HORSEPOWER

GROSS 241 kW 323 HP

NET 235 kW 316 HP
MAX. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
47525 kg 104,770 lb

HD255-5
WA
HD
250
255

OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK

Photos may include optional equipment.

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HD255-5

PRODUCTIVITY FEATURES OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Powerful KOMATSU SAA6D125E-3 Engine Oil-Cooled Multiple-Disc Retarder and Exhaust Wide, Spacious Cab with Excellent Visibility Suspension Seat
This engine delivers quicker acceleration and higher travel Brake The integrated cab ROPS structure conforms to ISO 3471 The standard equipment fabric covered suspension seat is
speed with the highest output per weight. EPA Tier 2 and The large capacity continuously oil- and SAE J1040 standards. The operator compartment adjustable to operator’s weight. The suspension seat damp-
EU Stage 2 emissions cooled wet multiple disc retarder makes it very easy and comfort- ens vibrations transmitted from the chassis and reduces
certified engine includes and the exhaust brake are stan- able for the operator to use all operator fatigue as well as holding the operator securely to
advanced technology dard equipment and enable the controls. The wide windshield assure confident operation.
Common-Rail fuel injec- safe and continuous downhill and large rearview mirrors pro-
tion (CRI) system, air-to- drive travel. vide superior visibility and safe
air aftercooler and effi- operation.
cient turbocharger. High High Strength Quarry Body
torque at low speed, for Easy Loading Operation
ROPS
impressive acceleration, The robust body is constructed of thick wear-resistant steel
and low fuel consumption having 500 Brinell hardness. The V-shape, flat-bottom design
ensure maximum produc- also increases structural strength, and provides excellent
tivity. load stability.

6-Speed, Fully Automatic K-ATOMiCS Outstanding Small Turning Radius

Transmission with Shift-Limiter Function The front suspension has a special A-frame between each
The K-ATOMiCS (Komatsu Advanced Transmission with Op- wheel and the main frame. The
timum Modulation Control System) automatically selects opti- wider space created between
mum gear according to vehicle speed, engine speed and the front wheels and the
shift position you’ve chosen. The standard equipment shift- main frame increases the
limiter function allows first gear to be maintained when turning angle of the wheels.
descending steep grades. The larger this turning
angle, the smaller the turn-
ing radius of the truck
allowing the truck to be
positioned quickly and easily.
A-frame
Automatic Supplementary Steering and Secondary
Brakes
7.0m 23'0" Automatic supplementary steering and secondary brakes are
standard equipment.
If an abnormality occurs in the steering hydraulic circuits or
engine stops suddenly, this supplementary steering system
Photo may include optional equipment.
works automatically and enables continued steering operation.
Steering: ISO 5010, SAE J1511, SAE J53
Brakes: ISO 3450, SAE J1473

‹ Hydropneumatic Suspension for All Terrains

⁄ The hydropneumatic
suspension assures
comfortable ride even
over rough terrain and
ensures maximum pro-
ductivity and operator
confidence.
¤

⁄ Large-sized rear view mirror

¤ Rubber mudguard
‹ Rubber mudguard
(at right platform)

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EXCELLENT RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY EASY MAINTENANCE

