KOMATSU EUROPE ANNOUNCES THE NEW SUBMONITOR FOR WHEEL LOADERS

Everything at a glance: A new platform for intuitive assistance systems for maximum efficiency and safety while loading.

Your customers told us that to meet their continual challenges and ever-increasing operational complexity, they need solutions that deliver safety, real-time information, machine monitoring, driver assistance, production monitoring, efficiency optimization, future proofing and easy to use for the driver without causing distraction!

We took this knowledge on board, and we are delighted to announce the introduction of the all-new Komatsu submonitor for wheel loaders that meets each and every one of your customers’ requests in one intuitive easy to use touch-screen interface.

Focusing on simplified operations by merging many features into one device, the submonitor creates a new interface for the operator to interact with the machine’s assist systems; that includes an Extended Load-pilot, a new rear view supervision system with high-definition camera and rear radar obstacle detection, and an all-new, performance-boosting Efficiency trainer module.

t he 12.1” ergonomic touchscreen provides easy, intuitive operation, reducing confusion and work interruptions vs. the multitude of separate sub systems that are all too common today. the Komatsu submonitor is the base for a new era of machine features that deliver unrivalled control, comfort, and safety.

Extended Load-Pilot t he proven Komatsu Load- p ilot as a weighing system has been updated in terms of functionality and controllability. s ince all important elements are displayed on the monitor, the adjustment can be easily made on the screen with just a few clicks, without having to dive into the machine menu. the tidy arrangement of all functions is self -explanatory. Accurate and fast weighing results with the improved auto-weighing function, material definition at will and productivity and efficiency display for different materials enable smooth operation in operation.

Efficiency-Trainer

Efficiency trainer is a new feature that improves driver's skills during actual work to increase performance and increase efficiency. Based on a new algorithm, the system learns itself for each loading cycle. the reference is set by the operator taking into account different operating conditions and not specified by the machine on the basis of fixed data. the evaluation is based on several machine data, which are evaluated with the help of a point system. As the charging performance improves, the reference is raised. i f the charging performance decreases, the deficits are displayed based on criteria and improvements are suggested.

Rear view supervision

Wheel loaders must reverse for each loading cycle. since there is no direct view from the cabin, the rear area surveillance is one of the most elementary safety systems. the new digital camera system, combined with radar obstacle detection, gives a perfect overview of the situation behind the machine. the submonitor's high-resolution screen displays the image crisply and clearly, and radar obstacle detection provides the operator with audible and visual warnings of hazards behind the machine.

t he s ubmonitor is optionally available as equipment for the wheel loader models WA380-WA500-8.

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MANITOWOC IN CHINA LAUNCHES LARGEST POTAIN TOPLESS TOWER CRANE – THE MCT 1005

Manitowoc has announced the launch of the Potain MCT 1005 M50, the largest topless tower crane to be manufactured at its Zhangjiagang facility in China. Designed for use in emerging markets and Southeast Asia, and boasting a huge 50 t capacity, the crane is available with a choice of three counter jib options that will further enhance its seamless integration into confined job sites.

With a maximum capacity of 50 t and jib lengths of up to 80 m, the MCT 1005 offers huge capabilities for projects.

Despite its larger size, three counter jib options are available to aid work on confined job sites.

The launch comes just a few months after the introduction of the 40 t MCT 805, which was previously the largest Potain crane built in China.

The MCT 1005 M50 allows for the handling of an impressive 8 t at the end of its maximum 80 m jib, which is configured from 11 sections of either 5 m or 10 m in length. Only three sections are required to deliver its shortest configuration of 20 m, at which distance it can lift its full 50 t. The same maximum capacity is also available between 3.5 - 16.8 m when the jib is built to 80 m, or from 3.5 - 25.2 m when the jib is 30 m in length. Many customers will also appreciate the option of configuring the crane with the 45 m jib, which delivers a hefty 24.8 t maximum capacity at the jib end.

These heavy payloads are supported with counter jib options of 15 m for jib configurations of up to 45 m; 17.5 m for jib configurations of up to 55 m; and 20 m when working with jibs from 60 to 80 m. This versatility aids the crane’s ability to work in proximity to other cranes or nearby structures. Over 1,070 m of rope is available on the drum and the crane’s payload is efficiently transported horizontally, thanks to the smooth and precise frequency drives of Potain’s 25 DVFC 25 trolley. Slewing speeds are set at between 0 - 0.7 rpm via the RVF 174 Optima+ system.

Eye in the sky

The K850 mast, with its 2.45 m x 2.45 m sections, enables a freestanding height under the hook of up to 69.7 m. At the top is the V140S Vision cabin where the operator will find a comfortable workstation that provides a clear view, aided by tinted glass, windshield wipers, and a sun visor. Heating comes as standard and air conditioning is available as an option for added comfort. The entire top-slewing section can be delivered to the job site in as few as 11 trucks, offering a surprising ease of transportability for such a large crane.

“As topless tower cranes continue to increase in popularity, we are quickly responding to the demands of our customers in Asia-Pacific for highercapacity models,” “Topless tower cranes are ideal for large infrastructure projects or modular developments, plus a host of other applications – and with the Potain MCT 1005 M50 we’ve created a model with a vast range of jib lengths and capacities that are capable of meeting almost every task demanded of it,” said Leong Kwong-Joon, regional product manager for tower cranes at Manitowoc.

The MCT 1005 M50 arrives on the market just over six months after the launch of the Potain MCT 805, which was previously the largest Zhangjiagangproduced topless Potain crane when it launched in April 2022.

To learn more about the Potain MCT 1005 M50 click here. www.manitowoc.com