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Komatsu HM300-2 and HM400-3M0: articulated dump trucks.

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HM300-2
Gross Power
340 hp
Overall Length
34.26 ft
HM400-3M0
Gross Power
453 hp
Overall Length
36.44 ft
HM300-2 and HM400-3M0 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
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KomatsuHM300-2 and HM400-3M02HM300-2 and HM400-3M0
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Overall Length34.26 ft36.44 ft
Overall Width9.52 ft11.32 ft
Overall Height11.55 ft12.26 ft
Ground Clearance1.68 ft2.33 ft
Turning Radius – Outside Minimum26.09 ft28.88 ft
Tyre Gauge7.49 ft9.72 ft
Steering System
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Steering System TypeArticulated type, fully hydraulic power steering with two double-acting cylindersArticulated type, fully hydraulic power steering with two double acting cylinders
Supplementary SteeringAutomatically actuated electrically poweredAutomatically actuated electrically powered
Minimum Turning Radius, Wall To Wal7.96 m 26\'1\"8.80 m
Articulation Angle45°each direction45°each direction
SpecificationHM400-3M0
StandardISO5010, SAE J1511
Electrical System
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Alternator24V, 75 Ah24V, 75 Ah
Batteries12V, 136 Ah x 212V, 136 Ah x 2
Starter Motor24V, 11.0 kW24V, 11.0 kW
Suspension System
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
RearCombined hydro-pneumatic and rubber suspension systemCombined hydro-pneumatic and rubber suspension system
FrontHydro-pneumatic suspensionHydro-pneumatic suspension
Main Frame
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Main Frame TypeArticulated type, box-sectioned construction on front and rear Connected by strong torque tubesArticulated type, box-sectioned construction on front and rear Connected by strong torque tubes
Body
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Capacity Struck16.9 yd323.9 yd3
Heaped (2:1, SAE)21.7 yd331.4 yd3
Payload27.3 metric tons 30.1 US tons40.0 metric tons
Material130 kg/mm2 184,925 psi high tensile strength steel130 kg/mm2 high tensile strength steel
Material Thickness-Bottom0.6 in0.6 in
Material Thickness-Front0.4 in0.4 in
Material Thickness-Sides0.5 in0.5 in
Target Area5,240 mm x 2685 mm 17\'2\" x 8\'10\"5,667 mm x 3194 mm
HeatingExhaust heating (option)Exhaust heating (option)
Engine
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine ModelKomatsu SAA6D125E-5Komatsu SAA6D140E-5
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycle
Gross Power340 hp453 hp
LubricationMethod- Gear pump, force-lubrication Filter-Full-flow typeMethod- Gear pump, force-lubrication Filter-Full-flow type
Air CleanerDry type with double elements and precleaner (cyclonpack type), plus dust indicator EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage 3A emissions certifiedDry type with double elements and precleaner, plus dust indicator *Net horsepower at the maximum speed of radiator cooling fan is 307 kW 411 HP EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage 3A emissions certified
GovernorElectronically controlledElectronically controlled
Net Power329 hp448 hp
Power Measured @2,000 rpm2,000 rpm
AspirationTurbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGRTurbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR
Displacement674 cu in930.1 cu in
Bore5 in5.6 in
Stroke6 in6.5 in
Fan Drive TypeMechanicalHydraulic
Fuel SystemDirect injectionDirect injection
Maximum Torque174 kg•m 1,259 lb ftGross 2089 N•m 213 kg•m
Capacities
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Fuel Tank - Diesel101.5 gal136.9 gal
Final Drive6.3 gal8.5 gal
Hydraulic System31.7 gal44.2 gal
Engine Oil9.8 gal13.3 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling20.5 gal33.1 gal
Differentials16.8 gal28.6 gal
Suspension2.7 gal5.4 gal
Transmission and speeds
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Travel Speed36.4 mph34.8 mph
Torque Converter3-elements, 1-stage, 2-phase3-elements, 1-stage, 2-phase
TransmissionFull-automatic, counter-shaft typeFull-automatic, counter-shaft type
Speed Range6 speeds forward and 2 reverse6 speeds forward and 2 reverse
Lockup ClutchWet, single-disk clutchWet, single-disk clutch
ForwardTorque converter drive in 1st gear, direct drive in 1st lockup and all higher gearsTorque converter drive in 1st gear, direct drive in 1st lockup and all higher gears
ReverseTorque converter drive and direct drive in all gearTorque converter drive and direct drive in all gear
Shift ControlElectronic shift control with automatic clutch modulation in all gearElectronic shift control with automatic clutch modulation in all gear
Weights
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Gross Weight113,360 lb163,418 lb
Empty Weight53,000 lb75,056 lb
Front Axle - Empty55.8 %56.9 %
Center Axle - Empty23.6 %23.1 %
Rear Axle - Empty20.6 %20 %
Front Axle - Loaded30.3 %29.4 %
Center Axle - Loaded35.5 %35.4 %
Rear Axle - Loaded34.2 %35.2 %
Tires
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Standard Tire23.5 R2529.5 R25
Axles
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Differential3.1543.727
Planetary4.6674.941
Hydraulic System
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Hoist CylinderTwin, 2-stage telescopic typeTwin, telescopic type
Relief Pressure20.6 MPa 210 kg/cm2 2,990 psi28.4 MPa 290 kg/cm2 Hoist time
Hoist Time12 sec12 sec
Cab
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
ComplianceDimensions comply with ISO 3471 ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) standardComply with ISO 3471 ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) standard, and ISO 3449 FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure : Level II)Standard
Brakes
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Service BrakeFull-hydraulic control, oil-cooled multiple-disc type on front and center axlesFull Hydraulic control, oil cooled , multiple disc type on front and centre axles
Parking BrakeSpring applied, caliper disc typeSpring applied, caliper disc type
RetarderFront and center axle brakes act as retarderFront and center axle brakes act as retarder
SpecificationHM400-3M0
StandardISO3450
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
HM300-2 and HM400-3M047
Ratios
FigureHM300-2HM400-3M0
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight6.26.0

