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Page 31 Contractors World UK & Ireland Vol 4 No 4
New Technology Integrated
into Excavators
T he world’s first intelligent Machine Control
excavator is launched by Komatsu with the
world premier of the PC210LCi-10 tracked
excavator.
This new excavator features Komatsu’s exclusive
machine control and guidance system, fully inte-
grated with all other existing features.
With the exclusive control function, the opera-
tor will no longer worry about digging too deep or
damaging a target surface. From rough digging to
finish grading, the PC210LCi-10 excavator can dra-
matically improve efficiency, precision and safety
on the work site.
Mal McCoy, Product Manager for Hydraulic Ex-
cavators and intelligent Machine Control Products
said at the launch:
“This latest Komatsu technology is a
revolution in how hydraulic excavators will
be used in the coming years. The ability of the
PC210LCi-10 to achieve and maintain grade
with minimum effort from the operator is
awesome”.
Operating weights range from 22.620 kg -
23.480 kg, depending on the configuration, with
a net 123 kW (165 HP) @ 2.000 rpm. Other speci-
fications are identical to those for the Komatsu
PC210LC-10.
Naturally, with such an intelligent machine it is
fully wired for the latest KOMTRAX technology
Automatic Real Time Digging
Control
With the world’s first intelligent Machine Control
excavator, the bucket is automatically limited from
digging beyond the target surface.
The control function maintains grade automati-
cally, with real-time bucket edge positioning in rela-
tion to the machine and the job surface.
Status is instantly displayed on the full colour,
multi-function 12.1” control box monitor, eliminat-
ing the wait time associated with conventional sen-
sors.
The intelligent Machine Control excavator lets
the operator focus on moving material efficiently,
with no worry about digging too deep. The touch
screen control box monitor, makes grading easy and
accurate with a facing angle compass, a light bar
and audio guidance.
Information such as real-time “as-built” status,
a magnified fine grading view or a 3D bird view can
be displayed simultaneously.
By setting 3D design data on the control box
monitor, staking can be reduced or eliminated, as
can surveying and final inspection. Safety is greatly
improved, with less people needed on the job site
and near the machine.
Three Year Warranty
Keeping in step with trends emerging through more
and more manufacturers, the latest excavator and
the two new dozers are supported by Komatsu
CARE, a complimentary maintenance program for
Komatsu customers that comes as standard with
every new Komatsu EU Stage IIIB construction
machine.
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