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    Komatsu Unveils WA700-8 Quarry & Aggregate Wheel Loader
    Posted On: November 21, 2024
    Komatsu’s WA700-8 wheel loader is designed for quarry and aggregate work, and features increased power, lifting force, traction control, and load stability. ...
    Komatsu Debuts 980E-5SE Electric-Drive Mining Truck With Best-In-Class Power
    Posted On: July 12, 2023
    The diesel-powered, AC-driven haul truck can carry up to 363 tonnes of material with higher speed on grades in deep-pit mining work. ...
    Komatsu’s New 951XC Harvester Is More Compact Than The 951, Even With 2 More Wheels
    Posted On: May 26, 2023
    The manufacturer says the new final logging harvester’s compact size allows it to be used in denser stands. ...
    Komatsu’s PC210LCE Electric Excavator Cuts Carbon & Operating Costs
    Posted On: April 10, 2023
    The excavator is part of Komatsu’s goal of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050. ...
    Komatsu Demonstrates Fuel-Efficient HB365LC-3 Hybrid Crawler Excavator At ConExpo
    Posted On: April 6, 2023
    Extra power is available if you need it, otherwise the hybrid excavator can deliver up to 20% greater fuel efficiency vs. a standard diesel model while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 20%. ...
    Komatsu Dozers’ intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Helps Newer Operators Up Their Game
    Posted On: April 6, 2023
    The manufacturer says that the automated dozing features of its D39PXi-24, D51PXi-24, and D71PXi-24 models can boost productivity and precision from mass excavation to finished grading. ...
    Komatsu To Showcase Machines & Technology Designed To Increase Jobsite Productivity At U.S. ConExpo Show
    Posted On: February 17, 2023
    Among the machines on display will be the PC900LC-11 excavator, the PC360LCi-11 intelligent excavator, and the D39PXi-24, D51PXi-24, and D71PXi-24 intelligent dozers. ...
    Komatsu To Highlight Connected Technologies At ConExpo
    Posted On: January 27, 2023
    The equipment company will also display several machines kitted out with its intelligent Machine Control 2.0 technologies: the PC360LCi-11 excavator and the D39PXi-24, D51PXi-25, and D71PXi-24 dozers. ...
    Komatsu’s Proprietary intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Now Available On The 359-Horsepower PC490LCi-11 Excavator
    Posted On: October 27, 2022
    The system is designed to lessen the skill gap between new and experienced operators. ...
    Komatsu Debuts Smart Construction Retrofit Kits With 3D Grade Guidance, Payload Volume Logging, Remote Monitoring For Excavators
    Posted On: July 28, 2022
    The manufacturer says the kits can be installed on most conventional Komatsu excavators by a local distributor for an affordable price. ...
    New Komatsu 855-3 Forwarder Is Powerful, Maneuverable & Smart
    Posted On: November 22, 2021
    The 855-3’s in-cab MaxiXT system lets operators monitor and control the machine’s engine, crane, transmission, and service ladders, as well as dial in their preferred control sensitivity and speed preferences. ...
    Komatsu 931XC-3 Is 8 Wheels Of Harvesting Power
    Posted On: November 22, 2021
    The harvester’s eight-wheel-drive powertrain and high clearance give it the freedom to maneuver through rugged forests. ...
    Komatsu Expands Its Hydraulic Breaker Range With Addition Of New V-Series
    Posted On: November 22, 2021
    The new breakers can adapt stoke length and speed based on the hardness of the material they’re breaking, and come with impact-absorbent housings that extend their service life and lower noise output. ...
    Komatsu WA480-8 Yard Loader Is A 3-Pass Machine For Loading & Moving Aggregate & Processed Materials
    Posted On: October 15, 2021
    The wheel loader’s beefed-up counterweight and 7.2-cubic-yard bucket make it a great fit for quickly and accurately loading aggregate trucks and other bulk loads. ...
    Komatsu Debuts ZR122 Blasthole Drill With Productivity-Enhancing Features
    Posted On: September 28, 2021
    Komatsu says that the ZR122 can increase drilling time by up to 12%, cut maintenance costs by up to 10%, and enhance availability by 2 to 5%. ...
    Komatsu Debuts New Features & Parts For Soft Rock Mining Machines
    Posted On: September 22, 2021
    “With these new features and a next-generation conveyor chain design, operators have tools that can help them hit their productivity targets while making inroads into automation,” says Komatsu Product Director Jim Haughey. ...
    Komatsu Shows Its New Generation 3 Series WE1850-3 Hybrid Wheel Loader At MINExpo 2021
    Posted On: September 16, 2021
    The WE1850-3 uses a Generation 3 SR Hybrid Drive propulsion system that reduces fuel consumption by up to 45%, carbon dioxide emission by 35%, and total cost of ownership by 10 to 15%, according to Komatsu. ...
