Product bulletin

DRAFT GD955-7
CEN00953-00
Index

Design concept & Key features • Reversible cooling fan

• Drastically improved all new mining motor grader • Accessibility
• Safety on tandem
Competitive specifications • Plastic wheel chocks
• Easy access Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank
Dimensions • Supports the DEF level and refill timing
• Aftertreatment devices regeneration automatic display
Productivity • “Maintenance time caution lamp” display
• Increased engine power for faster speed
• Increased the leveling area in time Reliability features
• Optimum machine size for standard 18 ft and optional • Double operation life of main frame (vs Previous
20 ft blade model)

• Efficient combination with popular trucks from HD785 to • Main component 16000 h overhaul interval
830E
• GD955-7 Work equipment Comparison of production cost
• Reduce production cost
Maintenance features • Example of value proposition to Indonesian customers
• Circle bearing • Production cost
• Able to remove transmission without removing cab
• Adjustable blade guide Operator comfort
• Service center (Optional) • Comfortable wide view cab & easy operation
• Auto-lube, Graco • Relaxing posture & less effort fingertip control
• Maintenance free battery • Why we choose fingertip control
• Ground level refueling • Steering wheel and steering lever
• Fast fuel fill coupler • Less effort

Equipment topic 2
Index

• Blade & front view • Engine shutdown secondary switch

• Rear view monitor & camera • Ground level emergency stop switch
• Enhanced A/C capacity • Tie-off anchor points for maintenance
• Pressurized cab • Emergency exit of operator’s cab
• Viscous mount cab • Machine lockout switch (Optional)
• Articulate auto center return system • Fire extinguisher (Optional)
• Automatic differential lock • Protection functions supported by electronic control
• Air suspension operator seat • Operator presence monitoring system
• Tilt-away and telescopic steering column
• High performance radio Ecology features
• Two DC 12 V electrical outlets • Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA
Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
• Cab environment
• Auto idle stop function
• Low noise operation
• Switches layout
ICT
• Machine monitor
Safety features
• LCD monitor
• KomVision with radars
• ECO guidance
• Rear view monitor system
• Machine setting / information
• Built-in ROPS/FOPS (ISO 3471/ISO 3449) cab
• Maintenance
• Heated rear view mirrors (Optional)
• Monitor setting
• Rear entry access platform (Optional)
• Energy saving operation
• Full LED lighting
• ECO guidance messages
• Secondary steering
• KOMTRAX Plus version 2
• Battery and starter disconnect switch

Equipment topic 3
Index

Control
• Auto-manual selectable lock up torque converter
transmission
• Torque converter benefits
• Transmission mode selection
• Shift lever and F-N-R switch
• Gearshift preset function
• RPM set switch
• Engine power mode selection system
• Anti Stall
• Power train protection
• Reduce shift shock for driving comfort
• Closed-center load sensing system hydraulic system

Interchangeability
• Interchangeability between new GD955-7 (Tire 4 Final)
and current GD825A-2

Standard & optional equipment

Transportation guide
• At shipping (Main packing)

Equipment topic 4
Design concept & Key features

Drastically improved all new mining motor grader Maintainability & Reliability
Productivity＊ • Reducing maintenance time
• Greatly improved productivity o Circle Bearing ・・・No need to maintenance of circle wear
parts that account for 21% of GD825A-2
o Production (Blade size x Working travel speed) total maintenance time*
・・・Compared with GD825A-2 o Easy component removal o Adjustable blade guide
33% UP o Service center o Auto-lub, Graco
Compared with Caterpillar 18
o Maintenance free battery o Ground level fast fuel fill coupler
19% UP
• Main components: 16000 h overhaul interval
o Machine size and power increased on base of 18 ft
• Double operation life of main frame (Compared with GD825A-2)
・・・ Standard 18 ft Optional 20 ft
o High working travel speed・・・ Compared with GD825A-2 19% UP Circle Bearing
(Engine output: 209 kW => 311 kW)
Compared with Caterpillar 18 19% UP
(Engine output: 239 kW => 311 kW)
o Efficient combination with popular trucks from HD785 to 830E

Komatsu Caterpillar

GD955-7 GD825A-2 16 18

Blade width [ft] 18 20 16 16 18

Rated engine 311

output (30% higher than 209 227 239
Caterpillar 18) Exchanging component
[kW@F4]

8.7 8.5
Estimated (19% (16%
working speed higher than higher than 7.3 7.4 7.3
[km/h] Caterpillar Caterpillar
18) 18)
＊These values will differ depend on the calculation conditions.

Equipment topic 5
Design concept & Key features

Drastically improved all new mining motor grader

Drastically improved all new mining motor grader
＊
Production cost
• Production cost (USD/km2) of GD955-7 with 20 ft blade is 21% • High comfortability in cab
better than GD825A-2 o Excellent visibility, Hexagonal cab
o Enhanced air conditioner (A/C) capacity
o Pressurized cab
o Viscous mount cab
o Air suspension operator seat

Excellent visibility , Hexagonal cab

Operator comfort
• Stress free and less effort operability
o Electromagnetic Proportional Control valve + Fingertip control
o Steering wheel + Sub steering lever
o The movement of arms will reduce up to 92% than GD825A-2
control system and relive 10% stress during operation.
Air suspension operator seat
o Articulate auto center return system

Lumber
Seat heater Ventilator Seat belt
support

〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇
3-point seat belt Air

〇 〇
Optional 〇 〇
2-point seat belt Mechanical

Equipment topic 6
Design concept & Key features

Drastically improved all new mining motor grader

Safety Ecology
• Improved safety equipment • 3 types of engines “Tier 4 Final”, “Tier 3", and "Tier 2 equivalent"
o KomVision all around monitoring system with radars are prepared.
o Rear view monitor system • Auto idle stop function
o Rear entry access platform (Optional)
o Full LED lighting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) support
• KOMTRAX Plus-2
• Safety for maintenance work • Color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Multi monitor
o Ground level battery disconnect switch
Control
o Ground level emergency stop switch
• Auto-manual selectable lock up torque converter transmission
o Tie-off anchor points
• Transmission mode selection (Auto / Manual)
o Machine lockout switch (Optional)
• RPM set switch
KomVision Rear entry access platform (Optional) • Engine power mode selection system ( P mode / E mode / Middle
speed mode)
Shift range F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

Selected gear 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

E mode Travel speed (km/h) 5 7 9 13 16 22 34 44

P mode Travel speed (km/h) 6 8 11 15 18 24 34 44

Shift range F1 F2 F2.5 F3 F3.5 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

Selected gear 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

Engine rpm limit ● ●

Middle speed
mode
Travel speed (km/h) 6 8 9 11 12 15 18 24 34 44

Travel speeds calculated with 26.5R25 L3 tires at full accelerator

Route of getting on. and flat road.

Equipment topic 7
Competitive specifications

　 Manufacturer
KOMATSU KOMATSU Caterpillar Caterpillar Caterpillar
Model
GD955-7 GD825A-2 16 18 24
Item 　 　 　 　 Unit
HORSEPOWER: 　 　 　
ISO9249/SAE J1349: Net kW (HP)/min-1 311(423)/1900 209(284)/2100 216(294)/2000 227(309)/2000 399(543)/1800
ISO 14396 kW (HP)/min-1 318(426)/1900 （N/D) （N/D) （N/D) 561(752)/1800
OPERATING WEIGHT (Typically equipped)**: * kg 47300 31400 32411 33713 74597
Front 　 　 　 　 　
* 　 13800 8790 8733 9296 （N/D)
Rear 　 　 　 　 　
* 　 33520 22610 23678 24417 （N/D)
PERFORMANCE: 　
Travel speed: 　 　 　 　
　 km/h (Eng High-Idle)
Forward: 　 　 　 1st 　 　 (5.7) 5.3 4 4.5 4.5 4.8
(at rated rpm) 　 　 2nd 　 　 (7.8) 7.2 5.4 6.1 6.1 6.9
　 　 　 　 3rd 　 　 (11.0) 10.2 8 8.9 8.9 10.3
　 　 　 　 4th 　 　 (14.6) 13.7 11.5 12.3 12.3 14.9
　 　 　 　 5th 　 　 (17.9) 16.8 15.8 19 19 28.9
　 　 　 　 6th 　 　 (24.2) 23 21.4 25.8 25.8 41.9
　 　 　 　 7th 　 　 (33.7) 32.5 31.3 35.5 35.5 ---
　 　 　 　 8th 　 　 (44.4) 43.6 44.9 51.7 51.7 ---
Max. reverse speed 　 　
　 　 (42.3) 41.4 47.9 40.8 40.8 41.2
Min. turning radius 　 　 　
　 m 9.3 8 9.3 9.3 12.5
Axle oscillation (front total) 　 deg 32 32 35 35 32
Articulation angle (each) 　
　 deg 27 25 20 20 25
MOLD BOARD: * mm
Length 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 5489 4877 4900 5500 7300
Height(String) 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 810 750 787 787 1067
Thickness 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 25 25 25 25 50
BLADE RANGE: 　 　
Max. lift above ground 　
* mm 542 490 400 400 373
Max. cutting depth 　
* mm 498 680 470 470 626
Max. shoulder reach: Left * mm 2466 1777 2311 2605 3175
　 　 　 　 Right * 　 2424 2208 2311 2605 3200
Max. blade angle: Left * deg 13.6 90 （N/D) （N/D) （N/D)
　 　 　 　 Right * 　 18.3 90 （N/D) （N/D) （N/D)
DIMENSIONS**: mm
Overall length 　 　 　 　
* 　 13200 11470 12051 12051 16707
Overall width (excl. blade) * 　 3685 3310 3411 3411 4515
Overall height 　 　 　 　
* 　 3985 3550 3719 3746 4380
Ground clearance 　 　 　
* 　 431 440 396 423 404
Wheelbase 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 8330 7100 7365 7365 10388
Blade base 　 　 　 　 　
* 　 3160 3100 3066 3066 4048
Tread: Front 　 　 　
　 　 3004 2620 2703 2703 3664
　 Rear 　 　 　
　 　 3004 2620 2703 2703 3664

