Komatsu 960E-1

Off-highway ultra class haul truck for mining and heavy-duty construction
Motor vehicle
Komatsu 960E-1
Overview
ManufacturerKomatsu
ProductionSince 2008
AssemblyPeoria, IL, USA
Body and chassis
ClassUltra class
Body styleDump truck
LayoutFront engine, rear wheel drive
Powertrain
EngineKomatsu SSDA18V170
Arrangement: V18
Power: 3,500 horsepower (2.6 MW)
TransmissionGE GTA-39 alternator with (2) GE GDY108 induction traction motors
Dimensions
Wheelbase21 ft 10 in (6.65 m)
Length51 ft 2 in (15.60 m)
Width30 ft 2 in (9.19 m)
Height24 ft 2 in (7.37 m)
Curb weightMax 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 has been 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

At its introduction the 960E-1 was 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. ^ a b Komatsu Ltd. & 2008-05-28.
  2. ^ a b Komatsu America Corp. & 2008-03.
  3. ^ a b c 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 2008-10-10. 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 2016-03-03. 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 2010-08-19. 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 2010-05-19. Retrieved 2010-03-05. Equity / Participation (%*) JY 500 million/50.00%

External links

  • Komatsu 960E-1 Website Komatsu America Corp.
  • Komatsu 960E-1 Product Brochure AESS647-00 EV-2 Komatsu America Corp. (Archived from on 2010-09-25)
  • Komatsu 960E-1 Product Brochure AESS647-00 EV-1 Komatsu America Corp. (Archived from on 2010-03-02)
  • Industrial Power Alliance, Ltd. Website - Diesel engine manufacturer
  • GE's 360-Ton AC Drive System Brochure - GE Transportation Mining (Archived from on 2010-09-25)
  • AC Motorized Wheel Drive Systems Brochure 20135-A - GE Transportation Mining (Archived from on 2010-09-25)
  • [1] - IVT Magazine, March 2009, "Haul of fame" Article on 960E.