A first for Scotland
Patersons of Greenoakhill have taken delivery of a new D375 Komatsu bulldozer at their silica sand quarry. The machine is one of the first of its kind to be supplied by Marubeni-Komatsu to Scotland and is equipped with an interchangeable 475 rippershank and traction-control system.
The dozer’s hexagonal cab provides a spacious interior with increased comfort levels and greater visibility. The extra-low machine profile encourages stability and balance even on unstable ground.
Ease of operation is made possible by the recently developed palm command control system and the electronic-controlled modulation value, which gives smoother steering and better handling of the clutch and brakes. The D375’s engine meets Tier II emissions regulations and Komatsu have installed a lock-up torque converter for greater productivity and improved fuel consumption.
Patersons requested a larger, heavier 475 rippershank on their machine to allow increased durability and ripping force. Increased traction control allows the bulldozer to provide greater ripper penetration force even when the rear of the machine is raised as the ground contact point of the front tracks does not shift. The length of track on the ground does not alter during ripping work, providing superior traction.
