Komatsu Europe International N.V. announces the release of its PC24MR‐5, the newest addition to Komatsu’s MR‐5 range. Powerful and versatile, with the excavator is equipped with the latest EU Stage V engines.
The all-new MR-5 range builds on the successful MR-3 product line, and additionally benefits from a full host of new and improved customer focused 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, says, “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. The PC24MR-5 is positioned to combine with the PC26MR-5 to form a strong 2-model attack strategy in this all-important segment that requires high performance and easy transport.”
The PC24MR-5 offers huge customer values with MR-5 features already available on the successful PC18MR-5, PC26MR-5 to PC58MR-5 range.
The latest models added to the MR-5 range include:
- PC18MR‐5
- PC24MR‐5
- PC26MR‐5
- PC58MR‐5
Features of the new excavators include KOMTRAX monitoring systems installed as standard and enhanced boom swing cylinder design. Depending on the model, operating weights range from 1,820-5,640 kg (4,012.4-12,434.1 lbs.). Maximum digging depth ranges from 2360-4130 mm (92.9-162.6 in.) while maximum digging reach ranges from 4,300 to 6,570 mm (169.3-258.7 in.), again depending on the model.
