Komatsu 930E Series
Overview
ManufacturerKomatsu
ProductionSince 1995
AssemblyPeoria, IL, USA
Body and chassis
ClassUltra
Body styleDump truck
LayoutFront engine, rear wheel drive
Powertrain
EngineVaries by model
TransmissionAC electric
Dimensions
Wheelbase21 ft 10 in (6.65 m)
Length51 ft 2 in (15.60 m)
Width30 ft 2 in (9.19 m)
Height24 ft 2 in (7.37 m)
Curb weight463,383 pounds (210.187 t)[1]

The Komatsu 930E 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.[2] Although the 930E is neither Komatsu's largest nor highest payload capacity haul truck, Komatsu considers the 930E to be the flagship of their haul truck product line.[2]

The 930E is the best selling ultra class haul truck in the world. As of September 2016, Komatsu has sold 1,900 units of 930E.[3][4] The current model, the 930E-5 offer a payload capacity of up to 320 short tons (290 t).[4]

Public Debut

The 930E was introduced in Morenci, Arizona in May, 1995 with a payload capacity of up to 310 short tons (281 t).[5]

Innovations

The 930E was the first two-axle, six tire haul truck to be offered with a payload capacity in excess of 300 short tons (272 t), making it the world's first regular production "ultra class" haul truck. The 930E remained the world's largest, highest payload capacity haul truck until the September, 1998 debut of the 360 short tons (330 t) payload capacity Caterpillar 797.

Prior to the introduction of the 930E, diesel/electric haul trucks employed AC from an electric alternator where it was rectified to power the DC traction motors at the rear wheels. The 930E was the first haul truck to employ two AC electric traction motors. The diesel/electric AC powertrain is more efficient, offers better operating characteristics and is more cost effective than a comparable DC powertrain.[6]

Product Improvements

In 1996, the 930E-2 debuted, offering an increased 320 short tons (290 t) payload capacity by adding larger Bridgestone 50-80R57 radial tires. In 2000, at MINExpo International, Komatsu debuted the 930E-2SE featuring a 3,500 horsepower (2,600 kW) Komatsu SSDA18V170 V-18, twin-turbocharged, diesel engine developed by Industrial Power Alliance, a joint venture between Komatsu and Cummins. This is the same engine that powers the larger 360 short tons (327 t) Komatsu 960E-1 and allows the 930E-2SE to operate at elevations up to 12,000 ft (3,658 m) without deration.[7] On December 15, 2003 Komatsu introduced the 930E-3, powered by a 2,700 horsepower (2,000 kW) Komatsu SSDAl6V160 V-16 engine and a GDY106 traction motor on each side of the rear axle.[8] The current models are the 930E-4 with a 2,700 horsepower (2,000 kW) Komatsu SSDAl6V160 V-16 diesel engine and the 930E-4SE with a 3,500 horsepower (2,600 kW) Komatsu SSDA18V170 V-18 diesel engine.

Assembly

All Komatsu electric drive haul trucks, including the 930E, are manufactured at Komatsu America Corp's Peoria Manufacturing Operation located at 2300 NE Adams Street in Peoria, Illinois, USA.[2]

Standing in the Komatsu model lineup

The 930E was the largest, highest capacity haul truck in Komatsu's model lineup prior to the May 27, 2008 introduction of the 3,500 horsepower (2,600 kW), 360 short tons (327 t) payload capacity 960E-1. The 320 short tons (290 t) payload capacity 930-E4 and 930E-4SE are now the second highest payload capacity haul trucks in Komatsu's line up, although the 930E-4SE uses the same 3,500 horsepower (2,600 kW) Komatsu SSDA18V170 V-18 engine as the 960E-1.

Specifications

Komatsu 930E specifications
Capacity290,000 kilograms (320 short tons)
Drive typeDiesel-electric
Power2,014 kilowatts (2,701 hp)
Top speed65 kilometres per hour (40 mph)
Maximum elevation3,700 metres (12,100 ft)
First introduced1996

See also

References

  1. ↑ (PDF) http://www.equipmentcentral.com/north_america/data/new_equipment/930E_4_AESS743-00_FINAL.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2010-03-02. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. 1 2 3 "Komatsu America Corp.'s Mining Trucks Will Be Equipped with Autonomous Navigation" (Press release). Komatsu America Corp. 2008-01-24. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-03-02. The truck is designed and built in the U.S. by Komatsu's Peoria Manufacturing Operation...
  3. ↑ "Komatsu America Celebrates Milestone Achievement" (Press release). Komatsu America Corp. 2010-03-01. Archived from the original on 2010-03-06. Retrieved 2010-03-02. Komatsu commemorates the 930th production of its model 930E. Introduced in 1996, the 930E is the best selling ultra class mining truck in the world.
  4. 1 2 "News and press releases from Komatsu".
  5. ↑ "Komatsu 930E-4 Product Brochure AESS743-00" (PDF). United States of America: Komatsu America Corp. February 2007. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-03-02. Retrieved 2010-03-02. Nominal payload...320 U.S. ton
  6. ↑ Orleman, Eric C. (2000-11-10). Johnson, Paul (ed.). Building Giant Earthmovers. Motorbooks Colortech. United States of America: MBI Publishing Company. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-7603-0640-6. Retrieved 2010-03-02. Codeveloped by General Electric and Komatsu, it was the first hauler of any kind to use the AC drive system.
  7. ↑ Hutnyak, David. "MINExpo 2000 Komatsu Trucks". hutnyak.com. Hutnyak Consulting. Archived from the original on 2010-01-19. Retrieved 2010-03-02. ...the 930E-2SE is equipped with a Komatsu Engine (SSDA18V170) with an output of 2611 kW (3500 bhp) which can operate at an elevation of 3658 meters (12000 ft) without deration.
  8. ↑ "Komatsu's 930E-3 Mining Truck Combines Proven Technology with New Design Features". Komatsu America Corp. 2003-12-14. Archived from the original on 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2010-03-02. Komatsu America Corp. introduces the newest member of its ultra class truck family, the 2,700 hp, 930E-3 AC electric drive truck with a 320-ton capacity.
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