Komatsu America Corp. introduces its new PC270LC-8 hydraulic excavator. The hydraulic excavator offers improved operator comfort and a new low-emission engine that improves fuel consumption. Primarily used for general contracting and underground utilities installation, this powerful excavator has 187 net hp and an operating weight of 65,336 to 67,393 lb.
The new PC270LC-8 is standard equipped with the latest Komtrax technology, which sends machine operating information to a secure website utilizing wireless technology. Data such as operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis. The Komtrax wireless equipment monitoring system increases machine availability, reduces the risk of machine theft, allows for remote diagnosis by the distributor and provides other information to drive business efficiency and productivity.