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Komatsu America Purchases Facilities in Southwest
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer announced the purchase of four branches of Road Machinery, LLC that will become company-owned facilities under the Komatsu Southwest banner. The four locations – El Paso, Texas, and Carlsbad, Farmington and Albuquerque, N.M. – will support Komatsu’s long-term strategic plans to grow and strengthen the distribution channel. Komatsu America purchased the…
Read MoreKomatsu to Merge with Joy Global
Joy Global announced on July 21 that its board of directors unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement whereby Komatsu America Corp. will acquire Joy Global in a transaction valued at about $3.7 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Joy Global stockholders will receive $28.30 per share in cash for each outstanding share of common stock held, representing a 48…
Read MoreKomatsu Unveils Intelligent Machine Control Units
Komatsu America Corp. introduced two new Intelligent Machine Control excavators – the PC360LCi-11 and PC490LCi-11 – and the D155AXi-8 Radio Controlled Dozer during a media event at the company’s customer center in Cartersville, Ga. Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith participated in the event. The new PC360LCi-11 hydraulic excavator is the first 3D semi-automatic excavator available in the popular 36-ton weight class. The…
Read MoreKomatsu Introduces WA600-8 Wheel Loader
Komatsu America Corp. introduced the new WA600-8 wheel loader. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, the loader combines an enhanced lockup torque converter function and SmartLoader logic to achieve low fuel consumption and high travel speeds. By optimizing control of engine power, and improving power train and hydraulic efficiency, the WA600-8 consumes up to 13 percent less…
Read MoreKomatsu Introduces D61-24 Dozer
Komatsu America Corp. introduced the D61-24 crawler dozer, a standout choice for any grading or earthmoving application, according to the company. The D61-24 crawler dozer features a 6.8 liter, 168-hp, SAA4D107E-3, EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified engine with class-leading power and fuel efficiency. The Komatsu Variable Geometry Turbocharger (KVGT) creates excellent engine response and helps maintain a high level…
Read MoreKomatsu Parallel Link Undercarriage System Cuts Costs
Komatsu America Corp. introduced the addition of its “highly successful” Parallel Link Undercarriage System (PLUS) rotating bushing undercarriage option to the D85EX/PX-18 dozer. “PLUS undercarriage cuts maintenance costs, extends wear life and excels in high-impact, rocky ground conditions and on low-impact, sandy jobsites,” said Chuck Murawski, product manager, Komatsu America. “This leading-edge track technology is quickly becoming standard equipment on…
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Read MoreKomatsu Articulated Dump Truck is Tier 4 Final
Komatsu America Corp offers its HM400-5 articulated dump truck. Featuring a net 469 hp (350 kW), the HM400-5 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine that is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. Komatsu’s Tier 4 Final engines are built on the solid foundation inaugurated in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu’s Tier 1 engines. This new articulated dump truck leverages…
Read MoreKomatsu Launches Intelligent Machine Control Excavator
Komatsu America introduced the PC210LCi-10 intelligent Machine Control excavator to the North American market at a special event held at Komatsu Training and Demo Center in Cartersville, Ga. The event was attended by Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith, the only aggregates industry editor on-hand for the event. The PC210LCi-10 features Komatsu’s unique machine control and guidance technologies, built upon the…
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