At Excon 2019, the mega construction equipment exhibition held at BIEC Ground-Bengaluru, Larsen & Toubro launched the all-new Komatsu PC210LC-10M0 hydraulic excavator. This machine is 20 per cent more productive and 20 per cent more fuel efficient vis-?-vis PC210LC-8M0, according to the company. The new machine was launched jointly by Masaaki Kamizono, Managing Director, Komatsu India and Arvind K Garg, Executive Vice-President & Head, L&T Construction and Mining Machinery at L&T Pavilion in the exhibition in the presence of a large gathering of customers, financiers and dealers.

The PC210LC-10M0 excavator is developed specially for the Indian market. Designed to perform in the most demanding work conditions, it offers unmatched reliability, durability and versatility in a wide range of applications. The machine is manufactured by Komatsu India at its plant in Oragadam, Chennai, marketed and supported by L&T through nationwide network of dealerships and service centres.

According to the company, several new features have gone into building PC210LC-10M0 into a superior machine ? 12 per cent more engine power and superior forces, bigger capacity buckets, higher lifting capacity, re-engineered hydraulics, smart engine-pump control system, 15 per cent higher travelling power, ROPS compliant, safe and comfortable cabin and the latest Komtrax system.

Reinforced boom with cast-end fittings and bush type turret mounting makes the structure reliable. Increased operating weight and strengthened structures have enabled PC210LC-10M0 offer bigger buckets and higher lifting capacities. Improved design revolving frame and swing circle lend PC210-10M0 better stability and durability. Smart engine and pump control system in this excavator handles complex functions effortlessly.

Safety and comfort are given top priority in the all-new PC210-10M0. Operators will have a safer, comfortable and higher productive time in the spacious, low noise and low vibration cabin. In addition, the weight adjustable suspension seat with pressurised cab and automatic air-conditioning makes it the most comfortable cabin. Multiple operating modes make the machine an attractive option.

The new Komatsu PC210-10M0 has been configured to connect seamlessly with attachments such as rock breakers, quick coupler and crusher bucket. It is designed to deliver the right force and productivity at optimum fuel consumption across user segments. Komatsu PC210-10M0 comes in variants - Standard, LC, Quarry and Granite configurations.