COMPACT CONSIDERATIONS Are you looking for an excavator that can get close to structures, traffic without the worry of a large counterweight?
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ight job sites present unique challenges. In order to be the most productive in those instances you have to carefully consider the type of equipment to use. For instance, an excavator with a large counterweight could swing into an obstruction or into a lane of traffic.
They are also great for tasks that require you to place the machine very close to a house or other type of building.”
Tolomeo added that not all tight-tail-swing and compact excavators are right for every limited-space situation. Take Jonathan Tolomeo, foundation repair for example. Komatsu Product He emphasized that the best Manager “Tight-tail-swing and fit for the job is a machine compact excavators continue with a swing boom that can work to gain popularity because they are a independently of the cab. great solution for these kinds of sites,” said Jonathan Tolomeo, Komatsu “The operator positions the tracks Product Manager. “On projects where very close to the structure, then only space is at a premium, such as urban moves the boom,” Tolomeo explained. areas or during highway reconstruction “This allows for digging at various where you can only work in a single angles while the cab stays in a fixed lane, they deliver outstanding position. There is virtually no chance production results in a small package. of a counterweight swinging into the
Quick Specs Net horsepower 68 hp Operating weight 18,739-19,224 lb Bucket capacity 0.12-0.26 cu yd
The new PC88MR-11 with a swing boom lets operators position the tracks very close to the structure, then only move the boom. “This allows for digging at various angles while the cab stays in a fixed position,” said Jonathan Tolomeo, Komatsu Product Manager. “There is virtually no chance of a counterweight swinging into the house or building as you dig and pile dirt.”
house or other building as you dig and pile dirt.”
Attachments increase versatility Komatsu recently introduced its latest model, the PC88MR-11, with a host of new features that improve production and fuel efficiency with a viscous fan clutch. “An improved design of the standard blade rolls material better for more efficient dozing or backfill work, which increases the PC88MR-11’s versatility and may provide costs savings by not having to use an additional machine,” said Tolomeo. “You can further increase versatility with attachments such as hammers and grapples. The excavator has two-way auxiliary control with a dual-stage relief valve, as well as a thumb mounting bracket – so it will run practically any tool in the industry. That capability increases its availability and gives you additional applications and potentially better profitability and return on investment.” He added that productivity increases when you can set hydraulic pressure and flow from inside. The PC88MR-11 lets operators do that, which is a change from the previous model. Additional upgrades include better serviceability with larger service doors and centralized ground-level access to filters located within a common area. “The list of enhancements, improvements and upgrades is long, and we encourage anyone who is looking for a productive compact excavator that increases versatility to contact their distributor for a comprehensive list and a demonstration,” said Tolomeo. ■
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