Tray Support block installed between the chassis and tray of a haul truck

Tray Support · NPR Australia

Tray Support: tray support for mining haul trucks

Tray Support is a dump body support block that sits between the chassis and the raised tray so your crew works underneath on a dedicated support, rated 30 kg per cm² of contact. One size per CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Terex and Liebherr truck model. Made by NPR in Australia, distributed in Peru by Endeavant.

Contact rating
30kg/cm²
Sizes
12
Block weight
11–34kg
Block temperature
−50/+40°C

Why Tray Support

A dedicated support to work under the raised tray

The Tray Support block sits between the chassis rail and the tray rail, and is designed only to support dump bodies. Each size has a documented load calculation, so your maintenance crew stops guessing how to hold the tray. The full guide is in tray support for haul trucks.

  • Safe access under the trayA dedicated support while the crew works with the tray raised.
  • Hoist cylinder changesThe tray rests on the blocks, not on the cylinders.
  • Several jobs at onceSeveral maintenance jobs can run at the same time.
  • Light, with a handle11 to 34 kg depending on size, with a handle to position it.
Tray Support marked TOP / FRONT supporting the tray in the workshop

Compatibility guide

One size for each truck model

Each Tray Support size was designed for one haul truck model: Size 01 for Caterpillar 793, 789, 785, 777 and 730, Size 02 for Komatsu 830E and 930E, Size 07 for the CAT 797. The table is a guide: always confirm compatibility with your equipment before use.

SizePart no.Make and seriesWeight
Size 01NPR06253-00Caterpillar 793, 789, 785, 777, 73018.5 kg
Size 02NPR05233-00Caterpillar 793 (wide chassis rail) · Komatsu 830E, 930E24 kg
Size 03NPR06358-00Terex MT4400 · Liebherr T282C21.5 kg
Size 05NPR07087-00Caterpillar 79520 kg
Size 06NPR07226-00Caterpillar 79311 kg
Size 07NPR07678-00Caterpillar 79720.5 kg
Size 09NPR08172-00Caterpillar 789 (specific)16 kg
Size 10NPR08264-00Caterpillar 79629 kg
Size 11NPR08749-00Hitachi EH500023 kg
Size 14NPR08542-00Komatsu HD1500, HD78518 kg
Size 16NPR08531-00Hitachi EH400015 kg
Size 17NPR08584-00Liebherr T26434 kg

Many trucks have manufacturing variations and many replacement trays vary in weight and size, so the manufacturer does not guarantee fit by model. We help you check your truck and tray dimensions.

The blocks

Eight of the twelve sizes, marked TOP / FRONT

Each Tray Support block carries its size and install orientation (TOP / FRONT) marked on it, plus a handle to position it. It weighs 11 to 34 kg depending on size. All twelve sizes are in the NPR catalogue.

Size 01
NPR06253-00

Size 01

CAT 793 · 789 · 785 · 777

Size 02
NPR05233-00

Size 02

Komatsu 830E · 930E

Size 03
NPR06358-00

Size 03

Terex MT4400 · Liebherr T282C

Size 05
NPR07087-00

Size 05

CAT 795

Size 07
NPR07678-00

Size 07

CAT 797

Size 10
NPR08264-00

Size 10

CAT 796

Size 14
NPR08542-00

Size 14

Komatsu HD1500 · HD785

Size 17
NPR08584-00

Size 17

Liebherr T264

Load calculation

Capacity comes from the contact area with each rail

A Tray Support's capacity is the contact area of the narrower rail (cm²) × 30 kg. Chassis and tray rails must sit parallel to the block faces for full contact.

30kg/cm²
Load per cm² of rail contact, for every size.
Rule
21 000kg
Size 01 with a 20 × 35 cm tray rail: the narrower rail sets the capacity.
Example 1
34 800kg
Size 07 (CAT 797), minimum contact 10 × 116 cm.
Example 2

Set-up data

Angle, pivot distance and capacity per size

As a guide, each Tray Support size has a chassis-to-tray angle (3° to 13°) and a distance from the back of the block to the pivot. Real capacity depends on the contact area of your truck's rails.

