Wed January 13, 2010
Komatsu America Plant Produces Wheel Loaders in Newberry, S.C.
Komatsu America Corp. has begun shipping wheel loaders manufactured at its Newberry Manufacturing Operation (NMO) in Newberry, S.C. Production of Komatsu wheel loaders commenced at NMO late in 2009. “Komatsu customers depend on our wheel loaders because they are designed to provide the highest production, while minimizing fuel consumption,” said Erik Wilde, vice president, marketing, Komatsu America Corp....
Thu December 31, 2009
Komatsu Unveils New Hybrid PC200LC-8 Excavator in NYC
Fourth and fifth graders from P.S. 115 in Brooklyn, N.Y., learned about the newest environmentally friendly construction equipment — a Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8 — when they visited a construction site adjacent to the Canarsie Pier near exit 13 of the Belt Parkway on Dec....
Tue December 15, 2009
Columbus Equipment Unveils Komatsu Hybrid Excavator
Columbus Equipment Company unveiled a newer, greener future to the Ohio construction industry when it demonstrated the world’s only hybrid excavator, the Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov....
Wed November 25, 2009
Komatsu Delivers Hybrid Excavator to Job Site in Illinois
Komatsu America Corp. held a ceremony to commemorate the delivery of the first PC200LC-8 hybrid excavator to Montemayor Construction Nov. 3. The event took place at Montemayor’s facility located at 290 Willard Ave....
Wed November 18, 2009
Komatsu Adds WA470-6 Wheel Loader to Its Fleet
Komatsu America Corp.’s WA470-6 wheel loader features a large capacity torque converter and a net horsepower of 272 hp (203 kW). The WA470-6 has an operating weight between 51,850 to 52,150 lbs. (23,519 and 23,655 kg) and a dump clearance of 10 ft....
Wed November 11, 2009
Komatsu Introduces Hybrid PC200LC-8 Excavator
Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the hybrid PC200LC-8 excavator into the North American market. Komatsu’s goal is to meet increasing global environmental concerns through the development of equipment designed to reduce environmental impact, including CO2 reduction....
Fri September 04, 2009
Komatsu Introduces D375A-6 Dozer
Komatsu America Corp.’s D375A-6 crawler dozer, for use in mining and heavy construction applications, is powered by a highly efficient Komatsu SAA6D170E-5 engine with an operating weight of 157,940 lbs....
Wed August 19, 2009
Komatsu Makes Splash at Chicago’s “Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby”
For the fourth year in a row, Komatsu America Corp. helped launch more than 20,000 rubber ducks into the Chicago River in the annual “Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby” to benefit the Special Olympics....
Fri July 03, 2009
Komatsu D65 Crawler Dozers Driven by Versatility
Komatsu America Corp.’s series of D65 crawler dozers, which includes the D65EX-15, D65PX-15 and D65WX-15, are developed for both heavy dozing and grading applications. All major components, including hydraulics, powertrain, mainframe and operator cab, are engineered by Komatsu....
Fri June 26, 2009
Komatsu Introduces Parallel Link Undercarriage System for Mid-Size Dozers
Komatsu America Corp.’s parallel link undercarriage system (PLUS) on its D51EX/PX-22, D61EX/PX-15 and D65EX/PX/WX-15 crawler dozers can increase wear life, reduce machine downtime and lower repair and maintenance costs, according to the manufacturer....
