Komatsu Uses New Technology To Improve Equipments Excavation Performance

Komatsu's 3-ton electric mini excavator to be launched in the Japanese market in October 2023 marks a new milestone in its construction equipment field. This new excavator is a comprehensive improvement on the 3-ton electric mini excavator "PC30E-5" launched in 2020, providing customers with a more environmentally friendly and efficient working solution.

 

The perfect combination of environmental protection and portability

The new electric excavator inherits the zero exhaust gas and zero heat emission characteristics of the existing model and comes out with a comprehensive transformation. By using lithium-ion batteries to replace traditional lead-acid batteries, Komatsu has successfully extended the operating time of mechanical equipment, while making heavy equipment more compact and lightweight, providing customers with a more convenient use experience.

 

Komatsu’s 2023 Vision: Pioneer in the Electric Construction Equipment Market

Komatsu positions fiscal year 2023 as the first year to bring electric construction equipment to the market. It aims to help customers improve their working environment and achieve carbon neutrality by launching multiple models of electric excavators and is committed to shaping electric construction equipment. The future of the market.

 

An engine for sustainable growth

Komatsu has identified customer value creation and focuses on customer experience. Achieve earnings improvement and ESG solutions through a virtuous cycle. Komatsu will lay the foundation for future workplace upgrades and pass on a sustainable future to the next generation by creating new values.

 

The balance between environmental friendliness and operability

The new electric excavator has significantly improved the working environment in terms of no exhaust gas and low noise. Zero exhaust emissions create a clean working environment, reduce the burden of noise on the site and surrounding environment, improve communication safety among workers, and actively consider the impact of the surrounding environment.

 

Efficient battery and convenient charging

The PC30-E-6 uses a high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery. Its low self-discharge rate and fast-charging characteristics allow the machine to complete charging in a short time, thereby extending the running time. Komatsu's unique charging control system ensures efficient and large-capacity charging while maintaining safety and reliability.

 

Compact and lightweight, multi-mode operation

By installing a high-energy-density lithium-ion battery and simplifying the cooling structure with an air-cooled motor/inverter, Komatsu has managed to make the machine compact and lightweight. At the same time, users can easily select the high workload mode or two mode levels that reduce power consumption from the monitor panel according to their work needs, providing more operational flexibility.

 

Emphasis on comfort and safety

The two-post canopy, which meets ISO safety standards, provides forward visibility and ensures safe and reliable work. The machine is also equipped with retractable safety belts to effectively protect the operator if the machine rolls over or an object falls. Routine inspections are completely separated from high-pressure areas, greatly reducing the difficulty and danger of routine inspections and maintenance projects.

 

Digital leadership, remote data analysis

Komatsu not only made breakthroughs in the field of excavators but also launched a guidance monitor in dump trucks, which was hailed as a "revolutionary" tool. The emergence of this digital tool is designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce unit production costs, enable operators to control and optimize work in real-time, improve fuel savings and productivity, and remotely obtain production and event data in the background for on-site analysis.

 

Innovations in forestry equipment: satellite positioning systems

Komatsu has also made breakthroughs in forestry equipment and introduced satellite positioning systems. Through the joint commissioning of multiple satellite systems, this system accurately determines the location of heavy equipment, providing operators with better mapping, more accurate machine route planning, and greater operating cost savings. Its "geofencing" feature provides forest owners and operators with greater peace of mind while improving the accuracy of timber harvesting.

 

With this series of innovative technologies, Komatsu will launch a 3-ton electric mini excavator on the Japanese market in October 2023, as well as guidance monitors and satellite positioning systems in the field of dump trucks and forestry equipment to facilitate equipment excavation work. The improvement in level has set a new benchmark. This series of innovations will not only provide users with more efficient, environmentally friendly, and convenient work solutions but also inject new impetus into the sustainable development of the industry.