Komatsu’s new concept excavator, the PC200-8 Hybrid, is soon to be launched in Australia. It has already notched up successes in key markets around the world.
Considerable success has already been achieved in Japan and China – countries where fuel cost is relatively high, and fuel savings of up to 40 per cent mean a much shorter payback period. It is also in use in North America, and more recently has attracted plenty of interest from European customers.
The hybrid concept achieves significant reductions in both CO2 emissions and fuel consumption and has received high praise from customers in these regions.
As a leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer, one of Komatsu’s goals is to address growing global environmental issues by developing innovative products designed to reduce environmental impact.
At a recent function to introduce the Hybrid concept, Michael Allegretti, Director Government Relations, North America, with The Climate Group, said that he would like to commend Komatsu on the launch of this impressive machine.
“By demonstrating true corporate leadership, Komatsu has shown what’s good for the bottom line can also be good for the planet,” he said.
How Komatsu’s Hybrid system works
It is based around a capacitor that converts energy into electricity during slew deceleration and reuses this stored energy during the return acceleration of the slewing upperstructure. The stored energy is also used to boost the excavator’s engine to power to operate the hydraulic system.
For further information contact Komatsu Australia on 1300 566 287, go to www.komatsu.com.au, or email info@komatsu.com.au
