Komatsu 960E Off-highway trucks tech specs

Overview

The Komatsu 960E (2020–2026) is an ultra-class off-highway dump truck designed for mining operations where large payloads and repeatable haul cycles drive productivity. Its 576.072-ton operating weight and 326.585-ton payload give it substantial carrying capacity, while the Komatsu SSDA18V170 engine produces 2,495 kilowatts and 13,771 Nm of torque. The AC drive system handles power delivery under sustained loading and suits mine fleets built around electric-drive haul trucks.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Performance & Efficiency

The Komatsu SSDA18V170 produces 2,495 kilowatts and 13,771 Nm of maximum torque, providing the output needed to move a 326.585-ton payload through demanding mine haul cycles. Its AC drive system manages power transfer under sustained heavy loading, while the 64.5 km/h maximum forward speed supports productive travel over longer haul routes. The dump body raises and lowers in 24 seconds, giving the truck a balanced unloading cycle, while hydraulic relief pressure is rated at 190 bar.

In Comparison

Terex MT: Competes in a higher stated payload class, while also relying on an AC electric drive system for large-scale mine hauling.
Liebherr T284: Another ultra-heavy electric-drive truck with greater stated payload capacity, aimed at large mining fleets and sustained production cycles.
Komatsu 960E: Offers a 326.585-ton payload, 2,495-kilowatt engine, and 64.5 km/h maximum speed in a slightly smaller ultra-class package.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Komatsu 960E is a capable ultra-class mining truck within the AED 22,000,000–25,000,000 range. Its 326.585-ton payload, 2,495-kilowatt engine, 13,771 Nm of torque, and AC drive system make it a strong fit for large mines that need high hauling capacity without moving into the heavier payload class represented by the Terex MT and Liebherr T284.