Developed with contractor input
PC210LCi-11 IMC 2.0 excavator helps control for overdigging and delivers versatility in a compact, easily transported size
Are you looking to help lessen the skill gap between new and experienced operators and quickly support your bottom line? Komatsu’s Intelligent Machine Control (IMC) is designed to do just that. IMC is part of the company’s suite of Smart Construction products, services and digital solutions incorporating advanced, proprietary machine technology. Developed with input from leading construction companies, IMC gives contractors sophisticated, productivity-enhancing automation along with cutting-edge job site design.
Komatsu’s IMC 2.0 lineup includes the 165-horsepower PC210LCi-11 excavator. A smart choice for contractors who need a versatile solution that still offers an excellent range, the PC210LCi-11 is Komatsu’s smallest IMC excavator. It is designed for digging in exacting applications such as precise footings, retention ponds and utility work. Its factory-integrated system helps control for over-excavation and empowers operators to dig straight to grade quickly and accurately.
“It’s great for a range of applications, and it especially shines in utility work where precise trenching is involved,” said Nathaniel Waldschmidt, Product Manager, Excavators, Komatsu. “Our technology won’t let operators dig past target elevation, so having to put material back or replace it with expensive fill can be virtually eliminated. That also helps newer operators get to grade fast and confidently.”
Automated features
Operators can finish grades quick and with precision by using bucket angle hold control, which automatically holds the bucket angle to the design surface during arm operation. This enables finished grading using only arm input.
“With bucket angle hold, they can curl the bucket all the way in and use the heel to really smooth out the final pass,” explained Waldschmidt. “That just helps increase the ease of operation and helps improve final grading accuracy.”
The PC210LCi-11’s auto tilt bucket control assists the operator in aligning the bucket parallel with the slope, so finish grading can be accomplished without having to align the machine with the target surface.
“You can run a tilt bucket and increase efficiency because the bucket will tilt automatically directly to the plane of the design surface,” stated Waldschmidt. “It makes complex grading a lot faster and easier.”
To learn more about Komatsu’s PC210LCi-11 IMC 2.0 excavator, visit https://www.komatsu.com/en/products/excavators/mid-size-excavators/pc210lci-11/.
