Komatsu News, Videos, and Information

Mon September 05, 2011

Komatsu America Launches Komatsu CARE

Komatsu America Corp. has introduced Komatsu CARE, a service and advanced product support solution that comes standard with all construction size Tier IV Interim machines. Komatsu CARE can lower the cost of ownership whether it is rented, leased or purchased, according to the manufacturer....

Wed August 24, 2011

Komatsu Launches PC240LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator

With a flywheel horsepower of 177 hp (132 kW), Komatsu’s PC240LC-10 hydraulic excavator is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Weighing in at 55,000 lbs....

Wed August 24, 2011

Komatsu Introduces Hybrid HB215LC-1 Hydraulic Excavator

Komatsu America Corp has introduced the Hybrid HB215LC-1 hydraulic excavator into the North American market. Now in its second generation, the HB215LC-1 builds on the first generation Komatsu hybrid excavator....

Fri August 26, 2011

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the PC490LC-10

With a flywheel horsepower of 359 hp (268 kW), Komatsu’s PC490LC-10 hydraulic excavator is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. With a weight of 108,000 lbs....

Fri August 26, 2011

Komatsu Launches PC360LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator

With a flywheel horsepower of 257 hp (192 kW), Komatsu’s PC360LC-10 hydraulic excavator is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Weighing in at 79,000 lbs....

Wed August 10, 2011

Komatsu America Corp. Launches D65-17 Crawler Dozers

Komatsu America Corp.’s new line of D65-17 crawler dozers are powered with the fuel efficient and larger displacement, 8.9 L, EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 engines....

Fri August 05, 2011

AIS Hosts Komatsu Hybrid Demo at Michigan State

AIS Construction Equipment recently unveiled the new Komatsu HB215LC-1 hybrid excavator at a demo at a job site on the campus of Michigan State University. The job entailed digging footings for the new science building being built for MSU’s College of Nursing....

Fri July 22, 2011

HM300-3 Powered by Komatsu Tier IV Interim Engine Technology

With a flywheel horsepower of 325 hp (242 kW), Komatsu’s HM300-3 articulated truck is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. The HM300-3 features a maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 115,147 lb....

Thu July 07, 2011

Komatsu Introduces Track Feller Bunchers

Komatsu America Corp.’s new series of track feller bunchers and harvesters include the XT430-2, XT430L-2, XT445L-2 and XT450L-2. The Komatsu XT series replaces the Valmet brand FX/FXL series. Built at Komatsu’s Chattanooga Manufacturing Operations facility in Tennessee, the new XT series maintains the reputation of the previous models but with improved serviceability, undercarriage design and maintenance....

Fri June 10, 2011

Komatsu America Corp. Launches PC290LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator

With a flywheel horsepower of 196 hp (147 kW), Komatsu’s PC290LC-10 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. Weighing in at 68,000 lbs....