Komatsu Smart Construction Retrofit kits allow fleets to equip conventional Komatsu excavators with 3D guidance and payload monitoring.
The retrofit kits are designed to improve grading performance and provide more time- and cost-management tools for most Komatsu excavators. The retrofit can be installed by a local Komatsu distributor.
“No matter where you are in your Smart Construction journey, we have the expertise to help you integrate and optimize your fleet, based on your specific needs,” said Ron Schwieters, senior product manager, customer solutions, in a prepared statement. “Smart Construction Retrofit kits are an entry-level solution that can help bridge the technology gap and drive production improvements to your fleet.”
Once a conventional excavator is fitted with Smart Construction Retrofit, operators no longer have to set up a laser or bench every time the machine moves. The global navigation satellite system (GNSS) can determine where a machine is on the job site and what the target grade is. The need for additional labor is reduced because the technology collects and delivers information directly to the operator, according to the company, so fewer people have to be working on the ground, or in an open trench.
Machine production can be monitored from the office by integrating Smart Construction applications, and as-built and payload data can be collected for progress tracking. The payload meter helps prevent overloaded trucks by promoting proper loading weights for on- and off-road vehicles, to reduce the potential for equipment damage and other risks.
Source: Komatsu
