Wed May 04, 2011
Komatsu Launches WA380-7 Wheel Loader
With a net horsepower of 191 hp (142 kW), the WA380-7 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Built upon a Tier III engine platform, Komatsu has designed an environmentally friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption by approximately 10 percent, compared to the WA380-6, according to the manufacturer....
Wed February 09, 2011
Komatsu Launches PC450LC-8
Komatsu America’s PC450LC-8 hydraulic excavator has a standard heavy-duty boom, and offers reduced noise levels inside the cab. Komatsu’s latest series delivers maximum digging force with fuel economy in tough digging conditions, according to the manufacturer....
Wed February 09, 2011
Komatsu Offers Increased Comfort, Performance in PC650LC-8
Depending on point-of-view, the Komatsu PC650LC-8 hydraulic excavator is a large mid-size machine or a smallish large machine. Regardless of where it fits in a fleet, the approximately 143,000-lb. (64,863 kg), 429-hp (320 kW) unit is a productive, reliable piece of equipment that has improved upon the PC600LC-8, according to the manufacturer....
Sun January 17, 2010
Komatsu Celebrates Production of 1000th 930E Electric Drive Truck
Komatsu America Corp. is proud to celebrate the production of the 1000th unit of its Ultra Class 930E Electric Drive Truck. The 930E is viewed as the mining truck of choice in the global mining industry because of its quality reputation and high availability....
Fri January 07, 2011
Komatsu Introduces WA1200-6 Wheel Loader
Komatsu America Corp. (KAC)’s WA1200-6 wheel loader, for use in mining applications, includes environmental, technological and ergonomic enhancements. The new WA1200-6 is powered by a Komatsu SAADA16V160E-2 engine that delivers 1,892 gross hp (1,410 kW) at 1,800 rpm....
Thu November 18, 2010
Komatsu GD655-5 Grader Features New Transmission, Cab
Komatsu America Corp.’s GD655-5 motorgrader is powered by a powerful and highly fuel-efficient, EPA Tier III emission certified Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 engine. With an increased maximum horsepower of 218 (162 kW) and an increased standard configuration weight of 35,351 lbs., (16,035 kg), the GD655-5 is entering the largest grader segment in North America....
Fri November 12, 2010
Komatsu, TEC Sponsor NASCAR Sprint Cup Car
On Oct. 31, Komatsu America Corp. representatives flocked to Talladega, Ala., to join their distributor, Tractor & Equipment Company (TEC) to witness the first ever Komatsu/Tractor & Equipment Company sponsored NASCAR Sprint Cup car run in the AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega Superspeedway....
Fri October 29, 2010
Komatsu America Corp., Tractor & Equipment Company Partner With Phoenix Racing
Phoenix Racing has had luck on its side in the last three visits to the 2.66-mi. Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, including two top-10 finishes and a memorable victory with Brad Keselowski. This weekend, Bobby Labonte is looking to claim his 200th top-10 finish with the team and to continue its streak of strong performances....
Fri October 01, 2010
SSA Gulf Terminals Relies on Komatsu at Florida Port
SSA Gulf Terminals, a division of SSA Marine, based in Seattle, Wash., runs marine terminals, inland ports and container yards in approximately 138 ports around the globe in seven countries. A large part of the company’s business at the Port of Panama City, in Panama City, Fla., is based on shipping wood pellets to European markets....
Thu August 19, 2010
Komatsu Helps Special Olympics With Duck Derby
A 30-ton Komatsu America Corp. articulated HM300-2 dump truck, unleashed more than 30,000 rubber ducks into the Chicago River on Aug. 12, for the fifth annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois....
