Komatsu kicks up a level

Komatsu’s latest construction and utility machinery was on full display in June, with its Boots On event bringing together more than 400 staff, customers and media at the Hunter Plant Operator Training School in Cessnock, NSW.

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At Boots On, attendees experienced firsthand the Komatsu machinery that powers infrastructure and development projects across Australia.

This was the first time in seven years Komatsu's signature showcase has been held, offering industry a chance to view the latest advancements in the company's machinery and how its smart construction solutions has evolved to improve the modern jobsite.

Komatsu Australia’s Executive General Manager for Construction and Utility, David Small, said the event had always been a fantastic opportunity for the manufacturer to connect staff with customers, and to see machinery they might not usually get to see all in one place.

"We had around 40 pieces of equipment on site, ranging from our small utility excavators to our graders, dozers and dump trucks for larger construction sites or quarry operations,” he said.

"Groups moved between four sessions to be briefed firsthand by the product managers that work with these machines day in and day out, hear about their benefits and even jump in the cab of some to get a feel of the quality that Komatsu can offer.

Star of the show

A major highlight of the event was the debut of the PC220LCi-12, Komatsu's latest 24-tonne class hydraulic excavator.

This machine represents the first major redesign of this series in nearly two decades and introduces Komatsu's soon-to-be-launched Intelligent Machine Control 3.0 (iMC 3.0) technology. iMC 3.0 offers significant enhancements to semi-automation features that boost productivity and efficiency on site.

Komatsu's National Business Manager for Construction, Mark Boyes, said the new PC220LCi-12 was built on extensive customer feedback, especially around cab design.