Sun August 24, 2008
Komatsu America’s CK30-1, CK35-1 Compact Track Loaders Tout Stability
Komatsu America Corp.’s rubber-tracked compact track loaders have a wide supporting surface allowing the machines to effectively work on any type of soil, including mud and snow. The CK30-1 has an operating weight of 9,546 lbs....
Fri August 22, 2008
Komatsu Adds Two Crawler Dozers to Its HST Fleet
Equipped with Komatsu’s Hydrastatic Transmission (HST), the D39EX-22 and D39PX-22 crawler dozers are designed for work in general construction, site preparation, home building, forestry and utility applications....
Fri August 15, 2008
Environmentally Friendly HM400-2 Driven by Productivity
Built for a variety of conditions from rough-terrain construction sites to landfills, Komatsu’s HM400-2 articulated dump truck builds on Komatsu’s features such as hydropneumatic front and rear suspension, 2-stage lift cylinders, wet multiple disc brake retarder and maintenance free oscillating hitch....
Fri August 15, 2008
Komatsu Launches HD465-7, HD605-7 Rigid Dump Trucks
Komatsu America Corp.’s two new rigid dump trucks, the HD465-7 and HD605-7 are designed for rock and quarry sites. Both trucks increase productivity while lowering fuel consumption, provide a safer and more comfortable operator environment and offer improved durability and reliability, according to the manufacturer....
Tue July 22, 2008
Komatsu HD785-7 Truck Geared With Komtrax System
Komatsu America Corp.’s HD785-7 off-highway truck with Tier II engine features a powerful, clean Komatsu SAA12V140E-3 turbocharged, aftercooled engine that provides a maximum net output of 1,178 hp (878 kW)....
Mon August 25, 2008
Komatsu, Roland Machinery Make Splash at Annual Rubber Ducky Derby
The 3rd Annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby took place Aug. 8 on the Chicago River at noon. For the second year in a row, Komatsu America Corp. and Roland Machinery sponsored the event. Steve Beemsterboer, president of Beemsterboer Slag Corp....
Tue July 01, 2008
Komatsu WB156-5, WB156PS-5 Feature Spacious Cabs
Komatsu America Corp.’s WB156-5 and the WB156PS-5 are equipped with Tier II engines and feature operating weights between 16,530 and 18,780 lbs. (7,500 and 8,518 kg) and loader bucket options up to 1.5 cu....
Mon June 02, 2008
Komatsu Crawler Dozer Features SIGMADOZER Blade
Developed primarily for both ripping and dozing operations, the D155AX-6 crawler dozer combines the SIGMADOZER blade with a new highly efficient automatic shift transmission with lockup torque converter to achieve increased productivity and fuel economy....
Sat July 05, 2008
Komatsu Pledges Nearly $1.5M for Earthquake Relief
Komatsu American Corp. parent company, Komatsu Ltd., in conjunction with its China affiliates and China employees, will donate approximately $1.45 million in cash and equipment toward relief efforts for the recent devastating earthquake in China....
Tue May 13, 2008
Komatsu D65 Series Developed for Heavy Dozing, Grading
Komatsu America Corp.’s new series of D65 crawler dozers, which includes the D65EX-15, D65PX-15 and D65WX-15, was developed for heavy dozing and grading applications. All major components, including hydraulics, power train, mainframe and operator cab are engineered by Komatsu....
