UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

KOMATSU LTD.

3-6 Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Address of principal executive office

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F þ          Form 40-F o

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT

1.

A company announcement made on March 14, 2011.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Komatsu Ltd.
Corporate Communications Dept.
Tel: +81-(0)3-5561-2616
Date: March 14, 2011
URL: http://www.komatsu.com/

Effects of the 2011 Earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku

We hereby extend our sincere condolences to people and their relatives suffering from the earthquake and Tsunami which occurred on March 11, 2011.

1. Employees (including temporary employees) and their families

There are a few employees of the Komatsu Group whose safety we are working to confirm. As our top priority task, we are looking into their safety together with that of their families.

2. Physical damages

Some branches of Komatsu Group companies have been extensively damaged by Tsunami. Among our facilities in the concerned regions, some facilities of the Ibaraki and Oyama plants have mainly been damaged. No substantial damages have been incurred by either the Kooriyama Plant or Komatsu Utility Co., Ltd.

3. Impact on our production

We are continuing inspection and repairs of facilities of our plants (Ibaraki, Oyama and Kooriyama plants and Komatsu Utility Co., Ltd.) in the concerned regions. At the least affected plants, we can resume production at some facilities tomorrow. With respect to resuming overall production, it remains indefinite as of this date. Concerning affected suppliers, we are inspecting their facilities and supporting their recovery to normal production.

In addition, as the Port of Hitachinaka has been seriously damaged, we are concerned about the effects even after resuming our production.

4. Effects on our business results

While we are not certain about the estimated amount of damage as of this date, we will promptly disclose it when we have estimated all serious effects.

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