Komatsu Components High-Rigidity Frames Extended Oil Change Intervals Centralized Arrangement
Komatsu manufactures engine, torque converter, transmis- Cast-steel components are used in the main frame for high- In order to minimize operating costs, oil change intervals of Filters and Greasing
sion, hydraulic units, and electrical devices on this dump truck. stress areas where loads and shocks are most concentrated. have been extended. Points
Komatsu dump trucks are manufactured with an integrated It provides a superior reliability and durability. Engine oil change intervals: 250 hours / 500 hours The engine oil filter and fuel fil-
production system under a strict quality control system. ter are centralized on the left
Wet Multiple-Disc Brakes side of the machine so that
High Strength Body The wet multiple-disc brakes on rear wheels make mainte- they can be serviced easily.
The side plates of the body are reinforced with cross ribs to nance and adjustment unnecessary.
increase the rigidity. The ribs of the bottom plate also greatly The greasing points are also
increase the rigidity. Furthermore, the body is made of new Flange Type Rim centralized at two locations.
steel Komatsu developed in cooperation with a Japanese The flange type rims provide easy removal/installation of the
steel manufacturer having the best steel manufacturing tech- tires. These filter and greasing main-
nologies in the world. This ultra Cast steel
tenances can be done on the
hard wear-resisting steel has ground.
hardness 25% higher than the 14mm 0.55"
16mm 0.63"
Flat Face-to-Face O-Ring Seals
conventional steel and about
2.5 times higher than the com- 25mm 0.98" Flat face-to-face O-ring seals
Nipple
mon lining steel. are used to securely seal
hydraulic hose and fuel line
Sealed DT Connectors
Main harnesses and con-
hose connections and to pre-
vent oil or fuel leakage.
Hose

O-ring
VALUE-ENHANCING OPTIONS
troller connectors are
equipped with sealed DT
connectors providing high Auto Retard Speed Control (ARSC) Desiccant Type Air Dryer
reliability, water resistance ARSC allows the operator to simply set the downhill travel Desiccant type air dryer is available as
and dust resistance. speed and go down slopes at a constant speed. As a result, an option. It removes moisture and oil
the operator can concentrate on steering. The speed can be in the compressed air provided from the
set at increments of 1 km/h 0.6 MPH per click (±5 km/h 3.1 air compressor. Therefore, reliability
MPH of maximum speed adjustment) to match the optimum and durability of the air circuit is
speed for the slope. Also, since the retarder cooling oil tem- improved.
perature is always monitored, the speed is automatically
lowered. Front Brake Ratio Valve
The front brake ratio valve lowers the air pressure at the be-
Settable range: 7 km/h 4.3 MPH to 45 km/h 28.0 MPH ginning of braking operations to limit the efficiency of the
front brake to reduce heating and wear of the brake pad. If
Display of set travel speed
the brake pedal is pressed more than half, however, the air
pressure isn’t lowered, and the front brake works as
designed.

Automatic Greasing System

ARSC set lever This releases operators and mechanics from burdensome
UP greasing work on the ground. Maintenance time is short-
ened, and productivity is enhanced.
SET
CANCEL DOWN

Go down slope at
constant speed

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SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS

3200 mm 10'6"
2995 mm 9'10"
2225 mm 7'4"
ENGINE BRAKES
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Komatsu SAA6D125E-3 Brakes meet ISO 3450 and SAE J1473 standards.
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water-cooled, 4-cycle Service brakes:
Aspiration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbo-charged and air-to-air after-cooled Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-over-hydraulic, caliper disc type
Number of cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . Air-over-hydraulic, oil-cooled multiple-disc type
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 mm 4.92" Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring applied, internal-expanding brake
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 mm 5.91" Retarder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-over-hydraulic, oil-cooled,

515 mm
Piston displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.04 ltr 674 in3 multiple-disc rear brakes act as retarder.

1'8"
Horsepower Plus exhaust retarder. 70
00
ISO 9249 / SAE J1349. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gross 241 kW 323 HP Secondary brake . . . . A relay valve automatically actuates the service 23 mm
'0"
Net 235 kW 316 HP brakes when air pressure drops below 6770 mm 22'3"

7075 mm 23'3"
Rated rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100 rpm the rated level. Manual operation is also possible. 4570 mm
Maximum torque . . . . . 1375 N•m 140 kg•m 1,013 lb•ft at 1,400 rpm 15'0" 61
Fuel system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct injection
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronically controlled
Lubrication system BODY

3590 mm 11'9"

1'9" 2940 mm
3375 mm 11'1"
Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gear pump, force-lubrication
Capacity:

9'8"
Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full-flow type
Struck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.2 m3 17.3 yd3
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dry type with double elements and
Heaped (2:1, SAE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.7 m3 23.2 yd3

