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| New D61i-23 equipped with first fully automatic blade control  Komatsu America introduced the D61EXi/PXi-23, Komatsu's first intelligent Machine Control model to the North American market. Thanks to its first fully automatic blade control, the D61i-23 dozer can perform not only finish grading, which has been possible with conventional Machine Control, but also rough dozing. As a result, it achieves outstanding improvement in productivity. This is the first machine using this new innovative technology, and it is scalable to other products manufactured by Komatsu. "We are excited to bring to market the next generation of machine control technology with Komatsu's "intelligent Machine Control D61i-23," said Peter Robson, director of Intelligent Machine Controls. "The ease with which the D61i-23 transitions from rough dozing to finish grading with automatic blade control engaged is so seamless that both experienced and inexperienced operators will notice benefits." Robson continued, "The efficiency improvement, greater value and simplicity of operation of the D61i-23 exemplify the leading innovations that customers have come to expect from Komatsu." Longer track-on ground standard (EX) and low ground pressure (PX) models are available to offer customers flotation and weight distribution options that best match their applications. Operating weights range from 39,441 lbs. to 41,381 lbs. depending on the configuration with a net 168HP at 2200 rpm. The D61i-23 also features the integration of Komatsu's proprietary KOMTRAX (Komatsu Machine Tracking System) and TOPCON's construction management system. In the near future, this integrated system will enable high-efficiency, unified management of construction work through access to real-time machine data, via its web service, to track work progress including the amount of soil dozed at jobsites. write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Construction News :: home page |