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| Komatsu's D65-16 crawler dozers  Komatsu America Corp. introduced its new line of D65-16 crawler dozers. Komatsu's new crawler dozers are powered with the fuel efficient 8.27 Liter, EPA Tier 3 emission certified Komatsu SAA6D114E-3 engine. These new models push with a net (ISO 9249 / SAE J1349) 205 HP at 1950 rpm. A standard (EX), low ground pressure (PX) and a wide (WX) track models are available, offering customers flotation and weight distribution options to best match their applications. Operating weight ranges from 43,690 lbs to 48,940 lbs depending on the version.Developed primarily for heavy dozing and finishing operations, the new model combines the revolutionary SIGMADOZER blade with a new highly efficient automatic transmission with torque converter lock-up to achieve exceptional productivity and fuel economy. A new Komatsu 6 way Power Angle Tilt (PAT) blade is also available for all models, making it a perfectly balanced and agile tractor for light and medium dozing operations as well as providing precise grade cutting required for site prep, golf course or house pad applications. The new dozer is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX technology which sends machine operating information to a secure website utilizing wireless technology. Hour meter, location, cautions, load ratio, fuel consumption and maintenance alerts – to name a few of its features – are relayed to the web application for analysis. The KOMTRAX fleet monitoring system increases machine availability, reduces the risk of machine theft, allows for remote diagnosis by the distributor, and provides a wealth of other information to drive business efficiency and productivity. Special features of these new crawler dozers include: • Choice of the next generation SIGMADOZER blade for unsurpassed productivity and grading, or PAT blade for maximum versatility and performance • New automatic transmission significantly improves fuel economy • Newly designed joystick controls for power and comfort • New cab design creates optimal operator environment • Convenient maintenance equals reliability write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |