Komatsu 960E-1

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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. The 960E-1 is Komatsu's largest, highest capacity haul truck, offering a payload capacity of up to 360 short tons (327 t). 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.

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Public debut

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

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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.

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Assembly

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

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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.

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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)

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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.

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See also

• Haul truck

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Notes

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References

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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)

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