Komatsu’s HD605-10 rigid dump truck is now available in Australia. Image: Komatsu Australia
Komatsu has officially unveiled its new HD605-10 rigid dump truck for the Australian market.
Komatsu is ready to make its mark down under with its latest offering to the Australian quarrying sector: the HD605-10 rigid dump truck.
The new rigid dump truck is focused on maximising productivity and minimising operational costs for quarry sites.
Nick Vrontas, Komatsu’s national business manager for quarries, said the development team had a clear focus while designing the HD605-10.
“Our development teams have prioritised customer needs to deliver a machine that not only builds on the reliability of its predecessor but also introduces significant performance enhancements,” he told Quarry.
“Operator comfort was also not overlooked by our developers, with hill start assist, cruise control and other new features, which make driving this truck a pleasure for any operator.”
The HD605-10 takes the previous HD605-8 platform and optimises it for performance and productivity. The new Komatsu machine boasts enhanced engine power and torque compared to its predecessor with a new 610kW engine. The Stage V engine comes with three selectable modes, including economy, economy light and power, for operators to select from while on the site.
Komatsu has equipped the HD605-10 with a new high-efficiency cooling system and lightweight body option, which ensures the machine uses fuel efficiently, ultimately reducing operating costs.
The new model is focused on maximising productivity and minimising costs. Image: Komatsu Australia
The HD605-10 also has one of the smallest turning radiuses in its class, allowing sites to have narrower benches and switchbacks.
According to the company, the upgrades increase power by more than five per cent, improve cooling performance, expand load capacity up to 64 tonnes with a 43m3 body, improve frame durability, allow for a 10/10/20 overload policy, and improve fuel efficiency.
The technology set-up is equipped to work with operator guidance systems, like Komatsu’s Smart Quarry Site, which is specially designed to improve productivity on quarry sites.
“Smart Quarry Site is an innovative fleet management solution specifically tailored for quarry sites, and focuses on improving site management, optimising production, machine health monitoring, proactive maintenance and enhancing safety on quarry and large civil construction projects,” Vrontas said.
“It gives real-time overviews of machine movements and material handling, helping operators and quarry site managers make informed decisions swiftly and accurately.
“The launch of the HD605-10 underscores Komatsu’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and safety in the quarry sector, offering customers a reliable and sustainable solution for their heavy-duty operations.” •
For more information, visit komatsu.com.au
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