Komatsu Kenya: Prices, Specs, Dealers & Service—Best Models for Contractors (2025)
- BeyondForest
- Sep 24
- 5 min read
Image of an EX-uk Komatsu 200LC Escavator for sale by Charles Ngugi for 6,500,000Ksh
2.)Komatsu Equipment Range in Kenya
3.)Komatsu Prices in Kenya (2025 Update)
4.)Where to Buy Komatsu in Kenya (Trusted Dealers & Contacts)
5.)Financing, Leasing & Hire Purchase of Komatsu
6.)Genuine Parts & Service Centers for Komatsu
7.)Komatsu vs Other Brands
8.)FAQs About Komatsu
Komatsu is a Japanese heavy-equipment manufacturer founded in 1921. The name comes from Japanese—“ko” (small) + “matsu” (pine)—and originates from Komatsu City in Ishikawa Prefecture. Today, Komatsu is one of the world’s largest makers of construction and mining machinery, with global headquarters in Tokyo and operations on every continent.
KOMTRAX is Komatsu’s built-in telematics system. It uses a GPS/cellular (and on some models satellite) module connected to the machine’s ECU to send data to a web/app dashboard so owners, fleet managers, and dealers can monitor and manage equipment remotely.
The brand is known for reliable, fuel-efficient machines and strong after-sales support. Its portfolio spans hydraulic excavators (e.g., PC200/PC210 class), bulldozers (D65/D85), motor graders (GD series), wheel loaders (WA series), dump trucks, and specialized mining and quarry equipment. Signature technologies include KOMTRAX telematics for fleet tracking, Intelligent Machine Control (iMC) for automated grading/excavation, and engines designed for low emissions and high productivity.
KOMTRAX tracks
Location, geofences, and anti-theft alerts
Engine hours, fuel burn, idle time, utilization %
Fault codes, warnings, and sensor data (e.g., temps, pressures)
Service intervals and maintenance history
Komatsu equipment is widely used in road building, quarrying, dam construction, and commercial earthworks. Contractors value the machines for durable undercarriages, smooth hydraulics, and strong resale demand. Parts availability, preventive maintenance schedules , and operator training provided through regional dealers help reduce downtime and total cost of ownership.
Image of a 2001 - KOMATSU WA320-3H Wheel Loader by Kenya Road Building Construction Machinery
Komatsu Equipment Range in Kenya
Image of a Komatsu GD655 grader year of Manufacture 1986 for sale at 5.7million by Singh Phillips
Komatsu supplies a full line of construction and mining machines suited to Kenyan projects—road works, dams, quarries, real-estate sites, and farm estates.
Image of a Komatsu PC70 mini excavator for sale by MachineryLine
The most in-demand category is hydraulic excavators, led by the PC200/PC210 class for general earthworks, with lighter options for urban jobs and heavier units for quarries. Bulldozers handle ripping, clearing, and pad work, while motor graders shape roads and murram layers.
Image of a Komatsu pc200 for sale at 1,500,000Ksh by Sam Depay
Wheel loaders move aggregates at quarries/asphalt plants, and dump trucks (articulated and rigid) support large bulk haul. For mixed tasks and municipal jobs, backhoe loaders and compact excavators are common. Genuine parts and attachments—GP/rock buckets, rippers, breakers, quick couplers—extend versatility.
Key segments & popular models (examples):
Image of a KOMATSU 210PC for sale at 7.5M by Charles Ngugi
Excavators | PC130/PC138, PC200/PC210, PC220, PC300–PC360 |
Bulldozers | D65, D85 |
Motor Graders | GD555/GD655/GD675 |
Wheel Loaders | WA200, WA320/WA380 |
Dump Trucks | HM300/HM400 |
Komatsu Prices in Kenya (2025 Update)
Image of a Komatsu PC210 excavator YOM 2007 for sale at 5.2million by Sigh Phillips
Live listings on Jiji and Facebook show wide price bands depending on model, year, and hours. Excavators: used PC200/PC210 units commonly list between KSh 6.5M–8.0M (e.g., PC200 at KSh 8.0M on Jiji Nairobi; PC200-8mo at KSh 7.5M on Facebook).Smaller/older Komatsu minis appear from about KSh 800,000.
Bulldozers: older D65-class Kenyan-used machines list around KSh 2.5M–4.0M, while a larger D155AX-6 (2015) quote shows ~KSh 21.8M.Heavier excavators: a PC240-8 (2023, 24t) is advertised around KSh 7.9M.final deals vary with undercarriage wear, hydraulic tightness, service history, attachments, and whether the unit is Kenyan-used vs foreign-used.
