Komatsu 960E-1

Komatsu 960E-1
Overview
Manufacturer Komatsu
Production Since 2008
Assembly Peoria, IL, USA
Body and chassis
Class Ultra class
Body style Dump truck
Layout Front engine, rear wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine Komatsu SSDA18V170
Arrangement: V18
Power: 3,500 horsepower (2.6 MW)
Transmission GE GTA-39 alternator with (2) GE GDY108 induction traction motors
Dimensions
Wheelbase 21 ft 10 in (6.65 m)
Length 51 ft 2 in (15.60 m)
Width 30 ft 2 in (9.19 m)
Height 24 ft 2 in (7.37 m)
Curb weight Max Loaded 1,270,000 pounds (580 t)

The Komatsu 960E-1 (960E) is an off-highway, ultra-class, rigid-frame, two-axle, diesel/AC electric powertrain haul truck designed and manufactured by Komatsu. in Peoria, Illinois, United States.[1] The 960E-1 is Komatsu's largest, highest capacity haul truck, offering a payload capacity of up to 360 short tons (327 t).[2] The 960-E1 is the first generation of the 960E series of haul trucks and is alternately referred to by Komatsu specifically as the 960E-1 or generally as the 960E.[3]

The 960E-1 was supplanted by the 980E-4 as the Komatsu's highest capacity haul truck in September 2016, with a haul capacity of 400 tons.[4]

Public debut

Komatsu America Corp. announced the introduction of the 960E-1 on May 27, 2008.[3]

Powertrain

The 960E-1 is powered by a diesel/AC electric powertrain. A 3,500 horsepower (2,600 kW) Komatsu SSDA18V170 V18, dual-stage turbocharged diesel engine developed by Industrial Power Alliance, a joint venture between Komatsu and Cummins, is coupled to a General Electric GTA-39 insulated-gate bipolar transistor alternator that sends electrical power to twin General Electric GDY108 induction traction motors, with one induction motor located on each side of the rear axle.[2][5]

Assembly

The 960E-1 is assembled at Komatsu North America's Peoria Manufacturing Operation in Peoria, IL, USA.[1]

Transportation

Due to its exceptional size and weight, the 960E-1 can not be driven on public roads. The 960E-1 is shipped in component form to the customer site before undergoing final assembly.

Specifications

The 960E-1 is Komatsu's largest, highest payload capacity haul truck, offering a payload capacity of up to 360 short tons (327 t). The 960E-1 is 51 ft 2 in (15.60 m) long, 30 ft 2 in (9.19 m) wide and 24 ft 2 in (7.37 m) tall. Fully loaded the 960E-1 weighs 1,270,000 pounds (580 t) and can achieve a top speed of 40 mph (64 km/h)[3]

Competition

The 960E-1 competes directly with other 360 short tons (327 t) payload capacity haul trucks such as the Bucyrus MT5500AC. Depending on customer requirements, the 960E-1 may also place pressure on sales of 400 short tons (363 t) payload capacity haul trucks, such as the Bucyrus MT6300AC or the Caterpillar 797F.

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 Komatsu Ltd. & 2008-05-28.
  2. 1 2 Komatsu America Corp. & 2008-03.
  3. 1 2 3 Komatsu America Corp. & 2008-05-27.
  4. ↑ "Komatsu introduces the 980E-4 mining haul truck". mining.com. Mining.com. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  5. ↑ Komatsu Ltd. 2005.

References

  • "Komatsu 960E-1 Product Brochure AESS647-00 EV-1" (PDF). equipmentcentral.com. Komatsu America Corp. March 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-03-02. Retrieved 2010-03-02. 960E-1 Electric Drive Truck
  • "960E-1 Provides High Reliability and the Right Match for Mining". komatsuamerica.com (Press release). Komatsu America Corp. 2008-05-27. Archived from the original on 2010-03-02. Retrieved 2010-03-02. Komatsu America Corp. is pleased to announce the introduction of the 960E-1 (960E) AC electric drive haul truck.
  • "Komatsu to Add Largest Model Yet to Its Super-Large Haul Trucks: Introducing the 960E-1 Model". komatsu.com (Press release). Komatsu Ltd. 2008-05-28. Archived from the original on 2010-09-25. Retrieved 2010-09-25. ...the 960E was designed and developed by Komatsu America Corp. and is being produced at its Peoria Manufacturing Operation in Illinois for mines around the world.
  • "Komatsu Ltd. - Company Info - Subsidiaries and Affiliates - Japan - Industrial Power Alliance, Ltd. (IPA)". komatsu.com. Komatsu Ltd. 2005. Archived from the original on 2010-03-05. Retrieved 2010-03-05. Equity / Participation (%*) JY 500 million/50.00%
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