A big plus for Komatsu

March 16, 2005

Komatsu America Corp. introduced the 242-hp PC300LC-7 Power Plus excavator to the North American market. The new design, with operating weights from 75,682 to 78,130 lb, offers improved lift capacity and more efficient use of the PC300LC-7's arm crowd and bucket breakout forces.

With additional upper frame reinforcement and increased counterweight mass, Komatsu has added 2,500 lb to the rear bias of the PC300LC-7 Power Plus for improved stability in all digging applications.

Komatsu America Corp. introduced the 242-hp PC300LC-7 Power Plus excavator to the North American market. The new design, with operating weights from 75,682 to 78,130 lb, offers improved lift capacity and more efficient use of the PC300LC-7's arm crowd and bucket breakout forces.

With additional upper frame reinforcement and increased counterweight mass, Komatsu has added 2,500 lb to the rear bias of the PC300LC-7 Power Plus for improved stability in all digging applications. In comparison to the standard PC300LC-7, the Power Plus version features an 8.2% improvement in front lifting capacity and a 10.8% improvement over the side.

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