It is possible to quickly transport Komatsu wheel excavators to the next construction site without needing a special low bed trailer, and work with them in narrow, limited space. With a transportation height of just 3.1m, transport on standard low bed trailers with a loading height of up to 4m is possible. The short rear overhang of 1.85m (PW168-11) or 1.9m (PW198- 11) is said to be ideal for narrow construction sites.

Equipped with four cylinder Komatsu diesel engines (110kW or 129kW), the new short tail wheeled excavators are designed to dig, lift and pull away almost anything. These engines meet the current EU Stage V emissions standards and are factory supplied with environmentally friendly HVO diesel fuel as standard. The machine design with an optimised boom and rear engine facilitates lifting performance to move heavy loads easily.

The active driving performance of the new models is said by Komatsu to also be impressive. Thanks to a low centre of gravity, the machines are designed for stability on any road. The new premium seat with multi stage ventilation and seat heating are designed for comfort. All important functions can be operated via the joysticks, and the all-round visibility is supported by four cameras with a bird's eye view as standard.

As a key machine, the mobile excavator is increasingly being used with a tiltrotator and 3D guidance system. The new models are open to any kind of system and are prepared for use with a tiltrotator as well as for 3D guidance systems. With useful extras such as joystick steering, tool control management or trailer coupling, the PW168 and PW198 can be optimally prepared for tough construction sites.

The new Komatsu diesel particle filters, which are replaced only after 8,000h, are designed to enable long, uninterrupted work. Exhaust gas treatment is carried out fully automatically, without disrupting the workflow. Stable and robustly built, all maintenance points are centralised and easily accessible from ground level behind steel flaps. All important functions are displayed as standard via the machine monitor and the ‘Komtrax’ fleet management system.