MEETING AN INDUSTRY’S NEED Pipelayer designed with input from customers delivers exceptional stability on energy-sector projects
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quipment performance and stability are critical to successfully lay pipe in the ground across miles and miles of varying terrain. Komatsu worked closely with crews from pipeline companies to develop a new pipelayer to meet those needs, according to Chuck Murawski, Komatsu Product Manager, Dozers.
than on the standard D155AX-8 dozer and it features 32-inch track shoes.
Large footprint, better ground contact
footprint and was designed to handle heavy loads.” With a 170,000-pound lift capacity, Murawski said the D155CX-8 can move steel pipe up to 36-inches in diameter. It features a pipelayer package with a standard 24-foot boom length. An optional 28-foot boom is available.
“The heavy, final-drive components are close to the ground, which lowers Chuck Murawski, the center of gravity and “It’s ideal for gas and oil projects Komatsu Product improves stability,” Murawski in the energy sector and, after Manager, Dozers explained. “The rollers are fixed conversations at CONEXPO last suspension and don’t oscillate year, we believe there may be other “It’s essential to get feedback from like with a dozer. That improves application possibilities to explore,” the contractors who will ultimately ground contact. The pipelayer has a big Murawski said. ■ use a pipelayer, like our new D155CX-8,” said Murawski. “They suggested a larger steering motor, so Quick Specs on Komatsu’s D155CX-8 Pipelayer we incorporated one into the machine and that gives it better displacement Net Horsepower Operating Weight Lift Capacity Industries Model and more steering torque.” 354 hp 170,000 lb** Pipeline, Energy D155CX-8 120,970 lb* Murawski added that the D155CX-8’s stability comes from an oval design, nine-roller undercarriage that has 12 feet, 10 inches of track on ground, making it Komatsu’s largest. The pipelayer has a track gauge that is approximately 10 inches wider
*With pipelayer package
**Maximum lift at tipping point The new D155CX-8 pipelayer was designed with pipeline contractors’ input and includes a long track on ground and a wider track gauge for stability. It can handle up to 36-inch steel pipe, making it ideal for gas and oil projects, according to Chuck Murawski, Komatsu Product Manager, Dozers.
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