2010
As use of ICT for construction equipment became more common, things like crewless dump trucks, IT execution, and KOMTRAX were further developed. Hybrid equipment that decreased both fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission was introduced and marked a new generation of construction machines.
The top is outfitted with a canopy based on the PC58UU-6 compact hydraulic excavator (specialized shoveling equipment) while the undercarriage is based on and improved upon the conventional PC58UUT-5 model to further evolve into an excavator that can perform on both roads and rails.
Complies with the standards of the 2014 Non-Road Regulations.
Significantly reduced NOx and PM emission and equipped with a new engine.
The road rail shovel device, along with an automatic wheel parking brake function to prevent the loss of control due to forgetting to use parking brakes, is now standardly outfitted with a high-definition 3.5-inch LCD display monitor with superb visibility and an ID key to effectively reduce the risk of machinery theft and operation management. In addition, the improved maximum rated load of the arm crane and the simplification of the hook storage has greatly innovated its function when compared to previous models, as well as making the work more safe and efficient.
Furthermore, the newest KOMTRAX (Komatsu Wireless Monitoring System) can optimize the vehicle management work (vehicle positioning, operation conditions, assessment, etc.) and greatly support reducing fuel costs.
Hydraulic excavator
Since its first emergence in 1951, it took only 50 years for the hydraulic shovel to establish its primary position on construction sites worldwide. Its size ranges from mini to super size depending on the scale of construction, and during the half century, it kept evolving by achieving a minimum rear-swing radius and adapting styles that would work with characteristics of each site. Mirroring the movement of a human hand, a hydraulic shovel will continue to evolve during the 21st century.
