Weir has launched next‑generation MOTION METRICS^TM payload monitoring support for P&H electric mining shovels, extending real‑time, shovel‑based payload intelligence to a significantly larger share of the global digging fleet and strengthening its role as a productivity partner for mines worldwide. With P&H and Caterpillar shovels together representing more than 60% of active mining shovels globally¹, this expansion marks a major milestone for mine operators seeking greater loading precision, improved productivity and measurable sustainability gains at the very start of the load and haul value chain.

Building on the proven performance of MOTION METRICS^TM AI-based payload monitoring platform for hydraulic shovels, which delivers payload accuracy within ±5% in tonnes more than 95% of the time, the addition of P&H compatibility brings high-confidence payload measurement to larger-scale shovel fleets, where critical loading decisions are made. By shifting payload intelligence upstream from the truck to the shovel, operators gain real-time, actionable guidance in the cab when it really counts. This replaces estimation and variability with precision, bucket-by-bucket and shift after shift. 

Traditional truck‑based payload monitoring systems often struggle with sensitivity, repeatability and consistency, contributing to chronic under‑loading, excessive over‑loading and avoidable wear across the fleet. These inefficiencies quietly compound, eroding productivity and increasing energy use over thousands of daily loading cycles. 

MOTION METRICS^TM payload monitoring addresses this challenge by integrating ruggedised precision sensors directly onto the shovel, enabling real‑time bucket weight measurement, automatic cycle tracking and intuitive visual and audio cues that help operators consistently hit target payloads with confidence. 

Extending this capability to P&H shovels brings shovel‑based payload intelligence to one of the most widely deployed machine families in global mining. Given the capacity of these machines, even modest gains in loading accuracy translate into meaningful operational impact, higher average truck fill, faster loading times, lower specific energy consumption, reduced overload‑related wear and lower CO₂e emissions.

Customer deployments on hydraulic shovels have already demonstrated the value of this approach, delivering: 

• Increased average truck fill and payload consistency 
• Faster, more predictable loading cycles
• Lower energy use per tonne moved 
• Reduced payload deviation and rework 
• More consistent and efficient operator workflows 

As mining companies continue to pursue higher throughput, lower operating costs and stronger ESG performance, expanding shovel‑based payload intelligence to more machine types represents a practical and scalable step forward. 

With P&H support now available, world-class AI-driven payload monitoring can be deployed across mixed shovel fleets, providing a consistent payload standard, fleet‑wide optimisation and seamless reporting through MetricsManager^TM Pro cloud-based platform. Supervisors gain clearer visibility into loading performance, while operations teams benefit from data‑driven insights that support continuous improvement, from pit to plant. 

We’re proud to bring our most advanced payload monitoring technology to P&H shovels. This expansion unlocks shovel‑based loading intelligence for a much larger share of the global fleet, helping mines move more material with fewer resources, extend equipment life, and make measurable progress toward their productivity and sustainability goals.

Ali Torabi

Senior Engineering Manager at Weir

ShovelMetrics™ Gen 3 cameras integrate seamlessly into existing MOTION METRICS™ installations, with no additional in‑cab screens required. Operators receive intuitive, real‑time feedback at the shovel, supervisors access comprehensive cloud‑based reporting, and mines gain a scalable platform designed to deliver long‑term value across operations. 

As Weir continues to expand its MOTION METRICS™ technology across shovel models and mining applications, the mission remains clear: empower mines with mission-critical intelligence that enables smarter decisions, safer operations and more sustainable outcomes. Proudly leading the way to a smarter, more efficient and sustainable future for mining, no one serves more mines than Weir.