SizePart no.Chassis–tray angleBlock to pivotMin. contactCapacity (example)
Size 01NPR06253-007°3.2 m20 × 35 cm21 000 kg
Size 02NPR05233-007°3.3 m29 × 35 cm30 450 kg
Size 03NPR06358-007°3.3 m32 × 30 cm28 800 kg
Size 05NPR07087-005.4°4.7 m22 × 35 cm23 100 kg
Size 07NPR07678-003°≈ 3.84 m10 × 116 cm34 800 kg
Size 09NPR08172-007°3.3 m20 × 30 cm18 000 kg
Size 10NPR08264-0010.43°3.2 m20 × 35 cm21 000 kg
Size 14NPR08542-007°4 m25 × 36 cm27 000 kg
Size 17NPR08584-0013°3.3 m20 × 30 cm18 000 kg

Values from NPR user guide BRO-A-158 (example 1 of each size). Always calculate capacity with your own rails. For Size 06, ask us for the set-up data.

Safe use

Six rules before lowering the tray onto the block

These six Tray Support safe-use rules come from the NPR user guide and apply to every size: risk assessment, inspection, temperature, load, even bearing and lowering the tray.

01

Risk assessment

Complete one for each application, per your site requirements.

02

Inspect each block

If it shows any damage, discard it.

03

Block temperature

Between −50 and +40 °C. Block temperature, not ambient.

04

Know the load

Calculate the load area and check the capacity covers it.

05

Even load

Even, never point load, with rails parallel to the faces.

06

Lower gently

An impact can exceed capacity and damage the block.

In the field

Installed between chassis and tray

Tray Support is positioned with its handle and, with the tray resting on it, the crew works underneath on a dedicated support. In the workshop it pairs with MineChock™ wheel chocks to secure the wheels and Stacko™ towers to support components.

Tray Support under a haul truck tray
General view of the block under the raised tray
Tray Support block holding the tray in the workshop

FAQ

Tray Support FAQ

What is a Tray Support block?
A Tray Support is a dump body support block made by National Plastics & Rubber (Australia) that sits between the chassis rail and the raised tray rail of a haul truck. It is rated 30 kg per cm² of contact and comes in one size per truck model, so the crew works under the tray on a dedicated support.
Which Tray Support size do I need for a CAT 793?
For the Caterpillar 793 there are three options: Size 01 (NPR06253-00, 18.5 kg), which also fits CAT 789, 785, 777 and 730; Size 02 (NPR05233-00, 24 kg) for the 793 with a wide chassis rail; and Size 06 (NPR07226-00, 11 kg). Because many replacement trays vary, we check your rail dimensions with you before quoting.
Which size fits Komatsu, Hitachi, Terex or Liebherr trucks?
Komatsu 830E and 930E take Tray Support Size 02 (NPR05233-00) and Komatsu HD1500 and HD785 take Size 14 (NPR08542-00). Terex MT4400 and Liebherr T282C use Size 03 (NPR06358-00), Liebherr T264 Size 17 (NPR08584-00), Hitachi EH5000 Size 11 and Hitachi EH4000 Size 16. For CAT 795, 796 and 797 there are Sizes 05, 10 and 07.
How much load does a Tray Support block hold?
A Tray Support holds 30 kg per cm² of contact with the narrower rail. With a 20 × 35 cm tray rail, a Size 01 holds 21,000 kg per block; the CAT 797 Size 07, with 10 × 116 cm of contact, reaches 34,800 kg. Real capacity depends on your truck's rails and is calculated for each case.
How many Tray Support blocks are used per truck?
One Tray Support block goes on each chassis rail, between the chassis and the tray, so a haul truck takes two blocks, as shown in the NPR brochure. Each block is positioned with its handle and in the marked TOP / FRONT orientation before the tray is lowered.
Why not leave the tray resting on the hoist cylinders?
With Tray Support blocks the tray rests on a support with a known load rating, not on the hoist cylinders. That lets you change the cylinders, work with safe access under the raised tray and run several maintenance jobs at once, with the tray stable as a work surface.
What care is needed when lowering the tray onto the block?
Per the NPR guide, inspect the Tray Support before use and discard it if damaged, use it between −50 and +40 °C block temperature, spread the load evenly with the rails parallel to its faces and lower the tray gently: an impact can create a force greater than the block's capacity.
Where can I buy Tray Support in Peru?
Endeavant S.A.C., in Miraflores, Lima, distributes National Plastics & Rubber products in Peru and serves mining operations across the country. Tell us the make and model of your trucks, we check the Tray Support size against your chassis and tray rail dimensions, and we send you the quote.

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