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Komatsu Bulldozer G40

Introduced Year : 1943
Weight : 5.5 ton
Dimensions: 3.76 x 1.918 x 1.85(h) m
Engine : Gasoline Engine 50 HP/900 rpm
Production Qty : 148
Manufacturer : Komatsu Ltd.


In Dec. 1942, IJN ordered Komatsu to build bulldozer urgently. Komatsu had modified G40 farm tractor to bulldozer only one month. It was the first Japanese bulldozer and used by IJN. First 6 units were sent to Attu, but they did not reach. Later, they were captured by the American on Kiska.