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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Japanese manufacturer showcases three new hybrid excavator models promising 30% fuel reduction. Production slated for mid-2026.
This third-generation Illinois dealership demonstrates how family equipment businesses evolve while maintaining the values that built them.