Komatsu excavator is produced by the only excavator manufacturer that designs and produces all the major components for its own excavators. The company’s variety of excavators in the 10- to 20-ton class includes two conventional machines, the PC120LC-6 and PC160LC-7 and two minimum-swing-radius machines, the PC138USLC-2 and PC158USLC-2. In order to provide you information about the type of Komatsu excavator, this is going to give you a review about Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8 Excavator.
Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8 Excavator
Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8 Excavator is introduced into the North American market today. Powered by the Komatsu Hybrid System, the Hybrid PC200LC-8 Komatsu excavator uses a newly developed electric swing motor, power generator motor, capacitor and diesel engine. Komatsu developed its revolutionary hybrid system to work on the principle of swing energy regeneration and energy storage using the Komatsu Ultra Capacitor system. Komatsu’s Ultra Capacitors provide fast energy storage and instantaneous power transmission.
Moreover, the kinetic energy generated during the swing braking phase is converted to electricity which is sent through an inverter and then captured by the Ultra Capacitor. This captured energy is then discharged very quickly for upper structure rotation and to assist the engine as commanded by the hybrid controller when accelerating under work load conditions.
Furthermore, this Komatsu excavator is powered by the powerful, turbocharged and air-to-air after-cooled Komatsu SAA4D107E-1 which provides138HP. With an operating weight of 43, 643 to 47, 260 pounds, the Hybrid PC200LC-8 has a bucket capacity of 0.66 – 1.57 yd3. The Hybrid PC200LC-8 has the same vigorous working forces and performance levels of the conventional PC200LC-8.
Additionally, the Hybrid PC200LC-8 Komatsu excavator is also equipped with the latest KOMTRAX® technology which sends machine operating information to a secure website utilizing wireless technology. Data such as operating hours, fuel consumption, machine location and machine utilization are relayed to the web application for analysis. The KOMTRAX fleet monitoring system increases machine availability, reduces the risk of machine theft, and provides a wealth of other information to drive business efficiency.
