Komatsu Europe Announces New MR‐5 Mini Excavators at Samoter 2020

The new WB97S‐8 Backhoe Loader will also be presented.

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Komatsu Europe International N.V. is pleased to confirm its participation  to the 31st edition of Samoter, the international triennial earth‐moving and building machinery exhibition, which will be held in Verona, Italy, from 21 to 25 March.values to the sector. 

Along with many leading products and technologies, among which the recently launched WB97S‐8 Backhoe Loader, Komatsu will highlight the new PC18MR‐5, PC22MR‐5, PC26MR‐5 and  PC58MR‐5 mini excavators, due for introduction to the European market in the second half of 2020.

Powerful and versatile, with the latest EU Stage V engines, this 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. The large ergonomically designed operating environment, with a wide seat, provides a comfortable and safe working place for any operator, whatever the job.

Simone Reddi, Komatsu Europe Product Manager for mini excavators, added “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”. 

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

PC22MR‐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

• 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