*: Calculated with 26.5 R25 tires, 5.5 m blade, ripper and push plate
**: Weight and dimensions of GD955-7 are for North American specification.

Equipment topic 8
Competitive specifications

　 Manufacturer
KOMATSU KOMATSU Caterpillar Caterpillar Caterpillar
Model
GD955-7 GD825A-2 16 18 24
Item 　 　 　 　 Unit
ENGINE: 　
Model 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 Komatsu Komatsu Caterpillar Caterpillar Caterpillar
　 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 SAA6D140E-7 S6D140E C13 VHP C13 VHP C27
Type 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 Direct injection
　 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 Turbocharged
　 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 Aftercooled
No. of cylinders - 　 　 　
　 mm 6-140×165 6-140×165 6-130×157 6-130×157 12-137x152
bore x stroke 　 　 　 　
　 　 　
Piston displacement 　 　
　 L 15.24 15.24 12.5 12.5 27
POWER TRAIN: 　
Torque converter or Main clutch 　 　
　 　 Single stage T/C Direct drive Direct drive Direct drive Single stage T/C
　 　 　 　 　
　 　 with lock-up clutch 　 　 with lock-up clutch
Transmission 　 　 　 　
　 　 Electronically controlled Mechanically controlled Electronically controlled Electronically controlled Electronically controlled
countershaft transmission planetary transmission countershaft transmission countershaft transmission planetary transmission
　 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 (F8-R8) (F8-R8) (F8-R6) (F8-R6) (F6-R3)
BRAKES: 　
Service brake 　 　 　 　
　 　 Wet, multiple disc Wet, multiple disc Wet, multiple disc Wet, multiple disc Wet, multiple disc
Parking brake 　 　 　 　
　 　 Wet, multiple disc Dry, caliper disc Wet, multiple disc Wet, multiple disc Wet, multiple disc
Fuel tank refill capacity 　 　
　 L 717 500 496 496 908
*) SPEC. CONDITIONS: 　
• Blade 　 　 　 　 　
　 mm 5489 4877 4900 5500 7300
• Front attachment 　 　
　 　
• Rear attachment 　 　
　 　
• Upper attachment 　 　
　 　 ROPS cab ROPS cab ROPS cab ROPS cab ROPS cab
　 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 (Low profile) (Low profile) (Low profile) (Low profile) (Low profile)
• Tires: 　 Front 　
　 　 26.5R25 23.5R25 23.5R25 23.5R25 29.5R29
　 　 Rear 　
　 　 26.5R25 23.5R25 23.5R25 23.5R25 29.5R29
EQUIPMENT: 　
• Circle gear type 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 Bearing Circle guide(wear plate) Circle guide(wear plate) Circle guide(wear plate) Circle guide(wear plate)
• Lubrication(Standard) 　 　
　 　 Auto lube, Graco Manual lubrication Manual lubrication Manual lubrication Auto lube, Lincoln Centro-
Matic
Emission certification 　 　
　 　 EPA Tier 4 Final EPA Tier1 EPA Tier 4 Final EPA Tier 4 Final EPA Tier 4 Final
Refer No. 　 　 　 　 　
　 　 CEN00952-00 CEN00833-03 AEHQ7496-02 AEHQ7639-01 AEXQ2938-00

*: Calculated with 26.5 R25 tires, 5.5 m blade, ripper and push plate
**: Weight and dimensions of GD955-7 are for North American specification.

Equipment topic 9
Dimensions

GD955-7
Drastically

Machine dimensions

A Height (Without antenna) 3990 mm

B Center of front axle to counterweight (Pusher) 970 mm
C Cutting edge to center of front axle 3160 mm
D Wheelbase to center of tandem 8330 mm
E Tandem wheelbase 1980 mm
F Center of tandem to back of ripper 3400 mm
G Overall length 13200 mm
H Counterweight (Pushed) to ripper base bracket rear end 11860 mm
I Tread (Front) 3005 mm
J Width of standard moldboard 5490 mm
K Tread (Rear) 3005 mm
L Width over tires 3685 mm
M Ripper beam width 3298 mm
N Articulation, left or right 27°

Equipment topic 10
Productivity

Increased engine power for faster speed

Increased engine power provides faster travel speed.

Increased engine power GD955-7 vs GD825A-2 vs Caterpillar 18

Travel performance (F-1 to F-4)
Operating Rated power
weight (t) @F4, Net (kW) 6.0
Travel speed increase
GD955-7 47.3 311 19% over GD825A-2
16% over Caterpillar 18/(16)
GD825A-2 31.4 209 5.0

Drawbar pull / Blade length (kN/m)

Increased torque
Caterpillar 18 33.7 239 maintain travel speed even on
4.0
uphill travel
Caterpillar 16 32.4 227

3.0
Travel speed on each gear (km/h)
Caterpillar 18
GD955-7 GD825A-2 (Caterpillar 16) 2.0

F-1 5.3 4.3 4.5

F-2 7.2 5.8 6.1 1.0

F-3 10.2 8.5 8.9

F-4 13.7 12.1 12.3 0.0

At rated engine rpm and hard flat road. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Travel speed (km/h)

Equipment topic 11
Productivity

Increased the leveling area in time

Mining motor grader production should be the area maintained in time, “Square meter/hour” [m2/h.]
GD955-7 can grade 33% more area par hour than GD825A-2 with standard 18 ft (5.5 m) blade.

GD955-7 20 ft
GD955-7 18 ft
9.0

8.5
Working speed * [km/h]

Caterpillar 16
8.0

7.5
Caterpillar 24
7.0 GD825A-2

6.5

6.0 Caterpillar 18

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Cutting width [ft] （@60 deg.）

*Average value of rated speed (F1 to F4, P mode) considering working time ratio.
*Working speed varies depending on the job conditions and cutting depth.

Equipment topic 12
Productivity

Optimum machine size for standard 18 ft and optional 20 ft blade

Machine size of GD955-7 is larger than GD825A-2, Caterpillar 16 and 18.
Productivity is much larger than GD825A-2, Caterpillar 16 and 18.

