Komatsu's Mesa Parts Hub Is Really an Uptime Story
Komatsu plans to open a 270,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Mesa, Arizona by the end of 2026. The move says a lot about where equipment support is headed in the Western U.S.
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Komatsu's PC9000 Is a 900-Ton Answer to One Mining Problem: Fewer Passes
Komatsu has opened global availability for the PC9000-12, its largest hydraulic mining excavator. The real story is not just size. It is pass matching, electric-drive optionality, and the economics of moving more tons with fewer loading cycles.
Komatsu's Malwa Acquisition Is a Bet That Forestry's Future Is Smaller, Not Bigger
Komatsu Forest closed on Sweden's Malwa Forest AB on April 1. The deal lands lightweight, sub-2-meter cut-to-length harvesters and forwarders into Komatsu's lineup at exactly the moment thinning, fuel-load reduction, and soil-impact rules are reshaping where forestry contractors actually make money.
Komatsu's New PC158USLC-12 Brings iMC 3.0 Machine Control to Tight-Tail Excavators for the First Time
Komatsu debuted two new tight tailswing excavators at ConExpo 2026 — and the PC158USLCi-12 is the company's first compact-radius machine with factory-integrated iMC 3.0 automation.
The Excavator Arms Race Is Real: Five OEMs Drop New Models Ahead of CONEXPO
Volvo, Hyundai, Komatsu, CASE, and SANY are all bringing new or redesigned excavators to Las Vegas this week. Here's what each one is betting on.
Kirby-Smith Machinery: How a Used Equipment Dealer Became a Six-State Heavy Equipment Powerhouse
From a single Oklahoma City location selling used equipment in 1983 to a 12-branch operation representing over 30 manufacturers across six states, Kirby-Smith Machinery has become one of the most respected heavy equipment dealers in the central United States.
The Electric Heavy Equipment Revolution: Where the Industry Stands in 2026
As major OEMs race to electrify their fleets, the heavy equipment industry faces a pivotal moment. Here's where the technology stands—and what it means for your operation.
Komatsu Unveils Next-Gen Hybrid Excavators at BAUMA Preview
Japanese manufacturer showcases three new hybrid excavator models promising 30% fuel reduction. Production slated for mid-2026.
Martin Equipment: Three Generations of Illinois Equipment Excellence
This third-generation Illinois dealership demonstrates how family equipment businesses evolve while maintaining the values that built them.