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]
| 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 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 edit
Komatsu America Corp. announced the introduction of the 960E-1 on May 27, 2008.[3]
Powertrain edit
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 edit
The 960E-1 is assembled at Komatsu North America's Peoria Manufacturing Operation in Peoria, IL, USA.[1]
Transportation edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Notes edit
- ^ a b Komatsu Ltd. & 2008-05-28.
- ^ a b Komatsu America Corp. & 2008-03.
- ^ a b c Komatsu America Corp. & 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Komatsu introduces the 980E-4 mining haul truck". mining.com. Mining.com. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ Komatsu Ltd. 2005.
References edit
- "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 edit
- 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.