Caterpillar 24

GD955-7

GD825A-2

Caterpillar 16/18

Operating Blade down

Blade length Wheelbase Production
weight pressure
(ft) (mm) (Index)
(t) (kg/ft)

GD955-7 (Standard 18 ft) 18 47.3 8330 1234 126

GD955-7 (Optional 20 ft) 20 47.5 8330 1111 113

GD825A-2 16 31.4 7100 980 100

Caterpillar 18 18 33.7 7365 868 87

Caterpillar 16 16 32.4 7365 855 89

Equipment topic 13
Productivity

Efficient combination with popular trucks from HD785 to 830E

Machine size of GD955-7 is larger than GD825A-2, Caterpillar 16 and 18.
Productivity is much larger than GD825A-2, Caterpillar 16 and 18.
D/T HD465 HD785 HD1500 730E 830E 930E+
US Ton 45 100 159 200 244 320+
14 ft GD755
GD755
16 ft GD955-7 improves hauling road
KOMATSU GD825A-2 maintenance work efficiency with high
18 ft
GD955-7
performance and maneuverability.
20 ft
14 ft 14
14
16 ft
Caterpillar 16
1. GD955-7 can make
18 ft 18
U-turn with 20 ft blade within HD785
24 ft 24 class haul road width

1. HD785 can pass GD955-7 on both sides with a safe clearance

24
(HD785) Can’t make U-turn,
Need turn back steer.
HD785
Standard Haul road
W=24.1 m

Caterpillar 24 is good for

(HD785)
large mining operations but
too large for 100-150 t dump
trucks hauling road

Equipment topic 14
Productivity

GD955-7 Work equipment

Moldboard Ripper
Shank set pattern
Standard Optional
No. Number of shanks Model
Moldboard length 5.5 m / 18 ft 6.1 m/ 20 ft
Effective length, 30° blade angle 2.9 m / 9.6 ft 3.2 m / 10.6 ft
Effective length, 45° blade angle 4.0 m / 13.2 ft 4.5 m / 14.6 ft
Effective length, 60° blade angle 4.8 m / 15.9 ft 5.4 m / 17.6 ft 1 3 pieces

30° Blade angle

(Optional 3.2 m)

Standard
2.9 m
2 4 pieces

45° Blade angle

(Optional 4.5 m)

Standard
4.0 m
3 5 pieces

60° Blade angle

(Optional 5.4 m)

Standard

4 7 pieces
4.8 m

Equipment topic 15
Maintenance features

Circle bearing
No need to maintenance of circle wear parts that account for 21% of GD825A-2 total maintenance time. (By the survey value of the
internal.)
No need to grease up by auto-lube, Graco.

GD955-7 GD825A-2
• Circle bearing is no maintenance required. (until 16000 h • Wear plate and circle guide need adjustment every 500 h
for overhaul interval.) • Wear parts less than 2 mm thick need to be replaced.
• No need to grease up. (auto-lube, Graco.) • Need manual grease up every 50 h.
• Total maintenance time of circle wear parts is about 700 h.
(The survey value of the internal at 16000 h operation.)

Equipment topic 16
Maintenance features

Able to remove transmission without removing cab

GD955-7 Transmission GD825A-2

Need to remove cab

Transmission is set to
engine directly
(Backbone type)

Reduce Downtime
Engine and axle also able to remove individually

Equipment topic 17
Maintenance features

Adjustable blade guide

Clearance in the blade rail guide must be adjusted to maintain precise blade control. In GD955-7, no shims are used and the
clearance can be adjusted easily in a short time with the adjustment bolt.

Adjustment procedure
1. Adjust the blade position to minimum clearance between
the rail (1) and guide (2).
2. Tighten 6 bolts (3) until they reach plate (4).
3. Loosen 6 bolts (3) a half turn.
4. Tighten 6 nuts (5) to the specified torque.

Equipment topic 18
Maintenance features

Service center
A ground level service center is located at the upper of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank. Engine oil, transmission oil, hydraulic oil,
and coolant refiling ports are accessible in one location for quick preventative maintenance servicing.

Transmission oil

Coolant

Engine oil

Hydraulic oil

Equipment topic 19
Maintenance features

Auto-lube, Graco
This system automatically supplies grease to each greasing point (72 points) every preset hours, and it is not necessary to
periodically lubricate by a manual pump. Refill port to the reservoir is accessible from the Ground level.

Refill port

Equipment topic 20
Maintenance features

Maintenance free battery

Maintenance free battery is newly equipped. Daily check is simplified, just to check the indicator, showing the level of electrolyte.
Voltage drop and electrolyte reduction become less, compared with traditional type battery with electrolyte refill plug.

Indicator

Equipment topic 21
Maintenance features

Ground level refueling

• Can refuel from the ground.
• No need to climb up on the tandem, more safer refueling.
• DEF tank is also accessible from the ground.

Fast fuel fill coupler

717 L fuel tank has a mining industry standard fast fuel fill coupler on the right side
of the machine as standard.

Quick coupler

Reversible cooling fan

• Can be manually switched to reverse rotation.
• Reduce time required for cleaning radiator.

Equipment topic 22
Maintenance features

Accessibility
Wide-open service door able to access each service points
easily that reduces maintenance time.
Frequent service points are grouped and able to access
from the ground.

Safety on tandem
Grab rails and punched metal foot plate on the tandem for
safety inspection.

Equipment topic 23
Maintenance features

Plastic wheel chocks

Weight of a plastic wheel chock is 6 kg and much lighter than a steel or wooden wheel chock.
It is enough light to bring a plastic wheel chock with one hand.

Wheel chocks

Equipment topic 24
Maintenance features

Easy access Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank

Located at the right middle side of the machine and accessible
from the ground level. A convenient sight gauge is provided.

Supports the DEF level and refill timing

The DEF level gauge is displayed continuously on the right
side of the monitor screen. In addition, when the refill
timing* is reached, the DEF low level guidance appears as
a pops up display to inform the operator in real time.
* : The 2014 standard covering specific special automobile
exhaust gases stipulates that when the DEF level becomes
very low, the engine output is limited by law.

DEF level gauge DEF low level guidance

Equipment topic 25
Maintenance features

Aftertreatment devices regeneration automatic

display
When it is necessary to carry out manual regeneration (The
manual stationary regeneration) of the Komatsu Diesel
Particulate Filter (KDPF), the display automatically switches to
the aftertreatment device regeneration screen to inform the
operator.

“Maintenance time caution lamp” display

When the remaining time to maintenance becomes less than 30
hours*, the maintenance time monitor appears. Pressing the
menu switch the monitor to the maintenance screen.

Equipment topic 26
Reliability features

Double operation life of main frame (vs Previous model)

Since the front frame of GD955-7 supports loads 1.3 times as heavy as GD825A-2 (approximately 21 t), the lifter bracket is changed
to a box-type base material-enduring structure, in which strong base material endures severe loads. Thanks to improvement to this
BME (Base Material-Enduring) structure, the frame service life of GD955-7 is double that of GD825-2.

GD955-7 GD825A-2
Base Material Weld
(Enduring Point) (Enduring Point)

UPDATE
Lifter BKT Load Load

Equipment topic 27
Reliability features

Main component 16000 h overhaul interval

Overhaul interval of transmission and rear axle is increased from 12000 h to 16000 h by adopting following technologies.
(By the survey value of the internal.)
Transmission Rear axle

GD955-7: (Overhaul)16000 h Service life forecast: GD955-7: (Overhaul)16000 h Service life forecast:
GD825A-2: (Overhaul) 12000 h Komtrax Plus Non-installed GD825A-2: (Overhaul) 12000 h Komtrax Plus Non-installed

GD955-7:1502mm ← GD825-2:1330mm
(Axle center - Axle flange)
Bevel gear:
T/M：
HSP + Barrel polishing
Counter-shaft TORQFLOW
(Optimize tooth contact,
transmission (New gear train)
increase strength)
Planetary hydraulic shift
Non-installed
transmission

GD955-7:1981mm ← GD825:1842mm
(Tandem base)
Torque converter:
Lockup torque converter Rocking section seal:
Non-installed Oil seal O-ring

Axle mount:
Pad Trunnion

Service brake:
Fully hydraulic Fully pneumatic

Valve: Parking brake:

Electronic control (With inching protection control) Internal wet type External dry type
Mechanical control valve

Equipment topic 28
Comparison of production cost

Reduce production cost

Machine cost (Depreciation)

+ High Reliability
Overhaul, Repair cost

TCO = Total cost of ownership + +

Fuel oil cost Tire cost
TCO
($/h) + +
Production Operator cost GET cost
cost = =
($/m2)
Production Working width (m)
High Productivity
(m2/h)
×
Work speed (km/h)

Motor Grader Production should be defined as

“Area maintained in time” [m2/h] × High Maintainability
Maintainability

×
Work efficiency

High productivity, high reliability & maintainability of machines can reduce the production cost.

Equipment topic 29
Comparison of production cost

Example of value proposition to Indonesian customers

Squall will make haul roads muddy, make truck driving impossible and cause
production volume decreases.
Quickly haul road maintenance by GD955-7 will
enable to increase in truck productivity & profits.
Hauling will be stopped by squalls.

