New Komatsu electric Excavator PC78USE-11

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Komatsu is rolling out the wired electro-hydraulic excavator PC78USE-11 to the domestic Japanese market, introducing a whole new category of construction equipment that has all the benefits of electric, but without the bulky and expensive battery packs, making it ideal for defined space job site operations. The tethered machine is based on the technology that Komatsu has cultivated and demonstrates the same work performance as the engine-driven excavators. The environment-friendly small and medium-sized wired electric hydraulic excavator achieves zero emissions and significantly reduced noise and heat. By adopting an electric motor as the drive source and achieving Net Zero, and drastic reduction of noise, heat exhaust and vibration, it improves the safety and comfort of the work site and contributes to the reduction of stress on the operator. In addition, the characteristics of the electric motor extend the life of the vehicle and eliminate the need for refueling and maintenance work required around the engine, reducing the running cost of the vehicle. As the power is directly supplied by a single cable, unlike rechargeable electric vehicles, it can be operated continuously for a long time without worrying about the remaining battery power, so it is especially used at work sites that require 24-hour operation such as industrial waste treatment plants. Komatsu will also consider introducing a battery-powered electric vehicle of the same class in the future in order to further improve customer convenience.