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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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    Next In Line: Scania Launches Its New Generation Touring Coach
    Posted 10/7/2026
    Scania reveals its next generation of coach to the world – the new Scania Touring. ...
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    John Deere Returns To LAMMA With New Machinery Line-up
    Posted 9/30/2026
    The show will give visitors the chance to experience the cabs of John Deere’s new tractors and foragers and see a key wrapping baler for the UK and Ireland. ...
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    Five-Star Quartet! 4 More Scania Trucks Receive Euro NCAP's Top Rating
    Posted 9/15/2026
    Joining Scania's L-series and P-series trucks, which received Euro NCAP's top rating earlier this year, are a pair of R-series and G-series trucks in 4x2 tractor and 6x2 rigid forms, respectively. ...
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    Steyr Advances Hydrogen-Powered Farming With New HYTRAC Research Project
    Posted 9/15/2026
    TU Wien, Vienna's leading technology university, together with Steyr and other project partners, has launched the HYTRAC hydrogen agriculture research project. ...
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    Volvo CE Upgrades L30 & L35 Compact Wheel Loaders For Greater Versatility & Uptime
    Posted 9/15/2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment is upgrading its L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders with their most significant frame redesign since their introduction in 1998. ...
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    JCB: Built For The Job
    Posted 9/8/2026
    Wotblock precast needed the manoeuvrability of a skid steer, the mobility of a tracked machine, impressive lifting capability and the reach of a telescopic handler, and chose a JCB Teleskid. ...
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    Krone GX: New Generation With Contactless Forced Steering & A New Job Computer
    Posted 9/8/2026
    Krone has further developed its GX general-purpose wagon’s comfort and versatility to meet the growing demands of agricultural transport even more effectively. ...
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    JCB Electric Compact Excavators Report
    Posted 9/4/2026
    Technical Journalist Dane Gilkes assesses the development of the JCB E-TECH range of electric equipment including compact excavators models. ...
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    High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 9/2/2026
    At this year’s steinexpo, the international demonstration trade fair for the raw materials and construction materials industry, Liebherr will showcase two high-performance XPower wheel loaders. ...
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    Volvo Construction Equipment Tests First-Ever EC500 Electric Pre-Build Machine In Norway
    Posted 9/1/2026
    The EC500 Electric is a 50-tonne-class electric excavator designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional EC500 while offering flexible electric operation through both grid connection and onboard battery power. ...
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