Komatsu America has just introduced the HM300-3 articulated dump truck at the Conexpo show in Las Vegas. With a flywheel horsepower of 242 kW, the HM300-3 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 engine and is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified.

Built upon a proven Tier 3 engine platform, Komatsu stated that it believes it has leveraged its leadership in technology and innovation to design an environmentally friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption.

The HM300-3 features a maximum gross vehicle weight 52.23 t and can haul up to a 28.1 t payload at its maximum ground speed of 58.6 km/h. Improved operating performance, lower fuel consumption, improved operator comfort and enhanced serviceability are additional features of the HM300-3 that provide maximum productivity and lower operating costs.

The HM300-3 is also equipped with the latest Komtrax technology, which sends machine operating information to a secure website utilising wireless technology. Data such as daily fuel consumption, machine utilization, operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis.

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