Category | Model (example) | Weight/Class | Asking Price |
Excavator | PC200/PC210 | 20–21t | 6,500,000 – 8,000,000 |
Excavator | PC240-8 | 24t | 7,500,000 – 9,000,000 |
Excavator | PC130/PC138 | 13–14t | 4,000,000 – 6,500,000 |
Bulldozer | D155AX-6 | 40t+ | 18,000,000 – 25,000,000 |
Grader | GD555/GD675 | 15–20t | 7,000,000 – 14,000,000 |
Wheel Loader | WA200 | 10–12t | 3,500,000 – 6,000,000 |
Wheel Loader | WA320/WA380 | 15–19t | 6,900,000 – 10,000,000 |
Mini Excavator | PC55/PC78 | 5–8t | 800,000 – 4,500,000 |
Bulldozer | D65 | 20t class | 2,500,000 – 4,000,000 |
Bulldozer | D85 | 27t class | 5,500,000 – 9,000,000 |
Backhoe Loader | WB93 | 7–9t | 4,000,000 – 6,500,000 |
Where to Buy Komatsu in Kenya (Trusted Dealers & Contacts)
William | 0723218327 |
Novatra | 0721260666 |
Rift Valley Equipments Ltd | 0717566757 |
Isaac | 0725740024 |
Edward | 0721674212 |
Panafrican Equipment (Kenya) | 0732 151 000 |
Financing, Leasing & Hire Purchase of Komatsu
Contractors typically use bank asset finance, dealer-arranged finance (via the official distributor), third-party leasing, or hire purchase.
Expect 20–30% deposit
tenors of 24–60 months
Lenders usually require: KRA PIN, ID/CR12, 6–12 months bank statements, recent financials, a pro-forma invoice, and (ideally) an LPO/contract proving cashflow.
Repayments are monthly or quarterly; some offers include balloon/residual to lower installments.
Genuine Parts & Service Centers for Komatsu
Use OEM Komatsu Genuine Parts from the official distributor (Panafrican Equipment, Kenya) to protect warranty and reliability. Stocked lines include
filters |
belts |
seals |
hydraulic pumps |
undercarriage (chains, rollers, idlers) |
GET (bucket teeth, edges) |
fluids |
injectors |
electricals |
With KOMTRAX, they schedule preventive maintenance, pre-order parts, and keep machine histories. Always match part numbers to your model/serial, insist on sealed packaging and a VAT invoice, and consider Komatsu Reman components to cut lifecycle costs.Komatsu Reman is Komatsu’s factory remanufacturing program for major components—engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps/motors, final drives, turbos, alternators, injectors, ECUs, etc. Your worn “core” is exchanged for a Reman unit that’s been fully torn down, cleaned, inspected, machined to OEM specs, fitted with new wear parts, then bench/dyno-tested. You get OEM performance and fit (often same-as-new tolerances) at a lower price than brand-new, with an OEM warranty (terms vary by region—confirm with the Kenya distributor).Typically 25–40% cheaper than new components
Komatsu vs Other Brands
Komatsu competes with Caterpillar (CAT), SANY, XCMG, SDLG, Hyundai. Against CAT: similar uptime, smooth hydraulics; Komatsu often wins on fuel efficiency and integrated tech (KOMTRAX, Intelligent Machine Control), CAT stronger dealer footprint globally and resale in some segments. Versus Chinese makes (SANY, XCMG, SDLG): Komatsu’s build quality, undercarriage life, electronics and calibration are more consistent, parts catalog deeper; Chinese brands offer lower purchase price and faster delivery, good for budget or hire fleets. Against Hyundai/Doosan: Komatsu generally has higher residual value and tighter hydraulic feel; Korean brands may undercut on price and warranty.
Image of a Komatsu GD655 grader year of Manufacture 1986 for sale at 5.7million by Singh Phillips
Which country owns Komatsu?
Komatsu is a Japanese multinational founded in 1921; HQ in Tokyo.
What does Komatsu mean in English?
Komatsu translates to little/small pine tree.
Which company is bigger—Komatsu or Caterpillar?
Caterpillar is bigger by global construction-equipment sales; Komatsu ranks #2.
Is Komatsu a Chinese company?
No—Komatsu is Japanese (not Chinese)
Komatsu Kenya prices / contacts / contact number?
For official sales, parts, and service in Kenya, contact Panafrican Equipment (Kenya) Ltd: +254 732 151 000 / 101, info.ke@panafricangroup.com
, Mombasa Rd, Nairobi. (Official Komatsu dealer listing + distributor site.)
PC200 price in Kenya; excavator vs grader use cases?
Recent marketplace asks for Komatsu PC200/PC200-8 are typically KSh 6.5M–8.0M (examples at KSh 8.0M on Jiji; KSh 7.5M on Facebook). Prices vary by year, hours, and condition. Use an excavator (PC200) for digging, trenching, mass excavation, loading; choose a grader for road camber, finishing, and precise surface shaping.
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