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Wed June 07, 2000

Komatsu Compact Dozers Put Big Power at Fingertips

Komatsu Utility Corporation’s (KUC) expanded line of compact equipment includes a new class of compact dozers: the D21A-7 and the D21P-7. These two models feature an operating weight from 3,951 to 4,182 kilograms (8,710 to 9,220 lbs.) that makes these machines easier to transport to a job site....

Wed May 10, 2000

Komatsu Packs Big-Sized Power Into Small-Sized Avance Loaders

Komatsu America International Company has introduced the latest addition to its small-sized wheel loader line. The Komatsu 250-3 Avance Plus wheel loader, available in May 2000, includes several upgrades for greater performance, operator comfort and serviceability....

Wed May 10, 2000

Komatsu Beefs Up Bucket, Dump Height on WA800-3

Komatsu Mining Systems Inc. has announced the new updated model WA800-3 wheel loader. At 11-cubic-meter (14.4 cu. yd.) bucket and 4.7-meter (15 ft. 6 in.) dump height with standard boom arms and 10-cubic-meter (13.1 cu....

Wed March 15, 2000

Komatsu Tempts Industry With Trio of Tight Tail Swing Machines

Komatsu Utility Corporation (KUC) has expanded its line of products with three new tight tail swing compact excavators: the PC20MRx, PC30MRx and the PC40MRx. These three models feature Komatsu’s exclusive HydrauMind hydraulic system with Closed Center Hydraulics and Load Sensing System (CLSS) which bring the utility and construction markets greater power and productivity from smaller machines....

Wed March 15, 2000

Komatsu, JRB Join Forces on Couplers

Komatsu America International Company’s Working Gear Group and attachment manufacturer JRB Co. have partnered to produce hydraulic quick couplers specific to Komatsu excavators. “Quick couplers let the contractor use his machine to undertake a wider range of projects to make his operation more efficient and profitable,” said Mike Murphy, manager, Working Gear Group, Komatsu....