Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8 Excavator

Wednesday, November 11th 2009
Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8 Excavator

Komatsu America Corp. today announces the introduction of the Hybrid PC200LC-8 excavator into the North American market. Powered by the Komatsu Hybrid System, the Hybrid PC200LC-8 uses a newly developed electric swing motor, power generator motor, capacitor and diesel engine. Komatsu developed its revolutionary hybrid system to work on the principle of swing energy regeneration and energy storage using the Komatsu Ultra Capacitor system. Komatsu’s... 

New Komatsu WD600-6 with Tier 3 Engine

Tuesday, October 20th 2009
New Komatsu WD600-6 with Tier 3 Engine

The WD600-6 is powered by a Komatsu Tier 3, SAA6D170E-5 six-cylinder engine, which produces 502 HP at 1, 800 RPM, a significant increase in horsepower over the previous model. Komatsu’s Tier 3 engine is equipped with innovative new technologies including an electronic control system to optimize vehicle performance; a heavy-duty High Pressure Common Rail Fuel Injection System; a new combustion system for reduced noise and fuel consumption; a cooled... 

Komatsu WA470-6 New Wheel Loader

Saturday, September 26th 2009
Komatsu WA470-6 New Wheel Loader

Komatsu America Corp. today announced the introduction of WA470-6 which features a Large Capacity Torque Converter. With a net horsepower of 272 HP, WA470-6 has an operating weight between 51, 850 to 52, 150 pounds and a dump clearance of 10’5” when equipped with a 5.5 yd³ general purpose bucket and is an excellent choice for construction, material handling and recycling applications. The new wheel loader is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX®... 

New Komatsu WA480-6 Wheel Loader

Friday, May 8th 2009
New Komatsu WA480-6 Wheel Loader

Komatsu America Corp. announced the addition of the new WA480-6 wheel loader with Large Capacity Torque Converter to its fleet. With a net horsepower of 299 HP, the WA480-6 has an operating weight of 55, 920 to 56, 340 pounds and a dumping clearance of 10’6” when equipped with a 6.0 yd³ general purpose bucket. The new wheel loader comes equipped with the latest KOMTRAX® technology which monitors a variety of machine operating information including... 

Komatsu Introduces The WA150-6 Wheel Loader

Wednesday, March 25th 2009
Komatsu Introduces The WA150-6 Wheel Loader

Komatsu America Corp. announces the introduction of the WA150-6 wheel loader. With increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer, waste and agricultural markets, this machine includes significant technological enhancements over the Dash 5 model to deliver greater performance, operator comfort and efficiency. The WA150-6, with an operating weight of 17, 271 to 17, 461 pounds and a heaped bucket capacity of... 

Volvo L45F and L50F wheel loaders offer twin peaks – Performance and Productivity

Tuesday, December 9th 2008
Volvo L45F and L50F wheel loaders offer twin peaks - Performance and Productivity

Two new mid-sized wheel loaders are the latest additions to Volvo Construction Equipment’s F-Series line up. The Volvo L45F and L50F delivers peak performance for increased productivity – and profitability. The latest additions to Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE)’s ever expanding F-Series range of wheel loaders is the L45F and L50F machines. Fitting into the mid sized class of machines, both wheel loaders are made for performance, with... 

Lawson for Equipment Service Management & Rental to Help Heavy Equipment Dealers Improve Profitability and Customer Service

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) announced the availability of Lawson for Equipment Service Management & Rental, a package of flexible business applications designed to help equipment dealers improve customer service and profitability throughout the lifecycle of every piece of equipment they sell or rent. Lawson for Equipment Service Management & Rental helps equipment dealers manage equipment from initial sale through its useful life until... 

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Operating Results

Saturday, November 15th 2008

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. reported a net loss of $4.4 million or $0.55 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared to net income of $65,000 or $0.01 per share for the third quarter of 2007. The Company reported a net loss of $9.2 million or $1.15 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to a net loss of $7.0 million or $0.88 per share for the same period of 2007. The Company’s Fatburger restaurant... 

Komatsu Adds D31EX-22 and D31PX-22 Crawler Dozers To Its HST Dozer Fleet

Saturday, October 25th 2008

Komatsu America Corp. introduces the D31EX-22 and D31PX-22 crawler dozers. Equipped with Komatsu’s proven Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) these machines are designed for work in general construction, site preparation, home building, forestry and utility applications. Building on the successful design of the D51-22 dozer series, the D31EX-22 machines feature a super-slant nose coupled with a new cab forward design that moves the operator closer to... 

Hire Industry Acclaim for Hanix 5.5 Tonne Mini Excavator

Thursday, September 25th 2008

As the first volume shipments of the new mid-range H55DR mini excavator arrive in the UK, Hanix report enthusiastic reception from hire industry bosses. The new generation D series machine from Japan is engineered to deliver outstanding reliability for maximum availability and trouble free performance in tough conditions. It promises low service and maintenance cost, a long working life and good residual value for low overall lifetime costs of ownership. For...