D575A-2 Super Dozer

THE WORLD’S LARGEST BULLDOZER

•1150 HP
•90 YD3
•157 TON
Komatsu Dozer Features

Lockup Torque Convertor - increased speed, lower cycle

times, more production (on Super Dozer).
Resilient Equalized Undercarriage - improves traction,
extends component life and provides a smooth,
comfortable ride.
Ripper - exclusive Komatsu ripper design, high ripping
capability and penetrating force (on Super Ripper).
Super Dozer Blade Configuration- 90 cubic yards
(available on D575A-2 Super Dozer) for special large
earth moving applications.
Improved Serviceability/Durability -Serviceability made
easier, beefed-up high-stress areas.
 Automatic Lock-up Torque
Converter
• Maximizes production
• Reduces fuel consumption

Torque Converter

Engine Engine

Transmission

Lock-Up “OFF” Lock-Up “ON”

When the lock-up clutch is engaged, the pump and the turbine are connected, thereby
minimizing internal power loss of the torque converter.
 Resilient Equalized Undercarriage
(R.E.U.)
Rough Terrain Travel
Seesaw movement is performed
corresponding to load.

Actual ground contact area increases, ensuring powerful

drawbar pull. Large deformation of the rubber pads improve
the suspension.
 Komatsu R.E.U. and Job-Proven
Low Drive Gives You:

1. Minimum shoe slippage and greater

traction

2. Greatly improved riding comfort

3. Better feel for operator and better

grading capability
 Super Dozer Blade
15% More Productive in Level Dozing
Current Blade Super Dozer Blade

Blade
DQ=0.15 x Q
Capacity DQ: Additional
Holding Volume

Distribution D W=rx DQ
of Ground
Pressure

Soil
Resistance
 D575A-2 Super Dozer
Production Stripping Work •1150 HP
(Hard Rock)
•Mountain Top Removal •90 YD3
•Block Cut •157 TON
•Dragling Assist
 D575A-2 SD vs D11R Production Studies
In Hard Rock Application

 Case (1): Appalachian Coal Mine (KY) – B company

24 days test period
1.97 times greater productivity than D11R (850 hp)

 Case (2): Appalachian Coal Mine (WV) – A company

3 consecutive 6 hour shifts
5 deg. Downhill, more than 330’ pushing distance
1.88 times greater productivity than D11N (770 hp)
Estimated 1.80 times greater than D11R (850 hp)

 Case (3): Appalachia Coal Mine (WV) – P company

2 shifts test
2.0 – 2.2 times greater productivity than D11R (850 hp)
Proven D575A-2
High Pushing Productivity
Super Dozer
1.9 Times BCY/HR
over D11N
 D575A-2 SD Test Conditions
Test Site: Surface coal mine in W.V.
Test Date: August 11, 1998
Test Period 3 consecutive 6 hour shifts
Operators: One new dozer operator for each dozer, per shift
Material: Shot overburden, mostly shale and gray sandstone
Dozing Method: Slot Dozing
– Slope angle: – 5°
– Dozing Distance: D575A SD – 12.2 m 460'
D11N – 100.5 m 330'
Machine D575A-2 SD: Super dozer blade, counterweight
Specification: D11N: Full-U blade, giant ripper
 D575A-2 SD Test Results
Komatsu D575A-2 Cat D11N
Total Bank Cubic Yards Cut 21,754 m3 28,453 BCY 10,857 m3 14,200 BCY
Total Productive Time 17 hrs 52 min 16 hrs 44 min
Total Delay Time 0 hrs 0 min 0 hrs 0 min
BCY per hour 1593 BCY/HR 849 BCY/HR
BCY/HR Ratio 1.88 1.00
Measured Production Ratio Chart
(D575A-2 SD VS D11N)

; #10014, KY USA, Blasted Rock, Short Hour Test

2.2 ; #10014, KY USA, Blasted Rock, Long Hour Test
; #10020, NQL AUS, Soft Soil + Rock, Short Hour Test
2.1 ; #10026, ND USA, Sandy + Clay, Short Hour Test0

2.0
Production Ratio

1.9

Blasted Rock, Short Hour

1.8

Soft Soil + Rock, Short Hour

1.7

1.6
Sandy + Clay, Short Hour

-10° 0° 10° 15°

Slope Angle
Down Hill Up Hill
Measured Production Ratio Chart
(D575A-2 SD VS D11N)

; #10014, KY USA, Blasted Rock, Short Hour Test

2.2 ; #10014, KY USA, Blasted Rock, Long Hour Test
; #10020, NQL AUS, Soft Soil + Rock, Short Hour Test
; #10026, ND USA, Sandy + Clay, Short Hour Test
2.1 ; #10031, W.V., One Day Test

2.0
Production Ratio

Blasted Rock, Long Hour

1.9

Blasted Rock, Short Hour

1.8
Soft Soil + Rock, Short Hour
1.7

1.6
Sandy + Clay, Short Hour

-10° 0° 10° 15°

Slope Angle
Down Hill Up Hill
Measured Production Ratio Chart
(D575A-2 SD VS D11R)

2.0

1.9

Blasted Rock, Long Hour

1.8
Production Ratio

Blasted Rock, Short Hour

1.7

Soft Soil + Rock, Short Hour

1.6

Sandy + Clay, Short Hour

1.5

1.4

-10° 0° 10° 15°

Slope Angle
Down Hill Up Hill
 D575A-2 Super Ripper

•1050 HP
•71 YD3
•145 TON
 D575A-2 SUPER RIPPER
Productive Ripping Work •1050 HP
•Cap rock ripping
•Parting ripping, coal mine •71 YD3
•Where blasting prohibited •145 TON
•Leaching pad operation
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