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Komatsu sees record year for mining equipment sales in China

Komatsu Ltd., the world's second- biggest mining equipment maker, expects global demand for its machines to reach a fresh record next year, fueled by China and India's search for coal, iron ore and copper.

Komatsu sees success with its flagship WA1200-6 mine wheel loader in Australia

With bucket sizes ranging from 18-35 m3 (depending on materials), it has an operating weight range of 216-220 ts (depending on configuration) and is powered by a Tier 2-compliant Komatsu SSDA16V160E-2 engine rated at 1,316 kW net. It is available in two configurations, standard boom and high lift boom.In standard boom configuration, it can load Komatsu HD1500-7 (144 t capacity) and similar-class trucks in four passes, and 730E(184 t capacity) trucks in five passes.In high-lift boom configuration,it can load 830Es (222 t capacity) trucks in seven passes.

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