Used Komatsu Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Komatsu Ltd. was formally incorporated in Japan in 1921, tracing its engineering roots to Komatsu Iron Works, which was established in 1917. The company built its first press — a 450-ton sheet-forming press — as early as 1924, and large hydraulic press production followed in 1941. In 1994, the press machine business was spun off as Komatsu Industries Corp., carrying with it decades of accumulated press design and field-service expertise originally developed across rugged construction and mining equipment programs.

The flagship product lines behind the Komatsu press reputation are the OBS single-point gap frame mechanical press and the OBW double-crank gap frame mechanical press. The OBS series spans capacities from 39 to 220 tons and is engineered around a plunger-guided slide system that absorbs eccentric thrust loads and delivers a minimum 30 percent longer die life compared with conventional designs. Full-length gibs with oil lubrication, keyless-splined eccentric main shafts, and precision helical gearing hardened and ground running in oil are standard across the line. The OBW configuration adds a second crank point for wider bed applications, making it a preferred choice for progressive and transfer tooling on larger stampings. Both series were produced with Komatsu's SIT-series electronic press controls, which provide job memory, fault diagnostics, and automation expansion capability.

Komatsu gap frame and double-crank presses are found across a broad range of metal-forming industries. Automotive stamping — blanking, piercing, and forming of body panels, brackets, and structural components — represents the largest end market. Home appliance manufacturers rely on Komatsu OBS and OBW presses for high-volume sheet-metal parts, while the construction equipment, hardware, electronics, and defense sectors also depend on these machines for precision stampings in progressive and transfer die applications.

Used Komatsu gap frame presses remain in strong demand on the secondary market for several reasons. The heavy cast-iron frames, robust wet clutch and brake systems, and oil-lubricated gearing are engineered for decades of continuous production, and machines from the 1980s and 1990s are routinely found still running in active press rooms. Parts availability through Komatsu America Industries LLC supports ongoing maintenance, and the low-deflection frame design means that used Komatsu OBS and OBW presses hold their accuracy well over time. The combination of proven mechanical simplicity, long service life, and strong resale value makes used Komatsu presses a cost-effective choice for stamping operations of all sizes.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Komatsu equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Komatsu machines at competitive prices. Most of our Komatsu inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Komatsu equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.