Komatsu announced the new WA700-8, a powerful and efficient addition to its range of wheel loaders designed for quarry operations and aggregate producers. This wheel loader is an ideal four-pass match with 70-ton trucks such as Komatsu’s new HD605-10 haul truck. The WA700-8 also offers substantial improvements in performance, efficiency and operator comfort compared to its predecessor, the WA700-3.
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Komatsu to Acquire Mining Optimization Software Developer
To expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and help customers optimize their mining operations, Komatsu announced its intent to acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based digital solutions provider. The announcement comes as the company debuts its new Modular ecosystem, a bold vision for the future of mine site optimization and data sharing, at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. Building upon Komatsu’s…
Read MoreKomatsu Touts A Sustainable Future Together
For MINExpo 2024, Komatsu will showcase innovative products and digital solutions that empower sustainable mining optimization. This year’s show theme is “A sustainable future together.” The overarching goal is to help customers balance environmental impacts with operations priorities. “Discover our shared vision for sustainable mine optimization, born from a collaboration with our customers to unlock the full potential of our…
Read MoreKomatsu Introduces New HD465-10, HD605-10 Haul Trucks
Komatsu introduced its new HD465-10 and HD605-10 mechanical haul trucks to the North America market, offering an upgrade from the previous -8 models. The new haul trucks are designed to help increase productivity and improve fuel efficiency in quarry, mining and aggregate applications. The HD465-10 is a 60-ton rigid frame machine with a high payload capacity and efficient hauling capabilities.…
Read MoreABB, Komatsu to Collaborate on Electrification Platform
ABB and Komatsu have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to collaborate on the development of integrated solutions that will help bring net-zero emissions for heavy industrial machinery a step closer to reality. The collaboration brings two global leaders together to share industry expertise and products in a bid to create world-class solutions, ranging from renewable energy generation to fully electrified…
Read MoreKomatsu WA600 Loader Right Fit for Wendling’s Cedar Rapids South Quarry
Adding a Komatsu WA600 pit loader to its largest quarry was a great call for Wendling Quarries. It’s breakout force allows it to access tough material, and it pairs perfectly with the company’s Komatsu HD405 haul trucks.
Read MoreKomatsu Announces Expansion Plans in Arizona
Citing its deep commitment to the area, Komatsu announced a significant greenfield expansion in Mesa, Ariz. The expansion is centered on advancing sales and service capacity and will roughly triple the square footage dedicated to serving existing and new customers in the area. “We conducted an extensive search to best meet our growth needs and are proud that we will continue…
Read MoreRock Products Rocks Demo Days
April 17, 2024 – Komatsu hosted Demo Days, a customer/dealer and media event at its Cartersville, Ga., Customer Center. The event, which I attended, showcased Komatsu’s equipment and solutions for the aggregates and construction industries. I was able to spend a fair amount of time one-on-one discussing the company’s WA500-8 and WA600-8 loaders, Montabert attachments, HM-400-5 articulated hauler, PC490LCI-11 excavator…
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Hybrid Machines, Underground Iron, New Excavators, Telematics, Ergonomics And More. By Mark S. Kuhar It’s a whole new ballgame when it comes to loading and hauling. Manufacturers are embracing the rapidly evolving world of high-tech digging in the dirt. Here are some of the latest developments. CASECASE Construction Equipment has joined forces with Berco, a leading manufacturer of undercarriage components,…
Read MoreA New Dimension
A Small, Family-Owned Quarry Operation Is Partnering With A Large Dimensional Stone Company, And It Has Resulted In A Unique Addition To The Texas Aggregates Market. By Mark S. Kuhar Central Texas Stone & Aggregate saw a big opportunity and jumped on it. Dimensional stone giant Cold Spring – which operates a quarry on the edge of the Llano Uplift…
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