Komatsu has revealed details of a new all-electric excavator which they confirm is destined for sale in their domestic and European markets early in the year ahead. The 13-ton class PC138E-11 will be equipped with a 225-kWh lithium-ion battery for long hours of operation and is being viewed by Komatsu as ‘a step toward the […]
Komatsu distributor McHale Plant Sales has confirmed that models from the all-new EU Stage V compliant SK715-8, SK815-8 and SK820-8 range of skid steer loaders are now available in Ireland. The new ‘Dash 8’ range comes with a spacious cabin, high torque engines that deliver quick acceleration, and what Komatsu calls ‘miserly’ fuel consumption with […]
The new Komatsu PW98MR – 11 tight-tail, wheeled midi excavator is a machine that moves within its own circle, as this aerial picture shows. Part of the Komatsu exhibit at the forthcoming Bauma 2022 exhibition, the PW98MR – 11 is described by McHale Plant Sales director, Denis McGrath as a machine that ‘bridges the gap […]
Until it first burst upon the scene, the short tail swing excavator was an idea waiting to be invented. With services and utilities providers now locating an increasing number of pipes, conduits and cables underground, need for equipment that can operate safely in busy urban settings has pushed up demand for these mighty street-size digging […]
Komatsu has unveiled its latest generation PW98MR-11 tight-tail wheeled midi excavator, first versions of which are now available to order. Bridging the gap between compact and construction-sized machines, it is aimed firmly at those working in the utilities sector and in confined space applications such as narrow alleys, road construction sites and sewer construction work. […]
The range of Komatsu products fitted with its intelligent machine control system has expanded with the arrival of its new D71-24 bulldozer, the largest in its line up to come equipped with Hydrostatic Transmission (HST). Bringing intelligent machine control to a new class of bulldozer, the D71-24 is described by Komatsu’s distributor in Ireland, John O’Brien […]
In a move appealing to contractors working in high reach demolition applications, Komatsu has announced details of a new K100 boom change system for its PC490HRD-11 excavator, enabling operators to change machine configuration in minutes from inside the cab. With six different working configurations, the PC490HRD-11 is equipped to handle a range of demolition attachments, […]
In a move aimed at those engaged in indoor demolition, confined, challenging site works and disaster rescue, Komatsu has unveiled details of its first fully electric, remote-controlled mini excavator concept machine. Powered by a 31.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, the 3 tonne mini excavator has a 0.09 m3 bucket capacity and rear-swing radius of 970mm. With […]
Two new Komatsu excavators, both with latest generation iMC 2.0 intelligent machine control, have been introduced on the European market. In Ireland – where Komatsu is distributed by McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole – focus will fall on the PC360LCi-11 version, the second model offering being its PC360NLCi-11 stable mate. Singularly one of […]
Komatsu has unveiled its new PC88MR-11 Midi excavator which their distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales confirms is now available here. Built on the solid foundations of its hugely successful Dash-10 predecessor, the MR-11 comes with a multiplicity of features that includes cutting edge styling, lower fuel consumption, higher performance and unrivalled efficiency. A checklist […]
