Vilvoorde, January 2021 – Komatsu Europe International N.V. announces the PC24MR-5, the new addition to Komatsu’s MR-5 range. Powerful and versatile, with the latest EU Stage V engines, the MR-5 new generation of mini excavators harnesses 100 years of Komatsu technological knowhow and worldwide resources to bring unrivalled customer values to the sector.
The all-new MR-5 range builds on the hugely successful MR-3 product line, and additionally benefits from a full host of new and improved customer focussed features A seat belt indicator, an easily accessible secondary shut down switch and protected PPC levers makes these machines safe, both for the operator and for bystanders. The MR-5 range also benefits from Komatsu designed and developed factory-fit options such as fingertip proportional controls and a hydraulic quick coupler line to deliver flexibility, and ensure quality, reliability and performance day in and day out. A large ergonomically-designed operating environment, with a wide seat, provides a comfortable and safe working place for any operator, no matter the job.
Simone Reddi, Komatsu Europe Product Manager for mini excavators, says “The MR-5 range concentrates the quality and performance of the larger Komatsu construction range into a compact package, and with a unique design concept the Komatsu MR-5 excavators are sure to stand out on jobsites across Europe. The PC24MR-5 is positioned to combine with the PC26MR-5 to form a strong 2-model attack strategy in this all-important segment that requires high performance and easy transport” . The PC24MR-5 offers huge customer values with MR-5 features already available on the successful PC18MR-5, PC26MR-5 –> PC58MR-5 range
Specs, Features and Benefits of the new MR-5 Range
PC18MR-5
- Operating weight: 1820kg (canopy version)
- Maximum digging depth: 2360mm
- Maximum digging reach: 4300mm
- KOMTRAX monitoring system as standard
- EU Stage V emission compliant
- ROPS-FOPS 4 posts protective structure
- Boom Cylinder relocated to higher position- Protected and effective digging
- Downforce and working volume increase by 12% - Stronger in tough soil
PC24MR-5
- Operating weight: 2430kg (cab version)
- Maximum digging depth: 2615mm
- Maximum digging reach: 4500mm
- KOMTRAX monitoring system as standard
- EU Stage V emission compliant
- Completely renewed for EU market
- Designed for high transportability on 3,5t trailers
- More room for additional attachments to be loaded on a trailer
- Lower step height, reduced height of step of around 35 mm
- Boom swing cylinder on left side for less worries of damage
- Compact undercarriage (1450mm width) for easier access in confined areas.
- New MR-5 comfort cab with wider door - Easier entrance
- Spring assisted front windows - Can be easily opened
- Fuel refilling point is lowered by about 300mm- Easy manual refilling
PC26MR-5
- Operating weight: 2720kg (cab version)
- Maximum digging depth: 2720mm
- Maximum digging reach: 4660mm
- KOMTRAX monitoring system as standard
- EU Stage V emission compliant
- Completely renewed for EU market
- Designed for high transportability on 3,5t trailers
- New MR-5 comfort cab with wider door - Easier entrance
- Spring assisted front windows - Can be easily opened
- Fuel refilling point is lowered by about 300mm- Easy manual refilling
PC58MR-5
- Operating weight: 5640 kg
- Maximum digging depth: 4130mm
- Maximum digging reach: 6570mm
- KOMTRAX monitoring system as standard - Latest
- KOMTRAX telematics
- EU Stage V emission compliant
- Engine with diesel particulate filter (DPF)
- Upper exhaust pipe solution
- High comfort seat
- New undercarriage with 5 track rollers
- LED lights
- 2nd proportional line as standard and 3rd dedicated for hydraulic quick coupler line also available – Increased versatility
- Standard auto decelerator and idle shut down: reduced fuel consumption, increased residual value and reduced service costs.
- Newly developed hydraulic electronic controls: seen on a mini excavator for the first time. For optimised machine performance and lower fuel consumption.
- Selectable working modes
- Neutral Detection System
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Information in this news release is current on the date of the announcement and is subject to change without notice.
