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Komatsu 3D machine guidance for excavators

Komatsu is now offering Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance kit as a simple enhancement for a broad range of standard Komatsu machines as well as mixed fleets. The kit provides an way to add 2D and 3D machine guidance to any crawler or wheeled excavator from 13 tonnes up to 120 tonnes. The 3D Machine Guidance kit can be customised with various optional additions such as a tilt bucket and couplers kit, 2-piece boom kit, super long front kit, and SATEL radio kit. These options allow the kit to better accommodate each customer's machine configurations and operating conditions.

Consistent with Komatsu’s ongoing dedication to improving jobsite safety, a 3D safety zone feature has been integrated into the system. This allows customers to create and import avoidance zones. The feature serves as a preventive strategy, sending alerts to operators when they are in proximity to hazards such as powerlines, underground utilities, walkways, or public roads.

The 3D Machine Guidance kit’s automatic file conversion is compatible with most common design file formats. This ensures a seamless integration with customers' existing 3D systems from different manufacturers. In addition to the standard machine guidance functionality, the 3D Machine Guidance kit comes with an integrated payload meter option for Komatsu machines. This feature allows for dynamic weighing of materials, eliminating the need for manual checks and interruptions. This boosts productivity by ensuring each truck is loaded to its optimal capacity without risking overload.

Besides being a standard 3D GNSS system, the 3D Machine Guidance kit is also integrated into the Smart Construction suite as a first step towards optimising earthmoving process (DX). It works as an IoT tool automatically collecting terrain and payload data, which can be visualised and analysed using Smart Construction solutions and expert advice.

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