KOMATSU Europe has announced the launch of the new PW168-11 and PW198-11 short-tail wheeled excavators.
The models expand the range of options in the 16-20t operating weight class. Komatsu described the machines as ‘compact and easy to transport, powerful, comfortable, versatile, reliable and durable’.
With a low transportation height of 3.1m, transport on standard low-bed trailers with a loading height of up to 4m is possible. The short rear overhang of 1.85m (PW168-11) or 1.9m (PW198-11) is said to be ‘ideal’ for narrow construction sites.
The excavators are equipped with four-cylinder Komatsu diesel engines (110kW or 129kW), which meet current EU Stage V emissions standards and are factory supplied with HVO diesel fuel as standard. Komatsu added that the machine design with ‘optimised’ boom and rear engine enables ‘enormous’ lifting performance to move heavy loads easily.
The cab boasts a new premium seat with multi-stage ventilation and seat heating. Important functions can be operated via the joysticks, and all-round visibility is supported by four cameras with a bird’s eye view as standard.
The new models are prepared for use with a tiltrotator as well as for 3D guidance systems.
