Skip to main content

High performance compact excavator

A new high performance machine from Komatsu offers short tailswing capabilities on a compact wheeled excavator chassis Komatsu Europe International says that its PW98MR-8 midi excavator is currently the only short-tail machine in its class
February 16, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
The versatile and highly mobile new short tailswing wheeled excavator from Komatsu offers high utilisation and good performance
A new high performance machine from 2300 Komatsu offers short tailswing capabilities on a compact wheeled excavator chassis

262 Komatsu Europe International says that its PW98MR-8 midi excavator is currently the only short-tail machine in its class

Built by Komatsu Utility Europe in Italy, this new excavator has a 51kW engine and weighs in at 9.8tonnes. The PW98MR-8 is equipped with five different working modes to optimise digging performance, while the electronically controlled commonrail multi stage injection helps reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The hydraulic closed centre load sensing system (CLSS) provides power, speed and good control. The machine can be customised with different boom lengths, with blade and outriggers, and with several auxiliary circuits for a wide range of attachments

Versatile and mobile, the machine can work in confined areas but despite its compact design, the PW98MR-8 features good lifting capacity. Its standard rear counterweight is integrated into the tail of the machine, protecting the rear from impact and damage

The sliding door allows easy entry and exit to and from the cab, which has pressure proportional control (PPC) levers. Using the colour monitor, the operator can control all the main functions of the excavator. For improved mobility, the PW98MR-8 has three standard steering modes, while a safety system prevents operator misuse. The PW98MR-8 is also equipped with the latest version of KOMTRAX, Komatsu's exclusive wireless monitoring system

Machine data, including location, performance, fuel consumption and maintenance requirements, is easily accessible over the internet

For more information on companies in this article

Komatsu

Related Content

  • Hitachi launches five new mini excavators at bauma 2013
    January 6, 2017
    The ZX65USB-5 is one of five new mini excavators from Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) being unveiled at bauma 2013. Said by HCME to be designed to have a major impact on earthmoving, utilities, general and road construction projects, its short-tail swing radius enables it to work effectively in confined spaces.
  • Hitachi launches five new mini excavators at bauma 2013
    February 25, 2013
    The ZX65USB-5 is one of five new mini excavators from Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) being unveiled at bauma 2013. Said by HCME to be designed to have a major impact on earthmoving, utilities, general and road construction projects, its short-tail swing radius enables it to work effectively in confined spaces.
  • Innovations in compact construction machines
    February 15, 2012
    2011 has already seen a host of new machine introductions among compact equipment makers, and we take a look at some of them in the utility sector With emissions legislation dominating the introduction of new machines over 130kW, smaller equipment has not been overlooked. Most firms have been working feverishly to produce quieter, more economical and more productive equipment and Japanese maker Takeuchi is a good example, having recently introduced a new 8.5 tonne midi excavator.
  • Major improvements for wheeled loaders and excavators
    April 24, 2013
    Excavators and wheeled loaders benefit from new engine technology - Mike Woof reports. Competition is tough in the market for crawler excavators and wheeled loaders. These production machines account for a significant percentage of the entire construction equipment market worldwide and the segment also has the widest array of competing manufacturers. In the past, European, Japanese and US manufacturers dominated this sector but in the last 20 years South Korean companies have built significant market shares