Get FinancingKomatsu Equips Midsize & Large Excavators With Intelligent Machine Control 2.0
Komatsu has implemented its intelligent Machine Control 2.0 (iMC 2.0) technology into its midsize and large PC290LCi-11, PC360LCi-11, and PC390LCi-11 excavators, providing the machines with new auto-tilt bucket control and the ability to perform finish grading using only arm input. iMC 2.0 is part of Komatsu’s suite of Smart Construction products, services, and digital solutions that provide intelligent machine control, and was developed with input from leading construction companies, the manufacturer says.
“Aimed to quickly lessen the skill gap between new and experienced operators—and improve the bottom line for contractors—our excavators with iMC 2.0 technology can help contractors transform their construction jobsites into highly efficient, highly productive operations,” says Andrew Earing, Komatsu senior product manager of tracked products.
Sophisticated Automation
With iMC, operators can program 3D design data straight into excavators and enable even less-experienced operators to work efficiently through sophisticated automation guidance, Komatsu notes. iMC 2.0 saves contractors time and money by enhancing operational accuracy, reducing grading and inspection time, and a significant reduction of costly base aggregate needed for certain applications.
Auto-tilt bucket control gives operators a helping hand by aligning the bucket parallel to the slope such that they can perform finish grading without needing to align the excavator with the target surface. The new bucket angle hold control automatically holds the bucket angle to the design surface during arm operation ability, allowing operators to perform finish grading using only arm input.
Smart Excavators
The 196-horsepower (146-kilowatt) PC290LCi-11 has a 35.4- to 36.04-ton (32.1- to 32.7-metric-ton) operating weight, 0.76- to 2.13-cubic yards (0.6- to 1.6-cubic meters) of bucket capacity, and 20.2-foot (6.2-m) boom assembly. The 257-HP (192-kW) PC360LCi-11 has a 39.3- to 40.3-t (35.7- to 36.6-mt) operating weight, 0.89- to 2.56-cu y (0.7- to 2-cu m) of bucket capacity, and a 21.3-ft. (6.5-m) boom assembly. The 257-HP PC390LCi-11 has a 44- to 45.2-t (40- to 41-mt) operating weight and the same bucket capacity and boom assembly length as the PC360LCi-11.
All three excavators include an in-cab 10.4-inch intelligent machine control monitor, as well as Komtrax level 5.0 technology and a rollover protective structure (ROPS)-certified cab with a skylight, automatic climate control, and rearview mirrors and a single-camera rearview monitoring system. The PC290LCi-11 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 Tier 4 Final engine while the other two models are powered by the SAA6D114E-6 Tier 4 Final power plant.
Source: Komatsu