A Komatsu PC290LC tracked excavator takes pride of place on this week’s front cover. It is heading for the Euro Auctions sale at the beginning of August in Leeds and, as usual, is joined by a host of other machines of all categories including wheel loaders, mini diggers, dozers and compaction machines. Remember, there’s always…

Our plant lineup this week is taken from Malcolm Harrison’s 2 Day Prees Plant, Agricultural, Truck & Trailer Auction on 7th July. The machines are Komatsu PC2282 USLC-11 excavators fitted with quick hitch, boxing ring, check valves and side cameras. Check out too the online sale from GPSV where there are a number of ex-MoD…

Komatsu has developed a new concept medium-sized hydraulic excavator that combines a hydrogen fuel cell and Komatsu-developed key components to achieve carbon neutrality at the point of work. By advancing the PoC (Proof of Concept) tests it started, Komatsu has accelerated its efforts to embark on the commercial production of medium-sized and large construction equipment…

Komatsu have switched to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as factory-fill fuel for Komatsu equipment produced in Europe. In line with Komatsu’s long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 this will begin in April 2023 at the Komatsu plant in Hannover, Germany, and at the Komatsu UK plant in Birtley, England, with other Komatsu Europe…

Komatsu have launched their all-new ‘SubMonitor’ for wheel loaders which puts many functions together into one intuitive easy to use touchscreen interface. Focusing on simplified operation by merging many features into one device, the SubMonitor creates a new interface for the operator to interact with the machine’s assist systems; that include an Extended Load-Pilot, a…

The Komatsu PC950-11 hydraulic excavator has made its European debut at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich. Tipping the scales at over 95 tonnes, the PC950-11 incorporates the latest Komatsu engine, hydraulic, and control technologies to deliver productivity levels approaching 50 percent more, and fuel efficiency increases of 40 percent higher, than the PC800-8…

Komatsu Europe has revealed an all -new range of EU Stage V emissions compliant skid steer loaders, the SK715-8, SK815-8 and SK820-8. The “dash 8”.  “The new Komatsu skid steer loader family provide a powerful, efficient, and user-friendly environment while retaining their iconic uncompromising reliability and durability” says Alex Visentin, product manager for the new…

Komatsu Europe has revealed the latest PC138US-11 excavator as a new addition to its EU Stage V emissions compliant excavator family. This upgraded Komatsu machine was presented at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich in October.The PC138US-11 retains all the customer values of the previous model, and additionally benefits from EU Stage V emissions…

Komatsu Europe has announced the all-new PC17R-5 & PC20R-5 conventional tail EU Stage V mini excavators. These new arrivals in the Komatsu range were be presented at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich in October. These new Komatsu machines let the operators benefit from an ergonomic and intuitive working environment, a lifting capacity second…

Komatsu Europe has revealed images of the PW138MR-11 excavator, the latest addition to the Komatsu EU Stage V wheeled excavator family. The new PW138MR-11 meets EU Stage V emissions regulations and delivers new features, options, and values requested by customers. It brings operator comfort, smart safety initiatives, intuitive ergonomics, performance, sharp controls, easy service, dynamic…

Komatsu has revealed that a prototype of its first fully electric compact wheel loader will be showcased on its demo area (FM.713/1) at the bauma 2022 international fair in Munich, Germany next week. Recently designed and built together with Moog Inc., the worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems, this new…

Based on customer feedback from the past years, Komatsu’s WA475-10 wheel loader now offers a new “tool linkage” boom. It was developed at the Komatsu site in Hanover, Germany, where this wheel loader is also manufactured. This development of this improvement was focused on the need of customers in industrial applications for high pull-back forces…

It will be a little like phones used to be – where you could slide the battery out to replace with a different one in seconds. Not yet ready for Europe, Komatu’s PC01E-1 micro excavator is launching the machine, developed jointly with Honda as a rental model. Komatsu and Honda have developed the PC01E-1 by…

Komatsu Europe has revealed their EU Stage V upgrade for all its backhoe loader range. The new WB93R-8, WB97R-8, WB93S-8, and WB97S-8 now feature an EU Stage V compliant engine along with proven aftertreatment technologies. They also retain all the values of the previous models. “Following the successful introduction of the -8 range, the new…

Komatsu Europe has launched its redesigned PC170LC-11 excavator. The latest addition to Komatsu’s EU Stage V emissions- compliant family; the PC170LC-11 excavator benefits from EU Stage V emissions compliance thanks to Komatsu’s aftertreatment system and a range of new customer focused options. With growing demand for environmental solutions, and urban areas becoming increasingly sensitive to emissions,…

Komatsu Europe have sold their 1000th HM300 ADT. Available across Europe for nearly 20 years, the HM300 was launched on the European market back in 2003. It’s been a popular choice for plant operators, for any jobsite and under any conditions, thanks to a powerful engine, its Komatsu Traction Control System, selectable working modes for…

The upgraded Komatsu PW148-11, PW158-11 and PW160-11 wheeled excavators now meet EU stage V emissions regulations, and deliver more power. Improvements have been made to operator comfort, with smart safety initiatives, improved ergonomics,  advances in travel performance and controllability, plus easy servicing and high levels of standard specifications. “Every job has something special”, says Michael…

Komatsu’s new PW98MR-11 tight-tail excavator bridges the gap between compact and construction-sized machines which means that it can work in a wide variety of construction, utility and landscaping applications with improved efficiency. It features lower fuel consumption, improved operator comfort and convenient and fast access to all service positions. No SCR or Adblue Required The…