A new cab designed for comfort and visibility
The cabs of today’s excavators are designed with care to keep operators comfortable and operation intuitive. If either of those standards aren’t met, the operators who run that machine won’t be happy.
To that end, customization is what operators want, and that’s what the new Komatsu cab delivers.
“It’s just like when I get in my car. I like my seat in a certain spot and when I push the button, it sets my seat and my steering wheel and now I’m ready to go. They’re doing that in construction machines too,” says Barr.
On the PC220LCi-12, the cab is 28 percent larger with 30 percent more leg room and 50 percent improved visibility compared to its predecessor, the PC210LC-11.
In this larger cab, the touchscreen is the command centre where the operator has access to their climate control, Bluetooth, and User ID, which ensures that each operator’s preferred settings are saved so when they switch machines they just need to push a button to be ready to get back to work. The PC220LCi-12 features EH controls which are also customizable via the touchscreen.
Why select an excavator with advanced technology?
Upskilling operators is vital for employers, and automation, safety, and comfort features all contribute to make new and experienced operators more proficient, confident, and productive.
According to Barr, contractor interest in technology has increased a lot. Companies that had previously dismissed adding these advanced features to their equipment are recognizing that there is more competition in bidding and more of their peers are using this technology. And, as Barr notes, there are a lot of bids that contractors can’t win without technology on their machines.
“You’re seeing this turn in the industry where a lot of people are recognizing that they need technology on their fleet to maintain a competitive edge,” he says.
On Komatsu’s new PC220LCi-12, that technology is the standard, and it is designed to make the transition as seamless and intuitive as possible.
Barr adds that more customers are reaching out to SMS Equipment to start the conversation about integrating technology into their operations so that they can grow as an organization — and they’re ready to benefit from the dealer’s support on that journey.
