Wed August 16, 2000
Komatsu’s Tight Tail Swing Delivers Right Prescription for Small Spaces
As most contractors know, working in confined and congested areas can not only be hazardous to their health but their machines’ health as well. When Komatsu introduced its PC128US-2 and PC228USLC-2 hydraulic excavators....
Sat February 17, 2001
Komatsu Excavator Wows Determann, Aging Iowa Crane Enjoys Retirement
When Tom Determann, owner of Determann Terminals, Camanche, IA, went on a mission to replace an aging cable crane for his barge loading and unloading operations, he had a short list of needs — capacity and versatility....
Sat May 06, 2000
Texas Contractor, Komatsu Dozer Rip Through Layers of Tough Austin Chalk
Try moving 670,320 cubic meters (882,000 cu. yds.) of Austin Chalk, and you’ll find it’s not an easy job. C. Watts and Sons Construction Co. Inc., Denton, TX, is in the midst of moving this massive amount of chalk for the North Texas Municipal Water District Landfill, McKinney, TX....
Sat April 08, 2000
Texas Environmental Recycling Selects Komatsu Unit for Power, Productivity
Texas Environmental Recycling’s (TER) Field Supervisor Mike Malander recently purchased a Komatsu PC220LC-6 excavator from Continental Equipment Co. (CECo), Fort Worth, TX. This is the first new Komatsu machine sold out of the branch, according to CECo salesperson Dick Mulligan.
TER and its parent company CERES Environmental Services Inc....
Sat January 01, 2000
Continental Equipment Offers Komatsu Backhoe Loaders
Continental Equipment, headquartered in Dallas, TX, now offers the Komatsu Utility Corporation’s WA 140-2 and WA 150-2 backhoe loaders.
The 64-kilowatt (86 hp) WA 140-2 and the 73-kilowatt (98 hp) WA 150-2 both feature Avance excavator hydraulic technology.
Continental Equipment Company L.P....
Darryl Seland - Sat December 02, 2000
Komatsu Molds Next Generation of Talent With OSU Training Program
The demand for skilled individuals in the marketplace, especially in the construction industry, is sky-rocketing and the cost of a college education in this country is soaring right along with it. Many manufacturers and distributors in the construction equipment business have recognized the problem and are taking a proactive position, one which has spawned dealer-sponsored educational programs that are attempting to address both of these issues....
Tonya Layman - Wed October 18, 2000
Fleet of Komatsu Excavators Helps Keep Strack on Track
Strack Inc. is putting the finishing touches on a $7 million pipe-laying job in Austell, GA, and the company couldn’t get the job done without Komatsu excavators. The project consists of placing underground utilities, laying sewer and water lines and placing storm drainage systems....
Wed September 27, 2000
Komatsu Retools PC95R-2 Compact Excavator to Fit Tightest Confines
Komatsu America International Company recently introduced the newly upgraded PC95R-2 compact excavator for North American customers.
At 10 tons (9 t), the PC95R-2 is designed for utility, housing development and swimming pool contractors who encounter work in confined spaces and require an excavator that can dig outside the area of its tracks....
Wed July 05, 2000
Komatsu Raises Backhoe’s IQ With ’Intelligent’ HydrauMind System
Komatsu Utility Corp. (KUC) continues to expand its line of products with two new backhoe loaders: the WB140-2 and the WB150-2. These two models feature Komatsu’s Avance excavator technology with HydrauMind system to bring the utility and construction markets greater performance and precision....
Wed June 07, 2000
Komatsu Adds Six Models to its Plus Series Dozer Line
Komatsu America International Company recently announced the availability of six new models to its crawler dozer line. The Komatsu D32E/P-1, D38E/P-1 and D39E/P-1 Plus Series dozers offer powerful and easy-to-use controls, larger blades, reliable engines and a comfortable operating environment for a variety of applications including construction, forestry and land clearing....
