Gee Heavy Machinery Expands Product Line to Become a Full-Service Komatsu Distributor
Gee Heavy Machinery, the Komatsu Construction equipment dealer in Northern California, recently announced the expansion of its product range to include Komatsu Forestry and Mining equipment. The expanded partnership reinforces Gee Heavy Machinery’s…
Komatsu Announces Acquisition of Detroit-Based American Battery Solutions
Komatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in the U.S., Komatsu America Corp., has agreed to acquire American Battery Solutions Inc. (ABS), a battery manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Komatsu is planning to close the acquisition on Dec.…
Top Tech: Artificial Intelligence Is Taking Compact Machines to New Levels of Autonomy
Artificial intelligence is one of the most transformative tech trends of 2023. As an example: One free AI chatbot is changing the world of writing. In fact, it was easy enough just to turn to ChatGPT to generate this article: “Analysis: AI in…
Komatsu Will Focus on Technology like Machine Control Systems and Smart Equipment at CONEXPO
Instilling predictability into operations, whether in construction, quarry, forestry, energy/utility, waste or other industries, can help drive greater productivity and efficiency. Komatsu recognizes that each business operation is unique and that…
The Ex Factors: Here Are the Major Trends Pushing Compact Excavator Purchases in 2022
Small excavator tool carriers come in a wide variety of colors on dealer and rental lots these days. Cat black and yellow. Kubota orange. Yanmar’s new bright red architecture. Last time I counted, there were nearly 20 distinct brands in the American…
Komatsu Excavators Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
Half a Dozen Mini Excavators Made to Meet Customer Needs Komatsu continues to offer compact excavators with the same reliability, high-quality and operator comfort features as its large excavator line — things like steel castings in high stress areas and…
Conquering CONEXPO: These Are the Must-See Machines at the Giant Trade Show Next Week
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is so big it only happens every three years. In 2020, North America’s largest construction trade show — representing asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and more — will be more than 2.5 million sq ft…
Saskatchewan’s Warman Excavating Utilizes Topcon 3D Grade Control and a John Deere Track Loader to Build New Roads
Many are attracted to the yin and yang lifestyle of having a cozy country home with easy access to the excitement of a vibrant city. That sense that seemingly opposite or contrary forces can actually harmonize in a way that provides a richer life is very…
Komatsu America Excavators Summarized — 2019 Spec Guide
Half a Dozen Mini Excavators Made to Meet Customer Needs Komatsu entered the compact excavator market in the mid-1990s. With many of the same features as Komatsu’s larger excavators, the company’s compact excavators have built-in reliability and quality,…
Unconventional Applications: Cat Excavator and Trimble Earthworks Help Build Dirt Ninja Bike Track
Just north of Denver, Colorado, in the small town of Berthoud, the Dirt Ninja, aka professional contractor Tom Gardocki, and professional FMX rider James Carter found some common ground between machine control and motocross. Gardocki had the unique…
Here Are Some of the Coolest Compact Excavators on the Market Right Now
Mini excavators can dig basements, bury downspout lines, install electrical services, trench service lines, auger holes for trees or grapple obscenely big, decorative rocks. Today’s mini or compact excavator has become one of the world’s most…
Komatsu Excavators Summarized — 2018 Spec Guide
Six Compact Diggers Feature Advanced Systems like KOMTRAX and CLSS Komatsu entered the compact excavator market in the mid-1990s. The company’s compact excavators have many of the same features as Komatsu’s larger excavators with the same built-in…