Komatsu’s radical hybrid excavator

March 13, 2017
A radical hybrid excavator from Komatsu will offer increased productivity for the 36tonne class while delivering fuel savings. When used for truck loading the machine is particularly efficient, with a capacitor storing regenerated electrical power. This is returned to the slew motor, leading to major fuel savings.
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