HM300-2 and HM400-3M0: owner reports

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HM300-2 and HM400-3M0: forum references — Forum-title search
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Heavy Equipment Forumsarticulated dump truckKomatsu and the HM400 line that the HM300-2, HM400-3M0 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 instead8
Used market for the HM300-2 and HM400-3M0 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
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2026-09-24MachineryTraderKomatsu articulated dump truck21
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
HM300-2192006 to 2017$35,096$223,347$81,48213,000
HM400-3M022019 to 2024$337,776$337,776$337,7761,255
HM300-2 and HM400-3M0: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
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2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionKomatsu together with the articulated dump truck HM300-2, HM400-3M0No matching recall in this search

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Komatsu HM300-2 and HM400-3M0: Configuration records

HM300-2
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length34.26 ft
Overall Width9.52 ft
Overall Height11.55 ft
Ground Clearance1.68 ft
Turning Radius – Outside Minimum26.09 ft
Tyre Gauge7.49 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ModelKomatsu SAA6D125E-5
Gross Power340 hp
Net Power329 hp
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Displacement674 cu in
AspirationTurbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR
Bore5 in
Stroke6 in
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle
LubricationMethod- Gear pump, force-lubrication Filter-Full-flow type
Air CleanerDry type with double elements and precleaner (cyclonpack type), plus dust indicator EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage 3A emissions certified
GovernorElectronically controlled
Fan Drive TypeMechanical
Fuel SystemDirect injection
Maximum Torque174 kg•m 1,259 lb ft
Transmission and speeds
Travel Speed36.4 mph
Torque Converter3-elements, 1-stage, 2-phase
TransmissionFull-automatic, counter-shaft type
Speed Range6 speeds forward and 2 reverse
Lockup ClutchWet, single-disk clutch
ForwardTorque converter drive in 1st gear, direct drive in 1st lockup and all higher gears
ReverseTorque converter drive and direct drive in all gear
Shift ControlElectronic shift control with automatic clutch modulation in all gear
Weights
Front Axle - Empty55.8 %
Rear Axle - Empty20.6 %
Front Axle - Loaded30.3 %
Rear Axle - Loaded34.2 %
Center Axle - Empty23.6 %
Center Axle - Loaded35.5 %
Gross Weight113,360 lb
Empty Weight53,000 lb
Steering System
Steering System TypeArticulated type, fully hydraulic power steering with two double-acting cylinders
Supplementary SteeringAutomatically actuated electrically powered
Minimum Turning Radius, Wall To Wal7.96 m 26'1"
Articulation Angle45°each direction
Electrical System
Alternator24V, 75 Ah
Batteries12V, 136 Ah x 2
Starter Motor24V, 11.0 kW
Suspension System
RearCombined hydro-pneumatic and rubber suspension system
FrontHydro-pneumatic suspension
Main Frame
Main Frame TypeArticulated type, box-sectioned construction on front and rear Connected by strong torque tubes
Body
Capacity Struck16.9 yd3
Heaped (2:1, SAE)21.7 yd3
Payload27.3 metric tons 30.1 US tons
Material130 kg/mm2 184,925 psi high tensile strength steel
Material Thickness-Bottom0.6 in
Material Thickness-Front0.4 in
Material Thickness-Sides0.5 in
Target Area5,240 mm x 2685 mm 17'2" x 8'10"
HeatingExhaust heating (option)
Capacities
Fuel Tank - Diesel101.5 gal
Final Drive6.3 gal
Engine Oil9.8 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling20.5 gal
Differentials16.8 gal
Suspension2.7 gal
Tires
Standard Tire23.5 R25
Axles
Differential3.154
Planetary4.667
Hydraulic System
Hoist CylinderTwin, 2-stage telescopic type
Hoist Time12 sec
Relief Pressure20.6 MPa 210 kg/cm2 2,990 psi
Cab
ComplianceDimensions comply with ISO 3471 ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) standard
Brakes
Service BrakeFull-hydraulic control, oil-cooled multiple-disc type on front and center axles
Parking BrakeSpring applied, caliper disc type
RetarderFront and center axle brakes act as retarder
Additional specifications
Hydraulic System31.7 gal

