Skip to main content

Komatsu is introducing its heavy duty PC490 Dash 10 excavator

The latest addition to Komatsu’s heavy duty crawler excavator range is the PC490, one of the new line-up of Dash 10 generation machines being introduced. The operator comfort and controls have been upgraded from the previous Dash 8, while six working modes allow the machine functions to be matched to the duty cycle for efficient working.
January 6, 2017 Read time: 2 mins
Komatsu's PC490 excavator LIVE at INTERMAT 2012
The latest addition to 2300 Komatsu’s heavy duty crawler excavator range is the PC490, one of the new line-up of Dash 10 generation machines being introduced. The operator comfort and controls have been upgraded from the previous Dash 8, while six working modes allow the machine functions to be matched to the duty cycle for efficient working. The cab offers ROPs and FOPS protection and safety is further improved with the durable rear facing camera at the back of the machine. As with other Dash 10 excavators the Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB emissions compliant engine offers a 10% gain in fuel economy, although operating noise is low. Weighing 2tonnes more than the earlier PC450-8, the new PC490-10 effectively moves up a size class and is said to be more stable in operation. It offers greater digging and loading capabilities, with a 10% increase in lifting capacity and an overall gain for productivity in all cycles. The undercarriage has been reinforced to boost durability but despite the increased weight, the PC490 has a reduced transport height, which helps make it easier to move from one site to another.

%$Linker: External 0 0 0 oLinkExternal www.komatsu.com Kotmatsu false http://www.komatsu.com/ false false%>

Hall: 6  Stand: G 042

%$Linker: 2 Internal 2 4824 0 oLinkInternal <span class="oLinkInternal"><span class="oLinkInternal">View more videos</span></span> Video false /event-news/intermat-2012/video/ true false%>

For more information on companies in this article

Komatsu

Related Content

  • INTERMAT launch for Komatsu wheeled loaders
    April 19, 2012
    Komatsu used INTERMAT to take the wraps off two new Dash 7 wheeled loaders, badged WA380-7 and WA500-7. With engine emissions being the main driver, the smaller 18-tonne WA380-7 packs 142kW from its EU Stage IIIb engine to deliver improved efficiency and lower fuel consumption. The machine also gets torque converter lock-up with the function operating in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears, and gives the loader a 40 km/h forward speed.
  • INTERMAT launch for Volvo ECR short radius excavators
    January 6, 2017
    Volvo’s D-series upgrades have been applied its short radius 14 and 21tonne excavators. In addition to their operating weights, the ECR145D and ECR235D differ in their engine types – the smaller model getting a four-cylinder 84kW engine, while the larger model gets six-cylinder power rated at 129kW.
  • INTERMAT launch for Volvo ECR short radius excavators
    March 9, 2012
    Volvo’s D-series upgrades have been applied its short radius 14 and 21tonne excavators. In addition to their operating weights, the ECR145D and ECR235D differ in their engine types – the smaller model getting a four-cylinder 84kW engine, while the larger model gets six-cylinder power rated at 129kW.
  • LiuGong to reveal new excavators at INTERMAT
    January 6, 2017
    LiuGong Machinery is using Intermat 2012 to unveil its next generation excavator range. The new E Series excavators represent a leapfrog improvement for LiuGong, meeting world-class standards of quality and design.