KGM and SMS Equipment announce expansion to hydraulic mining excavator portfolio

KGM confirms the new model will be the largest in Komatsu’s hydraulic mining excavator portfolio.

The PC9000 is designed to increase productivity, performance, and efficiency on the mine site. It is optimised to suit Komatsu’s 830E through 980E mining truck sizes, improving cycle times and lowering the overall cost-per-tonne of material moved.

Additional features of the PC9000 include a larger bucket, higher digging forces, and other features to improve cycle time. Its extended reach is aimed at supporting customers’ growing Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) while a redesigned hydraulic system leads to lower emissions.

“More productive and more efficient while achieving the highest safety standards, the PC9000 marks an exciting evolution of our surface mining lineup,” said Peter Buhles, Vice President Sales & Service at KGM. “Komatsu is focused on creating value together. In developing the PC9000, we gathered input from our global customers and distributors to create a machine that responds to the mining industry’s emerging needs and is suitable for any type of surface mining application.”

The inaugural machine will be delivered to Alberta’s oil sands region in Canada.

“We’re incredibly proud to work in conjunction with Komatsu to bring the first PC9000 to Canada,” added Dennis Chmielewski, Executive Vice President, Mining at SMS Equipment. “Helping customers increase productivity and safety while reducing emissions is a big part of what we do as an equipment solutions provider. That includes maintaining a continual feedback loop with customers and manufacturers that ensures customers’ needs in the field are translated to future equipment models, as was the case with this machine.”

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