Komatsu introduces new WA700-8 wheel loader
Machine offers enhanced power and efficiency for quarry operations.
November 13, 2024 — Komatsu is proud to announce the new WA700-8, a powerful and efficient addition to its range of wheel loaders designed for quarry operations and aggregate producers. This wheel loader is an ideal four-pass match with 70-ton trucks such as Komatsu’s new HD605-10 haul truck. The WA700-8 also offers substantial improvements in performance, efficiency and operator comfort compared to its predecessor, the WA700-3.
Compared to the previous model, the WA700-8 delivers:
- Up to 8% more gross power and 15% more torque, making it a robust choice for demanding work environments
- A 6% increase in lifting force and rated load, allowing operators to handle larger volumes of material with greater ease
- Up to 8% more fuel efficiency, helping reduce operating costs while maintaining high productivity
The WA700-8 features a comfortable cabin with technology designed to help reduce operator fatigue on long shifts, including a new advanced joystick steering system and electronic pilot control levers for precision and ease of operation. Automation features such as an automatic digging system, semi-automatic approach, and semi-auto dump systems simplify repetitive tasks, helping operators optimize load cycles. These systems are particularly beneficial for less experienced operators, helping to close skills gaps and enhance overall operational efficiency.
On challenging terrain, the variable traction control system helps prevent tire slippage, prolonging tire life and improving safety in wet or slippery conditions. The loader’s modulated clutch system offers precise control for smooth transitions between forward and reverse, which is critical during truck-loading operations. An available KomVision camera system provides operators with a comprehensive view of the machine’s surroundings, and Komtrax Plus offers remote monitoring and data-driven insights that can help reduce unplanned downtime.
“The new WA700-8 can help quarry operations hit that sweet spot for 70-ton truck loading, making every pass count,” said Sebastian Witkowski, Product Manager. “With a heavier operating weight, greater static tipping load and larger breakout force than the previous model, the WA700-8 is a productive and efficient wheel loader that is ideal for quarry operations.”
“We are excited to welcome Chris to Gee Heavy Machinery,” said Mark Keeler, General Manager for Gee Heavy Machinery. “Chris’s experience, track record, and commitment to the industry will elevate our rental services and help us continue providing exceptional solutions for our customers.”
Chris will oversee the day-to-day operations of the rental division, focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction, optimizing inventory management, and expanding the rental fleet to meet the needs of a growing market.
About Komatsu
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Front-line industries worldwide use Komatsu solutions to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, manage forests and create consumer products. The company’s global service and distributor networks support customer operations to help enhance safety and promote productivity while working to optimize performance. To learn more, visit www.komatsu.com.
About Gee Heavy Machinery
Building on more than 40 years of success in the automotive industry, Gee Heavy Machinery is proud to have been selected by Komatsu as its partner in providing customers with premier heavy equipment solutions in construction, mining and forestry in N. California. At Gee Heavy Machinery, our mission is clear: “Winning Together With Our Customers, Because When They Win, We Win.” To learn more about our products, services and career opportunities, please visit www.geehm.com.
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