by Kyle Molyneux | Fri 15 Apr 2022
Komatsu ultra-short tail PC228 in demand
Described as the ‘all-round’ ultra-short tail excavator, the new Komatsu PC228USLC-11 would appear to have captured the imagination of Irish buyers if details released by Irish Komatsu distributor, McHale Plant Sales are a guide.
During the past year, the Birdhill and Rathcoole-based company recorded sales solidly in double digit territory with a number of prominent names featuring amongst the buyers. Amongst them was Connacht Contractors and Rossmore Civils, followed by Tipperary-based ESK, Wexford-based contractor, Sutton, Newbridge-based Murphy International and Cavan-based plant hire specialist, O’Reilly – the latter also adding a wheeled PW 148 model excavator to its purchase list.
Commenting, McHale sales director Denis McGrath said, “More than its short tail swing and EU Stage 5 emissions engine, Irish buyers are attracted by the PC228-11’s economy with fuel consumption up to 6% lower than its predecessor. Other features attracting buyers are its safety and improved operator comfort,” McGrath said.
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