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Mon September 22, 2008

Komatsu SK1020-5 Skid Steer Features Long Wheel Base

The Komatsu SK1020-5 skid steer loader has one of the longest wheel bases in its class, 45.7 in. (116 cm), giving the operator a more stable ride and a better platform for operating high flow attachments....

Mon October 27, 2008

Komatsu Equipment Company Aquires Assets of Shanahan’s Branch in Reno

Komatsu Equipment has acquired the assets of Shanahan Equipment’s Reno location. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Komatsu Equipment Company began operations in 1997 and is the exclusive distributor for Komatsu Equipment in Nevada, Utah and portions of Wyoming....

Tue September 16, 2008

Komatsu Improves Visibility Inside WA320PZ-6 Wheel Loader

Komatsu America Corp.’s WA320PZ-6 wheel loader offers improved visibility and increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer , waste and agricultural markets....

Sun August 24, 2008

Komatsu America’s CK30-1, CK35-1 Compact Track Loaders Tout Stability

Komatsu America Corp.’s rubber-tracked compact track loaders have a wide supporting surface allowing the machines to effectively work on any type of soil, including mud and snow. The CK30-1 has an operating weight of 9,546 lbs....

Fri August 22, 2008

Komatsu Adds Two Crawler Dozers to Its HST Fleet

Equipped with Komatsu’s Hydrastatic Transmission (HST), the D39EX-22 and D39PX-22 crawler dozers are designed for work in general construction, site preparation, home building, forestry and utility applications....

Fri August 15, 2008

Environmentally Friendly HM400-2 Driven by Productivity

Built for a variety of conditions from rough-terrain construction sites to landfills, Komatsu’s HM400-2 articulated dump truck builds on Komatsu’s features such as hydropneumatic front and rear suspension, 2-stage lift cylinders, wet multiple disc brake retarder and maintenance free oscillating hitch....

Fri August 15, 2008

Komatsu Launches HD465-7, HD605-7 Rigid Dump Trucks

Komatsu America Corp.’s two new rigid dump trucks, the HD465-7 and HD605-7 are designed for rock and quarry sites. Both trucks increase productivity while lowering fuel consumption, provide a safer and more comfortable operator environment and offer improved durability and reliability, according to the manufacturer....

Tue July 22, 2008

Komatsu HD785-7 Truck Geared With Komtrax System

Komatsu America Corp.’s HD785-7 off-highway truck with Tier II engine features a powerful, clean Komatsu SAA12V140E-3 turbocharged, aftercooled engine that provides a maximum net output of 1,178 hp (878 kW)....

Mon August 25, 2008

Komatsu, Roland Machinery Make Splash at Annual Rubber Ducky Derby

The 3rd Annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby took place Aug. 8 on the Chicago River at noon. For the second year in a row, Komatsu America Corp. and Roland Machinery sponsored the event. Steve Beemsterboer, president of Beemsterboer Slag Corp....

Mon June 02, 2008

Komatsu Crawler Dozer Features SIGMADOZER Blade

Developed primarily for both ripping and dozing operations, the D155AX-6 crawler dozer combines the SIGMADOZER blade with a new highly efficient automatic shift transmission with lockup torque converter to achieve increased productivity and fuel economy....