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Tue April 24, 2007

Komatsu Debuts Powerful, Economical WB142-5 Backhoe

Komatsu America Corp.’s WB142-5 backhoe loader has an operating weight of 14,513 lbs. (6,583 kg) and a large loader bucket of 1 cu. yd. (.76 cu m) with bolt-on cutting edge. “The WB142-5 is the fifth model in an outstanding line of backhoe loaders from Komatsu,” said Jeff Aubrey, product manager of backhoe loaders....

Fri May 11, 2007

Komatsu Launches PC228USLC-3 Excavator in Ohio

Komatsu America Corp.’s PC228USLC-3 short tail swing excavator with Tier III engine is now available at Columbus Equipment’s nine locations in Ohio. The new machine has a 148 flywheel hp (110 kW), an operating weight between 49,900 to 51,110 lbs....

Mon April 02, 2007

Komatsu GD655-3 Motorgrader Equipped With Tier III Engine

Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the GD655-3 motorgrader with Tier III engine. The new machine has a variable 180 to 200 hp (134 to 149 kW), an operating weight of 33,951 lbs. (15,400 kg) and a blade width of 12 or 14 ft....

Fri March 16, 2007

Komatsu America Launches Excavator With Tier III Engine

Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the PC228USLC-3 short tail swing excavator with Tier III engine. The new machine has a flywheel horsepower of 148 hp (110 kW), an operating weight between 49,900 to 51,110 lbs....

Fri February 23, 2007

Komatsu America Launches Off-Highway Dump Truck

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

Fri March 16, 2007

Komatsu Launches Two New Backhoe Loaders in Ohio

Komatsu America Corp.’s WB156-5 and WB156PS-5 backhoe loaders are equipped with Tier II engines and feature operating weights between 16,530 and 18,780 lbs. (7,500 and 8,500 kg) and loader bucket options up to 1.50 cu....

Tue January 16, 2007

Komatsu America Corp.’s D275AX-5 Crawler Dozer Has Tier III Engine

Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the D275AX-5 crawler dozer with Tier III engine. Developed primarily for ripping and dozing operations, the new machine is practical for aggregate, landfill, heavy construction and small mining applications....

Tue February 20, 2007

Komatsu Equipment Ignites New Nevada Gold Rush

Rising gold prices have increased mining operations throughout the middle of Nevada, and Komatsu Equipment Co. — a Sandvik Mining and Construction equipment distributor — is rushing to keep up....

Fri January 05, 2007

Komatsu WA430-6 Wheel Loader Offers Improved Rim Pull, Fuel Efficiency

Komatsu America Corp. has announced the addition of the WA430-6 to its fleet of wheel loaders, providing high productivity and durability with greater operator comfort and ease of controls. The WA430-6 has 231 hp (172 kW), an operating weight between 40,840 and 41,226 lbs....

Tue December 12, 2006

Komatsu D85 Crawler Dozers Ideal for Ripping, Grading

Komatsu America Corp.’s new series of D85 crawler dozers, which includes the D85EX-15 and D85PX-15, were developed for heavy dozing, ripping, and grading applications. All major components including hydraulics, power train, mainframe and operator cab are engineered by Komatsu....