Dash-6 tech from Komatsu

In a month buzzing with news of innovative products, Komatsu Europe's hot gossip is the launch of its PC210-6 and PC240-6 excavators and 62.5kW PW130 wheeled hydraulic excavator.

As well as offering dash-6 technology, the PC210-6 and PC240-6 are not only more rounded, but they are also lower in profile than their dash-5 predecessors.

Komatsu's innovation is more than skin deep - significant features include Komatsu's HydrauMind hydraulic circuit system. The concept - also present on Komatsu's PW130 wheeled excavator - relies on hydraulic fluid being pumped directly to a series of actuators.

The company claims actuator speed governed by lever movement, as opposed to load, results in a rapid and smooth reaction to operator commands. With heavy or awkward loads only slight lever commands are necessary.

Other benefits of the dash-6 package include a temporary 9% power boost from the Power Max function, and a Swift Slowdown function - a first for Komatsu - which allows the operator to reduce operating speeds during particularly precise work. The two travel speed selector featured on the dash-5 models becomes a three speed selector on the dash-6.

Within the cab, improved ergonomics sees the introduction of a new display monitor which can be tilted to avoid glare and reflection

Komatsu's wheeled excavator, the PW130, is powered by Komatsu's S4D turbocharged engine and can be supplied with different undercarriage configurations. Fitted with either a one or two piece boom including Komatsu's 360¼ rotating arm, the machine is a plus for contractors seeking versatility.

Bucket capacities range from 0.14m-0.9m3 and safety features include full hydraulic wet disc brakes and a fully automatic/manual suspension lock.

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