Giles Lambertson - Fri September 23, 2016
The History of Articulated Dump Trucks
Artic dump trucks have a history that traces back to, of all things, a tandem ag tractor conceived in the 1950s in England by an Essex farmer. Early HistoryErnest Doe bought two Fordson tractors, removed the front axles from each tractor and connected the front end of one to the rear of the other using a hydraulic turntable....
Wed September 21, 2016
Komatsu America's Chattanooga Manufacturing Operation Will Celebrate 30 Years in the Community
To celebrate 30 years of manufacturing excellence and community partnership, Komatsu America's Chattanooga Manufacturing Operation will host a celebration program on Friday, September 23, at 9:30 AM....
Komatsu - Thu September 15, 2016
Komatsu's Largest Haul Truck Ever - the 980E-4 - is Introduced to North America
Komatsu America Corp. , a global heavy equipment manufacturer, announced the North American commercial release of the 980E-4 haul truck, for service in mine sites requiring 400-ton payload capacity. With a 400-ton capacity and 3,500 HP engine, the 980E-4 builds on a long history of success with electric drive trucks, and reinforces Komatsu's position as a global leader in the ultra-class mining truck market....
Mon September 12, 2016
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the New WA270-8 Wheel Loader
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new WA270-8 wheel loader. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, this addition to the wheel loader family combines high production with low fuel consumption and improved operator comfort....
Tue September 06, 2016
Komatsu Will Focus on Integrated Machine Technology and Improved Mine Performance at MinEXPO 2016:
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer will be a major exhibitor at this month's MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. At Booth 7027, Komatsu will showcase innovative machines and solutions that drive mine optimization....
Thu August 25, 2016
Komatsu America Promotes Dan Funcannon to VP, GM Mining Division
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer today announced that Dan Funcannon has been appointed vice president and general manager of the company's mining division. Funcannon replaces Erik Wilde, who accepted a position with another company....
Tue August 23, 2016
Komatsu Announces Premium Certified Equipment
Have you ever purchased a used car? If so, you probably noticed a car that was designated as 'certified'. Buyers understand that a certified designation signifies quality and reliability because the vehicle is backed by the dealership and the manufacturer....
Thu August 11, 2016
Park Construction Puts Impressive Machines in Action
Park Construction of North Carolina Inc. is in the process of laying 23,000 ft. of 54-in. fiberglass pipe in Winston-Salem, N.C. The project is taking place on an outfall line that runs parallel of South Fork Creek....
Tue August 02, 2016
SJ&L Takes Guesswork Out of Grading With Komatsu
On a project in south Alabama, SJ&L Inc. Civil Contractors of Mobile, Ala., is taking the guesswork out of grading by using a Komatsu D51PXi intelligent machine control dozer. The project is the construction of a $27.3 million professional office building for the University of South Alabama's Children's & Women's Hospital....
Wed July 27, 2016
Komatsu Holds Demo Day, Teaches Customers About IMC
Komatsu held its 2nd annual Customer Demo Day on July 14th. The morning classroom style event, which was held at the Grand Hotel in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., allowed the manufacturer to show what goes on behind the scenes and to educate the customer about how intelligent Machine Control technology is set up for different job sites using 3D rendering....
