Komatsu Europe has announced that the Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance system featured on its excavators is now fully compatible with Engcon, Steelwrist, Rototilt and OilQuick tiltrotators.
Previously, 3D Machine Guidance was only compatible with tilt buckets that swung left to right. With this breakthrough update, excavator buckets can now rotate a full 360 degrees, unlocking unprecedented control and efficiency on-site.
Komatsu鈥檚 Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance provides real-time 2D and 3D guidance to enhance earthmoving precision, reduce rework, and optimise workflows. The system can be retrofitted on excavators ranging from 13 to 120 tonnes, including both Komatsu and non-Komatsu equipment. 聽It collects as-built data, which is visualised in a 3D digital twin within the Smart Construction dashboard, detailing project progress. Payload information is automatically reported to Smart Construction Fleet, improving operational tracking and machine productivity.
鈥淭his advancement empowers operators to move materials with even greater speed and accuracy,鈥� said Bart Vingerhoets, senior commercial manager at Komatsu Smart Construction. 鈥淲ith over 80% of excavators in northern Europe already equipped with tiltrotators as standard, we are committed to evolving our digital tools in line with market demands, ensuring our customers have access to the best technology available.鈥�
Engcon chief executive Krister Blomgren added: "We are looking forward to seeing how our customers can benefit from the integration of our tiltrotators with Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance for a more efficient job site."
Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
