Tag: Komatsu

Realizing their business might not survive without its own quarry, Myrl & Roy’s Paving purchased a small quarry 30 years ago that has grown into a thriving business. Photo courtesy of Myrl & Roy’s Paving

Myrl & Roy’s Paving still going strong

November 13, 2019By Loretta Sorensen

Motivated by sheer determination and a will to win, the founders of the South Dakota company took a tremendous risk a half-century ago when they started their own business.

Komatsu's WA900-8 features a Tier 4 Final engine that outputs a net horsepower of 899 hp. Photo courtesy of Komatsu

Latest Komatsu loader offers productivity, comfort benefits

August 13, 2019By Kevin Yanik

Komatsu’s new WA900-8 is a 256,000-pound loader, equipped with a Tier 4 Final engine, and is designed to load 70- to 150-ton haul trucks.

The PC290LCi-11 hydraulic excavator from Komatsu. Photo courtesy of Komatsu America.

Komatsu releases intelligent hydraulic excavator

May 15, 2019By Joe McCarthy

Komatsu America Corp. introduced the PC290LCi-11 Tier 4 Final emissions-certified hydraulic excavator.

The PC1250SP-11 excavator from Komatsu. Photo courtesy of Komatsu America.

Komatsu unveils two hydraulic excavators

May 3, 2019By Joe McCarthy

Komatsu introduced a pair of Tier 4 Final hydraulic excavators.

Philippi-Hagenbuch’s newest Autogate tailgate innovation is designed with a traditional outrigger that bolts to the undercarriage of the off-highway truck, allowing operators to retain Komatsu’s original OEM truck frame warranty. Photo courtesy of Philippi-Hagenbuch

Philippi-Hagenbuch debuts push block, positive seal tailgate at AGG1 2019

February 26, 2019By Kevin Yanik

Philippi-Hagenbuch brings these and a new version of the Autogate tailgate for Komatsu rigid-frame trucks to the market.

Prioritizing safety, uptime in new ways

December 18, 2018By Lee Heffley

Lee Heffley, vice president and regional sales manager at Brandeis Machinery, examines dealer priorities for 2019.

Looking ahead to autonomous hauling

July 16, 2018By Zach Mentz

Big mining is realizing the benefits of autonomous haulers. The aggregate industry’s transition away from manned trucks is closer than you think.

Komatsu America to move headquarters to Chicago

April 9, 2018By Joe McCarthy

Komatsu America Corp. plans to move its company’s headquarters to the Triangle Plaza Chicago in 2020.