GD955-7 with 20ft blade will shorten haul road recovery time Saved time will increase truck production &
by 45% (120 minutes)＊1 compared to GD825A-2 per squall, profit GD955-7 contributes to improving
calculated based on several conditions. truck productivity.
The difference in initial price between GD955-7
Calculated saved time / Squall and GD825A-2 will be recovered in 10 times of
squalls by increased productivity. ＊1
2 hours saved
USD
Profit
GD955-7 The difference in initial cost would be increase
recovered in 10 times of squall / year*1
would be
GD825A-2 reached
Estimated profit
increase / Squall to
5 times
Calculation conditions 9 10 of
Thermal coal mine 6 7 8 GD955-7
Average grade resistance : 3.1% 1 2 3 4 5
Strip ratio : 4.5 m3/t Rolling resistance : 3.5% initial
Overburden(loose) : 1.65 t/m3 Equipment : HD785-7 x 7, Initial price price *1
Haul road length : 3.6 km (one way) PC3400-11M0 x 1,
width : 24.1 m (Truck width x 3.5) Motor grader x 1
GD825A-2 GD955-7
＊１： These values will differ depend on the calculation conditions.

Equipment topic 30
Comparison of production cost

Production cost
Production cost (USD/km2) of GD955-7 with 20 ft blade is 21% better than GD825A-2.*1
-21% Better
Production cost
(USD / km2)
Total cost of ownership (USD / h)
= Production (km2 / h)

18 ft 20 ft
GD955-7

Total cost of ownership (USD / h) Production (km2 / h)

Depreciation cost is
only 12% of Total +46%
cost of ownership.

18ft 20ft 18 ft 20 ft
GD955-7 GD955-7
*1 : Values will vary depending on customer operation and each country.

Equipment topic 31
Operator comfort

Comfortable wide view cab & easy operation

Transmission control
Power height
adjusted Reclining
control lever console Air suspension seat
Seat heater,
3 point seat belt
Ventilation
Air lumber support

Work control
Adjustable arm rest

Sub steering lever

Steering wheel

Work control

Equipment topic 32
Operator comfort

Relaxing posture & less effort fingertip control

Current Caterpillar 16’s control is joystick type, but control type of Caterpillar previous model was almost same as GD825A-2. Many
operators are very familiar lever type control, they can be easy to change to Komatsu finger control system.

Control for work

equipment

Control for driving

Komatsu finger control system

Sub steering lever for Steering the Wheel for

easy steer while working safe driving
Caterpillar 16H Caterpillar 16
Lever control Joystick control

Equipment topic 33
Operator comfort

Why we choose fingertip control

Easy to convert
• Same lever layout with conventional control system.
• More easy to switch from current graders for experienced
operators.

More precise
• Light touch lever enables fine control of each lever

Natural feeling of control

• Need no twisting motion
• Need no additional switches like a joystick control to cover
whole control of motor grader

Equipment topic 34
Operator comfort

Steering wheel and steering lever

Steering wheel for more safer travelling based on customer feedback.
Small diameter steering wheel has more controllability.
Steering lever on the left console enables the operator to steer the machine and control work equipment at the same time, without
changing arm position.

300 mm

Equipment topic 35
Operator comfort

Less effort
The movement of arms will reduce up to 92% than current control system.
Relieve 10% stress during operation.

Equivalent to GD955-7 (Electronic lever ) *1 Equivalent to GD825A-2 (Mechanical lever) *2

:Track of the right hand movement *1. Photo shows GD655/675-7

:Track of the left hand movement *2. Photo shows GD655/675-6

Equipment topic 36
Operator comfort

Blade & front view

Hexangular cab and control console layout, combined to make excellent visibility which boosts operator’s confidence and
productivity in all grader applications. Well-positioned blade linkage provides an unobstructed view of the moldboard and front tires.
In addition, the operator can easily check the safety with the additional auxiliary mirror, thus can operate the machine at ease.

Equipment topic 37
Operator comfort

Rear view monitor & camera

Ensures visibility for rear end of the machine
* For details, see "Safety features“ (p.52)

Equipment topic 38
Operator comfort

Enhanced A/C capacity

Improved air conditioning comfort.
Louvers are placed at the positions (Left and right side) where the
wind blows directly on the operators.

Pressurized cab
Conforms to Mine Safety and Health Administration Regulations

Viscous mount cab

Cab mounting system changed from conventional rubber mounts
to viscous mounts.
Reduces uncomfortable vibrations in the cab.

Equipment topic 39
Operator comfort

Articulate auto center return system

It is difficult for the operator to directly see the articulate neutral position, but the operator can return the articulate position to neutral
with one switch. With this system, combined operations with steering etc. are reduced and the controllability during the work is
improved.
Articulate lever

Automatic differential lock

The automatic differential lock/unlock selection mode is installed which works according to the steering angle. The operator does
not need to operate the switch each time the straight travel and turning are changed between them.

＜During turning＞ ＜During straight travel＞

Differential is effective Machine can
since there is difference travel straight
between right and left loci. with differential
locked even on
soft ground.
Differential (Unlocked) Differential (Locked)

Equipment topic 40
Operator comfort

Air suspension operator seat

The fabric covered, air suspension operator seat is adjustable to the operator’s weight.
The air suspension dampens vibrations transmitted from the cab floor and reduces operator's fatigue.
Seat heater and ventilator is equipped as standard.
3-point seat belt is standard and 2-point seat belt is optional.

Seat heater Ventilator Seat belt Lumber support

〇 〇
Standard 〇 〇
3-point seat belt Air
〇 〇
Optional 〇 〇
2-point seat belt Mechanical

Switch of seat heater & ventilator Switch of seat height adjustment

The lower switch is used for the heater and the ventilator. Height can be adjusted while operating posture.
It is not possible to use both the heater and the ventilator at the same time.
The upper switch is used for changing the heater temperature.

Equipment topic 41
Operator comfort

Tilt-away and telescopic steering column

The tilt-away and telescopic steering column allows the operator to set the steering
wheel to a desired position. The tilt mechanism incorporates a spring assist for
easy adjustment and for easy operator seating and exiting.

Equipment topic 42
Operator comfort

High performance radio

The GD955-7 standard AM/FM radio includes connectionally via AUX and
Bluetooth®＊.
* : Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Two DC 12 V electrical outlets

Two DC 12 V outlets are standard in the operator's cab. These are located on the
right side rear cover, below the DC 24 V outlet.
AUX terminal
DC24 V electrical
outlet

USB port for

charging DC12 V electrical
outlet

Equipment topic 43
Operator comfort

Cab environment
Other standard item
Each lever stands have fore-aft adjustment.
Power console height adjustment • Defogger glass, rear
Armrests also have height adjustment. for each console
• Ash tray
• Floor mat
• Doors, left and right side with wipers
• Mirrors, interior cab, left and left exterior
mirrors
• Multi-color monitor with 7-inch LCD
display
• Instrument panel and monitoring system
• Room lamp, LED
• Wipers, front, doors and rear

Mobile phone tray Lunch box tray and magazine box

Equipment topic 44
Operator comfort

Low noise operation

Operator's ear dynamic noise level (ISO 6396)
Quiet and comfortable operation space with less vibration is
realized by adopting the hydraulic fan and viscous mount. The
operator fatigue is considerably reduced. 75 dB (A)
Circumference dynamic noise level (ISO 6395)

109 dB (A)
Typical test data at Komatsu test center

Equipment topic 45
Operator comfort

Switches layout
The switches are arranged by the functions such as “Operation", "visibility" and the others.

KomVision monitor
KomVision monitor brightness
Hazard lamp switch adjustment switch

Engine shutdown
secondary switch
Machine monitor

Monitor brightness selector switch

写真差し替え要
Steering wheel

Secondary steering switch

Horn button

Equipment topic 46
Operator comfort

Switches layout
Switches for KomVision, rear view monitor

Rearview monitor brightness

adjustment switch

Amber revolving lamp switch

Rear working lamp switch Front working lamp switch

All working lamp switch

Cab mount working lamp switch

Rear heated wire glass switch

Obstacle warning cancel switch Switch to show front camera view

Screen mode change switch

Switch to show center
camera view

Radar check switch

Switch to show rear

camera view

Equipment topic 47
Safety features

KomVision with radars

This system assists the operator when starts moving and driving at low speed such as in loading area, at fuel bay and near the
maintenance shop.
Using 5 cameras and 5 radars, a bird’s eye view is displayed on the KomVision monitor, and the operator can confirm the safety
around the machine.
Until KomVision monitor boots up after starting the engine, rear view monitor can be used to confirm the safety behind the machine.

