From one of my favorite websites englishrussia.com; According to the author of the post, hundreds of these dump trucks were left abandoned by Russian Diamond Mining Magnate "ALROSA". This company holds a 97% share of diamond mining in Russia, thus being able to afford to quiet literally dump these dumpers in the hundreds and ordering a new batch after they expire.
The words Logisitical Challenge arise in my mind, the cost to freight these machines back and forth to maintenance depots, intertwined with hefty repair bills obviously outweighs the cost of simply attaining a new truck.
These heavy dump trucks are not exactly soviet communist relics rusting away in horrific weather, we can see quiet clearly from the images expensive well known equipment such as Caterpillar and Komatsu.
Photographer Unknown (Year Unknown). English Russia "The Eastern Entertainment Channel" [online images] Available from: SOURCE [Accessed 9 August 2009].
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