Skid Steer has rated operating load of 2,000 lbs.

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Equipped with proprietary Automatic Power Control and HydrauMind(TM) hydraulics, 7,525 lb SK1020-5 incorporates 2-speed, shift-on-the-go transmission with working speed of 6.5 mph and travel speed of 10 mph. Available with choice of 2 diesel engines, product offers Closed Load Sensing System and rated tipping load of 4,000 lbs. Bucket width equals 74 in., and overall machine length is 139.5 in. Unit can effectively load trucks 10 ft and lower and features max reach of over 23 in.

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Komatsu Unleashes SK1020-5; Largest Komatsu Skid Steer Available to North American Market

o Patented Komatsu technologies (Automatic Power Control, HydrauMind(TM)) make skid steer capable of handling tough conditions without losing power, performance Vernon Hills. Ill. - July 9, 2003 - Komatsu America Corp. (KAC) introduces the SK1020-5 skid steer, a 7,525-lb. unit designed to withstand the toughest applications without yielding engine power and performance. Armed with Komatsu's patented Automatic Power Control (APC), HydrauMind(TM) hydraulics and the only standard two-speed transmission in the industry, the SK1020-5 caters to each individual operator and application with extensive options and features. Available throughout Komatsu's entire skid steer product line, APC allows the operator to work at full power during any phase of the job - from digging to loading and carrying - without concern for engine stall-out. The SK1020-5 comes standard with Komatsu's HydrauMind hydraulic system that allows simultaneous machine functions (loader-arm, bucket maneuvering, etc.) without sacrificing speed, engine power or performance. Operators have their choice of Komatsu's 4D98E-1FD diesel engine, running 70 HP at 2,500 RPM, or the turbocharged 4SD98E-1FD diesel engine operating with 83 HP at 2,500 RPM. Both engines are EPA certified and extremely fuel-efficient. The SK1020-5's hydraulic system features as standard equipment an auxiliary hydraulic circuit with a flow of 21 gpm, with an additional "Super Flow" auxiliary hydraulic circuit available with a maximum flow at 34 gpm, both at a maximum pressure of 3,045 psi. Komatsu's Closed Load Sensing System (CLSS) comes as a standard option. It ensures maximum bucket control during both single and simultaneous bucket movements, critical in grading, loading and digging applications where precise maneuvering is required. Transmission and Controls Komatsu is the only skid steer manufacturer to offer a standard, two-speed, shift-on-the-go transmission with a working speed of 6.5 mph and a travel speed of 10 mph. All instrumentation is located on the operator restraint bar for easy viewing, and all controls and switches are within easy reach of the operator. Komatsu's Proportional Pressure Control (PPC) joystick levers are easy to use while still providing easy and accurate control of the machine. Operators have the choice of three control patterns, ranging from traditional hand and foot controls to two variations of the increasingly popular all hand controls. All three control patterns are fully hydraulic, adjustment free and maintenance free. Design and Layout The SK1020-5 features a rated operating load of 2,000-lb. and a tipping load of 4,000-lb (2,220-lb and 4,400-lb, respectively, with optional rear counterweights). Breakout force varies: 5,038-lb. with a short lip bucket and 4,279-lb. with a long lip design. Bucket width equals 74-in. with an overall machine length of 139.5-in. The SK1020-5 effectively loads trucks 10 feet and lower and features a maximum reach of over 23-in. More than 40 attachments are available for the SK1020-5 through your nearest Komatsu distributor. The optional fully enclosed cab with slide up overhead front door features an expansive entrance, excellent 360-degree visibility, heating and air conditioning. Other options include ride control, engine air pre-cleaner, suspension seat and fenders. Safety features include a backup alarm, horn, 3-in. seatbelt, and a seat switch and restraining bar that both automatically neutralize machine operations when the operator moves off the seat or raises the bar. Komatsu America Corp. (KAC) is the second-largest manufacturer and supplier of construction, mining and utility equipment and parts and services in North America. Visit Komatsu America's website at www.komatsuamerica.com.