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I DA U N I V E R S A L J a n u a r y - Fe b r u a r y 2 0 2 4 37 Komatsu recently off ered journalists a peek at its new motor grader for haul roads used by truck fl eets 100 tons and higher. e Komatsu 426-horse- power GD955-7 grader features an 18-foot moldboard (with 20 feet as an option) and a new circle bearing that eliminates the need for circle guide and wear plate adjust- ments, reducing downtime for maintenance. It also has a long wheel- base and high operating weight of 104,323 pounds, increasing its blade-down force pressure for penetrating hard-packed road surfaces by up to 20%, the company says. " e grader can execute tight U-turns on a standard 100-ton-class haul road without the need to fully cut the wheels or course correct," says Sebastian Witkowski, product manager, Komatsu mining support equip- ment. Performance-wise, the GD955-7 has notable increases over its predecessor, including 32% higher engine output for up to 19% higher working travel speeds; a 33% increase Protégés can get valuable business develop- ment help from their mentors in several areas, including: Guidance on internal business management systems, accounting, marketing, manufacturing, and strategic planning. If you are new to IDA and would like to participate, contact our offi ce so that we can match you up with a Mentor. If you are an active member with IDA and would like to help welcome, network and mentor new businesses, please call our offi ce today (972) 241-1124. THE IDA MENTOR/PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM NUTS & BOLTS continued from page 35 Komatsu Shows Big Haul Road Motor Grader e 426-horsepower unit promises beefed-up performance. e Komatsu GD955-7 has an 18-foot moldboard with the option to go to a 20-foot blade. in productivity with the 18-foot moldboard; and a 21% reduc- tion in total maintenance time with the circle bearing system. Nuts & Bolts continued on page 39 e grader is scheduled to be available this quarter, according to Witkowski. ● www.constructionequipment.com 12/23