Recommended new and popular excavator models of Komatsu in 2024

　　After 2020. Komatsu launched a number of new excavators, with the standard excavators mainly in the 11th generation and some short-tail excavators mainly in the 10th generation. Most of these mainstream models have fully upgraded the excavator engine power system. As the requirements of various countries for environmental emissions become more stringent, adapting to market demand, upgrading power to reduce pollutant emissions has become the mainstream voice in the current excavator market. In addition to emissions that need to meet requirements, some working environments require different requirements for noise and excavator types for excavators working in cities. Here we focus on recommending hybrid models, which can greatly reduce emissions and fuel consumption through the combination of lithium batteries and diesel engines. However, TD reminds everyone that it is no problem to buy and use in developed countries or larger cities, but whether you are in a remote area or whether the later parts purchase and maintenance technicians can meet the normal use is the key consideration

　　The following introduces several excavators launched by Komatsu after 2020. including PC138E-11 electric excavator, PC200LCE-11 and PC210LCE-11 lithium battery-powered medium excavators, and the new upgraded version of PC30E-5 electric mini excavator. These new excavators have been significantly upgraded in terms of electrification, environmental performance, operating comfort, and maintenance convenience to meet the needs of different markets and customers. The following is a detailed introduction to these new excavators:

　　New excavator models

　　PC138E-11 electric excavator: 13 tons, mainly targeting the rental market, equipped with large-capacity lithium-ion batteries and integrated battery and electrical components cooling system1

　　PC200LCE-11 andPC200LCE-11 lithium battery-powered medium excavators: 20-ton class, for the rental market, gradually promoted to the Asian, North American and Australian markets2.

　　New upgraded version of PC30E-5 electric mini excavator: 3-ton class, for the European market, as an upgraded version of the PC30E-5 electric mini excavator launched in Japan in 20202.

　　Upgrade features

　　Electrification: All new excavators are powered by lithium batteries, which improves environmental performance and operating efficiency12.

　　Environmental performance: Through technologies such as integrated cooling system and SCR catalytic converter, emissions are reduced to meet stricter environmental standards3.

　　Operation comfort: Equipped with a wide-screen monitoring system with high-resolution TFT-LCD display and support for multiple languages, it improves driver comfort and operating convenience3.

　　Maintenance convenience: Equipped with EMMS monitoring system and KOMTRAX telematics system, it supports preventive maintenance and reduces diagnosis and downtime3.

　　Market positioning and target customers

　　PC138E-11: Mainly for the rental market, especially relatively small sites such as urban civil engineering1.

　　PC200LCE-11 and PC210LCE-11: for the Japanese and European markets, gradually promoted to the Asian, North American and Australian markets, suitable for a variety of working conditions and power supply environments 2.

　　The new upgraded version of the PC30E-5 electric mini excavator: for the European market, suitable for heavy work on narrow construction sites 2.

　　If the local maintenance technology is not mature, or it is difficult to buy accessories, whether you choose a used excavator or a new machine, try to choose a classic and stable model, such as the Komatsu-8th generation series and the Komatsu-9 series. This type of model is currently in the world. The number of working quantities is very large, the mechanical structure is mature, and the accessories are easy to buy. It is very suitable for the general public. If your city has strict requirements on environmental emissions and noise, then you can only choose the Komatsu-11 series.