Rear view monitor

KomVision monitor

Equipment topic 48
Safety features

1 x camera 1 x camera
KomVision with radars (Left)
(Right) 1 x radar
2 x camera (Left)
1 x radar
(Front)
(Right)

2 x radar
(Front)

KomVision
camera

KomVision
Rear view
radar
camera

Equipment topic 49
Safety features

KomVision with radars

Camera system
KomVision monitor mode changes according to the machine
speed and the F-N-R switch position.
• [2 screen mode]
It is a normal mode. The monitor is on the left screen, machine's front
is on the panorama view, machine's rear is on the bird's-eye view, and
a local view is on the right. The local view shows picture of front left 2 screen mode
camera basically. An operator can change the local operation switch of
selecting KomVision camera.
• [Rear view mode]
When F-N-R switch is set to reverse, the right and left sides of the rear
are displayed. It is also possible to manually change to rear side view
mode using a switch. *
• [No display mode]
When the machine speed reaches to 7 km/h, the screen automatically
turns off. If the machine speed drops to 5 km/h, it turns on again. It is
also possible to manually turn off using a switch. *

Rear view mode

* : See the explanation in “Switches layout” in “Operator comfort” section.

Equipment topic 50
Safety features

KomVision with radars

Radar system
If an obstacle such as a light machine comes into the detecting area, the system warns the operator as explained below.
The area detecting an obstacle is highlighted on the left screen, and the obstacle is shown by a small circle.
The right screen changes to the area detecting the object.
The system gives a caution to the operator by a alarm sound.

0 - 3m : Red circle
3 - 5m : Yellow circle
> 5m : Green circle

Equipment topic 51
Safety features

Rear view monitor system

KomVision camera
The operator can see the behind machine via full colored rear view monitor.
Rear view monitor is located on upper side of the front window.
Rearview monitor and KomVision monitor on the console are completely
independent.
This monitor can be always ON or ON only when the shift lever is in the reverse
position.
Visual distance guidelines can also be added for additional convenience.

Rear view camera

Standard
(KomVision ＆ Rear view monitoring)

Equipment topic 52
Safety features

Built-in ROPS/FOPS (ISO 3471/ISO 3449) cab

Operator cab structure conforms to ROPS (ISO 3471, Roll-Over Protective
Structure) standard, and FOPS (ISO 3449, Falling Objects Protective
Structure) Level II standard.

Heated rear view mirrors (Optional)

This heated mirrors can defrost easy and prevent from fogging, it helps
safety operation during cold season.

Rear entry access platform (Optional)

The access platform provides safety and easy access / egress to / from
the cab.

Equipment topic 53
Safety features

Full LED lighting

Standard 14 LED working lamps improve safety and efficiency during night shift. Convenient LED access lamp and service lamp are
contributes to safety all other roading lamps are also changed to LED type for reduce service bulb replace.
Amber revolving lamp
Front working lamp

Ladder lamp

Working
lamp on Engine bay lamp
cab

Rear working lamp

Front lamp

Integrated headlamp + Turn signal lamp

Turn signal lamp

Brake lamp
Tail lamp
Back up lamp

Equipment topic 54
Safety features

Secondary steering
The secondary steering system is automatically activated if the hydraulic pressure of the steering circuit lowers due to a failure in the
hydraulic system.
This can also be activated manually by the secondary steering switch in the cab.
The pilot lamp on the LCD monitor tells the operator that the system is operable when turning the key switch on.
Conform to: ISO 5010, SAE J1511

Equipment topic 55
Safety features

Battery and starter disconnect switch

• Isolated battery and starter from machine electric circuit
• Safer servicing of electrical system
• Eliminates battery drain during long term storage
• Include lockout hasp

Engine shutdown secondary switch

This switch is on the front face of the center console in the cab for
an emergency use.

Equipment topic 56
Safety features

Ground level emergency stop switch

For safety in maintenance / service emergency engine stop switch is located on the both sides of the machine, and accessible from
the ground level.

Equipment topic 57
Safety features

Tie-off anchor points for maintenance

Anchor points to fix safety harnesses are installed to the machine in order to secure
safety during maintenance.

Emergency exit of operator’s cab

If the cab door does not open, break the window glass with the hammer installed in the
cab, and then escape.
Remove the broken glass from the window frame to protect yourself from it when
escaping. Be careful not to slip on the broken pieces of glass.

Machine lockout switch (Optional)

Machine lockout switch invalidates steering cylinders, operation of blade and ripper work equipment and machine moving forward or
backward when engine is ON.

Brief step of machine lockout system

1. Machine lockout switch "ON" when engine is ON.
2. Controller sends a command to added lockout valve.
3. The lockout valve changes oil flow to fuel tank instead of steering and work equipment. Then, steering and work equipment are
invalidated.
4. Also, transmission becomes neutral and the truck does not move.
Fire extinguisher (Optional)
A fire extinguisher can be installed in the cab.

Equipment topic 58
Safety features

Protection functions supported by electronic control

Item Function

Even if the driver downshifts accidentally, transmission

Downshift inhibitor gear is kept until the machine speed becomes appropriate
to the selected gear for preventing over-runs.

When descending grades, if the machine‘s speed exceeds the max. speed for the current
Over-run inhibitor
gear, the machine shift up to protect the transmission.

This device makes it impossible to shift from/to forward

Forward/Reverse shift inhibitor
to/from reverse when the machine's speed exceeds 4 km/h.

The engine is prevented from starting when the shift

Neutral safety
lever is not in neutral.

When inching pedal is depressed, if machine's speed falls below the min. speed for the
Inching mode automatic downshift
current gear, the machine shifts down to protect the transmission.

When releasing working equipment's lock, if any of the working equipment lever is not
Work equipment lock inhibitor
neutral, working equipment's are kept locked until all levers are neutral.

Equipment topic 59
Safety features

Operator presence monitoring system

• The seating sensor is incorporated in the seat of GD955-7
• This is to detect the seating of the operator and enable the
operation of the electric lever
• However, locking / unlocking of electric lever operation must
depends on each lock switch operation
• The seating sensor just to enhance safety
• Because the electric lever may not operate when you left the
seat, please be sure to sit down while working

Equipment topic 60
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation

DEF mixing tube Tuned injection control

advanced injection timing
(To lower fuel consumption)
DEF injector KDPF reduction of EGR rate
(To reduce Particulate Matter (PM))

Komatsu Closed
Crankcase Ventilation
Selective Catalytic (KCCV)
Reduction (SCR)
decomposing NOx
CM2350 New
engine controller
Improvement of (for SCR control)
combustion chamber
Exhaust Gas
Recirculation (EGR)
cooler

Common rail fuel injection

system / 200 MPa

Variable Geometry
Turbocharger
Improvement or
New (VGT)
reinforcement

Equipment topic 61
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
KDPF
Komatsu has designed and developed a highly efficient diesel particulate filter that captures more than 90% of PM. Special oxidation
catalyst and extra fuel injection in the exhaust stream can decompose accumulated soot in the DPF filter by either active or passive
regeneration. This system does not require any additional operator's action or interrupt normal operation.

Ecology features

Komatsu catalyzed Exhaust OUT

soot filter :
Catalysts are
Komatsu Diesel Oxidation
coated on a
Catalyst (KDOC):
ceramic substrate.
catalysts are coated on a
ceramic substrate.

Differential
pressure sensor
Exhaust
OUT

OUT

Temperature
sensor Exhaust IN
From KDOC

Exhaust
IN Komatsu catalyzed soot filter

Equipment topic 62
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
KDPF
1. PM (soot) laden exhaust gas flows into the filter.
2. PM (soot) is trapped on the surface of the ceramic substrate.
The wall of the ceramic substrate is porous in the order of 10 micron porosity. The PM
laden exhaust gas flows through the wall but soot is trapped and only clean gas
comes out.
3. Trapped PM (soot) is oxidized in the following two processes (KDPF regeneration).
(1) Passive Regeneration
PM is oxidized by NO2 under normal operation.
(2) Active Regeneration
By dosing extra fuel into the exhaust gas and raising the exhaust gas temperature
with the help of KDOC, soot is decomposed.

Notes: Requirements for engines with KDPF

• Must use low sulfur fuel (15 ppm max.).
To prevent contamination of catalyst.
To prevent discharging sulfuric acid mist
• Must use low-ash engine oil.
To prevent early clogging of the filter by ash (Accumulated ash must be cleaned.)
According to the EPA regulations, it has to be maintenance-free for 4500 hours min.

Equipment topic 63
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
SCR
This new system combines a KDPF and SCR. The SCR Nox Urea
Based
reduction system injects a correct amount of DEF at a proper DEF mixing tube solution
rate, thereby decomposing NOx into non-toxic water (H2O)
and nitrogen gas (N2).

