Komatsu Europe presents the PC360LCi-11 hydraulic excavator

Expanding the range of excavators with Intelligent Machine Control

As since their introduction, excavators with Intelligent Machine Control have been a great success because of their contribution to higher productivity, efficiency and lower operating costs for customers. As a result, they have become the benchmark in the construction industry. With the arrival of the PC360LCi-11, customers can now extend these benefits to large infrastructure and earthmoving projects.

"Since the introduction of the PC210LCi-11, customers have realized the usefulness of our Intelligent Machine Control technology on construction sites where large volumes of excavation are required. Many of them have asked for a larger machine," says Rob Macintyre, Product Manager at Komatsu Europe. "With this PC360LCi-11, we can meet their wish. We are confident that this machine will also contribute to higher productivity, efficiency and lower operating costs in such applications."

The operating weight of the PC360LCi-11 is between 35,600 and 36,200 kg, depending on configuration. The recommended bucket capacity is 2.66 m3. The fuel-efficient EU Stage IV-compliant Komatsu SAA6D114E-6 engine delivers a net power of 202 kW / 275 hp at 1950 trn/min.

The latest KOMTRAX telematics system and Komatsu Care maintenance program optimize fleet management, protect the machine from unauthorized use and ensure maximum efficiency and uptime.

Innovative: real-time automatic control of excavation operations
The Intelligent Machine Control system automatically adjusts the bucket to the digging surface and prevents it from going too deep. The control function automatically monitors leveling, with real-time positioning of the bucket edge relative to the machine and work surface. The work status is instantly displayed on the control panel's multifunction 12.1-inch color screen with no delay as with conventional sensors.

Series-integrated Intelligent Machine Control System
Komatsu's factory-installed, fully integrated Intelligent Machine Control system includes hydraulic cylinders with position gauges for the boom, stick and bucket. It has been developed over two machine generations by Komatsu for accurate real-time positioning of the bucket edge. The IMU (inertial measurement unit) provides precise control and determines the machine angle from gyro sensor and accelerometer data. A very powerful antenna sends the satellite signals to a GNSS receiver, which processes them and indicates the position of the machine in real time.

Intelligent: enhancements for optimized performance
The Komatsu PC360LCi-11 excavator with Intelligent Machine Control enables highly efficient movement of materials without the danger of digging too deep. Through the user-friendly touch screen, fine leveling can be set very precisely. The operator has real-time information about the position of the bucket edge in relation to the surface, the "as built" status and an adjustable split-screen display in profile, of the terrain or in 3D.

Thanks to the 3D data display on the screen of the control panel, the work involved in surveying, measuring and surveying can be reduced or even eliminated. This also significantly improves safety since fewer people need to be on site and near the machine.

The intelligent switches for switching the semi-automatic steering on and off and for raising and lowering the offset are fully integrated into the joysticks. This offers the operator even more efficiency and safety.

Advantages
The biggest advantage of the redesigned Bouwmat is the combination of the high productivity of the hydraulic excavator and the exceptional precision of Komatsu's Intelligent Machine Control system. This is achieved through the powerful hydraulics and breaking force when digging, fast turnaround times when loading trucks and automatic leveling in one work cycle.