The Komatsu WA1200-3 makes its European debut.

Vilvoorde, 28 October 2008 –In July 2008, Komatsu Ltd handed over the first Komatsu
WA1200-3 “Mountain Mover” wheel loader ever delivered in Europe to the Talvivaara
Mining Corp. The Talvivaara mine is located in Sotkamo in Eastern Finland, and it is
considered as one of the largest known nickel sulphide deposits in Europe.

Already very popular in Japan, the United States and Australia, the WA1200-3 is the
biggest mechanical drive wheel loader in the world, and features the largest bucket in its
class. To ensure maximum productivity in all work conditions, it is built around leading
edge technology with travel speed and drive force limiters, tire slip control, manual and
automatic transmission selectors and wheel traction control.
The WA1200-3 is powered by a water-cooled, four-cycle, turbo charged/aftercooled
Cummins QSK60 diesel engine with outstanding performance, high fuel efficiency, low
emissions and low noise levels.

Main features of the WA1200-3 include:

- Highest dumping clearance in its class - easily loads dump trucks up to 300 tonnes.
- Komatsu's Electronic Control Modulation Valve (ECMV) system. The ECMV system
automatically selects the optimal gear depending on load conditions, travel speed and
engine speed. The full powershift with modulated clutch transmission has three forward
speeds and three in reverse.
- •Total Management System (TMS): manages the machine’s operating condition to
minimize downtime and reduce operational costs, and assures accurate maintenance and
efficient use of service time.
- Vehicle Health Monitoring System (VHMS): covers strategic operating, production and
maintenance functions.
- The Komatsu tyre-saver electronically senses wheel slippage to control rim pull and
stop tyre slippage and so extends tyre life.
- Good stability and ride comfort also substantially reduce rolling when steering with a
fully loaded bucket.
The second “European” WA1200-3 is scheduled to be delivered to Norway by the end of
2008.

WA 1200-3 Specifications
Machine Height: 6,86m
Machine Length: 18,2m
Operating Height: 11,9m
Bucket width with tyre protector: 6,55m
Tyres: 55,5/80-57 68PR
Operating weight: 205 tonnes
Net Horsepower: 1165kW - 1584,4CV- 1560 HP @ 1900 rpm
Bucket Capacity: 18.0 - 35.0 m3
Breakout Force: 1274kN - 130000 kg
Traction Force: 1127kN, 115000 kg
Maximum Travel Speed: Forward: 19,8km/h – Reverse: 22,6km/h
Information in this press release is current on the date of the announcement and is subject to change
without notice.

Contact:
Kevin Broman
Komatsu Europe International N.V.
+32 2 255 24 58
kevin.broman@komatsu.eu