Clean exhaust

Ammonia oxidation
catalyst

Second selective reduction

catalyst for NOx

First selective reduction catalyst for NOx

NOTICE:
Image of actual product may be
different.

Equipment topic 64
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
VGT
Komatsu developed the VGT system featuring Komatsu designed hydraulic technology for variable control of air flow. The VGT
supplies optimal air flow according to load conditions and realizes better exhaust temperature management.

VGT

Intake air

Exhaust air

Variable nozzle

Equipment topic 65
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
Heavy-duty cooled EGR system
The system recirculates a portion of exhaust gas into air the intake and lowers combustion temperature, thereby reducing NOx
emission. While EGR gas flow increases, by incorporating a high-efficiency and compactly designed cooling system, the system
achieves a dynamic reduction of NOx, while helping to reduce fuel consumption.

Air cleaner VGT KDPF & SCR

VGT Pump line

VGT Pilot line

Fan
EGR cooler Exhaust manifoldold
After cooler

Engine
cylinder

Boost oil pump Intake manifold

EGRvalve

VGT Electromagnetic Proportional Control

SAA6D140E-7 ENGINE has 2 Electromagnetic Proportional Control

valves, one for the EGR valves control and one for the VGT control.

Equipment topic 66
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
Heavy-duty cooled EGR system

Tier 4 hydraulic servo control Tier 3 hydraulic actuator

Valve Spring Valve Spring
Pump pressure Control Control pressure
pressure
Fs
Fex Fh

Piston Spool Piston

o Valve position is determined by the position of the piston in o Valve position (Opening area) is determined by the
the valve. The spool moves by the control pressure, and balance of spring force, hydraulic force and external force
the pump pressure moves the valve piston in proportion to working on the valve. The valve position moves when the
the spool travel. external force changes.

o As long as the piston drive pressure is kept high enough, o The pressure difference across the valve increases when
the servo mechanism enables stable control of the valve the valve lift becomes small and tends to have a stepwise
position even in low valve lift operation. difference when the valve closes. This causes difficulty in
controlling small valve lift.

Equipment topic 67
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
EGR Cooler
Light and compact EGR cooler is developed. High efficiency fin & tube structure is adopted to meet Tier 4 emissions regulation. This
new structure has 2.3 times larger heat transfer area compared with multi-tube structure used on Komatsu Tier 3 engine.

Coolant outlet
Air vent

EGR gas outlet

(to EGR valve)

EGR gas
inlet

Flat tube
Coolant inlet
Inner fin

Equipment topic 68
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
KCCV
1. Oil mist trapping efficiency is significantly increased from the previous breathers by 50% to 95%.
2. Crankcase gas (blow-by gas) is fed back to the intake air.
3. The filter element of KCCV needs to be replaced every 2000 hours.

VGT Turbocharger

KCCV

Blow-by gas is fed back Tier 3: Blow-by gas is

into the intake air. released in the air.

Equipment topic 69
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
KCCV Impactor
Crank case pressure sensor large size oil
It is installed on the KCCV inlet mist is
and senses the inlet pressure. separated by a
process of gas
passing
through the
small holes and
hitting the wall.

Blowby gas outlet (to VGT intake

side)

Filter
separates
Crankcase depression regulator residual oil
valve prevents increased from gas
crankcase pressures

Relief valve
Functions as
Blow-by gas inlet (Engine a bypass
breather) valve in event
that filter
clogs to
prevent the
abnormal
pressure rise.
Oil drain port (To engine oil pan)
Oil returning line to the oil pan that is
separated in impactor and coalescer.

Equipment topic 70
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
Heavy-duty High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) fuel injection system
The system is designed to achieve an optimal injection of high-pressure fuel by means of computerized control, thereby achieving
near complete combustion to reduce PM emission.

Equipment topic 71
Ecology features

Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine -- Compliant with EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulation
Combustion chamber
The fuel / air combustion chamber located at the top of the engine piston has a new shape designed to improve combustion and
further reduce NOx and PM emissions, fuel consumption and noise.

New engine controller CM2350

The electronic control system performs high-speed processing of all signals from various sensors installed on the machine and the
engine. This ensures effective integration of machine components.
Engine condition is displayed on the monitor inside the cab, providing necessary information to the operator.

Equipment topic 72
Ecology features

Auto idle stop function

When the engine remains in an idle condition for a predetermined time limit, the engine is turned off automatically in order to reduce
unnecessary fuel consumption and exhaust emission. At the same time, the parking brake is automatically applied. This time limit
can be set by the operator or service technician in the monitor and may range from 5 to 60 minutes.

The auto idle stop function can be enabled or disabled in If the machine continues to idle and no action is taken by
the monitor panel. If enabled, 30 seconds prior to shutdown, the operator prior to the countdown reaching 0, the engine
a countdown alert will appear on the LCD monitor. will shutdown. To restart the engine, the operator must turn
the ignition key again.

Equipment topic 73
ICT

Machine monitor
The machine monitor displays various machine information and allows for viewing / changing various settings of the machine.
The 7-inch color LCD monitor displays various machine information on the normal screen.
By using the switch panel, the normal screen on the LCD monitor can be changed to the user menu screen which has several menu
tabs, and it is possible to see the operating records/conditions and to view/change various settings of the machine.
It is also possible to control the A/C by using the switch panel.

LCD monitor

Switch panel
Machine monitor

Equipment topic 74
ICT

Machine monitor (normal display)

Machine monitor Clearance lamp
Parking Head lamp Turn signal
Centralized brake (High Seat belt caution indicator
warning beam) Brake oil
pressure low Gear shift indicator
Engine tachometer

Preset (gear shift)

Speedometer setting indicator

Hydraulic oil
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
temperature gauge

DEF level gauge

ECO gauge

Fuel gauge
Torque
converter oil
temperature
gauge

Gear shift lever

Service meter, position
Fuel consumption
gauge, Numeral key pad
Odometer, Clock

Function switches

Switch panel

Equipment topic 75
ICT

LCD monitor
Large user-friendly color screen provides excellent screen visibility by using a LCD which makes it easy to read from various angles
and under various lighting conditions.
A switch panel provides simple and easy navigation to the machine operation information.

If any trouble occurs, action code is displayed.

ECO guidance massage is displayed

depending on operation.

Equipment topic 76
ICT

LCD monitor
User menu Maintenance
Machine setting / information • Check and reset of various
• Radiator fan reverse mode maintenance intervals
• Auto idle stop setting etc. Aftertreatment devices regeneration
• Activate manual stationary regeneration
• Stop manual stationary regeneration

Monitor setting
• Rear view monitor setting
• KomVision setting
• Meter select
• Screen adjustment
• Language setting
(27 languages), etc.
ECO guidance
• Operation records
• ECO Guidance records
• Average fuel consumption logs
• Configurations

Equipment topic 77
ICT

ECO guidance
The operator can see the Operation Records, ECO Guidance
Records and Average Fuel Consumption Records, and use for an
energy saving operation.

The Operation Records screen displays operation results /

performance of the day.

The ECO Guidance Records screen displays the number of Operation Records
occurrences of each guidance message. During the operation, it
is required to reduce the number of occurrences of each
guidance message in order to achieve energy-saving operation.

The Average Fuel Consumption Record screen charts hourly fuel

consumption for the last 12 hours (Based on service meter
reading) and daily fuel consumption for the last 7 days.

ECO Guidance Records

Average Fuel Consumption Record

Equipment topic 78
ICT

Machine setting / information

On this menu screen, it is possible to change various machine
settings as shown below.
• Radiator fan reverse mode
• Trip meter reset
• Auto idle stop setting
• Auto grease setting
etc.

Equipment topic 79
ICT

Maintenance
On this menu screen, it is possible to see the remaining hours to the next maintenance on each item, air cleaner cleaning / change,
engine oil change, and so on.
It is also possible to change the maintenance interval and reset the remaining hours on this screen.

Equipment topic 80
ICT

Monitor setting
On this menu screen, it is possible to change various settings of the monitors on the machine.
• Rear view monitor setting
• KomVision setting
• Meter select
• Screen adjustment
• Language setting (27 languages)
etc.

Equipment topic 81
ICT

Energy saving operation

Energy saving operation is supported by “ECO gauge” & “ECO guidance messages” in real time.
This new model is equipped with advanced ICT devices such as the multiple-purpose color LCD monitor which provides the operator
with energy saving machine operation guidance (ECO guidance).

