KOMATSU India rolls out first HD785-7 DUMP TRUCK compatible with BIO-FUEL

Komatsu India (KIPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Komatsu, Japan, has rolled out India's first mining truck compatible with bio-fuel from its advanced manufacturing plant in Chennai in the presence of Yasunori Fujii, Managing Director and Hiroshi Shirato, Director (Plant), KIPL. Larsen & Toubro is the authorised distributor of Komatsu's construction and mining equipment in India. 

Speaking on this breakthrough, Fujii reiterated Komatsu's commitment to the societal cause, wherein Komatsu is continuously incorporating new technologies in the Indian market. This further enhances the efficiency of jobsites & minimises adverse environmental impact. In line with this ethos, Komatsu has now introduced mining equipment fleet compatible with bio-fuel (biodiesel blends up to B20 conforming to ASTM D7467). The Government of India's direction to accelerating alternate fuel usage is expected to compliment these new initiatives.

Commenting on this development, Arvind K Garg, Executive Vice-President & Head, L&T Construction and Mining Machinery, said, “L&T is associated with Komatsu for over two decades. As their partners, we share the common ideology of creating value together with our customers. The introduction of bio-fuel for the mining equipment industry is the latest outcome of such value creation. The mining industry is growing rapidly in India and we believe that it is essential to continue introducing world-class technologies in the country to ensure sustainable growth of the industry. We, together with Komatsu and esteemed customers are committed to creating a positive impact for the society.”

Last year Komatsu commemorated its 100th year anniversary globally since it was established in 1921. This successful journey has been possible only by continuously pursuing the purpose of 'creating value through manufacturing technology and innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, business and planet thrive together'. On this occasion, Hiroyuki Ogawa, President of Komatsu, embarked on the new three-year mid-term management plan, “Dantotsu Value - Together, to 'The Next' for sustainable growth” to create new value for the next 100 years.

Komatsu is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of construction and mining equipment in the world. The products are supplied, commissioned and after-sales provided by L&T in the Indian market with its nationwide network of sales offices, service centres and dealership outlets.

 Further to the roll-out of mining equipment with bio-fuel compatibility, KIPL has planned to introduce and demonstrate the construction range of earthmoving equipment with bio-fuel compatibility at Excon 2021, the South Asia's largest construction equipment exhibition at BIEC Grounds, Bangalore, scheduled from May 17-21, 2022.