525 mm
precleaner, plus dust indicator
Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 metric tons 27.6 U.S. tons
EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage 2 emissions certified. Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 kg/mm2 227,500 psi
high tensile strength steel 49

16
R
16
.0

R
Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-shape body with flat-bottom .0 0 P
- 2 5 -2 8 0 - 2 5 -2 8 P
Material thickness:
TRANSMISSION 2700 mm 8'10" 1650 mm 3600 mm 11'10" 2140 mm 7'0"
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mm 0.98" 5'5"
280 mm 3200 mm 10'6" 495 mm 7390 mm 24'3"
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 mm 0.63"
Torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-elements, 1-stage, 2-phase 11" 1'7"
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 mm 0.55"
Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full-automatic, planetary type
Target area
Speed range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 speeds forward and 1 reverse
(inside length x width) . . . . . . . 4570 mm x 2995 mm 15'0" x 9'10"
Lockup clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wet, single-disc clutch
Dumping angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49°
Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Torque converter drive in 1st gear,
Height at full dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7075 mm 23'3" STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR BASE MACHINE
direct drive in 1st lockup and all higher gears
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust heating
Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Torque converter drive
Shift control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic shift control with automatic ENGINE: ● Tiltable and telescopic steering ● Exhaust retarder ● Cab guard, left side
clutch modulation in all gears ● Alternator 50A/24V wheel ● Handrails for platform
Maximum travel speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.0 km/h 29.2 mph HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ● Batteries 2 x 12V 150AH ● Tinted glass ● Horn, electric TIRES:
● Komatsu SAA6D125E-3 ● Windshield washer and wiper ● Ladders, left and right ● 16.00-25-28PR
Hoist cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single, 3-stage telescopic type ● Starting motor, 7.5kW ● Rear view mirrors
Relief pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.6 MPa 210 kg/cm2 2,990 psi ● Engine auto preheater GUARD AND COVERS: ● Secondary brake OTHER:
AXLES Hoist time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 sec ● Engine under guard ● Under view mirror ● Caliper disc brake (Front)
Rear axle type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full-floating CAB: ● Exhaust thermal-guard ● Centralized greasing
Final drive type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Planetary gear ● Floor mat ● Fire protective covers LIGHTING SYSTEM: ● Fully automatic transmission with
Ratios: ● Foot rest ● Mudguards ● Back-up light all speeds electronic modulation
Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.900 WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE)
● Reclining suspension seat ● Transmission under-guard ● Headlights ● Hydropneumatic suspension
Planetary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.941 Empty weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22450 kg 49,490 lb ● Retractable operator seat belt, ● Indicator, stop and tail lights (Front and Rear)
Max. gross vehicle weight:
50mm 2" wide SAFETY: ● Lock ejector
Standard tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47525 kg 104,770 lb
Optional tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48035 kg 105,900 lb ● ROPS cab ● Automatic supplementary BODY: ● Oil-cooled multiple disc brake
SUSPENSION SYSTEM Not to exceed max. gross vehicle weight, including options, fuel ● Sun-visor steering ● Body, 17.7m3 23.2 yd3 (Heaped (Rear)
Independent hydropneumatic suspension cylinder with fixed throttle to and payload. ● Back up alarm 2:1 SAE), with exhaust heating
dampen vibration. Weight distribution:
Empty: Front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48%
Rear axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52%
Loaded: Front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32% OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
STEERING SYSTEM Rear axles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68%
CAB: GUARD AND COVERS: TIRES: ● PM-clinic
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fully hydraulic power steering ● Air conditioner ● Body spill guard (150 / 250 mm ● 16.00 R25 Radial tire
with two double-acting cylinders ● Cigarette lighter and ashtray 5.9" / 9.8") GAUGE
Supplementary steering . . . . . . . Automatic control with manual switch TIRES ● Intermittent windshield wiper ● Engine side cover SAFETY: ( MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT):
(meets ISO 5010, SAE J1511 and SAE J53)
Standard tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00-25-28PR(E3) ● Passenger seat (Fabric) ● Platform guard (Right hand side) ● Dump caution buzzer ● Revo-tacho-graph
Minimum turning radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 m 23'0"
● Radio, AM / AM&FM ● Radiator shutter (Canvas type) ● Fire extinguisher ● Tacho-graph
● Seatbelt (Two point anchor / ● Vandalism protection ● Front brake ratio valve
78mm 3.1") OTHER:
CAB SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES LIGHTING SYSTEM: MAINTENANCE: ● ARSC (Auto retard speed control)
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ltr. 98.8 U.S. Gal BODY: ● Fog lamp ● Air dryer, desiccant type ● Poor fuel arrangement
Dimensions comply with ISO 3471 and SAE J1040-1988c ROPS ● Without body heating ● Hazard lamp ● Auto greasing system ● Tire chains
(Roll-Over Protective Structure) standards. Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ltr. 10.0 U.S. Gal
Torque converter, transmission and (with muffler) ● Side work lamps ● Jack, 30ton 33 U.S. tons
retarder cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 ltr. 18.5 U.S. Gal ● Body liner ● Yellow beacon ● Large capacity batteries (Wet type)
Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ltr. 4.8 U.S. Gal
MAIN FRAME Final drives (total) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ltr. 3.7 U.S. Gal Standard equipment may vary for each country, and this specification sheet may contain attachments and optional equipment
Hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 ltr. 21.1 U.S. Gal that are not available in your area. Please consult your Komatsu distributor for detailed information.
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box-sectioned structure Suspension (total) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ltr. 7.9 U.S. Gal
6 7
 kN
USton