ECO Guidance messages

ECO Guidance messages are displayed in order to promote energy-
saving operation.
For example, if the operator stops the machine for long time with the
engine idling, a message “Avoid Excessive Engine Idling” is
displayed on the screen.

ECO gauge
ECO gauge indicates a momentary fuel consumption rate, last 3
seconds average, throughout the operation.
Operating the machine with the gauge staying in the green zone
leads to an energy-saving operation.

Equipment topic 82
ICT

ECO guidance messages

Guidance to avoid excessive idling

If the engine continues running at idle speed for 5 minutes, this

message is displayed on the monitor.

Guidance to avoid accel pedal over depression (while not moving)

If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the machine is not

moving, this message is displayed on the monitor.

Guidance to avoid accel pedal over depression (F / R change)

If the accelerator pedal is depressed when operator changes

travelling direction of the machine, this message is displayed on
the monitor.

Guidance to recommend shift up

If the accelerator pedal is depressed to full for 30 sec. on F1

to F4 and R1 to R4, this message is displayed on the monitor.

Equipment topic 83
ICT

KOMTRAX Plus version 2

More detailed machine data with Global Positioning System (GPS) information are reported more frequently. It contributes to analyze
the machine operation as well as machine health condition in more detail. KOMTRAX function is integrated into the new version of
KOMTRAX Plus version 2.

KOMTRAX Plus version 2

Detailed machine data is reported every 1 sec to analyze performance of the machine operation.

GD955-7 GD825A-2
No. Data K-Plus ver2 KOMTRAX Communication Viewer
(UM600) (TC301 etc)

1 Historical data  ‐ Satellite(Iridium) EQP-Care

2 Trend data  ‐ Satellite(Iridium) EQP-Care

3 Snap shot  ‐ Satellite(Iridium) EQP-Care

4 Load map  ‐ Satellite(Iridium) EQP-Care

5 Data distribution  ‐ Satellite(Iridium) EQP-Care

6 Location, SMR   Satellite(Iridium) KOMTRAX

7 Daily operational data  ‐ Satellite(Iridium) KOMTRAX

8 Trend data of each second  ‐ Wireless LAN -

9 Event location data  ‐ Wireless LAN -

Equipment topic 84
Control

Auto-manual selectable lock up torque converter transmission

The key feature of the KOMATSU graders
Efficiency of direct drive and easy control of torque converter drive.

Torque converter benefits

High controllability
• Eliminate inching pedal operation and engine stalling
• Smooth starting, good controllability in fine grading
• Easy traveling, automatic gear shifting

Torque multiplication
• Multiply over twice torque, better traction for heavy application
• Stable engine speed, reduce frequent shift changing

Equipment topic 85
Control

Transmission mode selection

There is two transmission mode to enhance productivity. With the push of a button, transmission mode is selected to fit in working
condition and preference of operators.

Auto mode Manual mode

Drive with torque converter in all shift position. This mode Works like a same way as conventional power shift, by
maximizes torque converter benefits. Lock-up will works in engaging lock up clutch with all gears. This mode maximizes
F3-F8 and R5-R8 position. Shifting F8 position serves efficiency of direct shifting. In reverse travelling, works same
automatic shifting through F3-F8 in responsible to machine way as Auto mode, serves less shift lever operation frequency.
speed.

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Control

Shift lever and F-N-R switch

The GD955-7 offers finger control shift lever and F-N-R switch
near the right control levers. The operator can easily shift the F-N-R switch
gear and set direction during work equipment control.

Shift lever

Gearshift preset function

When F-N-R switch is pressed and the machine changes its
direction, shift position returns to preset initial gear. The preset
initial gear can be set by the shift lever while the shift is in neutral
position. This function reduces frequent shift lever operation
during shuttle shifting.

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Control

RPM set switch

Easily set and keep desired engine rpm at hand.

Auto Mode Manual mode

Use like cruise control Use for increase idle speed

○ Keep set engine speed until turning
Keep set engine speed and able to off the “switch”
cancel the function by accelerator or
brake pedal ○ Useful to set higher idle speed to get
quick engine response at slope work

Auto mode Set (Acceleration)-

Resume (Deceleration)
Switch

Off

Manual mode

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Control

Engine power mode selection system

The system allows the operator to select from the three mode, <P mode> or <E mode> or <Middle speed mode>, according to the
working conditions. The selector switch which is on the console is easy to access.

• P mode • E mode • Middle speed mode

Maximize production by taking full Suited for carrying out lighter work The operator can finely change the
advantage of engine output. Appropriate economically. This feature provides the travel speed while working at full
for job sites which emphasize productivity. sufficient power, better fuel consumption, throttle since the intermediate gear
and prevents tire slipping to extend tire life. speeds (F2.5, F3.5) are provided by
controlling the engine. With this, the
operator can work at optimum travel
speed.

Shift range F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
Selected gear 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

E mode Travel speed (km/h) 5 7 9 13 16 22 34 44

P mode Travel speed (km/h) 6 8 11 15 18 24 34 44

Shift range F1 F2 F2.5 F3 F3.5 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

Selected gear 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Middle speed
Engine rpm limit ● ●
mode
Middle speed
Travel speed (km/h) 6 8 9 11 12 15 18 24 34 44
mode
Travel speeds calculated with 26.5R25 L3 tires at full accelerator and flat road.

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Control

Anti Stall
Prevents engine stalling while manual mode by automatically disengaging the lock up clutch and shifting to torque converter state.
Torque converter provides much torque to continue to work as it is, never needs to restart the engine and shift the gear.

KOMATSU
KOMATSUGD535-
GD535-5
5

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Control

Power train protection

FR Inhibitor
• Restrict shuttle shifting at high traveling speed
Inching clutch protection
• If the clutch is overloaded during inching pedal operation, the lock-up clutch is released to protect the clutch
• Even in manual mode, if the inching pedal is depressed and the machine speed is reduced, the clutch is shifted to the appropriate
speed stage for machine speed to protect the clutch
Electronic over-speed protection
• Prevent downshifting until reducing the travel speed to the safe range of shift changing

Reduce shift shock for driving comfort

• Even in shifting the gear during Lock up, torque converter temporally absorbs shift shock and contributes high driving comfort
• New gear train transmission designed specifically for the GD955-7 and Electronic Controlled Modulation Valve reduces shift
shock

Equipment topic 91
Control

Closed-center load sensing system hydraulic system

Advantage of Closed-center load sensing system
• Constant cylinder speed
• Excellent multifunctional operation
• Reduce fuel consumption
• Reduce operating noise

Equipment topic 92
Interchangeability

Interchangeability between new GD955-7 (Tier 4 Final) and current GD825A-2 (1/6)
Unit

Name Interchangeability Reason why not to have interchangeability

Engine Not interchangeable To meet with Tier4 Final / Stage V exhaust emission regulation.

Cooling Not interchangeable Capacity up, Add Charge Air Cooler, Oil cooler.

Transmission Not Interchangeable Equip torque converter, machine upsizing.

Transmission controller Not interchangeable Equip CR730. (Current : M con)

Front axle Not Interchangeable Upsize for machine upsizing.

Monitor panel Not interchangeable Commonized with other models.

Final drive Not Interchangeable Upsize for machine upsizing.

Tandem drive Not interchangeable Upsize for machine upsizing.

Service brake Not interchangeable Capacity up for machine upsizing.

Machine upsizing.
Parking brake Not interchangeable
Change to sharing with service brake.

Wheel with rim Not interchangeable Upsize for machine upsizing.

Working pump Not interchangeable Part supply stop, pressure up, self-manufacture.

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Interchangeability

Interchangeability between new GD955-7 (Tier 4 Final) and current GD825A-2 (2/6)
Unit

Name Interchangeability Reason why not to have interchangeability

Transmission pump Not interchangeable Flow rate up for machine upsizing.

Differential pump Not interchangeable Commonize with other models.

Fan pump, Brake pump New New addition

New addition
Fan motor New
From Linear drive to Hydraulic drive
Change to Electromagnetic Proportional Control valve.
Main valve Not interchangeable
Upsize for machine upsizing.

Working controller New New addition

Steering valve Not interchangeable From Manual control (Eaton) to Manual/Electric control (Danfoss)

Machine upsizing.
Blade lift cylinder Not interchangeable
From D series to New B series
Machine upsizing.
Drawbar shift cylinder Not interchangeable
From D series to New B series
Machine upsizing.
Blade shift cylinder Not interchangeable
From D series to New B series
Machine upsizing.
Power tilt cylinder Not interchangeable
From D series to New B series

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Interchangeability

Interchangeability between new GD955-7 (Tier 4 Final) and current GD825A-2 (3/6)
Unit

Name Interchangeability Reason why not to have interchangeability

Machine upsizing.
Leaning cylinder Not interchangeable
From D series to New B series

Steering cylinder Not interchangeable Upsize for machine upsizing.

