Komatsu’s versatile short tailswing excavator

Designed to be highly versatile, Komatsu’s new PC138US-11 short tail swing excavator suits duties in jobs in tight working spaces. The machine can be used for road projects in single lane traffic or for jobs in urban environments. Operating weight ranges from 13.4–14.4tonnes, depending on the specification. Power comes from a Komatsu SAA4D95LE Tier 4 Final/Stage IV compliant diesel delivering 69.7kW and which is said to be highly fuel efficient.
February 10, 2016 Read time: 2 mins
Komatsu’s new short tailswing excavator is highly versatile
Designed to be highly versatile, 2300 Komatsu’s new PC138US-11 short tail swing excavator suits duties in jobs in tight working spaces. The machine can be used for road projects in single lane traffic or for jobs in urban environments. Operating weight ranges from 13.4–14.4tonnes, depending on the specification. Power comes from a Komatsu SAA4D95LE Tier 4 Final/Stage IV compliant diesel delivering 69.7kW and which is said to be highly fuel efficient.

Because of the tight working spaces the machine is designed for, working safety has been a key parameter during its development according to the firm. The machine can be fitted with Komatsu’s optional KOMVISION system which is being launched on the PC138US-11 excavator. This package can display a 360° bird’s eye view representation of the excavator on its LCD widescreen monitor. This allows the operator to check the jobsite surroundings prior to carrying out any work.

The firm says that the new model offers significant improvements in fuel consumption, features 3G communications, has better operator comfort, and includes new safety features. As with other new models in the firm’s range, the PC138US-11 is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX telematics, and the Komatsu Care maintenance programme to optimise fleet management and customer support, as well as to boost efficiency and uptime.
All videos

For more information on companies in this article

Komatsu

Related Content

  • Asphalt paving is seeing innovative new technology
    April 4, 2013
    With new machines coming to market, the asphalt paving sector is seeing an array of sophisticated technology now available
    Read More
  • New soil compactors round out Atlas Copco’s range
    December 20, 2013
    Atlas Copco has completed the introduction of its fifth generation soil compactor range with the roll-out of the compact CA models. The new Dynapac CA1300 and CA1500 machines share features with the larger machines launched earlier this year, with a focus on reduced operating costs, low operating noise and fuel consumption and ease of servicing.
    Read More
  • High performing compact loaders from Kubota and Volvo CE
    April 12, 2018
    The competitive market for compact loaders is seeing new additions Kubota, SDLG and Volvo CE are now offering compact wheeled loaders that deliver more power and performance than earlier generation models. These compact wheeled loaders are intended to carry out a wide range of tasks and can be used for truck loading or stocking purposes, as well as an array of other duties. Tight turning circles mean that the machines are able to operate on small sites, while the units have long wheelbases for their ove
    Read More
  • Liebherr’s high efficiency wheeled loaders
    January 15, 2016
    Liebherr’s new wheeled loaders are said to combine high performance with high efficiency – Mike Woof writes Liebherr makes bold claims for its new wheeled loader range, saying that the latest models will offer unparalleled operating efficiency. High performance with fast cycle times are said to be matched with precise control at low speeds as well as low fuel consumption and running costs.
    Read More

Highlighted Content