UK models join Komatsu's wheeled excavator range

Komatsu has extended its wheeled excavator range at the heavy end with the addition of two UK-designed and built units.

The PW200-7 and PW220-7 have operating weights of 20t and 22t respectively and bring the wheeled excavator range to five models starting from 13t.

Both the new -7 models have the same 118kW engine driving a three-speed powershift transmission, which gives travel speeds up to 35km/h, a creep speed of 2km/h and a drawbar pull of 12t. Dig depths and load over heights are up to 6.5m and 7.6m respectively when using the longest two-piece boom.

Much attention had been paid to the pressurised and climate-controlled cab, which has a noise level of 72dBA at the driver's ear, and improved viscous damping.

The seat has an additional 120mm of movement over the -6 machines.

Bucket sizes range from 0.48m3 to 1.58m3 on the lighter machine and up to 1.68m3 on the heavier. Both share a maximum bucket force of 17,950kg when using power boost with the short (1.8m) arm.

Outriggers can be specified at the front and rear and a dozer blade is optional.

Service intervals are 500hrs for the engine oil and filter change, 1,000hrs for replacing the hydraulic filter and 5,000hrs to change the hydraulic oil.