ton
GROSS WEIGHT
TRAVEL PERFORMANCE 50
500 50 25 35 45 55 65
US ton
400 40 20 30 40 50 60
40 ton
To determine travel performance: Read from 30
300 30
EMPTY LOADED

gross weight down to the percent of total 45.0

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

200 20 40.0
20 35.0
resistance. From this weight-resistance point, 30.0
25.0

RIMPULL
read horizontally to the curve with the 10
100
90
10
9
20.0
9 80 8
highest obtainable speed range, then down 8
7
70 7
15.0
14.0
13.0
60 6
12.0
6
to maximum speed. Usable rimpull depends 5
50 5 11.0
10.0
9.0
40 4 8.0
upon traction available and weight on drive 4
30 3
7.0
6.0
3
wheels. 20 2
5.0
4.0
2
3.0

1 10 1 2.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 km/ h
0 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 MPH

TRAVEL SPEED FVHM0522

BRAKE PERFORMANCE Grade distance: Continuous Descent Grade distance: 450 m (1480 ft)
GROSS WEIGHT GROSS WEIGHT
To determine brake performance: These 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ton

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 US ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 US ton

curves are provided to establish the EMPTY LOADED EMPTY LOADED

maximum speed and gearshift position

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

for safer descents on roads with a given
distance. Read from gross weight down -30 -30

to the percent of total resistance. From -25

F1
-25

this weight-resistance point, read F1

-20 -20
F2
horizontally to the curve with the highest F2
-15
F3 -15

obtainable speed range, then down to F3 F4

-10 F5 -10
F4 F6
maximum descent speed the brakes can F5
F6 -5 -5
safely handle without exceeding cooling
capacity. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 MPH 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 MPH

TRAVEL SPEED TRAVEL SPEED

Grade distance: 600 m (1970 ft) Grade distance: 900 m (2950 ft) Grade distance: 1500 m (4920 ft)
GROSS WEIGHT GROSS WEIGHT GROSS WEIGHT
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ton

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 US ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 US ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 US ton

EMPTY LOADED EMPTY LOADED EMPTY LOADED

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

-30 -30 -30

-25 -25 -25

F1 F1 F1
-20 -20 -20

F2
F2
-15 -15 F2 -15
F3
F3 F3
F4
-10 F4 -10
F4
-10
F5
F6 F5
F6 F5
-5 -5 F6 -5

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 MPH 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 MPH 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 MPH

TRAVEL SPEED TRAVEL SPEED TRAVEL SPEED

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