Machinery Trader Komatsu Blog Archive

Komatsu has introduced the PC220LC-12 and PC220LCi-12, new midsize excavators in the 21- to 24-ton class, designed for residential and commercial land-clearing, earthwork, and more. ...

Komatsu and Silicon Valley-based off-road autonomy company Pronto have announced plans to deploy Pronto’s autonomous haulage technologies to quarry operations in the North American market. ...

Komatsu’s WA700-8 wheel loader is designed for quarry and aggregate work, and features increased power, lifting force, traction control, and load stability. ...

Komatsu introduces its new HD465-10 and HD605-10 mechanical haul trucks to the North America market, offering an upgrade from the previous -8 models. ...

Komatsu is excited to introduce the industry to its latest electrification solutions at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 24 to 26. ...

Komatsu’s PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11, and PC490LC-11 straight-boom demolition excavators and the PC490HRD-11 high-reach model are now available. ...

The Komatsu PC490HRD-11 is a large, versatile demolition excavator that provides six working arrangements and a boom extension. ...

Komatsu has introduced its GD955-7 motor grader to the North America market with a 426-horsepower engine, 18-foot moldboard, and other features that boost productivity and maneuverability and reduce maintenance downtime. ...

General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck. ...

Komatsu and Proterra announced a new collaboration to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology. ...

The diesel-powered, AC-driven haul truck can carry up to 400 tons of material with higher speed on grades in deep-pit mining work. ...

The manufacturer says the updated digger can lift up to 20% more and uses as much as 12% less fuel. ...

The manufacturer debuted one example, its newly rechristened Komatsu MVT-II 600 sizer, at the ConExpo-Con/Agg convention held in mid-March in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...

The excavator is part of Komatsu’s goal of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050. ...

Extra power is available if you need it, otherwise the hybrid excavator can deliver up to 20% greater fuel efficiency vs. a standard diesel model while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 20%. ...

The manufacturer says that the automated dozing features of its D39PXi-24, D51PXi-24, and D71PXi-24 models can boost productivity and precision from mass excavation to finished grading. ...

Komatsu’s stated global sustainability goals include reducing its carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050. ...

Among the machines on display will be the PC900LC-11 excavator, the PC360LCi-11 intelligent excavator, and the D39PXi-24, D51PXi-24, and D71PXi-24 intelligent dozers. ...

The equipment company will also display several machines tricked out with its intelligent Machine Control 2.0 technologies: the PC360LCi-11 excavator and the D39PXi-24, D51PXi-25, and D71PXi-24 dozers. ...

The system is designed to lessen the skill gap between new and experienced operators. ...

The manufacturer says the kits can be installed on most conventional Komatsu excavators by a local distributor for an affordable price. ...

“Komatsu’s deep expertise in mining and equipment design and integration paired with our advanced power technologies including hydrogen fuel cells will accelerate decarbonization of mining equipment,” says Cummins’ Amy Davis. ...

The newly iMC 2.0-equipped diggers offer operators the use of auto-tilt bucket control and let them perform finish grading using only arm input. ...

The 240-volt utility machine is designed for the needs of industrial mineral, coal, and other soft rock mining operations. ...

A Smart Construction Drone assessment of your worksite can be accomplished from altitudes of up to 400 feet and doesn’t require a halt in production to carry out its work. ...