Machinery Trader Komatsu Blog Archive

    New Komatsu PC220LC-12 & PC220LCi-12 Excavators Deliver More Power, Comfort & Smart Tech
    Posted On: September 12, 2025
    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 North America & Pronto Launch Autonomy Solution For Quarry-Size Trucks
    Posted On: August 7, 2025
    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 Unveils WA700-8 Quarry & Aggregate Wheel Loader
    Posted On: November 21, 2024
    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 New HD465-10 & HD605-10 Haul Trucks
    Posted On: September 23, 2024
    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 To Showcase Electrification Solutions At MINExpo 2024
    Posted On: August 27, 2024
    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 Brings 4 New Demolition Excavators To North America
    Posted On: August 5, 2024
    Komatsu’s PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11, and PC490LC-11 straight-boom demolition excavators and the PC490HRD-11 high-reach model are now available. ...
    Versatile Komatsu PC490HRD-11 Demolition Excavator Makes North American Debut
    Posted On: April 2, 2024
    The Komatsu PC490HRD-11 is a large, versatile demolition excavator that provides six working arrangements and a boom extension. ...
    Komatsu GD955-7 Motor Grader Brings Greater Precision & Operator Control
    Posted On: January 31, 2024
    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. ...
    GM & Komatsu Collaborate On Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Mining Truck
    Posted On: December 13, 2023
    General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck. ...
    Proterra & Komatsu Announce Collaboration To Electrify Underground Mining Machines
    Posted On: November 1, 2023
    Komatsu and Proterra announced a new collaboration to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology. ...
    Komatsu Debuts 980E-5SE Electric-Drive Mining Truck With Best-In-Class Power
    Posted On: July 12, 2023
    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. ...
    Komatsu Makes PC130LC-11 Long-Carriage Excavator Stronger & More Efficient
    Posted On: June 26, 2023
    The manufacturer says the updated digger can lift up to 20% more and uses as much as 12% less fuel. ...
    Komatsu’s 2023 MVT-II 600 Crusher Signals Rebranding Of Legacy Company Aggregate Machinery
    Posted On: April 12, 2023
    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. ...
    Komatsu’s PC210LCE Electric Excavator Cuts Carbon & Operating Costs
    Posted On: April 10, 2023
    The excavator is part of Komatsu’s goal of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050. ...
    Komatsu Demonstrates Fuel-Efficient HB365LC-3 Hybrid Crawler Excavator At ConExpo
    Posted On: April 6, 2023
    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%. ...
    Komatsu Dozers’ intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Helps Newer Operators Up Their Game
    Posted On: April 6, 2023
    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 To Emphasize Electric & Sustainable Solutions At ConExpo
    Posted On: March 8, 2023
    Komatsu’s stated global sustainability goals include reducing its carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050. ...
    Komatsu To Showcase Machines & Technology Designed To Increase Jobsite Productivity At ConExpo
    Posted On: February 17, 2023
    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. ...
    Komatsu To Highlight Connected Technologies At ConExpo
    Posted On: January 27, 2023
    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. ...
    Komatsu’s Proprietary intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Now Available On The 359-Horsepower PC490LCi-11 Excavator
    Posted On: October 27, 2022
    The system is designed to lessen the skill gap between new and experienced operators. ...
    Komatsu Debuts Smart Construction Retrofit Kits With 3D Grade Guidance, Payload Volume Logging, Remote Monitoring For Excavators
    Posted On: July 28, 2022
    The manufacturer says the kits can be installed on most conventional Komatsu excavators by a local distributor for an affordable price. ...
    Cummins & Komatsu Collaborating On Zero-Emission, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Mining Trucks
    Posted On: July 20, 2022
    “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. ...
    Komatsu Equips Midsize & Large Excavators With Intelligent Machine Control 2.0
    Posted On: January 28, 2022
    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. ...
    Komatsu Joy 02ESV Series Of Electric Soft Rock Mining Scoops Now Runs Longer Per Charge
    Posted On: January 25, 2022
    The 240-volt utility machine is designed for the needs of industrial mineral, coal, and other soft rock mining operations. ...
    Komatsu Debuts New Smart Construction Drone & Field Apps For Data-Rich Overviews Of Worksites In Progress
    Posted On: December 3, 2021
    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. ...
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    Posted 6/4/2026
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    Posted 5/14/2026
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    Posted 5/14/2026
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    Posted 5/7/2026
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    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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