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HM400-3M0
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Overall Length36.44 ft
Overall Width11.32 ft
Overall Height12.26 ft
Ground Clearance2.33 ft
Turning Radius – Outside Minimum28.88 ft
Tyre Gauge9.72 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ModelKomatsu SAA6D140E-5
Gross Power453 hp
Net Power448 hp
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Displacement930.1 cu in
AspirationTurbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR
Bore5.6 in
Stroke6.5 in
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle
LubricationMethod- Gear pump, force-lubrication Filter-Full-flow type
Air CleanerDry type with double elements and precleaner, plus dust indicator *Net horsepower at the maximum speed of radiator cooling fan is 307 kW 411 HP EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage 3A emissions certified
GovernorElectronically controlled
Fan Drive TypeHydraulic
Fuel SystemDirect injection
Maximum TorqueGross 2089 N•m 213 kg•m
Transmission and speeds
Travel Speed34.8 mph
Torque Converter3-elements, 1-stage, 2-phase
TransmissionFull-automatic, counter-shaft type
Speed Range6 speeds forward and 2 reverse
Lockup ClutchWet, single-disk clutch
ForwardTorque converter drive in 1st gear, direct drive in 1st lockup and all higher gears
ReverseTorque converter drive and direct drive in all gear
Shift ControlElectronic shift control with automatic clutch modulation in all gear
Weights
Front Axle - Empty56.9 %
Rear Axle - Empty20 %
Front Axle - Loaded29.4 %
Rear Axle - Loaded35.2 %
Center Axle - Empty23.1 %
Center Axle - Loaded35.4 %
Gross Weight163,418 lb
Empty Weight75,056 lb
Steering System
Steering System TypeArticulated type, fully hydraulic power steering with two double acting cylinders
Supplementary SteeringAutomatically actuated electrically powered
Minimum Turning Radius, Wall To Wal8.80 m
Articulation Angle45°each direction
Electrical System
Alternator24V, 75 Ah
Batteries12V, 136 Ah x 2
Starter Motor24V, 11.0 kW
Suspension System
RearCombined hydro-pneumatic and rubber suspension system
FrontHydro-pneumatic suspension
Main Frame
Main Frame TypeArticulated type, box-sectioned construction on front and rear Connected by strong torque tubes
Body
Capacity Struck23.9 yd3
Heaped (2:1, SAE)31.4 yd3
Payload40.0 metric tons
Material130 kg/mm2 high tensile strength steel
Material Thickness-Bottom0.6 in
Material Thickness-Front0.4 in
Material Thickness-Sides0.5 in
Target Area5,667 mm x 3194 mm
HeatingExhaust heating (option)
Capacities
Fuel Tank - Diesel136.9 gal
Final Drive8.5 gal
Engine Oil13.3 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling33.1 gal
Differentials28.6 gal
Suspension5.4 gal
Tires
Standard Tire29.5 R25
Axles
Differential3.727
Planetary4.941
Hydraulic System
Hoist CylinderTwin, telescopic type
Hoist Time12 sec
Relief Pressure28.4 MPa 290 kg/cm2 Hoist time
Cab
ComplianceComply with ISO 3471 ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) standard, and ISO 3449 FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure : Level II)Standard
Brakes
Service BrakeFull Hydraulic control, oil cooled , multiple disc type on front and centre axles
Parking BrakeSpring applied, caliper disc type
RetarderFront and center axle brakes act as retarder
Additional specifications
StandardISO5010, SAE J1511
Hydraulic System44.2 gal

