A new engine increases horsepower by 7% and lowers fuel consumption by 10%.
The PC210LL-10 has a Tier 4 Interim certified engine, and replaces the former Tier 3 PC200LL-8 model. The excavator has a flywheel horsepower of 158 hp (118 kW) and weighs 65,118 pounds (29,537 kg). It is available in log loader, processor head and digging configurations. The PC210LL-10 is equipped with KOMTRAX 4.0 technology, which wirelessly sends machine operating information to a secure website. This includes data such as operating hours, location, cautions, fuel consumption and maintenance alerts. The main features of the new logging machine are as follows:
- Tier 4 Interim Engine: The engine uses an electronic control system to manage air-flow rate, fuel injection, combustion parameters, and after-treatment functions to optimize performance, reduce emissions, and provide advanced diagnostic capability. The diesel particulate filter allows the operator to choose where and when to regenerate.
- Hydraulic System: A closed centre-load sensing hydraulic system with variable speed matching is used. The variable matching allows the engine speed to adjust based on the hydraulic pump output for both light and heavy-duty applications. Adjustable flows to the boom, arm, heel and grapple functions allow for fine tuning hydraulic responses to individual operator preference.
- Upgraded Major Components: Major components, such as the engine, hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves, are designed and produced by Komatsu. The loader uses a high carbody with reinforced front idlers, higher capacity recoil springs, ski-type full length track guiding guards, straddle-mounted carrier rollers, HD swivel guard and front/rear pull hooks. The swing system and undercarriage components on the PC210LL-10 are from the next-size larger Komatsu excavators for work in demanding logging applications. The larger final drives and motors provide high drawbar pull for shovel-logging applications. The rear compartment covers on the PC210LL-10 are more than three times thicker than those used on comparably sized excavators.
- New Komatsu Forestry Cab: Komatsu indicate that the new ROPS/OPS/FOPS cab is certified for forestry conditions. The reinforced framework of the cab is designed for forestry applications. The operator platform is mounted on viscous damper mounts for low vibration levels. The high-back, fully adjustable seat is air suspended and heated for enhanced comfort. The cab is available with a 48” (1220 mm) hydraulic tilt or a 7” (177 mm) fixed cab riser and has two 12-volt ports and an auxiliary input to connect external devices. The operator can easily select from six working modes to match machine performance to the application. A standard rear-view monitoring system, with the camera integrated into the counterweight, allows the operator to view directly behind the machine.
- Purpose-built Front Equipment Options: For digging applications, there is an HD boom and HD arm with one actuator piping for application versatility. A special boom/arm arrangement without bucket cylinder and linkage is available for the processor head carrier configuration. For the log loader configuration, there is a 36 ft (11 m) reach live heel forestry boom with a 52 in (132 cm) opening grapple, or two types of 34 ft (10.4 m) Butt-N-Top forestry booms.
- Maintenance and Serviceability: The new model has longer handrails that surround the upper structure for easier accessibility. The radiator and hydraulic oil cooler are mounted side by side, making it easier to maintain and service. A new battery master disconnect switch is now standard. The machines are covered by Komatsu CARE, Komatsu’s complimentary scheduled maintenance program for three (3) years or 2000 hours (whichever occurs first).
Source: http://www.komatsuforest.us/default.aspx?newsid=135580&id=29917