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Komatsu’s versatile new wheeled excavator

Versatility is a key feature of Komatsu’s highly adaptable PW148-10 wheeled excavator. This new short tail machine is suited to use on job sites with limited space, such as in towns and cities or on narrow roads with heavy traffic. Power comes from a Komatsu SAA4D107E-2 engine that is emissions compliant for use in Europe, highly fuel efficient and delivers 90kW, an increase in output over the earlier model. The operating weight of the machine ranges from 13.7-15.6tonnes depending on the specification.
August 17, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
Komatsu’s versatile new wheeled excavator can handle a multitude of tasks
Versatility is a key feature of 2300 Komatsu’s highly adaptable PW148-10 wheeled excavator. This new short tail machine is suited to use on job sites with limited space, such as in towns and cities or on narrow roads with heavy traffic.

Power comes from a Komatsu SAA4D107E-2 engine that is emissions compliant for use in Europe, highly fuel efficient and delivers 90kW, an increase in output over the earlier model. The operating weight of the machine ranges from 13.7-15.6tonnes depending on the specification.

Stability, a heavy lifting capacity and high productivity are claimed for this new machine. The firm says that all the new excavator’s major components, including the engine, hydraulic pump, motors and valves, have been designed and manufactured by Komatsu. This has allowed an integrated design with closed centre load sensing hydraulics that boost efficiency. The system uses both variable speed matching and low speed matching technology. The sophisticated engine management has been upgraded for the PW148-10 and the hydraulic system has been updated with a new hydraulic main control valve (cartridge type). Easier to replace and with hardened internal parts, the new valve simplifies maintenance with better durability and increased life.

The vibration-damped cab is said to be spacious and comfortable with ergonomic controls and a large colour monitor to view operating parameters. The easy-to-use interface of the monitoring system can be accessed along with all essential machine functions on the cab’s monitor screen. The PW148-10 is supported by the Komatsu CARE maintenance programme and also features the KOMTRAX fleet monitoring system, which boosts availability, reduces the risk of theft and allows for remote diagnosis by the distributor.

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