Komatsu 960E-1
{{short description|Off-highway ultra class haul truck for mining and heavy-duty construction}}
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| name = Komatsu 960E-1
| manufacturer = Komatsu
| aka =
| production = Since 2008
| assembly = Peoria, IL, USA
| predecessor =
| successor =
| class = Ultra class
| body_style = Dump truck
| layout = Front engine, rear wheel drive
| platform =
| engine = Komatsu SSDA18V170
Arrangement: V18
Power: {{convert|3500|hp|MW}}
| transmission = GE GTA-39 alternator with (2) GE GDY108 induction traction motors
| wheelbase = {{convert|21|ft|10|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|51|ft|2|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|30|ft|2|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|24|ft|2|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| weight = Max Loaded {{convert|1270000|lbs|t}}
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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.{{Sfn|Komatsu Ltd.|2008-05-28}} The 960E-1 has been Komatsu's largest, highest capacity haul truck, offering a payload capacity of up to {{convert|360|ST|t|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}.{{Sfn|Komatsu America Corp.|2008-03}} 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.{{Sfn|Komatsu America Corp.|2008-05-27}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mining.com/web/komatsu-introduces-the-980e-4-mining-haul-truck/|title=Komatsu introduces the 980E-4 mining haul truck|author= |date=15 September 2016 |website=mining.com |publisher=Mining.com |accessdate=7 August 2018}}
Public debut
Komatsu America Corp. announced the introduction of the 960E-1 on May 27, 2008.{{Sfn|Komatsu America Corp.|2008-05-27}}
Powertrain
The 960E-1 is powered by a diesel/AC electric powertrain. A {{convert|3500|hp|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.{{Sfn|Komatsu America Corp.|2008-03}}{{Sfn|Komatsu Ltd.|2005}}
Assembly
The 960E-1 is assembled at Komatsu North America's Peoria Manufacturing Operation in Peoria, IL, USA.{{Sfn|Komatsu Ltd.|2008-05-28}}
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 {{convert|360|ST|t|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}. The 960E-1 is {{convert|51|ft|2|in|m|2|abbr=on}} long, {{convert|30|ft|2|in|m|2|abbr=on}} wide and {{convert|24|ft|2|in|m|2|abbr=on}} tall. Fully loaded the 960E-1 weighs {{convert|1270000|lbs|t}} and can achieve a top speed of {{convert|40|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}{{Sfn|Komatsu America Corp.|2008-05-27}}
Competition
The 960E-1 competes directly with other {{convert|360|ST|t|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} payload capacity haul trucks such as the Bucyrus MT5500AC. Depending on customer requirements, the 960E-1 may also place pressure on sales of {{convert|400|ST|t|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} payload capacity haul trucks, such as the Bucyrus MT6300AC or the Caterpillar 797F.
See also
Notes
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References
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- {{cite web
| url = http://www.equipmentcentral.com/north_america/data/new_equipment/960E-1%20AESS647-00.pdf
| title = Komatsu 960E-1 Product Brochure AESS647-00 EV-1
| date = March 2008
| work = equipmentcentral.com
| publisher = Komatsu America Corp
| format = PDF
| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20081010070920/http://www.equipmentcentral.com/north_america/data/new_equipment/960E-1%20AESS647-00.pdf
| archivedate = 2008-10-10
| url-status = dead
| accessdate = 2010-03-02
| quote = 960E-1 Electric Drive Truck
| ref = {{SfnRef|Komatsu America Corp.|2008-03}}
}}
- {{cite press release
|url=http://www.komatsuamerica.com/?p=news&f1=read&pageid=321
|title=960E-1 Provides High Reliability and the Right Match for Mining
|date=2008-05-27
|work=komatsuamerica.com
|publisher=Komatsu America Corp
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303171210/http://www.komatsuamerica.com/?p=news&f1=read&pageid=321
|archivedate=2016-03-03
|accessdate=2010-03-02
|quote=Komatsu America Corp. is pleased to announce the introduction of the 960E-1 (960E) AC electric drive haul truck.
|ref={{SfnRef|Komatsu America Corp.|2008-05-27}}
|url-status=dead
}}
- {{cite press release
|url=http://www.komatsu.com/CompanyInfo/press/2008052817220005904.html
|title=Komatsu to Add Largest Model Yet to Its Super-Large Haul Trucks: Introducing the 960E-1 Model
|date=2008-05-28
|work=komatsu.com
|publisher=Komatsu Ltd.
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100819100009/http://www.komatsu.com/CompanyInfo/press/2008052817220005904.html
|archivedate=2010-08-19
|accessdate=2010-09-25
|quote=...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.
|ref={{SfnRef|Komatsu Ltd.|2008-05-28}}
|url-status=dead
}}
- {{cite web
|url=http://www.komatsu.com/CompanyInfo/profile/group/detail.cgi?name=Industrial%20Power%20Alliance%2C%20Ltd.%20(IPA)
|title=Komatsu Ltd. - Company Info - Subsidiaries and Affiliates - Japan - Industrial Power Alliance, Ltd. (IPA)
|year=2005
|work=komatsu.com
|publisher=Komatsu Ltd
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100519113343/http://www.komatsu.com/CompanyInfo/profile/group/detail.cgi?name=Industrial%20Power%20Alliance%2C%20Ltd.%20%5BIPA%5D
|archivedate=2010-05-19
|accessdate=2010-03-05
|quote=Equity / Participation (%*) JY 500 million/50.00%
|ref={{SfnRef|Komatsu Ltd.|2005}}
|url-status=dead
}}
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External links
- [http://www.komatsuamerica.com/?p=equipment&f1=view&prdt_id=956 Komatsu 960E-1 Website] Komatsu America Corp.
- [https://www.webcitation.org/5t1AjWkm6?url=http://www.equipmentcentral.com/north_america/data/new_equipment/960E-1%20AESS647-00_EV-2_72247.pdf Komatsu 960E-1 Product Brochure AESS647-00 EV-2] Komatsu America Corp. (Archived from on 2010-09-25)
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20081010070920/http://www.equipmentcentral.com/north_america/data/new_equipment/960E-1%20AESS647-00.pdf Komatsu 960E-1 Product Brochure AESS647-00 EV-1] Komatsu America Corp. (Archived from on 2010-03-02)
- [http://www.ipalliance.co.jp/eng/ Industrial Power Alliance, Ltd. Website] - Diesel engine manufacturer
- {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110916143851/http://www.getransportation.com/mining/mining-resources/doc_download/296-360-ton-ac-drive-system.html GE's 360-Ton AC Drive System Brochure]}} - GE Transportation Mining (Archived from on 2010-09-25)
- {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110831163454/http://www.getransportation.com/mining/mining-resources/doc_download/29-learn-more-about-ges-ac-drive-systems-.html AC Motorized Wheel Drive Systems Brochure 20135-A]}} - GE Transportation Mining (Archived from on 2010-09-25)
- [http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/0f97b12c#/0f97b12c/52] - IVT Magazine, March 2009, "Haul of fame" Article on 960E.
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