What brand is Komatsu?

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McLeo
09/06/25 2:36am
KOMATSU is the Komatsu brand. Komatsu Ltd. (also known as the Komatsu Group) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment. The company was founded in 1921 and has a history of over 90 years. The relevant introduction of Komatsu is as follows: Introduction 1: Komatsu Ltd. (the Komatsu Group) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment. Founded in 1921, it has a history of over 90 years. The Komatsu Group is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with five regional headquarters in China, the United States, Europe, Asia, and Japan. The group has 143 subsidiaries and over 30,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2010, the group's sales reached $21.7 billion. Introduction 2: Komatsu products are renowned worldwide for their comprehensive range, reliable quality, and superior service. The main products include construction machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks; industrial machinery such as large presses and cutting machines; logistics machinery such as forklifts; underground construction machinery such as TBMs and shield machines; and diesel power generation equipment.
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OCorbin
09/18/25 2:41am
As a long-time enthusiast studying the automotive and mechanical fields, I find the Komatsu brand quite interesting. It's actually a renowned Japanese industrial machinery manufacturer, not an automobile brand. Komatsu specializes in producing heavy equipment like excavators and bulldozers, which are commonly used on construction sites or in mines. I've seen them at many project sites, easily recognizable by their distinctive yellow-green logo. Although they don't manufacture regular passenger vehicles, they do have some involvement in industrial vehicles such as dump trucks, known for their reliable quality. From an automotive perspective, understanding Komatsu can broaden one's horizons regarding how diesel engines operate efficiently. Established in 1921 with a long history, Komatsu has a global presence and has recently introduced electric and intelligent equipment, showcasing both environmental consciousness and innovation. Remember, it's not a brand commonly mentioned by car enthusiasts, but its engineering achievements and influence are certainly worth knowing.
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