Trolley-Capable 860E-1K Joins Komatsu’s Fleet of Mining Trucks

October 1, 2008 Filed Under: Mining Equipment  
Trolley-Capable 860E-1K Joins Komatsu’s Fleet of Mining Trucks

Komatsu America Corp. is pleased to announce the introduction of the new 860E-1K electric drive rigid frame dump truck. With a nominal payload of 254 metric tons (280 short tons) — and a factory installed trolley-capable option — the 860E will be the latest in a broad selection of fast and powerful mining trucks manufactured for distribution across the globe. Powerfully productive and environmentally... 

D51-22 Crawler Dozer Wins Silver International Design Excellence Award

August 16, 2008 Filed Under: Mining Equipment  
D51-22 Crawler Dozer Wins Silver International Design Excellence Award

Komatsu America Corp.’s D51 EX/PX-22 crawler dozer won a silver award for their design in the IDEA® (International Design Excellence Awards) competition. The D51 design was honored in the Commercial and Industrial category for its super-slant nose engine hood which provides the operator with exceptional visibility of the top blade edge and area in front of the dozer blade at all times. “We are... 

Komatsu America Corp. Announces New 960E-1 Mining Truck

July 27, 2008 Filed Under: Mining Equipment  
Komatsu America Corp. Announces New 960E-1 Mining Truck

Komatsu America Corp. is pleased to announce the introduction of the 960E-1 (960E) AC electric drive haul truck. The largest of Komatsu’s full line of mining trucks, the new model carries a 360 ton (327 tonnes) payload and weighs 1,270,000 lbs when fully loaded. The 960E balances payload, productivity and power, and is designed to be the right match for today’s mining needs. Just over 24’ tall, the...