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Komatsu's Upgraded Crawler Transporter: The CD60R-3 - MikePhua - 06-28-2025
Komatsu has recently unveiled an upgraded version of its 6-ton full rotation crawler transporter (also known as the 360-degree rotating crawler transporter), which will be sold as the "CD60R-3" starting from June 2025. The product was showcased at the Japan International Construction Machinery and Surveying Expo (CSPI-EXPO) held from June 18 to 21.
Product Overview:
Komatsu first launched the full rotation crawler transporter, CD60R-1, in 1996. The model quickly became popular for tasks like land leveling, farmland reclamation, forestry road construction, and river engineering, especially in non-paved terrains. Its durability, 360-degree rotation functionality, and compact design, which allows operation in tight spaces, have made it highly favored by users. Over the years, the demand for the CD60R-1 has also grown in post-disaster reconstruction projects.
The CD60R-3 features a new and upgraded engine, offering higher output power and improved fuel efficiency. This enhances both the economic performance and environmental sustainability of the machine. Additionally, the redesigned engine layout has significantly improved the driver’s visibility on the right side of the vehicle. New features like surrounding surveillance cameras, digital tilt angle displays, and maintenance-free batteries have also been added to boost safety and convenience, meeting customer needs more precisely.
Key Features:
1. Environmental and Economic Efficiency:
- New Engine Power Boost: The new engine delivers an 8% increase in power while reducing fuel consumption. It is equipped with the SAA4D107E-5 engine, meeting the non-road mobile machinery emissions standards.
- Automatic Power Reduction: The machine is equipped with automatic power reduction and idling stop features, which lower the engine RPM or stop the engine during idle times, minimizing unnecessary fuel consumption.
- Improved Visibility: The engine layout has been redesigned to improve the driver’s visibility, enhancing safety during operation. The CD60R-3 comes standard with rear and right-side surveillance cameras, eliminating blind spots.
- Digital Tilt Angle Display & Warning Alerts: A built-in Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) provides real-time digital tilt angle readings. If the machine tilts too far, the display will change color and an alarm will sound. The machine also features a warning when the bucket is raised but not lowered, reducing the risk of operational negligence.
- Overload Warning System: The machine is equipped with an overload warning light that displays the load status in real time, preventing potential safety hazards and damage caused by overloading.
- Maintenance-Free Battery: The CD60R-3 is equipped with a maintenance-free battery that doesn’t require electrolyte checking, and an indicator light clearly shows its status. Additionally, the optimized battery compartment design makes it easier to maintain the vehicle.
- Lightweight Compact Design: With an overall weight of less than 10 tons, the lightweight design offers flexibility in transport options. It also performs exceptionally well in narrow spaces, providing excellent maneuverability and adaptability on-site.
The new Komatsu CD60R-3 crawler transporter continues to embody the company’s commitment to innovation in construction machinery. With its enhanced safety, improved efficiency, and durable design, this machine is set to meet the demanding needs of modern construction projects, especially in challenging and confined environments.