    Komatsu Releases New Compact, Tight-Tailswing PC78US-11 Excavator For Cramped Work Environments
    Posted On: September 10, 2021
    The new excavator also has a fuel-efficient engine and a viscous fan clutch that Komatsu says lower fuel consumption by as much as 13%. ...
    Komatsu’s New FH-Series Forklifts Designed For Heavy-Duty Loads
    Posted On: August 25, 2021
    The manufacturer says it borrowed components and design touches from its wheel loaders, bulldozers, and excavators to equip the FH forklifts for working with heavy loads. ...
    Komatsu’s D39i-24 Small Dozer Now Available With Built-In Intelligent Machine Control 2.0
    Posted On: May 19, 2021
    The iMC 2.0 system partially automates the grading process to help operators work from rough cut to finish grade quickly and accurately. ...
    Komatsu’s PC5500-11 Mining Excavator Is Engineered For Productivity & Longevity
    Posted On: May 5, 2021
    The twin-engine excavator is Tier 4-compliant, has an exhaust aftertreatment system to reduce harmful emissions, and has a variety of customizable features, including a variety of bucket and tread options. ...
    Komatsu’s PC88MR-11 Excavator Speeds Up Cycle Times As It Reduces Operating Costs
    Posted On: March 16, 2021
    Komatsu’s HydrauMind (Hydraulic Mechanical Intelligence New Design) closed-center hydraulics system speeds up the excavator’s swing speed, boom-up motion, and arm speed. ...
    Komatsu Introduces D71-24 Crawler Dozer With Hydrostatic Transmission
    Posted On: February 22, 2021
    The manufacturer claims the new dozer is the most powerful hydrostatic transmission model in the midsize class. ...
    Komatsu Brings Intelligent Machine Control 2.0 To Its 25-Ton PC210LCi-11 Crawler Excavator
    Posted On: January 18, 2021
    The factory-integrated IMC 2.0 partially automates the grading process to minimize over-excavation and help operators to dig straight to grade quickly and accurately. ...
    Komatsu Intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Now Available In D51i-24 & Midsize D61i-24 Crawler Dozers
    Posted On: January 12, 2021
    Komatsu’s iMC 2.0 technology is now available in the manufacturer’s small D51i-24 and midsize D61i-24 crawler dozers, both of which are available in EXi and PXi configurations. ...
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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Pickups Delivered In Yorkshire ‘For The Long Haul’
    Posted 7/9/2026
    Two new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling company. ...
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    Raw Material Extraction On A New Level: Volvo CE At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 7/7/2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will showcase its latest machines, electrification solutions and digital services at Steinexpo 2026, taking place from 2-5 September in Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany. ...
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    Iveco Raises The Bar: A New Generation Of Vehicles & Services For Drivers & Fleets
    Posted 7/3/2026
    With the 2026 range, Iveco introduces a new generation of vehicles designed to lower TCO, enhance driver comfort, and deliver measurable efficiency gains from day one. ...
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    Scania Shows Innovation Is At The Heart Of Everything It Does
    Posted 6/29/2026
    Scania UK is showcasing its strength in innovation at this year's Road Transport Expo (RTX). ...
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    JCB & Base Concrete: A Relationship Set In Concrete
    Posted 6/24/2026
    The JCB TM420 has become central to Base Concrete’s operation, joining an all-JCB fleet that includes a 542-70 Loadall telescopic handler, a 3-tonne mini excavator, and a JCB generator. ...
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    What Is An Excavator Bucket & How Do I Choose The Right One?
    Posted 6/22/2026
    Drawing on our decades of experience and knowledge, we’ve put together everything you need to know about this hard-working attachment so you can make an informed choice. ...
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    Iveco Welcomes Diego Gastaldi As Brand Ambassador
    Posted 6/17/2026
    A new journey begins for IVECO with Diego Gastaldi, Italian Paralympic athlete and travel storyteller, who joins as Brand Ambassador, embodying its “Spirito in Movimento.” ...
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    Liebherr Earthmoving Machines: A Wide Range Of Solutions For Military & Security Infrastructure
    Posted 6/15/2026
    In addition to hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders and telescopic handlers, the company also manufactures crawler dozers and carrier vehicles, such as the TA 230 articulated dump truck. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    Generating Capacity: Scania Invests €70m Into Its Angers Production Facility
    Posted 6/1/2026
    Scania is investing €70m into its Angers facility in France, allowing electric trucks to be built there for the first time. ...
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