<![CDATA[Overburden stripping operations in the coal mining industry require optimal performance of loading and hauling equipment to achieve production efficiency. This study aims to evaluate the performance of loading and hauling equipment using the Match Factor method in overburden stripping operations at PT Bumi Artlantis Raya. The results indicate that the equipment combination achieved a Match Factor of 0.85, reflecting moderate compatibility with a potential efficiency improvement of 15%. The actual productivity of Excavator 4002 reached 137.02 bcm/hour (91.35% of the 150 bcm/hour target), while Excavator 4004 exceeded the target with a productivity of 195.73 bcm/hour (130.49% of the target). In contrast, dump truck productivity remained relatively low (Mercedes dump truck: 35.58 bcm/hour; Hino dump truck: 35.40 bcm/hour), primarily due to waiting time during loading and disposal activities. Statistical analysis reveals a strong negative correlation between cycle time and productivity (R² = 0.9929). The optimal cycle time to achieve a Match Factor of 0.80 is 969 seconds, corresponding to an optimal hauling distance of 5.38–6.725 km. Although mechanical availability and physical availability were high (94–100%), the use of availability and effective utilization were relatively low due to an imbalance between loading and hauling equipment. This study concludes that improving equipment coordination, increasing bucket fill factor, enhancing haul road conditions, and implementing preventive maintenance are essential to achieving more optimal operational efficiency in overburden stripping activities.]]>
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