NA RROW VEIN AND
L OW PROFILE MINING
Komatsu bolsters narrow-vein / low-
of GHH Group last profile offering
With Komatsu’ s acquisition year, its consolidated und erground hard-rock mining offering has expanded significantly. Together with its partners, this portfolio includes loaders, trucks, drills, bolters and utility vehicles for both narrow-vein and low-profile operations.
GHH has a reputation for its low-profile offering and footprint in southern Africa and large narrow-vein truck, while traditional Komatsu products have proven themselves in the narrowvein space. The combined Komatsu offering now boasts five low-profile underground hard-rock products including the WX05LP( GHH’ s SLP-5), WX06LP( SLP-6), WX08LP( SLP-8) and WX10LP loaders, and the HX30LP truck. In addition, there is the industrial minerals low-profile offering that includes the WX03LP( SLP-3H), WX09LP( SLP-9) and WX14LP( SLP-14H), which all come with EU Stage V engine packages.
Komatsu’ s most recently introduced WX10LP and HX30LP are not only the perfect pair but also set to optimise operations with their performance and pr oductivity
, the company says.
The HX30 low-profile truck has an operator’ s compartment roof window that enables the operator to see the dump box in the fully raised position as well as additional cameras on the rear and side for increased visibility. It also has an oscillating articulation to significantly improve frame life and operator comfort. There is an additional seat in the operator’ s compartment, allowing for transport of a technician or visitor underground, along with basic operator training benefits.
With 32
20 kW best-in-class engine power, the HX30LP also comes in Tier 3 and EU Stage V engine packages, the company says.
The WX10LP is optimised for truck loading with the Z-link
, boasting excellent breakout force and tipping height, which promotes the loading of all 30-t low-p profile dump trucks in its class, Komatsu
The Komatsu WX04B offers a quick battery swap underground in a working end thanks to the patented Ground Level Battery Swap
claims. The generous ground clearance ensures longer frame life and improved manoeuvrability in undulating footwall conditions. The ergonomic cabin is designed with safety – with several cameras for improved visibility
– and operator comfort in mind.
Maintenance features across all products include automatic greasing, SAHR brakes, as well as all daily maintenance activi ities available from
APRIL 2025 | International Mining 63