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Compare Komatsu HM300-2, HM400-3M0
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Overall Length34.26 ft36.44 ft
Overall Width9.52 ft11.32 ft
Overall Height11.55 ft12.26 ft
Ground Clearance1.68 ft2.33 ft
Turning Radius – Outside Minimum26.09 ft28.88 ft
Tyre Gauge7.49 ft9.72 ft
Steering System
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Steering System TypeArticulated type, fully hydraulic power steering with two double-acting cylindersArticulated type, fully hydraulic power steering with two double acting cylinders
Supplementary SteeringAutomatically actuated electrically poweredAutomatically actuated electrically powered
Articulation Angle45°each direction45°each direction
Electrical System
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Alternator24V, 75 Ah24V, 75 Ah
Batteries12V, 136 Ah x 212V, 136 Ah x 2
Starter Motor24V, 11.0 kW24V, 11.0 kW
Suspension System
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
RearCombined hydro-pneumatic and rubber suspension systemCombined hydro-pneumatic and rubber suspension system
FrontHydro-pneumatic suspensionHydro-pneumatic suspension
Main Frame
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Main Frame TypeArticulated type, box-sectioned construction on front and rear Connected by strong torque tubesArticulated type, box-sectioned construction on front and rear Connected by strong torque tubes
Body
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Capacity Struck16.9 yd323.9 yd3
Heaped (2:1, SAE)21.7 yd331.4 yd3
Payload27.3 metric tons 30.1 US tons40.0 metric tons
Material130 kg/mm2 184,925 psi high tensile strength steel130 kg/mm2 high tensile strength steel
Material Thickness-Bottom0.6 in0.6 in
Material Thickness-Front0.4 in0.4 in
Material Thickness-Sides0.5 in0.5 in
HeatingExhaust heating (option)Exhaust heating (option)
Engine
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine ModelKomatsu SAA6D125E-5Komatsu SAA6D140E-5
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycle
Gross Power340 hp453 hp
LubricationMethod- Gear pump, force-lubrication Filter-Full-flow typeMethod- Gear pump, force-lubrication Filter-Full-flow type
Air CleanerDry type with double elements and precleaner (cyclonpack type), plus dust indicator EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage 3A emissions certifiedDry type with double elements and precleaner, plus dust indicator *Net horsepower at the maximum speed of radiator cooling fan is 307 kW 411 HP EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage 3A emissions certified
GovernorElectronically controlledElectronically controlled
Net Power329 hp448 hp
Power Measured @2,000 rpm2,000 rpm
AspirationTurbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGRTurbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR
Displacement674 cu in930.1 cu in
Bore5 in5.6 in
Stroke6 in6.5 in
Fan Drive TypeMechanicalHydraulic
Fuel SystemDirect injectionDirect injection
Maximum Torque174 kg•m 1,259 lb ftGross 2089 N•m 213 kg•m
Capacities
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Fuel Tank - Diesel101.5 gal136.9 gal
Final Drive6.3 gal8.5 gal
Hydraulic System31.7 gal44.2 gal
Engine Oil9.8 gal13.3 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling20.5 gal33.1 gal
Differentials16.8 gal28.6 gal
Suspension2.7 gal5.4 gal
Transmission and speeds
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Travel Speed36.4 mph34.8 mph
Torque Converter3-elements, 1-stage, 2-phase3-elements, 1-stage, 2-phase
TransmissionFull-automatic, counter-shaft typeFull-automatic, counter-shaft type
Speed Range6 speeds forward and 2 reverse6 speeds forward and 2 reverse
Lockup ClutchWet, single-disk clutchWet, single-disk clutch
ForwardTorque converter drive in 1st gear, direct drive in 1st lockup and all higher gearsTorque converter drive in 1st gear, direct drive in 1st lockup and all higher gears
ReverseTorque converter drive and direct drive in all gearTorque converter drive and direct drive in all gear
Shift ControlElectronic shift control with automatic clutch modulation in all gearElectronic shift control with automatic clutch modulation in all gear
Weights
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Gross Weight113,360 lb163,418 lb
Empty Weight53,000 lb75,056 lb
Front Axle - Empty55.8 %56.9 %
Center Axle - Empty23.6 %23.1 %
Rear Axle - Empty20.6 %20 %
Front Axle - Loaded30.3 %29.4 %
Center Axle - Loaded35.5 %35.4 %
Rear Axle - Loaded34.2 %35.2 %
Tires
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Standard Tire23.5 R2529.5 R25
Axles
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Differential3.1543.727
Planetary4.6674.941
Hydraulic System
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Hoist CylinderTwin, 2-stage telescopic typeTwin, telescopic type
Relief Pressure20.6 MPa 210 kg/cm2 2,990 psi28.4 MPa 290 kg/cm2 Hoist time
Hoist Time12 sec12 sec
Cab
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
ComplianceDimensions comply with ISO 3471 ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) standardComply with ISO 3471 ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) standard, and ISO 3449 FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure : Level II)Standard
Brakes
SpecificationHM300-2HM400-3M0
Service BrakeFull-hydraulic control, oil-cooled multiple-disc type on front and center axlesFull Hydraulic control, oil cooled , multiple disc type on front and centre axles
Parking BrakeSpring applied, caliper disc typeSpring applied, caliper disc type
RetarderFront and center axle brakes act as retarderFront and center axle brakes act as retarder

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