The Komatsu 960E-1 is an off-highway

Highway

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, ultra-class, rigid-frame, two-axle

Axle

An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear. On wheeled vehicles, the axle may be fixed to the wheels, rotating with them, or fixed to its surroundings, with the wheels rotating around the axle. In the former case, bearings or bushings are provided at the mounting points where the axle...

, diesel

Diesel engine

A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...

/AC

Alternating current

In alternating current the movement of electric charge periodically reverses direction. In direct current , the flow of electric charge is only in one direction....

 electric powertrain

Powertrain

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 haul truck designed and manufactured by Komatsu America Corp. in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

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, United States. The 960E-1 is Komatsu's largest, highest capacity haul truck, offering a payload capacity of up to 360 ST (326.6 t). The 960-E1 is the first generation of the 960E series of haul trucks and is alternately referred to by Komatsu specifically as the 960E-1 or generally as the 960E.

Public debut

Komatsu America Corp. announced the introduction of the 960E-1 on May 27, 2008.

Powertrain

The 960E-1 is a powered by a diesel/AC electric powertrain. A 3500 hp Komatsu SSDA18V170 V18

V18 engine

A V18 engine is a V engine with 18 cylinders. A rare configuration not used in automobiles, large V18 diesel engines have seen limited use in mining, electricity generation, rail transport, and marine propulsion.- Examples of V18 engines :...

, dual-stage turbocharged, diesel engine developed by Industrial Power Alliance, Ltd., a joint venture between Komatsu and Cummins, is coupled to a General Electric

General Electric

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 GTA-39 IGBT alternator that sends electrical power to twin General Electric GDY108 induction traction motors, with one induction motor located on each side of the rear axle.

Assembly

The 960E-1 is assembled at Komatsu North America's Peoria Manufacturing Operation in Peoria, IL, USA.

Transportation

Due to its exceptional size and weight, the 960E-1 can not be driven on public roads. The 960E-1 is shipped in component form to the customer site before undergoing final assembly.

Specifications

The 960E-1 is Komatsu's largest, highest payload capacity haul truck, offering a payload capacity of up to 360 ST (326.6 t). The 960E-1 is 51 in 2 in (15.6 m) long, 30 in 2 in (9.19 m) wide and 24 in 2 in (7.37 m) tall. Fully loaded the 960E-1 weighs 1270000 lbs and can achieve a top speed of 40 mph (64.4 km/h)

Competition

The 960E-1 competes directly with other 360 ST (326.6 t) payload capacity haul trucks such as the Bucyrus MT5500AC. Depending on customer requirements, the 960E-1 may also place pressure on sales of 400 ST (362.9 t) payload capacity haul trucks, such as the Bucyrus MT6300AC

Bucyrus MT6300AC

The Bucyrus MT6300AC is an off-highway, ultra class, two-axle, diesel/AC electric powertrain haul truck designed and manufactured by Bucyrus International Inc. in the United States...

 or the Caterpillar 797F

Caterpillar 797F

The Caterpillar 797F is an off-highway, ultra class, two-axle, mechanical powertrain haul truck developed and manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. in the United States specifically for high production mining and heavy-duty construction applications worldwide...

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See also

• Bucyrus MT6300AC
  Bucyrus MT6300AC
  The Bucyrus MT6300AC is an off-highway, ultra class, two-axle, diesel/AC electric powertrain haul truck designed and manufactured by Bucyrus International Inc. in the United States...
  
  
• Caterpillar 797
• Komatsu 930E
  Komatsu 930E
  The Komatsu 930E is an off-highway, ultra class, rigid frame, two-axle, diesel/AC electric powertrain haul truck designed and manufactured by Komatsu America Corp. in Peoria, Illinois, United States...
  
  
• Liebherr T 282B
  Liebherr T 282B
  The Liebherr T 282B is an off-highway, ultra class, rigid frame, two-axle, diesel/electric, AC powertrain haul truck designed and manufactured by the Liebherr Mining Equipment Co. in Newport News, Virginia, USA...
  
  
• Terex 33-19 "Titan"
  Terex 33-19 "Titan"
  The Terex 33-19 "Titan" was a prototype off-highway, ultra class, rigid frame, three-axle, diesel/AC electric powertrain haul truck designed by the Terex Division of General Motors and assembled at General Motors Diesel Division's London, ON, Canada assembly plant in 1973. Only one 33-19 was ever...
  
  
• Haul truck

External links

• Komatsu 960E-1 Website Komatsu America Corp.
• Komatsu 960E-1 Product Brochure AESS647-00 EV-2 Komatsu America Corp. (Archived from the original on 2010-09-25)
• Komatsu 960E-1 Product Brochure AESS647-00 EV-1 Komatsu America Corp. (Archived from the original on 2010-03-02)
• Industrial Power Alliance, Ltd. Website - Diesel engine manufacturer
• GE's 360-Ton AC Drive System Brochure - GE Transportation Mining (Archived from the original on 2010-09-25)
• AC Motorized Wheel Drive Systems Brochure 20135-A - GE Transportation Mining (Archived from the original on 2010-09-25)