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Komatsu

Komatsu is a renowned Japanese multinational corporation specialising in manufacturing construction, mining, and utility equipment, offering a comprehensive range of innovative and reliable machinery designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in various industries worldwide.
Founded in 1921, the company has grown to become one of the world's leading manufacturers of heavy machinery and equipment. Komatsu's product line includes hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, dump trucks, and various other equipment used in construction, mining, and forestry industries. The company is known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. With a global presence and a strong focus on technology, Komatsu continuously strives to develop advanced and sustainable solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Komatsu
12/08/2025Komatsu Superfan Nigel on using machine control

"I have been operating Komatsu machines for over 20 years, but only started using 3D Machine Control when I joined MJL Group 18 months ago."

22/05/2025Komatsu PC700011E The BIGGEST Electric Machine at Bauma 2025

Peter Haddock walked around this amazing machine with expert Dr Thomas Jordan. 

27/08/2024Talking rail machine refurbishment and advanced safety solutions

Earlier this year at Rail Live, Peter Haddock had the pleasure of sitting on a newly refurbished rail spec PW160 Komatsu for L&W Contractors Ltd with Ross Hewer of Road Rail Plant Ltd. He explained the benefits of keeping specialist equipment up and running for another seven years. 

01/05/2024Komatsu Europe brought an electrifying indoor display to Intermat Paris

A live indoor demo greeted visitors to the show, and Peter Haddock had the chance to find out more about the machines with expert Bernd Eschenhagen.

05/05/2023Bobcat RogueX Cabless Electric Loader concept at Conexpo 2023

Peter Haddock caught up with Joel Honeyman, VP of Innovation, on the Bobcat stand to find out all about the new RogueX concept and electric grapple.

24/01/2023Komatsu PC400E11 electric mining shovel at Bauma 2022

Komatsu Europe gave Peter the key to the huge PC4000E-11 electric mining shovel at bauma 2022!

24/01/2023All Electric Komatsu Bobcat equipment supported by innovative components and controls from Moog

'All Electric' equipment models from Bobcat EMEA and Komatsu Europe at bauma 2022 showcased innovative components and controls from Moog Inc.'s new Moog Construction Division.

16/01/2023Komatsu All Electric Wheel Loader prototype in partnership with Moog at Bauma 2022

At Bauma 2022, Peter Haddock witnessed the removal of hydraulic fluids and diesel in the Komatsu Europe demonstration arena with expert Michael Wadsack.

20/10/2022Komatsu Europe launches retrofit machine guidance expanding its Smart Construction portfolio

Komatsu Europe launches retrofit machine guidance, expanding its Smart Construction portfolio

01/09/2022How does Komatsu UK build its World Class excavators

Peter Haddock takes an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Komatsu UK Ltd factory with John Lawson to see the processes involved in creating the range of excavators the team manufactures at the state-of-the-art facility.

01/09/2022Komatsu UK a Smart approach from the factory to the site

Komatsu UK has been manufacturing its medium to large excavator range for the UK and export markets at its facility in Birtley, County Durham, for over 35 years. And on a recent tour of the facility, I witnessed the whole process, from boom fabrication to the dancing digger test area and proving ground.

13/04/2022Earthworks is no longer just about the iron

Where the excitement of the new, improved model has long been the 'big news' for the industry, as I recently discovered at the Futureworx event put on by the Construction Equipment Association, the smart talk has turned to the tech.

01/04/2022Futureworx 2022 Komatsus Smart Construction end to end approach explained by Richard Clement

Smart Construction is how Komatsu Construction is helping customers digitally transform the jobsite from concept to delivery this end to end solution is very impressive.

16/09/2021Letsrecycle Live Big Buckets and the MST Group

Peter Haddock talks to Rory Whitehall of MST Parts Group on stand with some BIG buckets, in this case, a Hardox Wearparts model for a Komatsu Construction machine and a new range from Viby.

26/08/2021New Komatsu D71 PXi24 dozer with intelligent machine control in action and a product walkaround

Peter Haddock catches up with product expert Matthew Revell of Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd to check out the new Komatsu D71 PXi24 dozer with Tru7 Group.

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