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

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 new final logging harvester’s compact size allows it to be used in denser stands. ...

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. ...

The 845-1 is powered by a Tier IV Final/EU Stage V engine that produces 188 horsepower and 590 pounds-foot of torque. ...

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. ...

The 855-3’s in-cab MaxiXT system lets operators monitor and control the machine’s engine, crane, transmission, and service ladders, as well as dial in their preferred control sensitivity and speed preferences. ...

The harvester’s eight-wheel-drive powertrain and high clearance give it the freedom to maneuver through rugged forests. ...

The new breakers can adapt stoke length and speed based on the hardness of the material they’re breaking, and come with impact-absorbent housings that extend their service life and lower noise output. ...

The wheel loader’s beefed-up counterweight and 7.2-cubic-yard bucket make it a great fit for quickly and accurately loading aggregate trucks and other bulk loads. ...

Komatsu says that the ZR122 can increase drilling time by up to 12%, cut maintenance costs by up to 10%, and enhance availability by 2 to 5%. ...

“With these new features and a next-generation conveyor chain design, operators have tools that can help them hit their productivity targets while making inroads into automation,” says Komatsu Product Director Jim Haughey. ...

The WE1850-3 uses a Generation 3 SR Hybrid Drive propulsion system that reduces fuel consumption by up to 45%, carbon dioxide emission by 35%, and total cost of ownership by 10 to 15%, according to Komatsu. ...

The new excavator also has a fuel-efficient engine and a viscous fan clutch that Komatsu says lower fuel consumption by as much as 13%. ...

The manufacturer says it borrowed components and design touches from its wheel loaders, bulldozers, and excavators to equip the FH forklifts for working with heavy loads. ...

The iMC 2.0 system partially automates the grading process to help operators work from rough cut to finish grade quickly and accurately. ...

The twin-engine excavator is Tier 4-compliant, has an exhaust aftertreatment system to reduce harmful emissions, and has a variety of customizable features, including a variety of bucket and tread options. ...

Komatsu’s HydrauMind (Hydraulic Mechanical Intelligence New Design) closed-center hydraulics system speeds up the excavator’s swing speed, boom-up motion, and arm speed. ...

The manufacturer claims the new dozer is the most powerful hydrostatic transmission model in the midsize class. ...

The factory-integrated IMC 2.0 partially automates the grading process to minimize over-excavation and help operators to dig straight to grade quickly and accurately. ...