.

• Victor Pump S120 centrifugal pump (120 m³/h at 2 bar).

• Four front spray nozzles.

• Two rear spray nozzles.

• Front spray bar with adjustable nozzles.

• Roof-mounted adjustable water cannon with in-cab controls.

• High-pressure washing pump (30 l/min at 180 bar).

• Hydraulic submersible pump (120 m³/h).

Towed Water Tank With High-Reach Water Cannon

Designed for medium-sized quarries and mining operations, this equipment combines the versatility of an agricultural tractor with an efficient long-range dust suppression system.

Technical Specification

• 20 m³ stainless steel tank.

• JUROP PN140 vacuum pump.

• Hydraulic loading arm.

• Bidirectional Garda water cannon.

• Highly manoeuvrable solution with low operating costs.

Mobile Maintenance Service Truck

Designed to perform maintenance operations directly on site, reducing equipment downtime and unnecessary vehicle movements.

Technical Specifications

• 5,000-litre ADR-certified diesel tank.

• Fuel transfer pump (200 l/min).

• Six 200-litre lubricant tanks.

• 200 kg grease tank.

• 55 hp air compressor with 250-litre air receiver.

• 1,000-litre water tank.

• High-pressure washing system (30 l/min at 180 bar).

• Electric hoist.

• Work lighting.

• Integrated tool storage compartments.

ADR Fuel Supply Vehicle

Truck-mounted fuel distribution unit built on an 8×8 chassis for fuel transport and refuelling operations in demanding off-road environments. The vehicle is ADR compliant and incorporates an aluminium tank together with a dual high-flow dispensing system, providing a robust solution for intensive fuel distribution operations.

Technical Specifications

• 19,000-litre ADR aluminium tank.

• Two compartments: 8,000 and 11,000 litres.

• Dual 400 l/min fuel dispensing systems.

• Two hydraulic hose reels with 40 m and 30 m hoses.

• Independent AdBlue® dispensing system.

• Preset flow meters for controlled fuel delivery.

• Complete ADR safety equipment.

Engineering Designed Around Real Mining Operations

These projects demonstrate Rigual's engineering expertise in designing and manufacturing special-purpose vehicles tailored to the operational requirements of the mining, quarrying and civil engineering sectors.