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Komatsu's excavator improvements

Komatsu's improved PC160LC-8 excavator offers high safety, performance and productivity. Weighing up to 18tonnes (depending on specification), the PC160LC-8 suits duties in general earthmoving and construction sites. A sophisticated machine management system is installed and other features include increased operator comfort, safety and low fuel consumption.
February 8, 2012 Read time: 1 min
2300 Komatsu's improved PC160LC-8 excavator offers high safety, performance and productivity.

Weighing up to 18tonnes (depending on specification), the PC160LC-8 suits duties in general earthmoving and construction sites.

A sophisticated machine management system is installed and other features include increased operator comfort, safety and low fuel consumption.

A wide range of configurations is available and the PC160LC-8 has a variable Economy mode for use in levelling or for loose material excavation as well as a Power mode for maximum productivity. The large, low-noise cab offers full roll-over protection, and safety is further improved with a warning system that traiggers when the machine is moved, anti-slip steps and a rear-view camera. In addition the machine has the latest version of KOMTRAX, the satellite-based machine management and monitoring system. Machine data, including working time, workload and fuel consumption, is easily accessible over the internet Komatsu www.komatsu.com

Komatsu claims high performance and safety for its new PC160-8 excavator

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