Machine models

Komatsu 960E-1 specifications

Entries in this reference
Listing-entry count
1
Short answer

Komatsu 960E-1: rigid rock truck.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
960E-1
Overall Length
51.19 ft
Overall Width
30.16 ft
960E-1 specification matrix — Dimensions and weight
Specification960E-1
Overall Length51.19 ft
Overall Width30.16 ft
Overall Height24.18 ft
Wheelbase28.68 ft
Ground Clearance3.35 ft
Dump Height46.26 ft
Dump Ground Clearance5.58 ft
Dump
Specification960E-1
Dump Angle45 degrees
Load Capacity - Struck194.89 yd3
Load Capacity - Heaped279.91 yd3
Rated Payload719,997 lb
Lower Time28 sec
Raise Time24 sec
Engine
Specification960E-1
Number Of Cylinders18
Engine ModelSSDA18V170
Gross Power3,500 hp
Net Power3,346 hp
Power Measured @1,900 rpm
Displacement4,760 cu in
Operational
Specification960E-1
Fuel Capacity1,400 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity190 gal
Engine Oil Capacity90.1 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity350.1 gal
Operating Voltage24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage140 amps
Tire Size56/80 R63
Transmission and speeds
Specification960E-1
Transmission TypeAuto ECPC
Max Speed40.1 mph
Weights
Specification960E-1
Empty Weight549,998 lb
Loaded Weight1,270,021 lb
Weight Distribution Front - Empty49.5 %
Weight Distribution Rear - Empty50.5 %
Weight Distribution Front - Loaded33 %
Weight Distribution Rear - Loaded67 %
Ratios
Figure960E-1
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight6.1
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.42 gal
Rated payload per cubic yard of heaped body2,572 lb
Reference directory classification
Equipment grouprigid rock truck
Where the 960E-1 ranks in Komatsu's list — Scope of the captured comparison
BrandEquipment groupCompared entrySort order
Komatsurigid rock truck960E-1Descending quantity; 1 is largest
Figure960E-1RankLowest in lineHighest in line
Engine power3,346.0 hp1 of 9230.0 hp3,346.0 hp
Listed weight549,998 lb1 of 1237,016 lb549,998 lb
Fuel capacity1,400.0 gal1 of 10127.9 gal1,400.0 gal
Horsepower per 1,000 lb6.1 hp8 of 96.0 hp8.4 hp
Rated payload719,997.0 lb1 of 1036,000.0 lb719,997.0 lb
960E-1: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
Heavy Equipment Forumsrigid rock truckKomatsu and the 960E line that the 960E-1 belongs to (no title names the exact model). That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead2
960E-1: dated market and recall observations — Dated listing search
DateListing indexEquipment classNames queriedResult
2026-09-24MachineryTrader (machinerytrader.com)rigid rock truck960E-1No matching offers in this snapshot
Dated CPSC search
DateDatabaseNames queriedResult
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionKomatsu; 960E-1No matching recall in the stated search

Sources for this page

Evidence classDocument, classification and recorded date
Reference site
Forum threads
Federal agency data

Komatsu 960E-1: Configuration records

960E-1
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length51.19 ft
Overall Width30.16 ft
Overall Height24.18 ft
Wheelbase28.68 ft
Ground Clearance3.35 ft
Dump Height46.26 ft
Dump Ground Clearance5.58 ft
Dump
Lower Time28 sec
Load Capacity - Heaped279.91 yd3
Load Capacity - Struck194.89 yd3
Rated Payload719,997 lb
Raise Time24 sec
Dump Angle45 degrees
Engine
Number Of Cylinders18
Engine ModelSSDA18V170
Operational
Fuel Capacity1,400 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity190 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity350.1 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage140 amps
Engine Oil Capacity90.1 gal
Operating Voltage24 V
Tire Size56/80 R63
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed40.1 mph
Transmission TypeAuto ECPC
Weights
Empty Weight549,998 lb
Loaded Weight1,270,021 lb
Weight Distribution Front - Empty49.5 %
Weight Distribution Rear - Empty50.5 %
Weight Distribution Front - Loaded33 %
Weight Distribution Rear - Loaded67 %
Additional specifications
Power Measured @1,900 rpm

Source

More in Komatsu: HD180-4–HD405-6, 830E/830E-AC, HD465-2–HD605-7.