Machine upsizing.
Articulate cylinder Not interchangeable
From D series to New B series

Ripper cylinder (Optional) Not interchangeable Upsize for machine upsizing.

Circle rotation motor Not interchangeable Capacity up for machine upsizing.

Machine upsizing.
Circle rotation gear Not interchangeable
Equip bearing circle.
Machine upsizing.
Circle pinion Not interchangeable
Equip bearing circle.
Machine upsizing.
Circle rotation Not interchangeable
Equip bearing circle.
Machine upsizing.
ROPS cab Not interchangeable
From Change cabin shape square to hexagon.
Change manufacturer for hexagonal cabin.
A/C Not interchangeable
From Denso to Sanden

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Interchangeability

Interchangeability between new GD955-7 (Tier 4 Final) and current GD825A-2 (4/6)
Attachment

Name Interchangeability Reason why not to have interchangeability

Ripper (Optional) Not interchangeable Machine upsizing.

Filter elements

Name Interchangeability Reason why not to have interchangeability

Air cleaner element Not interchangeable Model change.

Engine oil filter Not interchangeable Model change.

Fuel filter Not interchangeable Model change.

Fuel prefilter + Water

Not interchangeable Model change.
separator

Water separator Not interchangeable Equip water separator integrated prefilter.

Transmission filter element Not interchangeable Model change.

Transmission suction strainer Not interchangeable Model change.

Inline filter of hydraulic New New addition.

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Interchangeability

Interchangeability between new GD955-7 (Tier 4 Final) and current GD825A-2 (5/6)
Filter elements

Name Interchangeability Reason why not to have interchangeability

Return filter Not interchangeable Capacity up.

Suction strainer New New addition.

Breather Interchangeable

Inline filter of Electromagnetic

New New addition.
Proportional Control
Change manufacturer.
Air conditioner filter Not interchangeable
From Denso to Sanden

Inline filter of DEF line New New addition.

DEF filter New New addition.

Consumable parts

Name Interchangeability Reason why not to have interchangeability

Tire Not interchangeable Machine upsizing.

New addition.
Cutting edge New
Due to change blade width.

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Interchangeability

Interchangeability between new GD955-7 (Tier 4 Final) and current GD825A-2 (6/6)
Consumable parts

Name Interchangeability Reason why not to have interchangeability

Over-ray end bid Not interchangeable No setting.

Blade guide bushing L&R NEW New structure.

No setting.
Circle guide shoe Not interchangeable
Equip bearing circle.
No setting.
Wear plate Not interchangeable
Equip bearing circle.

Service brake disc Not interchangeable Machine upsizing.

No setting.
Parking brake pad Not interchangeable
Combined service brake.
No setting.
Parking brake disc Not interchangeable
Combined service brake.
Change new engine.
Belt of A/C Not interchangeable
Equip auto tensioner.

Ripper tooth (Optional) Interchangeable

Scari point tooth (Optional) Not interchangeable No setting.

Equipment topic 98
Standard & optional equipment

Standard equipment (1/3)

Engine • Operator presence monitoring system
• Air cleaner, double element with dust indicator • Parking brake, spring applied, hydraulic release, wet disc
• Alternator, 24 V / 140 A • Rearview monitor and camera
• Batteries, maintenance free, 2 x 12 V • Secondary brake (ISO 3450)
• Electric priming fuel pump • Secondary steering, automatic, electric
• Engine, Komatsu SAA6D140E-7, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final • Service brakes, fully hydraulic wet multiple-disc
emissions certified
• Engine power mode select (Power, Economy and Middle Lighting system
speed)
• Access lamps, LED
• Fuel line pre-filter
• Back-up lamps, LED
• Hydraulically driven reversible cooling fan
• Beacon lamp, LED
• KDPF
• Cab mounted work lamps, LED
• SCR
• Engine bay lamp, LED
• Starting motor, 11.0 kW
• Front work lamps, LED
• Head lamps, high and low beam, LED
Safety equipment
• Rear work lamps, LED
• 4 x Emergency stop switches
• Stop and tail lamps, LED
• Alarm, back up
• Turn signal lamps, LED
• Anchor point for tie offs
• Disconnect switches, battery and starting motor
• Engine shutdown secondary switch (In cab)
• Hammer (Emergency exit)
• Horn, electric
• KomVision system (With cameras and radars)

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Standard & optional equipment

Standard equipment (2/3)

Operator environment Power train
• Air conditioner (R134a) with heater • Automatic differential lock
• Cab mount, viscous • Axle, rear semi floating, planetary type
• Defogger glass, rear • Brake, parking, spring applied, hydraulically released wet disc
• Doors, left and right side with wipers • Differential, manual lock/unlock
• Electrical height adjustable consoles, left and right • Dual mode transmission (8F/8R) power shift direct drive and
• Electrical outlets (2 x 12 V outlets, 1 x 24 V outlet) torque converter with auto shift
• Floor mat • Engine overrun warning and protection
• Instrument panel and monitoring system
• Mirrors, interior cab, left and left exterior mirrors Work equipment and hydraulics
• Operator seat with 2-point seat belt, reclining, air suspension • Accumulators, blade lift
type • Articulation, automatic Return-to-Center
• Multi-color monitor with 7-inch LCD display • Clutch, circle drive slip
• Radio, AM/FM with aux input, Bluetooth® • Cutting edges, flat, 254 mm x 25 mm,19 mm mounting bolts
• Room lamp, LED • Drawbar, bearing type circle
• ROPS/FOPS (ISO 3471/ISO 3449) • End bits, 204 mm x 19 mm, 19 mm mounting bolts
• Space for lunch box • Moldboard, hydraulic side shift and tilt, 5.5 m x 810 mm x 25
• Steering lever, electric, palm control mm
• Steering wheel, tilt and telescopic • Rail guide with backlash adjustment bolts
• USB port for charging • Ripper, rear, 3 tooth
• Wipers, front, doors and rear

Equipment topic 100

Standard & optional equipment

Standard equipment (3/3) Optional equipment

Other Standard Equipment • Fire extinguisher
• Auto-lube, Graco • KomVision system (With cameras, radar-less)
• Fast fill coupler for fuel tank • Machine lock out system
• Ground level service center • (Engine coolant, Engine oil, Transmission oil, Differential oil)
(Engine coolant, Engine oil, Transmission oil, Hydraulic oil) • Heater, 230 V
• In conformity with lockout tagout regulation • Mirrors, outside heated and power adjustable
• KOMTRAX Plus • Radio, AM/FM with aux input
• KOWA sampling ports • Operator seat with 3-point seat belt, reclining, air suspension
• Painting, Komatsu standard color scheme type
• Platform, access platform with ladders • Moldboard, hydraulic side shift and tilt, 6.1 m x 810 mm x 25
mm
• Pusher plate
• Tooth, ripper (1 additional, 2 additional, 4 additional)
• Tires and rims: 26.5R25 (L-3) with multi piece rim
• General Toolkit
• Tool box with lock
• Pre-cleaner, Turbo II
• Transmission under guard
• Platform, rear entry access platfrom
• Vandalism protection, lockable fuel tank, hydraulic tank,
battery cover, engine side covers • Rear fenders
• Wheel chocks (2) • Tires and rims: 26.5R25 (L-4) with multi piece rim

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Transportation guide

At shipping (Main packing)

①Low Floor Trailer(Front assembly) Weight：10290 kg* ②Low Floor Trailer(Rear assembly) Weight：26140 kg*
7383 mm 4882 mm

3054 mm
3190 mm
3184 mm*

2951 mm*
Jig
Jig
Jig
Jig

③10ton track (Tire,Cab,Ripper) 3298 mm ④10ton track (Moldboard,Front weight,Muffler,Tooth,Cab parts,Fenders)

410 mm
5489 mm
Cab Moldboard
Weight：1630 kg
Ripper Weight：2000 kg
Weight：
Tire x6

810 mm
2095 mm
1670 kg
Weight：655 kg x6
1512 mm
1823 mm

Front weight Cab parts Fenders, left/right（Optional）

Weight：452 kg Weight：210 kg x2
3519 mm
Muffler

Tooth x3

997 mm
840 mm
2252 mm*

1774 mm
1142 mm*

918 mm
1450 mm
697 mm

Jig
Jig Jig
255 mm (Other small parts)

*：Value including transportation jig

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