Komatsu Ltd. was established in 1921 in Komatsu City, Japan. Important principles of the founder company are quality first and development of innovative technologies. These principles have been passed on to subsequent generations during all the years of growth and are still valid nowadays and are supported from the company and staff members worldwide. This is how Komatsu became a global player.
With factories located in Hannover, Düsseldorf, Newcastle (UK), Este (Italy) and Umeå (Sweden) Komatsu guarantees that machines for the European market are mainly produced in Europe and adapted to the needs of the individual markets.
Besides construction machines the product range includes forestry machines, forklifts and many other product groups.
Komatsu machines stand for productivity, reliability, efficiency, easy operation, safety, operator comfort and Eco-friendliness.
Furthermore there is existing a close-meshed distribution network withdistributors and distribution partners all over Europe. Their target is to ensure fast and safe service for Komatsu customers. In Germany you can find the following five distributors with a dense location network:
- BRR-Baumaschinen Rhein-Ruhr GmbH
- www.brr-baumaschinen.de
- Kuhn Baumaschinen Deutschland GmbH
- www.kuhn-baumaschinen.de
- Ritter & Schwald Baumaschinen GmbH
- www.ritter-schwald.de
- Schlüter Baumaschinen GmbH
- www.schlueter-baumaschinen.de
- Schlüter Baumaschinen Halle GmbH
- www.schlueter-baumaschinen.de
Product range
Komatsu offers its landscaping customers a large product range in order to support them in the best way with their daily work.
The range comprises mini excavators with an operating weight from 0,88 t to 5,64 t to compact wheel loaders WA70 to WA100 with a bucket capacity from 0,75 m³ to 1,8 m³ as well as midi excavators – wheeled and on tracks – with operating weights from 8,0 t to 13,9 t. A range of skid steer loaders and backhoe loaders with 2-wheel and 4-wheel-steering add to the Utility range.
The all-electric PC33E-6 mini excavator with an operating weight of 3.7 t is a new addition to the range. Further electric machines are in preparation or will soon be launched on the market.
Of course there are more than just those machines included in the complete product range. Some examples are machines for the construction branch, hydraulic excavators with an operating weight up to 777 t, wheel loaders with a bucket capacity up to 35 m³, rigid and articulated dump trucks, wheeled excavators with an operating weight up to 20 t, motor graders and dozers. Due to this comprising range on highest technical level Komatsu is recognized as global full-liner.
Innovation
Komatsu invests heavily in technological advancements and digital transformation. Key innovations include the development of electric and hybrid machinery, factory-installed 3D control systems, and the integration of smart construction technologies. The company emphasizes data management and next-generation technologies through platforms like Komtrax and Operator Guidance Monitors, enhancing efficiency and productivity across its operations.