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Original Equipment

December 2004

Komatsu digs deep

Komatsu America has introduced the 250-ton (225-t) 830E-AC haul truck for deep-pit mining operations. With large mines around the world evolving to steeper and longer haul-road grades, Komatsu has developed an ac-drive truck able to operate more efficiently in these conditions. It is capable of climbing at altitudes up to 12,000 ft (3660 m) without performance degradation, claims the company.
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